A 3472V - Lawn mower Wolf Garten - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL A 3472V Wolf Garten

7 Deflector plate 8 Exchangeable battery 9 Handle height adjustment 10 Height adjustment 11 Indicator to cutting 12 Charge status indicator 13 Contact key5

Lithium ion technology – Exchangeable battery system – Quick-recharge system – Central 5-position cutting height adjustment

Fold-down handle for space-saving storage and easy transport – 2-position handle height adjustment – Easily emptied, large catchment bag with level indicator – High-quality materials, excellent workmanship and attractive design Safety instructions Meaning of the symbols General information z 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. z Never mow the lawn if others – in particular children and ani- mals – are in the vicinity. z Only mow the lawn during daylight or with the aid of appropri- ate artificial light. z Do not expose the lawnmower to temperatures exceeding 80° C. Never mow for longer periods of time in direct sunlight where there is no shade. Before mowing z Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers when mowing. z Never mow while barefoot or wearing flimsy sandals. z Check the site on which the machine is to be used, and remo- ve all items which could be caught and ejected. z Check the line and connection cable fitted to the outside of the lawnmower for damage and ageing (brittleness). Only use if in perfect condition. z Only have the cable repaired by a qualified person. z Check the grass catchment device regularly for wear-and-tear and deformation. z 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. When mowing z 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. z Maintain the safety distance prescribed by the handle bars. 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! Caution! - Sharp cutting blade - be- fore carrying out maintenance work, remove con- tact key and dis- connect battery! Caution! Blades continue rota- tion when the motor is switched off! Wait until all ro- tating parts have come to a halt! For technical re- asons, it might take 2 to 3 se- conds before the motor starts up.

2-3sec. Original operating instructions13

z Only switch on the motor if your feet are at a safe distance from the cutting gear. z Take care to ensure a safe and stable position, especially on slopes. Never run; always walk calmly forward. z Mowing on inclines: – Always mow at right angles to the incline, not up and down – Take particular care when changing direction. – Do not mow very steep ground z Be especially careful when mowing backwards and pulling the lawnmower towards you. z Caution: do not touch running cutters. z Do not stand in front of the grass ejector opening. z Never open the guard flap while the motor is still running. z Never drive across gravel while the motor is running – impac- ting stones! z Avoid mowing wet grass where possible. z In the following circumstances, the machine must be switched off, the contact key must be removed and the mowr must come to a standstill: – When leaving the lawnmower – When releasing a blocked blade – When adjusting the cutting height – When emptying the bag – After an obstacle has been hit (ensure that the mower or the cutting parts have not been damaged; in this case, first repair the damage) – When the mower begins to vibrate heavily due to unbalance (switch off immediately and identify the cause) – When the power line has been damaged during operation – Before lifting the mower – Before tilting the mower or transport it (e.g. from one lawn across a road to another) Maintenance 1 Attention! Rotary cutter blade Before all maintenance and cleaning work: z Remove contact key and disconnect battery. z Do not touch running blades. z Regularly check and tighten all visible screws and nuts, espe- cially those relating to the cutting bar, to ensure a firm fit. z Never park your lawnmower in damp rooms. z For safety reasons, replace worn or damaged parts. z Only use original WOLF spare parts. Otherwise we can’t gua- rantee that your mower conforms to the safety regulations. Charger z This charger should only be used with WOLF-Battery Mower LI-ION POWER 34. z Do not store or use charger in humid or wet conditions but in dry room only. z Disconnect charging units from mains socket by holding plug only. Do not pull on cable as this can cause damage to internal connections and make the unit unsafe. z Never use the charger if the cable, plug or any part of the mower itself should be faulty. Any repair should be carried out by a qualified person. z Ensure that the cooling of the charging unit is always guaran- teed by keeping the cooling slots open and clean. Do not use it close to a radiatoror other heating appliances. z Never attempt opening the casing of the unit. If it does not function properly take it to a qualified service centre for in- spection. z To charge the battery, use only the specified WOLF changers. The use of other chargers might damage the machine or cause fire. Battery z As a result of incorrect use, fluid can leak from the rechar- geable battery. Avoid contact with the fluid. In case of acciden- tal contact, rinse with water. In case of fluid contact with the eyes, seek medical aid. Leaking battery fluid can cause irrita- tion of the skin or burns. z In the event of improper use of the battery pack, there is a risk of escaping hazardous vapours. Always ensure proper venti- lation and immediately consult a doctor, if you feel unwell. The vapours might irritate the respiratory track. 1 Risk of fire! z Never charge batteries near acids or flammable materials. z Charge battery only at ambient temperatures between 0 and +40 °C. After heavy use, allow battery to cool down before charging it. 1 Risk of explosion! Protect the battery against heat and fire! z Do not place the battery on radiators. Avoid prolonged direct exposure to sunlight. z Use battery only at ambient temperatures between 0 and +40 °C. 1 Risk of short circuit z For disposal, transport or storage, pack the battery in a plastic bag or a cardboard box, or isolate the contacts with adhesive tape. z Do not open the battery pack. Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner Disposal z WOLF batteries are Li-ION rechargeable batte- ries, and therefore must be disposed of in ac- cordance with waste disposal regulations. Return defective batteries to your dealer for dis- posal. Batteries must be removed from the ap- pliance before it is scrapped. z WOLF batteries are best suited for battery-pow- ered electric appliances, according to the state of the art. Li-ION batteries are harmful to the en- vironment if disposed of with other household waste. z WOLF Garten would like to encourage environ- mentally friendly consumer attitudes. Working together with you and WOLF dealers we gua- rantee the acceptance and recycling of used batteries. z Do not dispose of electrical equipment in dome- stic waste. Recycle equipment, accessories and packaging in an environment-friendly manner.14

Assembly Fasten handle bars 1 Caution! The cable can be damaged while folding up or pulling out the handle bar. z Inlay the cable in the bend protection . z When adjusting the handle height take care that the ca- ble is not crimped

1. Fold the bottom part of the handle up and screw it tight with

the two hand wheels (1).

2. Set the handle to the desired height .

3. Fold the upper part of the handle out and screw it tight with the

wing nuts (2). Mount the collecting bag z See illustrations. Operation General Contact key 1 Caution! Rotating blade Before carrying out any adjustments: z Remove the contact key. z Do not touch rotating blades. 3 The mower is only powered with electricity if the con- tact key is inserted. Operating times z Please check noise abatement regulations prevailing in your country. Instructions for the use of WOLF battery-powered mowers 3 The area that can be mown by your battery-powered mower is dependent on various factors. These are: Type of lawn Battery-powred lawnmowers are suitable for lawns the are mown frequently, normally, and, to a certain extent, for lawns that have not been cut for a while after holidays. The surface area that can be mown does however decrease in the order given above. Battery-powered mowers are not suitable for infrequently-mown meadows or similar. Lawn structure The area that can be mown decreases in proportion to the density of the grass. The mowing capability is lowest on ex- tremely dense grass, e. g. golf greens. Lawn condition The condition of the lawn (dry, damp with dew, wet) has a major influence on the area of lawn which can be mowed.If the lawn is dry, this will give the maximum area which can be mowed.If the lawn is wet, more energy is required for the mowing and collection and thus this is the condition where the area which can be mowed is at a minimum. Mowing/walking speed The walking speed infl uences the duration of mowing and therefore the area that can be covered. We therefore re- commend rapid mowing. The mowing path should not be covered twice if possible and the overlap of mowing tracks should be kept as minimal as possible. Frquently switching the mower on and off likewise decreases the battery‘s pow- er. Charging the battery 1 Caution! The charger must only be operated in dry rooms! 3 General charging instructions To prolong the service life of the battery, observe the follow- ing instructions: z Charge the battery before using the mower for the first time. z For charging times, see page 128. z If the battery voltage is too low, the lawnmower switches off automatically. In such a case, recharge the battery. z The Lithium iron battery must also be recharged before prolonged periods of non-use, for example at the begin- ning of winter. z The Lithium ion battery can be recharged at any charge level, and charging can be interrupted and resumed with- out any damage to the battery (no memory effect).

1. Remove the contact key .

2. Release the battery cover by pushing it down .

3. Remove the battery from the recess .

4. Connect the battery to the charger .

5. Connect the charger to the mains socket (230 V

3 Instructions for the handling of the charger: z Red LED is on: Battery is being charged z Green LED is on: Charge process completed z If the charger is connected to a power socket without a battery, the LEDs are off. z In order to prolong the life the battery, it should not be charged for a period longer than two days.

3 Instructions regarding the charge status indicators: Hang up collection bag 1 Attention! Rotary cutter blade Undertake adjustments on the equipment only after the mo- tor is switched off and the cutting tool has come to a stand- still. z Do not attach the collection bag until your feet are at a safe distance from the cutting tool.

1. Lift the protective flap.

2. Hang the grass bag in the chassis with the hooks in the re-

Set cut height 1 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. z Switch off the motor and remove the contact key.

1. Pull the lever out.

2. Set the desired cutting height.

3. Press the lever back in.

Selection of Cutting height z 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. z We recommend an average cutting height of 40-50 mm. Starting and Stoping z Switch on motor with mowerplaced on level and firm ground. z not in high grass - alternatively tilt slightly . Switch-on motor

Switch-off motor Release bar (2). 3 Tip for mowing: To prevent strips of grass from being left unmowed, the cut- ting paths must always overlap a few centimeters Overload protection 3 In case of overload or blocking, the motor shuts down automatically! Switch off the motor and remove the contact key. z Overload: Cutting height is too low, or forward speed is too fast z Blocking: Foreign object in cutting area (e.g. branches) z The machine can be switched on again after about 5 min. Emptying of Grassbox When the collection bag is full, the flap lowers by itself. 1 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. z Switch off the motor and remove the contact key. z Empty collection bag. z Remove potential blockages in the cutting space before starting. 3 Instructions for level indicator: For an efficient functioning of the level indicator, regularly clean the holes under the level indicator in the collection bag with a hand brush. Cut / Collect (LI-ION POWER 37, LI-ION POWER 40) Activate cut/collect function 1 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. z Do not start the motor until your feet are at a safe distan- ce from the cutting tool.

1. Remove the grass collecting bag.

2. Turn the switch to “CUT/COLLECT”.

Mulch (LI-ION POWER 37, LI-ION POWER 40) „Mulching“ is a process in which the grass is finely chopped by a special cutting system and then deposited on the ground. The re- sult is that the grass does not have to be collected and disposed of. „Mulching“ also prevents the lawn from drying out. 3 Instructions for mulching We recommend: z Depending on the growth of grass, mulch 1 – 2 x per week z The grass should not be too high nor too wet! z Go slow while mulching z Take care that the blade channels do overlap. z Do not cut grass more than 20 mm. Green LED is on: – Battery capacity = Yellow LED is on: – Battery capacity = Red LED flashing (battery nearly flat): – Battery capacity = – The battery should be recharged Red LED is continuously on (device switches off): – Battery capacity =

– fault (e.g. battery too hot)

3 Note: Mulching is not advisable in case of moss-affected or entangled grass, because the cut material stays on the moss surface and/or entanglement and thus cannot be absorbed by the ground. z Regularly scarify and manure the lawn. Activating the mulch function 1 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. z Do not start the motor until your feet are at a safe distan- ce from the cutting tool.

1. Remove the grass collecting bag.

Maintenance General 1 Caution! Rotating blade Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work: z Remove the contact key. z Remove the battery. z Do not touch rotating blades. Cleaning z Clean mower thoroughly after each mowing with cloth or brush. z Never spray the mower with water. z Clean the mulch flap at regular intervals with a small broom (LI-ION POWER 37, LI-ION POWER 40) . Winter Storage z Clean mower thoroughly before storing away. z Have your mower thoroughly checked once a year by an ap- proved Service Centre. z Do not store it in a wet or humid place. z The Lithium iron battery must also be recharged before pro- longed periods of non-use, for example at the beginning of winter. Blade change 1 Caution! Rotating blade Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work: z Remove the contact key. z Remove the battery. z Do not touch rotating blades. z Wear protective gloves. 1 Attention! An unbalance can develop after regrinding of the blade. z Always regrind the blades in a specialist workshop, be- cause an unbalance check should be undertaken accor- ding to the safety regulations. z Always change blades in a specialist workshop. A torque spanner of 10 mm is mandatorily required. Fastening torque of the screws: 6 - 7 N-m (LI-ION POWER 34, LI-ION POWER 37). z Always change blades in a specialist workshop. A torque spanner of 13 mm is mandatorily required. Fastening torque of the screws: 16-18 N-m (LI-ION POWER 40). z Use only original WOLF spare parts. Faults and how to remedy

Problem Possible causes Remedy Jerky run, machine heavily vibrating

• Blade damaged • Contact WOLF Service workshop

• Blade loose • See page 16 (Blade change) Motor fails to start

• Battery flat • See page 14 (Charging the battery)

• Battery defective • See page 17 (Spare parts)

• Contact key not inserted • See page 14 (General) Poor cutting/catching performance

• Blade blunt • Contact WOLF Service workshop

• Bag blocked • See page 15 (Emptying of Grassbox)

• Incorrect cutting height • See page 15 (Set cut height)

• Battery defective • See page 17 (Spare parts)17

Spare parts 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. Order no. Product Description 4904 031 Grass bag, complete (LI-ION POWER 34) 4907 031 Grass bag, complete (LI-ION POWER 37) 4970 031 Grass bag, complete (LI-ION POWER 40) 4908 096 Vi 34 X Blade bar 34 cm 4939 096 Vi 37 A Blade bar 37 cm 4949 096 Vi 40 A Blade bar 40 cm 4919 096 LI-ION POWER Pack 2 Exchangeable battery 4939 090 LI-ION POWER Pack 1 Exchangeable battery 4939 072 Charger (standard)18

– CCM: (Cut), (Collect), (Mulch) –

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