A 320 E - Lawn mower Wolf Garten - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL A 320 E Wolf Garten

Before using your mower for the rst time, read this instruction manual carefully and observe the instructions. Keep this instruction manual for later use or subsequent owners. Î Before using for the rst time, you must read the safety information! Failure to observe the instruction manual and the safety instructions can result in damage to the mower and danger for the operator and other persons. Î All persons involved with set-up, operation and servicing of the lawnmower must have appro- priate qualications. The making of unauthorised changes or con- versions is not permitted Do not make any changes to the lawnmower nor convert it to produce other devices. Such changes can result in personal injury and incorrect operation. Î Repairs to the lawnmower must only be per- formed by trained persons who have been instructed to do so. When doing so always use original spare parts. This ensures that the safety of the lawnmower is maintained. Information symbols in this manual The signs and symbols in this manual should help you to use the manual and mower quickly and safely. Note Information to ensure the most effective and practical use of the mower. Î Step Requires you to perform an action. 3 Action result This is the result of a sequence of steps. [1]Item number Item numbers are indicated in the text by square brackets [].

Illustration label Illustrations are numbered with letters and identi- ed in the text.

Safety information Danger levels of warning information The following danger levels are used in this instruc- tion manual to indicate potentially dangerous situations: DANGER ! A dangerous situation is highly likely and, if the measures are not followed, will result in severe injury and even death. WARNING ! A dangerous situation may occur and, if the measures are not followed, will result in severe injury and even death. CAUTION ! A dangerous situation may occur and, if the measures are not followed, will result in slight or minor injuries. Attention ! A possibly harmful situation may occur which if not avoided will result in property damage. Safety information content DANGER ! Type and source of the danger! ÂConsequences of non-observation ¾ Measure for preventing the danger Protection of yourself and others ¾ For safety reasons, children, young persons under 16 years of age and persons who are not familiar with the instruction manual and the operation of the lawnmower, must not use it.Theminimumageofusersmaybedened by local or national legislation. ¾ Persons operating the lawnmower must not beundertheinuenceofintoxicants(e.g. alcohol, drugs or medication). ¾ Be careful and do not reach into the mower blade area. ¾ Remember that the mower operator is responsible for any accidents with other persons or their property. ¾ The mower should not be operated by persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and / or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety and receive instructions about the operation of the mower. ¾ Do not operate the mower when there are people (especially children) or animals in the immediate vicinity. Ensure children do not play with the mower. ¾ Stop mowing if you notice that persons (especially children) or animals are nearby. ¾ Never mow barefoot or wearing only sandals. ¾ Only switch the motor on if your feet are at a safe distance from the mower blade. ¾ Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers as well as other appropriate personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear defenders, safety gloves etc.). The wearing of personal protective equipment minimises the risk of injury. Do not wear loose clothing or clothing with hanging cords or belts. Before use ¾ Before use, make sure you are familiar with the mower, its functions and controls. ¾ Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight to ensure safe operation of the mower. ¾ Before use and after an impact check the mower for signs of wear or damage. Make sure the motor is switched off before making any adjustments or cleaning and ensure that the mains plug is pulled out of the socket to prevent accidental starts. Any damage must be repaired by a qualied expert or workshop.19 A320E Safety information

Safety information ¾ Do not use any mower whose switch is defective and which can no longer be switched on or off.It must be repaired by a qualied expert or workshop. ¾ Remove any adjustment tools or spanners before switching the mower on. Injuries could be caused by a tool or spanner that is left attached to the rotating mower blade. ¾ Check the connection cable and any extension cable that may be connected to the mower for damage and aging (brittleness). Only use the cable if it is free from defects. Damaged cables must be repaired by a qualied electrician or workshop. ¾ Never use a lawnmower with damaged or missingsafetyequipmentsuchasadeector apand/orgrasscollector,casing,etc.They must be repaired or replaced by a qualied expert or workshop. ¾ Checkthedeectorapforbrittlenessand correct seating. ¾ Before mowing, make sure that the lawn is free from branches, stones, wire etc. and look out for such objects the whole time when mowing. ¾ Regularly check the grass collector for wear and to ensure it is in good working order. ¾ Visually inspect the mower blade to check that it is not blunt, damage or deformed. Tips for use ¾ Adopt a normal posture. Ensure you are standing securely and that you maintain your balance at all times. Do not run, rather walk forwards at a steady pace. This will ensure that you can maintain better control of the lawnmower if unexpected situations occur. ¾ Do not use the lawnmower in an explosive environment,wherethereareinammable liquids, gases or dusts. The lawnmower may create sparks, which could ignite the dust or vapours. ¾ Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting-up or switching the motor on unless the mower must be raised while doing so. In this case only tip the lawnmower as far as is absolutely necessary and only lift the side that is away from the user. ¾ Maintainthesafetydistancethatisdenedby the handle. ¾ Under the following circumstances, switch the lawnmower off and pull out the plug. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill:

• If leaving the lawnmower unattended;

• When clearing a blocked mower blade;

• If checking, cleaning or working on the lawn- mower;

• If you have mowed over a foreign body (check whether lawnmower or mower blade have been damaged);

• If the lawnmower is vibrating strongly because it is out of balance;

• If the power cable is damaged during use. ¾ Take extra care if you are mowing backwards and pulling the lawnmower towards you. ¾ Switch the lawnmower off, if you need to tilt or transport it, e.g. between lawns or over paths. ¾ Do not stand in front of the grass ejector opening. Otherwise you could be caught up in the mower blade or hit by the ejected grass. ¾ Never leave the lawnmower unattended during breaks and store it in a secure location. ¾ Before lifting or carrying the lawnmower away, switch the motor off, pull out the power plug and wait until the mower blade has come to a standstill. ¾ Only adjust the cutting height with the motor switched off and the mower blade at a standstill. ¾ Before removing the grass collector, switch the motor off and wait until the mower blade comes to a standstill. After emptying the grass collector, attach it carefully and make sure that it is securely xed to the lawnmower. ¾ Neveropenthedeectorapifthemotoris still running.20 A320E Safety information

¾ Never move the mower over gravel with the motor running. You may be hit by stones! ¾ Where possible do not mow the lawn when the grass is wet. Mowing on steep slopes ¾ Ensure you have secure footing and mow slowly. ¾ Always mow across the slope and not up and down. ¾ Take extra care when changing direction. There is a risk of tripping. ¾ Do not mow on very steep slopes. After use ¾ Switch the lawnmower off and store it in a secure location. ¾ If you need to clean or service the lawnmower, switch it off, pull out the mains plug and remove the grass collector. ¾ During maintenance work make sure that youdonottrapyourngersbetweenmoving cuttingbladesandxedpartsofthemachine. ¾ Note that the cutting blades can still be moved during maintenance even if the power supply is switched off. ¾ Ensure that ventilation slots are free from dirt. ¾ Store the lawnmower out of reach of children. ¾ Do not repair the lawnmower yourself; it must berepairedbyaqualiedexpertorworkshop. ¾ Allow the motor to cool before putting the mower away. Electrical safety Electric shock due to cable damage! A fuse/circuit breaker will not always blow/trip if the cable is cut through or damaged. ¾ Do not touch the cable before the mains plug has been pulled out of the socket. ¾ Damaged cables must be repaired by a qualiedelectricianorworkshop. Repair of the cable using insulating tape is forbidden. ¾ Fasten the connection cable to the strain- relief and do not allow it to rub on edges, points or sharp objects. ¾ Do not crush the cable in between door and doorframe or window and window frame. ¾ Do not remove or bypass any switching devices (e.g. taping of the safety lever to the handle). ¾ The mower should be operated via a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current of no more than 30 mA. ¾ For outside use, use only approved and appropriately labelled connection cables, e.g. H07RN – F 3 x 1.5 mm

(max. 25 m). ¾ The connector parts of connection cables must be splash-proof and made of rubber or rubber-coated. General safety information ¾ Spare parts must meet the requirements of the manufacturer. Therefore use only original WOLF-Garten spare parts or spare parts approved by the manufacturer. When replacing spare parts, always observe the supplied tting instructions and always pull out the mains plug before starting work. ¾ Repairsmustonlybeperformedbyaqualied expert or workshop. ¾ To ensure safety replace worn or damaged parts. ¾ This lawnmower is intended for the care of grass and lawn areas in private households. The lawnmower must not be used for other purposes because of the risk of bodily injury to the user or other persons. ¾ Only use the lawnmower in daylight or under brightarticiallight. Keep your work area clean and well lit. ¾ Only use the lawnmower in dry weather conditions. Keep it away from rain or damp. The ingress of water into the lawn mower increases the risk of an electric shock. Safety information21 A320E Intended use

Intended use The lawnmower is intended solely for the mowing of lawns. Any other use is classed as an unintended use. The user is liable for any damages arising from unintended use. Identicationplate Position The identication plate is located on the deector ap. Note The identication is considered as a docu‑ ment. It must never be altered or obliterated. Structure 1 Manufacturer 2 Protection class/IP code 3 CE label 4 Disposal note 5 Weight 6 Model name 7 Motor rotation speed in rpm 8 Lawnmower model number 9 Rated voltage, kind of current 10 Frequency 11 Serial number 12 Guaranteed sound level 13 Year of manufacture 14 Capacity 15 Fuse Assembly Attaching the handle (Fig. A B C D E F

Î Push the bottom part of the handle onto the threaded rod B 1

a on to the threaded rod

f on to the threaded rod. Tighten the handle nut until the handle lies fully within the mounting

Î Repeat the procedure on the other side. Î Push the bracket with the on/off switch into the provided guide on the top part of the handle

c from the cable strain-relief

Î Push the cable strain-relief

b from below onto the upper part of the handle on the side on which the on/off switch is located

Î Screw the cable strain-relief

b tight at a dis- tance of approximately 9 cm from the bracket of the on/off switch using screw

Î Connect the top part of the handle with the two bottom parts by feeding a screw

e through one of the holes D 1 on each side. Note Dependent on how tall you are, you can select one of two optional working positions

e and fully tighten D 3

g on to the handle and thread the cable in

Note Ensure that the cable is not kinked. Î Clamp the cable into the cable strain-relief

Assembling the grass collector (Fig.

Î Connect the two bottom parts of the cover to- gether

Î Insert the rear part of the cover

Î Close the cover slowly and insert the sides when doing so

Î Attach the handle to the cover G 4

Î Position the guide in the grooves provided for it on the grass collector

Operation Operating elements (Fig.

1 Operator presence control 2 On/off switch 3 Cable strain-relief 4 Handle height adjustment 5 Deector ap 6 Grass collector 7 Cutting height indicator 8 Cutting height adjuster Operating times Î Observe the times stipulated in local byelaws. Î Check if there are any operating time limitations with your local authorities. Attaching the grass collector (Fig.

DANGER ! Risk of injuries due to the rotating mower blade. ¾ Switch the motor off. Wait until the motor blade comes to a standstill, and pull out the mains plug before you make any adjustments to the device. Î Raise the deector ap

Î Grip the grass collector by the handle and attach it the lawnmower

3 The grass collector is attached and you can re- lease the deector ap again. Adjusting the cutting height (Fig.

DANGER ! Risk of injuries due to the rotating mower blade. ¾ Switch the motor off. Wait until the motor blade comes to a standstill, and pull out the mains plug before you make any adjustments to the device. Î Pull the lever slightly out I 1

Î Set the desired cutting height I 2

Î Release the lever again I 3

Note (cutting height – grass condition) Whenever possible, to protect the turf of the lawn, only mow the grass when it is thor‑ oughly dry. Set a cutting height of 45 mm (1 3/4”). When cutting damp or long grass mow with a higher cutting height. Connecting to the socket (230 Volt, 50 Hz) (Fig.

Attention ! Only connect the lawnmower to sockets that are protected by a 16 amp slow fuse (or type B circuit breaker). Î Fix the mains cable in the cable strain relief

Î Push the mains plug into the socket on the device

Important information about RCDs An RCD protects you against severe injury in the event of you coming into contact with damaged/bare wires, if an insulation defect exists and, under cer- tain circumstances, if damage to live wires occurs. Î Only connect the lawnmower to power outlets that are protected by a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current of no more than 30 mA.

• For older wiring installations, upgrade kits are available. Consult a qualied electrician.23 A320E Servicing

Switching the lawn mower on/off (Fig. L M

CAUTION ! Risk of injuries due to the rotating mower blade. ¾ Do not switch the lawnmower on if you are standing in front of the grass ejector opening! ¾ Only switch the lawnmower on when it is on a level surface. Attention ! ¾ Do not switch the lawnmower on in long grass - if necessary raise it slightly, as shown in

Switching the motor on (Fig.

Î Press the on/off button and keep it pressed down M 1

Î Pull the operator presence control M 2 in. Î Release the on/off button M 1

Î Release the operator presence control M 3

Removing and emptying the grass collector (Fig.

DANGER ! Risk of injuries due to the rotating mower blade. ¾ Switch the motor off. Wait until the motor blade comes to a standstill, and pull out the mains plug before you make any adjustments to the device. Note If grass cuttings are left lying on the ground the grass collector is full and you should empty it immediately. Î Switch the motor off and pull out the plug. Î Raise the deector ap

Î Take off the grass collector J 2

Î Lower the deector ap again. Î Empty the grass collector. Î Before starting, clear any blockages in the mowing chamber. Working without a grass collector Î Remove the grass collector. 3 When working without the grass collector, the grass cuttings are thrown downwards. Lawn care tips (Fig.

A lawn comprises various grass types. If you mow more frequently, the growth of strongly-rooting grasses is favoured resulting in rm turf. If you mow only rarely, the growth of tall grasses and other weeds (e.g. clover, daisies) is encouraged. To ensure you lawn grows healthily and uniformly, without any lines, the cutting stripes must always overlap by a couple of inches/several centimetres

- Always route the cable safely on a patio, path or the part of the lawn that is already cut. - The normal height of the grass is 40–50 mm (1 1/2–2”). Cut approximately one third of the over- all height as soon as the lawn has reached a height of 60–70 mm (2 1/5–2 3/4”). - Do not cut the lawn shorter than 45 mm (1 3/4”) as otherwise the turf can be damaged during dry periods. - Cut long grass in stages until normal height is reached. After mowing Î Switch the lawnmower off, wait until the motor blade comes to a standstill, and pull out the mains plug. Î Empty the grass collector. Î Store the lawnmower in a secure location. Servicing WARNING ! Risk of injuries or material damage. ¾ Only clean or service the mower if the motor is stationary and the mains plug is pulled out. ¾ Do not reach into the area of the rotating mower blade. ¾ Arrange for repair and service work, and the replacement of safety elements, cables, etc., to be performed by a qualied expert or workshop. Î Do not store the lawnmower in a damp environ- ment. Î At the end of each mowing season have the mower inspected by a qualied expert or work- shop.24 A320E Servicing

Cleaning the lawn mower DANGER ! Risk of injuries due to the rotating mower blade. ¾ Switch the motor off. Wait until the motor blade comes to a standstill, and pull out the mains plug before cleaning the device. Î Every time you use the lawnmower, clean it with a hand brush after you have nished mowing. Î Clean the mulch ap with a hand brush at regular intervals. Attention ! Never spray the lawnmower with water or a pressure washer. Cleaning the grass collector Note It is best to clean the grass collector directly after mowing. Î Raise the deector ap Î Remove the grass collector. Î Lower the deector ap again. Î Empty the grass collector. Î Clean the grass collector including the frame with water or a hand brush. Î In particular, clean the area beneath the ll level indicator. Î Allow the grass collector to dry before next use. Transport and storage DANGER ! Risk of injuries due to the rotating mower blade. ¾ Switch the motor off. Wait until the motor blade comes to a standstill, and pull out the mains plug before transporting or storing. Î Secure the lawnmower sufciently to prevent its unintentional slipping if you are transporting it in or on a motor vehicle. Storage during winter Î Thoroughly clean your lawnmower after every mowing season. Î Arrange for a specialist workshop to check your lawnmower in Autumn. Î Store the lawnmower in a clean and dry room. Î Protect the lawnmower against rust during long storage periods in winter. Replacing the mower blade (Fig.

WARNING ! Risk of injuries. ¾ Arrange for a specialist workshop to replace the mower blade. ¾ Only work on the mower if the motor is stationary. ¾ Pull out the mains plug. ¾ Wear suitable safety gloves. Attention ! Grinding the mower blade can result in an imbalance. Arrange for a specialist workshop to check for imbalance. Note Use a torque wrench with a 13 mm socket to change the mower blade. Screw tightening torque: M8: 14–16 Nm25 A320E Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting WARNING ! Risk of injuries or material damage ¾ In case of doubt always consult a specialist workshop. ¾ Before any inspection or any work on the mower blade, switch the lawnmower off and pull out the plug. Problem Possible cause Remedy Uneven running, severe vibration of the lawnmower. The mower blade is damaged. Take your mower to a specialist workshop. The mower blade has come loose from its attachment. Motor does not run. The fuse at the mains connection has blown/ is defective. Contact an electrician to arrange its repair. Procedure in the event of cable damage: Attention electric shock! The fuse/circuit breaker will not always blow/ trip if the cable is cut through or damaged. Do not touch the cable before the mains plug has been pulled out of the socket. Damaged cables must be repaired by a qualied electrician or workshop. Repair of the cable using insulating tape is forbid- den. Take your mower to a specialist workshop. Poor mowing/grass collec- tion performance. The mower blade is blunt. Take your mower to a specialist workshop. The grass collector is clogged. Follow the instructions in the section “Adjusting the cutting height”. The cutting height is not adjusted. Follow the instructions in the section “Adjusting the cutting height”. Spare parts and accessories Order no. Part code Part description WG742-04355 Vi 32 D Mower blade 32 cm Warranty The warranty conditions of our local company or importer apply in all countries. Under the terms of the warranty we will repair faults on your lawnmower free of charge, insofar as material or manufacturing defects are the cause. To make a claim under war- ranty please contact your reseller or your nearest branch. CE Declaration of Conformity Further details about the lawnmower are contained on the separately enclosed CE Declaration of Conformity, which forms part of this instruction manual. Environmentally-friendly disposal Do not throw power tools away with your domestic waste! According to European Directive 2012/19/ EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation in national law, irreparable or non-serviceable power tools must be collected separately and routed into an environmentally compatible recycling chain.26 A320E Table des matières