Ambition 32 E - Lawn mower Wolf Garten - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Ambition 32 E Wolf Garten

1 On-/Off-switch 2 Operator presence bail arm 3 Cable-kink protection 4 Handle height adjustment 5 Deflector plate 6 Grass collector basket 7 Height adjustment 8 Indicator to cutting

• Congratulations on your purchase of a WOLF-Garten lawn mower Contents Safety instructions p. 10
• Assembly p. 11
• Operation p. 11
• Maintenance p. 12
• Spare parts p. 12
• Faults and how to remedy p. 13
• Warranty Safety instructions Meaning of the symbols General information This lawnmower is designed for domestic grass and lawn sur- faces. Because of the physical risk to the user or to others, the lawnmower must not be used for other purposes. Never mow the lawn if others – in particular children and ani- mals – are in the vicinity. Only mow the lawn during daylight or with the aid of appropri- ate artificial light. Before mowing Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers when mowing. Never mow while barefoot or wearing flimsy sandals. Check the site on which the machine is to be used, and remo- ve all items which could be caught and ejected Check the line and connection cable fitted to the outside of the lawnmower for damage and ageing (brittleness). Only use if in perfect condition. Only have the cable repaired by a qualified person. Check the grass catchment device regularly for wear-and-tear and deformation. Check the protective flap frequently for brittleness and to en- sure that it is attached firmly. Before use, carry out a visual inspection to check whether the cutting gear and its mounts are blunt or damaged. In order to avoid generating an imbalance, replace blunt or damaged cut- ting gear as an entire set. Cable p. 13

Caution! Risk of electrocution from damaged cables The fuse does not always respond if the cable is cut or damaged. Do not touch the cable before the plug has been remo- ved from the plug socket. Damaged cables should be replaced completelyIt is pro- hibited to mend the cable using insulating tape. Repairs to the cable should only be undertaken by an expert. Attach the cable to the tension relief unit. Do not let it rub up against edges, points or sharp items. Do not squash the cable by putting it through door gaps or gaps in windows. Switching devices must not be removed or bridged out (e.g.strapping the switching lever to the guide bar). Use only extension cables with a minimum cross-section of 3 x 1.5 mm

and a length of max. 25 m: – When using rubber-sheathed cables, they must be of type HO 7 RN-F or heavier. – When using PVC-sheathed cables, they must be of type HO5 VV-F or heavier (cables of this type are not suitable for continuous outdoor use - e.g. underground installation for the connection of an outdoor socket or pond pump, or outdoor storage

The cables must be water spray protected. When mowing Do not tilt the lawnmower when switching on the motor, unless the lawnmower has to be tilted when starting. If that is the case, do not tip the lawnmower more than absolutely neces- sary, and only lift the part furthest removed from the user. Al- ways ensure that both hands are in the operating position before replacing the lawnmower on the ground. Caution, danger! Cutting gear will continue running! Maintain the safety distance prescribed by the handle bars. Only switch on the motor if your feet are at a safe distance from the cutting gear. Take care to ensure a safe and stable position, especially on slopes. Never run; always walk calmly forward. It is important that you read, fully understand and ob- serve the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of the machine may cause serious or fatal injury. The user is responsible for any accidents involving other people or other people‘s pro- perty. Never let children or other persons who are not familiar with the operating instructions use the lawnmower. Ju- veniles under l6 years may not use the equipment. Lo- cal regulations may specify the minimum age of the operator. Attention! Read instruction manual before use! Keep bystan- ders away! Attention! - Sharp knives - before perfor- ming a mainte- nance work or if the cable is da- maged pull out the plug! Keep the sup- ply flexible cord away from the cutting blade! Original operating instructions11

Always mow slopes at right angles to the incline; never mow up and down. When mowing slopes, be especially careful when changing di- rection. Never mow steep slopes. Be especially careful when mowing backwards and pulling the lawnmower towards you. Switch the mower off when tilting it, running on empty or trans- porting the lawnmower, e.g. to/from a lawn or along paths. Never use the lawnmower if safety devices are faulty or mis- sing, such as deflector and/or grass catchment devices. Caution: do not touch running cutters. Always keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Do not stand in front of the grass ejector opening. Never lift or carry a lawnmower while the motor is running. Never open the guard flap while the motor is still running. Before removing the grass catchment device, turn off the mo- tor and wait until the cutting gear has stopped running. After emptying the grass catchment device, reattach carefully. Never drive across gravel while the motor is running – impac- ting stones! Avoid mowing wet grass where possible. Switch off the lawnmower, pull the mains plug and wait for the lawnmower to stop running if, for example: – leaving the lawnmower – unblocking a blade – intending to check, clean or work on the lawnmower – you have encountered a foreign object, in which case you should check the lawnmower for damage and carry out any necessary repairs. – the lawnmower is vibrating heavily (switch off immediately and ascertain the cause). – you wish to change the settings or carry out cleaning work. – you wish to check whether the connection cables have be- come tangled or damaged. – If the connection cable is damaged during use, it must be immediately disconnected from the mains power supply. Do not touch the cable before it has been disconnected from the mains power supply. Maintenance

Attention! Rotary cutter blade Before all maintenance and cleaning work: Pull out the power plug. Do not touch running blades. Never spray down the lawnmower using water, especially not at high pressure. Regularly check and tighten all visible screws and nuts, espe- cially those relating to the cutting bar, to ensure a firm fit. Always have blades changed or re-sharpened by a specialist workshop, since a balance test must be carried out as speci- fied in the safety regulations following any removal of parts. Only use original WOLF-Garten spare parts. Otherwise we can’t guarantee that your mower conforms to the safety regu- lations. Never park your lawnmower in damp rooms. For safety reasons, replace worn or damaged parts. Disposal Assembly Fasten handle bars

Caution! The cable can be damaged while folding up or pulling out the handle bar. When adjusting the handle height take care that the cable is not crimped See illustrations. Mount the collecting bag See illustrations. Operation Operating times Please check noise abatement regulations prevailing in your country. Adjust cutting height

Attention! Rotary cutter blade Undertake work/adjustments on the equipment only after the motor is switched off and the cutting tool has come to a standstill.

Selection of Cutting height If possible, mow when grass is dry in order to protect turf. Do not se cutting position too low when mowing very hight or wet grass. Fit the collecting basket

Caution! Rotating cutters Settings only to be carried out on the mower with the motor switched off and with the cutting tools at a standstill. Only insert the collection basket when your feet are at a safe distance from the cutting tools. Do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste. Recycle equipment, accessories and pa- ckaging in an environment-friendly manner.

2. Hang the collection basket in the notches in the chassis (see

Feed cable through the strain relief Please feed cable through the strain relief. Connecting to the mains (230 Volts, A.C., 50 Hz) The mower operates from any normal household mains sup- ply, provided with a 16 Amps. fuse.

Note: Residual current protection device These protection devices safeguard while touching damaged wires, from insulation flaws and in certain cases, also while damaging live wires. We recommend that the equipment only be plugged into a power socket, which is protected by a residual current protection device (RCD) with a residual current of not more than 30 mA. Retrofit kits are available for old installations. Consult an electrician. Starting and Stoping Switch on motor with mowerplaced on level and firm ground. not in high grass - alternatively tilt slightly . Switch-on motor

Switch-off motor Release bar (2). Emptying of Grassbox The grassbox is full and should be emptied as soon as grass clip- pings remain uncollected on the ground behind your mower.

Attention! Rotary cutter blade Undertake adjustments on the equipment only after the motor is switched off and the cutting tool has come to a standstill. Empty collection bag. Remove potential blockages in the cutting space before starting. Tips for mowing To prevent strips of grass from being left unmowed, the cutting paths must always overlap a few centimeters . Always let cable trail on the cut side of the lawn. Maintenance General

Attention! Rotary cutter blade Before all maintenance and cleaning work: pull out the power plug. Do not touch running blades. Cleaning Clean mower thoroughly after each mowing with cloth or brush. Do not spray with water. Winter Storage Clean mower thoroughly before storing away. Have your mower thoroughly checked once a year by an ap- proved Service Centre. Do not store it in a wet or humid place. Cutter bar Before undertaking any work on coupling and cutter bar, first pull out the plug and wear safety gloves.

Caution! Let a specialist workshop attend to work on knife. At the conclusion of any work on coupling and cutter bar, carry out insulation test according to the prevailing valid standard. Regrinding the knife may result in mass imbalance. Therefore, unbalance test according to the correspon- ding safety requirement is essential. To replace the cutter bar, a torque wrench of size 13 mm is very essential. Bolt tightening torque: M6 : 8 -10 Nm M8 : 14 - 16 Nm Use only the original WOLF-Garten spares. Spare parts

Faults and how to remedy Warranty The warranty rules issued by our company or the importer apply to every country. As part of the warranty, we remedy malfunctions on your appliance free of charge provided that this malfunction is caused by a material or manufacturing defect. In the event of a warranty claim, please turn to your dealer or the nearest branch office. Remedy (X) by: Problem Possible cause WOLF-Garten service-workshop Yourself Uneven running, heavy vibrations in the mower

• Blades damaged X ---

• Blades loose in the fastening parts --- X Motor will not run

Attention! Electric shock through cable damage When the cable is cut through or damaged, the safety fuse doesn’t always trip. Do not touch cable, before pulling out the power plug from the socket. Damaged cable has to be completely replaced. Patching cable with insulating tape is forbidden. X --- Poor mowing-/ catching

• Catcher bag blocked --- X

• Incorrect cutting height --- X When in doubt, always consult a WOLF-Garten service workshop. Important: switch off the mower and disconnect the mains plug before inspecting, cleaning or working on the blades.14

Lama danneggiata X ---

• Zekering defect --- X