RGEM 1843 HW - Tondeuse à gazon EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RGEM 1843 HW EINHELL

1. Safety regulations

2. Layout and items supplied

5. Before starting the equipment

7. Replacing the power cable

8. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

9. Disposal and recycling

Caution - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of inquiry

This equipment is not allowed to be used by children. Children should

be supervised so that they do not play with the equipment. Children

are not allowed to carry out the cleaning or maintenance. This equip-

ment is not allowed to be used by people with limited physical, sen-

sory or mental capacities or by those with insuffi cient knowledge or

experience unless they are supervised or instructed by a person who

is responsible for them.

If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced

by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained per-

sonnel to avoid danger.

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When using the equipment, a few safety pre-

cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and

damage. Please read the complete operating

instructions and safety regulations with due care.

Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in-

formation is available at all times. If you give the

equipment to any other person, hand over these

operating instructions and safety regulations as

well. We cannot accept any liability for damage

or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow

these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be

found in the enclosed booklet.

Read all safety regulations and instructions.

Any errors made in following the safety regula-

tions and instructions may result in an electric

shock, fi re and/or serious injury.

Keep all safety regulations and instructions

in a safe place for future use.

Explanation of the warning signs on the

equipment (see Fig. 13)

1 = Read the directions for use before operating

2 = Keep all other persons away from the danger

3 = Caution! -Sharp blades- Before carrying out

any maintenance work or if you damage the

cable, pull the plug out of the socket.

4 = Caution: Keep the power cable away from the

2. Layout and items supplied

6. Central cutting height adjustment

15. Grass basket, bottom part of the housing

16. Grass basket, front part of the housing

17. Grass basket, top part of the housing

Please check that the article is complete as spe-

cifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing,

please contact our service center or the nearest

branch of the DIY store where you made your

purchase at the latest within 5 work days after

purchasing the article and upon presentation of

a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty

table in the warranty provisions at the end of the

operating instructions.

Open the packaging and take out the equip-

Remove the packaging material and any

packaging and/or transportation braces (if

Check to see if all items are supplied.

Inspect the equipment and accessories for

If possible, please keep the packaging until

the end of the guarantee period.

The equipment and packaging material are

not toys. Do not let children play with plastic

bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of

swallowing or suff ocating!

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Key for changing the blade

Mulching blade (not included with 34.001.81)

Original operating instructions

The lawn mower is intended for private use, i.e.

for use in home and gardening environments.

Private use of the lawn mower refers an annual

operating time generally not exceeding that of

50 hours, during which time the equipment is

primarily used to maintain small-scale, residential

lawns and home/hobby gardens. Public facilities,

sporting halls, and agricultural/forestry applica-

Important! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to

the user, the lawn mower may not be used to trim

bushes, hedges or shrubs, to cut scaling vege-

tation, planted roofs, or balcony-grown grass, to

clean (suck up) dirt and debris off walkways, or

to chop up tree or hedge clippings. Moreover, the

lawn mower may not be used as a power cultiva-

tor to level out high areas such as molehills.

For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be

used as a drive unit for other work tools or toolkits

of any kind, unless they have been expressly per-

mitted by the manufacturer.

The equipment is to be used only for its prescri-

bed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a

case of misuse. The user / operator and not the

manufacturer will be liable for any damage or inju-

ries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been de-

signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial

applications. Our warranty will be voided if the

machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial

businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Cutting width: 43 cm

Cutting height adjustment: 25-75 mm; 6 levels

Grass basket capacity: 63 liters

Vibration at the handlebars: 6.18 m/s

Sound and vibration values were measured in ac-

cordance with the standards EN ISO 3744:1995,

EN ISO 11201:1995 and EN ISO 20643:2005.

Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a

Only use appliances which are in perfect wor-

Service and clean the appliance regularly.

Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.

Do not overload the appliance.

Have the appliance serviced whenever ne-

Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.

Wear protective gloves.

Limit your working time

Even if you use this electric power tool in

accordance with instructions, certain resi-

dual risks cannot be rules out. The following

hazards may arise in connection with the

equipment’s construction and layout:

1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust

This equipment generates an electromagnetic

fi eld during operation. Under certain circumstan-

ces this fi eld may actively or passively impede

medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious

or fatal injuries, we recommend persons with

medical implants to consult their doctor and the

manufacturer of the medical implant prior to using

5. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains

supply make sure that the data on the rating plate

are identical to the mains data.

Always pull the power plug before making

adjustments to the equipment.

The lawn mower is delivered unassembled. The

complete push bar and the grass basket must be

assembled before using the lawn mower. Follow

the operating instructions step-by-step and use

the pictures provided as a visual guide to easily

assemble the equipment.

Mounting the push bar (Fig. 3 to 7)

Take a push bar bracket (Fig. 2 Item 2) and fasten

it as shown in Fig. 3. Important. Before you fasten

the top push bar, do not forget to fi t the holder for

the cable strain-relief clip (Fig. 2/Item 12) and the

strain-relief clip (Fig. 2/Item 8) on the top push bar

The top push bar (Fig. 1/Item 1) must be pushed

onto the push bar brackets (Fig. 2/Item 2) and

secured as shown above in Fig. 6. Then attach

the power cable to the push bar (Fig. 7/Item 14)

using the cable clips (Fig. 2/Item 14). Now you

can select the push bar height in three 3 from 80

to 103.5 cm (Fig. 4/Item A).

The handle height may be adjusted only within

Press in the long handle and secure in the

function (Fig. 4/Item B)

Always set the identical handle height on both

Arrange the cable with the cable clips on the

long handle (Fig. 7/Item 14)

Mounting the grass basket

(see Figs. 8a to 8c)

First plug the lower part of the housing (Fig. 2/

Item 15) and the right part of the housing (Fig. 2/

Item 16) together as shown in Fig. 8a. Then plug

the top part of the housing (Fig. 2/Item 17) onto

the previously assembled parts (Fig. 8b). Before

you fi t the grass basket you must ensure that the

motor is switched off and the blade is not rotating.

Lift the ejector fl ap (Fig. 8c/Item 4) with one hand.

With the other hand, hold the grass basket by the

handle and hook it in from above (Fig. 8c).

Filling level indicator of the grass collector

The grass collector is equipped with a fi lling level

indicator (Fig. 2/Item 18) which is opened by the

air current that the lawn mower generates during

operation. If the fl ap closes during mowing, the

grass collecting device is full and must be emp-

tied. To ensure the proper functioning of the fi lling

level indicator, the holes under the fl ap must be

kept clean and open.

Using the mulching adapter (Fig. 9, not inclu-

ded with 34.001.81):

In mulching mode the cuttings are shredded in

the enclosed mower housing and then spread

back onto the lawn. It is not necessary to gather

and dispose of the grass.

Important: Mulching is only possible if the lawn is

Insert the mulching blade only when the engine is

switched off and the power plug has been pulled

To use the mulching function, disconnect the

grass box, slide the mulching adaptor (Fig. 9/Item

22) into the ejector opening and close the ejector

Adjusting the cutting height

Adjust the cutting height only when the engine is

switched off and the power cable has been dis-

Before you begin to mow, check to ensure that the

blade is not blunt and that none of the fasteners

are damaged. To prevent any imbalance, replace

blunt and/or damaged blades. To carry out this

check, fi rst switch off the motor and pull out the

The cutting height is adjusted as follows

1. Push the lever (A) outwards.

2. Set the lever (B) to the desired cutting height.

3. Release the lever (A) and check that it is se-

curely seated in the lock.

Reading off the cutting height

The cutting height can be set between 25-75 mm

in 6 intervals, and can be read off on the scale

The lawn mower can be connected to any light

socket-outlet with a 230 Volt alternating current.

However, the socket outlet must have an earthing

contact protected by a 16 A circuit breaker. Addi-

tionally, a residual current device (RCD) circuit-

breaker with max. 30 mA must be used!

Power cable for the device

Please only use power cables that are not dama-

ged. The total length of the power cable should

not exceed 50 meters; going beyond this distance

will reduce the power output of the electric motor.

The power cable must have a cross-section of 3

x 1.5 mm. The insulating sheath of lawn aerator

power cables is frequently damaged.

Some of the causes for this are:

Cuts caused by driving over the cable.

Pinching when the power cable is dragged

under doors and pulled through windows.

Cracking due to old age of the insulation.

Kinking by improperly fastening or guiding the

The power cables must, at the very minimum, be

of type HO5RN-F and 3-stranded. The cable type

must be printed somewhere on the power cable.

Only purchase power cables that are marked!

Plugs and socket couplers for the power cables

must be made from rubber and splash-proof.

There is a limit to how long power cables can be.

Longer power cables require larger conductor

cross-sections. Power cables and connecting li-

nes must be regularly checked for damage. Ensu-

re that the lines are switched off before checking

them. Completely unwind the power cable. Also

check power cable entry points, plugs and socket

Connect the plug (Fig. 1/Item 7) to an extension

cable. It is imperative to secure the extension

cable with the cable grip as shown in Figure 11.

To prevent the equipment switching on acciden-

tally, the lawn mower is equipped with a safety

switch (Fig. 11/Item 21) which must be pressed

before the switching bar (Fig. 11/Item 20) can

be activated. The lawn mower switches itself

off when the switching bar is released. Repeat

this process several times so that you are sure

that the machine functions properly. Before you

perform any repair or maintenance work on the

equipment, ensure that the blade is not rotating

and that the power supply is disconnected.

Never open the discharge fl ap if the grass

box is being emptied and the motor is still

running. The rotating blade can cause seri-

Always secure the discharge fl ap and grass bag

carefully. Always switch off the motor before you

The safety distance between the blade casing

and the user provided by the guide struts must be

maintained at all times. Take special care when

mowing and changing direction on embankments

and slopes. Ensure that you have a secure sur-

face to stand on, wear shoes with anti-slip soles

that off er good grip, and long trousers.

Always mow across the slope (not in up or down

direction). Do not use the mower on gradients

exceeding 15° for safety reasons.

Take special care when moving backwards and

pulling the lawn mower. Danger of stumbling.

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Information on correct mowing

It is recommended that you overlap the mowing

Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition.

This will prevent the grass blades from fraying

and the lawn from turning yellow.

Try to mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look.

The swaths should overlap each other by a few

centimeters in order to avoid stripes.

How frequently you should mow your lawn de-

pends mainly on the speed at which the grass

grows. In the main growing season (May - June)

you will probably need to mow the lawn twice

a week, otherwise just once a week. The cut-

ting height should be between 4 - 6cm and the

amount of growth before mowing again should be

4 - 5cm. If the grass is allowed to grow somewhat

longer for whatever reason, do not make the mis-

take of cutting it back to the normal height in one

go. This will harm the lawn. Never cut it back by

more than half the height in one go.

Keep the underside of the mower housing clean

and remove grass build-up. Deposits not only

make it more diffi cult to start the mower; they

decrease the quality of the cut and make it harder

for the equipment to bag the grass.

Always mow along inclines (not up and down).

You can prevent the lawn mower from slipping

down by holding a position at an angle upwards.

Select the cutting height according to the length

of the grass. Make several passes so that no

more than 4 cm of grass are cut at one time.

Switch off the motor before doing any checks on

the blade. Keep in mind that the blade continues

to rotate for a few seconds after the motor has

Never attempt to stop the blade. Regularly check

to see if the blade is securely attached, is in good

condition and is sharp. If the contrary is the case,

sharpen the blade or replace it. In the event that

the blade strikes an object, immediately switch

off the lawn mower and wait for the blade to come

to a complete stop. Then inspect the condition of

the blade and the blade mount. Replace any parts

Lay the power cable on the ground in loops in

front of the power outlet. Mow away from the po-

wer outlet and cable, making sure that the power

cable always trails in the mowed grass so that the

lawn mower does not travel over the cable.

As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn

mower, it is time to empty the grass basket.

Important! Before taking off the grass basket,

switch off the motor and wait until the blade has

To take off the grass basket, use one hand to lift

up the chute fl ap and the other to grab onto the

basket handle. Remove the basket. For safety

reasons, the chute fl ap automatically drops after

removing the grass basket, closing off the rear

chute opening. If any grass remains in the ope-

ning, it will be easier to restart the motor if you pull

the mower back approximately 1m.

Do not use your hands or feet to remove clippings

in or on the mower housing, but instead use suita-

ble tools such as a brush or a broom.

In order to ensure that the majority of grass clip-

pings are picked up, the inside of both the grass

basket and especially the net must be cleaned

Reattach the grass basket only when the motor is

switched off and the blade has stopped.

Lift up the chute fl ap with one hand and, holding

the grass basket by its handle with the other

hand, hang in the basket from the top.

7. Replacing the power cable

If the power cable for this equipment is damaged,

it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its

after-sales service or similarly trained personnel

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8. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts

Always pull out the mains power plug before star-

ting any cleaning work.

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the

motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as

possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean

cloth or blow it with compressed air at low

We recommend that you clean the device

immediately each time you have finished

Clean the equipment regularly with a moist

cloth and some soft soap. Do not use

cleaning agents or solvents; these could at-

tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensu-

re that no water can seep into the device. The

ingress of water into an electric tool increases

the risk of an electric shock.

Worn out or damaged blades, blade mounts,

and bolts should be replaced as a set by an

authorized professional in order to keep the

equipment in balance.

Do not clean the lawn mower with running

water, particularly with high-pressure water.

Ensure that all mounting components (i.e.

screws, bolts, nuts etc.) are always tightened

so that the equipment can be safely operated

Frequently check the grass catch assembly

Replace excessively worn or damaged parts

Store your lawn mower in a dry room.

In order to ensure that you enjoy the equip-

ment for many years to come, all screwed

parts, as well as the wheels and axles, should

be cleaned and lubricated.

Keeping your lawn mower in good condition

not only ensures a long lifespan and high per-

formance, but also enables the equipment to

thoroughly cut your grass with minimal effort.

For best results, clean the lawn mower with a

brush or rag. Do not use any solvents or water

The blade is subjected to more wear and

tear than any other component. Therefore,

routinely check the condition of the blade

and make sure that it is tightly fastened. If the

blade is completely worn out, it must be im-

mediately replaced or ground sharp again. An

excessively vibrating mower means that the

blade is not properly balanced or has become

deformed from striking an object. In this case,

the blade must be repaired or replaced.

There are no parts inside the equipment

which require additional maintenance.

8.3 Replacing the blade

For safety reasons, we recommend having the

blade replaced by an authorized professional.Im-

portant. Wear work gloves! Only replace the blade

with a genuine Einhell replacement blade, as this

will ensure top performance and safety under all

Carry out the following steps to change the

1. Undo the fastening screw (see Fig. 12a).

2. Remove the blade and replace with a new

3. When fi tting the blade, make sure it is ins-

talled in the right direction. The blade’s air va-

nes must jut into the motor compartment (see

Fig. 12a). The dome mounts must be aligned

with the punch holes in the blade (see Fig.

4. Then retighten the fastening screw with the

universal wrench. The tightening torque

should be approx. 25 Nm.

8.4 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering

Article number of the machine

Identification number of the machine

Replacement part number of the part required

For our latest prices and information please go to

9. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre-

vent it from being damaged in transit. The raw

materials in this packaging can be reused or

recycled. The equipment and its accessories are

made of various types of material, such as metal

and plastic. Never place defective equipment in

your household refuse. The equipment should

be taken to a suitable collection center for proper

disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of

such a collection point, you should ask in your

local council offi ces.

Store the equipment and accessories out of

children’s reach in a dark and dry place at above

freezing temperature. The ideal storage tempe-

rature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric

tool in its original packaging.

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Fault Possible causes Remedies

a) The capacitor is defective

b) There is no electricity at the plug

c) The cable is defective

d) The combined switch/plug is de-

e) The connectors have become

separated from the motor or the

f) The mower is standing in high

g) The mower housing is clogged

a) The mower housing is clogged.

Have repaired by the Customer

b) Check the cable and the fuse

d) Have repaired by the Customer

e) Have repaired by the Customer

f) Start in low grass or on an area that

has already been mowed; change

the cutting height if necessary

g) Clean the housing so that the blade

a) The grass is too high or too damp

b) The mower housing is clogged

c) The blade is severely worn

a) Correct the cutting height

b) Clean the housing

c) Replace the blade

Cutting is irregular a) The blade is worn

For EU countries only

Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.

To comply with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and

its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and

disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the return request:

As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment

must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment.

The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in

accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any ac-

cessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.

The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers

accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iSC GmbH.

Subject to technical changes

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iSC GmbH or the DIY store where you made you purchase guarantees the repair of defects or replace-

ment of the equipment in accordance with the overview below. Statutory guarantee claims are unaff ec-

Category Example Warranty

Defect with regard to material or

Wear parts* V-belt, carbon brushes 6 months

Consumables* Blade Warranty only in case of an im-

mediate defect (24 hours after

purchase / date on the bill)

Missing parts 5 work days

* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

For consumables, wear parts and missing parts iSC GmbH guarantees the correction of defects or a

new delivery only if the defect is reported within 24 hours (consumables), 5 work days (missing parts) or

6 months (wear parts) after purchase and the purchase date is verifi ed with the bill.

In case of defects concerning the material or construction, we kindly request you to submit the equip-

ment together with the fully completed warranty card supplied with the equipment. It is important that

you enter an exact description of the defect.

To do so, answer the following questions:

Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?

Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?

What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?

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Warranty certifi cate

All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the

unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address

shown on this guarantee card. Of course, if you would prefer to call us then we are also happy to off er

our assistance under the service number printed below. Please note the following terms under which

guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not aff ect your statutory warranty

rights. We do not charge you for this guarantee.

2. Our guarantee only covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and it is restric-

ted to the rectifi cation of these defects or replacement of the device. Please note that our devices

have not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Consequently, the

guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial applications or

for other equivalent activities. The following are also excluded from our guarantee: compensation for

transport damage, damage caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions

or damage caused by unprofessional installation, failure to comply with the operating instructions

(e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type), misuse or inappropriate use (such as

overloading of the device or use of non-approved tools or accessories), failure to comply with the

maintenance and safety regulations, ingress of foreign bodies into the device (e.g. sand, stones or

dust), eff ects of force or external infl uences (e.g. damage caused by the device being dropped) and

normal wear resulting from proper operation of the device. This applies in particular to rechargeable

batteries for which we nevertheless issue a guarantee period of 12 months. The guarantee is rende-

red null and void if any attempt is made to tamper with the device.

3. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the device. Guaran-

tee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the de-

fect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The

original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are

replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the gua-

rantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This

also applies when an on-site service is used.

4. In order to assert your guarantee claim, please send your defective device postage-free to the

address shown below. Please enclose either the original or a copy of your sales receipt or ano-

ther dated proof of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place, as it is your proof of

purchase. It would help us if you could describe the nature of the problem in as much detail as pos-

sible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee then your device will either be repaired immediately

and returned to you, or we will send you a new device.

Of course, we are also happy off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by

the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service,

please send the device to our service address.

Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts/consumables and missing parts as

set forth in the warranty conditions in these operating instructions.

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