Solo Energy Flex 4232 Li SP - Lawn mower AL-KO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Solo Energy Flex 4232 Li SP AL-KO

*: depending on the model.

3.10 "maxRun & smart-drive"-Cockpit

3.8 "AL-KO inTOUCH Smart Garden" App*

3.10 "maxRun & smart-drive"-Cockpit (04)*

2.2 Legends and signal words ................. 25

3.4 Safety and protective devices ............ 26

3.8 “AL-KO inTOUCH Smart Garden”

3.9.2 Connecting the lawnmower to the

AL-KO Smart Cloud..................... 28

3.9.3 Starting actions in the “Smart

3.9.5 Resetting WiFi name and pass-

4.4 Safety notes for rechargeable battery

and charger ........................................ 32 5 Installation ................................................. 32 6 Start-up...................................................... 32

6.1 Charging the rechargeable battery ..... 32

6.2 Inserting and removing batteries (05). 32

6.3 Switching the power supply to the

mower mechanism ON and OFF (06) 32

6.4 Switching the cockpit ON and OFF* ... 33

7.2 Mowing with grass catcher (08, 09).... 33

7.3 Mulching with mulching insert (10,

11)* ..................................................... 33

7.4 Mowing with side discharge unit (12)* 34

7.5 Adjusting the handlebar to your body

size(13)* ............................................ 34

7.6 Starting and stopping the mower

mechanism (14).................................. 34

7.7 Switching the wheel drive ON and

Changing the wheel drive speed (16)* .

7.9 Switching Eco mode ON and OFF

9.2 Cleaning the appliance and mower

mechanism ......................................... 36

9.3 Checking and renewing the cutting

blade................................................... 36

9.4 Adjusting the Bowden cable of the

12.1 Storing the rechargeable battery

lawnmower ......................................... 39

12.2 Storing the rechargeable battery and

This appliance can be used by children of 8 years and older and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or those lacking experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed with regard to the safe use of the appliance and the ensuing risks. Chil- dren must not be allowed to play with the appli- ance. Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision. People with very strong and complex restrictions may have needs that exceed the instructions de- scribed here.

2 ABOUT THESE OPERATING

The German version is the original operating instructions. All additional language versions are translations of the original operating in- structions.

Always safeguard these operating instruc- tions so that they can be consulted if you need any information about the appliance.

Only pass on the appliance to other persons together with these operating instructions.

Comply with the safety and warning informa- tion in these operating instructions.

2.1 Symbols on the title page

Symbol Meaning It is essential to read through these operating instructions carefully be- fore start-up. This is essential for safe working and trouble-free han- dling. Operating instructions Symbol Meaning

Handle Li-Ion rechargeable batter- ies with care! In particular, observe the notes on transport, storage and disposal in these operating instruc- tions!

2.2 Legends and signal words

DANGER! Denotes an imminently danger- ous situation which will result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided. WARNING! Denotes a potentially danger- ous situation which can result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided. CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dangerous situation which can result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. IMPORTANT! Denotes a situation which can result in material damage if not avoided. NOTE Special instructions for ease of under- standing and handling. 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This operating manual describes various models of AL‑KO and solobyAL‑KO pedestrian-con- trolled battery-powered lawnmowers with differ- ent configurations. The configurations of the indi- vidual models are presented in the technical data of the assembly instructions. The appliance may only be used together with the lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and char- gers specified in the technical data. See the sep- arate operating manuals for further information on rechargeable batteries and chargers:

Operating manual 441633: charger C130Li (C05-4230) IMPORTANT! Danger of damage to the ap- pliance and battery. If the appliance is operated with unsuitable batteries, both the device and the batteries may be damaged.

Operate the appliance only with the specified rechargeable batteries.GB 26 495504_b Product description

This appliance is intended for the mowing of lawns and may only be used on dry grass. This appliance is intended solely for use in non- commercial applications. Any other use as well as unauthorised conversions or modifications are regarded as contrary to the intended use and will result in voiding of the warranty as well as loss of conformity; the manufacturer will thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or injury suffered by the user or third parties.

3.2 Possible foreseeable misuse

The tool is designed neither for commercial use in public parks and sports facilities, nor for use in farming and forestry.

Do not use the appliance in the rain or on wet grass.

There must be no foreign objects on the area to be mowed, e.g. stones, pieces of wood, bottles.

Even during correct use of the appliance, there is always a certain residual risk that cannot be ex- cluded. Depending on the use, the following po- tential risks can be derived from the type and construction of the appliance:

Throwing out of cuttings, soil and small stones.

Inhalation of cuttings particles if no breathing protection is worn.

Lacerations from reaching into the rotating cutting blade.

3.4 Safety and protective devices

WARNING! Risk of injury. Defective and disabled safety and protective devices can result in serious injury.

Have any defective safety and protective de- vices repaired.

Never disable safety and protective devices. Safety key The appliance is provided with a safety key to prevent inadvertent switching on. Switch off the appliance before maintenance work and always remove the safety key. Safety handle/operator presence control The appliance is fitted with a safety handle/oper- ator presence control. In an emergency, simply release the safety handle/operator presence con- trol. The motor and mower mechanism are stopped. Start button (on the handlebar) The start button must first be pressed before the motor can be switched on by means of the safety handle/operator presence control. Baffle The baffle offers protection against e.g. material particles and stones which can be flung out.

3.5 Symbols on the appliance

Symbol Meaning Pay special attention when handling this appliance! Read the operating manual before starting operation! Risk of injury! Keep your hands and feet away from the mower mecha- nism! Not applicable, used only with petrol mowers. Disconnect the spark plug connec- tor before any maintenance and cleaning work! Danger due to objects being thrown out! Keep other people out of the danger area! Not applicable, used only with elec- tric mowers. Before starting maintenance and re- pair work, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains!GB 495504_b 27 Product description Symbol Meaning Not applicable, used only with elec- tric mowers. Danger of electric shock if the mains cable is damaged! Not applicable, used only with elec- tric mowers. Keep the mains cable away from the mower mechanism and do not drive over it! Remove the deactivation device be- fore starting maintenance work!

3.5.2 Operating signs

Symbol Meaning Procedure for starting the motor (see chapter 7.6 "Starting and stop- ping the mower mechanism (14)", page34) When not in use: Remove the safe- ty key and pull the battery out of the appliance.

No. Component 1* Smart button* 2 Battery compartment cover 3 Key switch with safety key 4 Battery compartment 1 and 2 Folding handlebar, consisting of:

Wing nuts (2x) 8* "maxRun & smart-drive” cockpit* No. Component 9* Gear engagement bar for wheel drive* 10 Operator presence control 11 Start button 12 Fill-level indicator 13 Grass catcher 14 Handle of grass catcher 15 Central cutting height adjustment 16* Side discharge flap* 17* Front carrying handle* 18 Rechargeable battery (1x or 2x) 19 Charger

No. Component 1* Smart button* 2 Battery compartment cover 3 Key switch with safety key 4 Battery compartment 1 and 2 Height-adjustable and folding handlebar, con- sisting of:

Swivel joints for quick adjustment* 8* "maxRun & smart-drive” cockpit* 9* Gear engagement bar for wheel drive* 10 Operator presence control 11 Start button 12 Fill-level indicator 13 Grass catcher 14 Handle of grass catcher 15 Central cutting height adjustment 16* Side discharge flap* 17* Front carrying handle*GB 28 495504_b Product description

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions. ** tubular steel or aluminium, depending on the model.

The items listed here are included in the standard scope of supply. Check that all items are present: No. Component 1 Lawnmower 2 Grass catcher (unassembled/partially assembled)* 3 Handlebar (unassembled/partially as- sembled)* 4 Side discharge insert* 5 Mulch insert* 6 Bag with nuts and bolts 7 Rechargeable battery* (1x or 2x)* 8 Charger*

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions.

3.8 “AL-KO inTOUCH Smart Garden” app*

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions. The lawnmower is equipped with a WiFi radio module. This allows convenient control, adjust- ment and monitoring via app from a mobile de- vice (smartphone, tablet, etc.). NOTE The mobile device needs an Internet connection for the use of the app. The “AL-KO inTOUCH Smart Garden” app can be downloaded for Android-based devices from the Google Play Store and for iOS-based devices from the Apple App Store. After installing the app, you first have to register or log in. Follow the “step-by-step” instructions. The app offers a wide range of functions such as product registration, gardening tips, gardening manual or push notifications in the event of a fault. Further information on the “AL-KO inTOUCH Smart Garden” app can be found at: https://alko-garden.com/smart-connect/

3.9 Smart Button (03)*

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions. The Smart Button connects your lawnmower to the AL-KO Smart Cloud and to the various possi- bilities of smart gardening: https://alko-garden.de/smart-gardening-mit-alko/ NOTE Information on WiFi:.

In order to be able to use AL-KO Smart Gar- dening, the lawnmower must be within the range of your WiFi network.

Keep the name and password of your WiFi network ready.

3.9.1 Display of the charge status

The Smart Button signals the charge status of the batteries even from a distance. Smart Button Meaning Lights up green. Batteries charged. Lights up red. Batteries flat.

3.9.2 Connecting the lawnmower to the AL-

KO Smart Cloud NOTE Information on IT security. The lawnmower automatically receives the latest soft- ware updates from the AL-KO Smart Cloud in or- der to avoid security gaps. Internet access via WiFi is required for this.

Connect the lawnmower to the Internet only via a secure WiFi network.

Select a secure WiFi password.

pressed for approx. 3 seconds.GB 495504_b 29 Product description

3. In the setup wizard:

Connect the smartphone to the lawn- mower’s WiFi network.

Enter the name and password of your WiFi network. The lawn mower connects to the AL-KO Smart Cloud. Smart Button during setup No. Smart Button Meaning Connection to the app: a. Pulses blue. Setup wizard started, waiting for connection. b. Steady blue light. Setup wizard connect- ed to the app. Connection to the AL-KO Smart Cloud via the user's WiFi network: c. Lights up blue, rotating in clock- wise direction. Attempting to connect d. Flashes blue. Connected. e. Alternating be- tween green and blue. Connected to the AL- KO Smart Cloud. f. Alternating be- tween red and blue. Not connected. Name and password of your WiFi network not en- tered correctly. Smart Button during operation Smart Button Meaning Lights up blue (fading). Connected to the AL- KO Smart Cloud. Suf- ficient WiFi reception. Lights up blue, rotating. Connection to the AL- KO Smart Cloud inter- rupted. WiFi reception interrupted.

3.9.3 Starting actions in the “Smart Home”

or “Smart Garden” (IFTTT) The Smart Button can be used to start up to 3 IF- TTT actions (IFTTT: If This Then That). These actions have to be defined beforehand at https:// ifttt.com/ (e.g. control of appliances in the “Smart Home” or “Smart Garden”, switching on the wa- tering system, opening the garage door). IFTTT actions can be free or chargeable, depending on the provider’s subscription model. NOTE More detailed information on IFTTT can be found at: https://alko-garden.de/ifttt-de/

1. Press the Smart Button 1x, 2x or 3x in quick

succession to start IFTTT action 1, 2 or 3. Smart Button Meaning Flashing alternately green and blue. IFTTT action has been started. Flashing alternately red and blue. IFTTT action could not be started. Due to the access to the Internet and to “Smart Home” and “Smart Garden” functions, the appli- ance must be stored in a secure location (see

chapter 12.1 "Storing the rechargeable battery

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions. If the lawnmower is not used for 10 minutes, it switches to the energy saving mode. The cockpit is switched off. To activate the lawnmower: see chapter 6.4 "Switching the cockpit ON and OFF*", page33.

3.9.5 Resetting WiFi name and password*

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions.

1. Hold the Smart Button pressed for approx. 10

seconds: Smart Button Meaning Lights up blue. Then fading in anti-clock- wise direction. Resetting Flashes blue. Resetting completed.

3.10 "maxRun & smart-drive” cockpit (04)*

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions. Buttons No. Meaning 1 ON/OFF button for the cockpit 2 “Eco mode” buttonGB 30 495504_b Safety instructions No. Meaning 3 Minus button: Reduce the speed of the wheel drive. 4 Plus button: Increase the speed of the wheel drive. Displays No. Meaning 5 WiFi connection indicator 6 Charge status indicator for battery 1 7 Charge status indicator for battery 2 8 Error display 9 Set speed of the wheel drive (7 steps) 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 Safety instructions for lawnmowers

Read the operating manual carefully. Familia- rise yourself with the control devices and the correct use of the appliance.

Never allow children or other persons who are not familiar with the operating manual to use the lawnmower.

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

Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children.

Never mow when there is anyone, especially children or animals, in the vicinity.

Remember that the user is responsible for accidents involving other persons or their property.

Do not operate the appliance if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

4.1.2 Preparatory measures

Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers when operating the appliance. Do not oper- ate the appliance when barefoot or wearing light sandals. Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with dangling cords or belts.

Check the area where the appliance is being used and remove any objects that could be picked up and flung out by the appliance.

Before using the appliance, always check if the cutting blades, fastening bolts and the en- tire mowing unit are worn or damaged. Worn or damaged cutting blades and fastening bolts must only be replaced as a set to avoid unbalance. Worn or damaged information signs must be replaced.

Only mow during daylight hours or with good artificial lighting.

Always make sure that you have a good standing position on slopes.

Only operate the appliance at walking pace.

Mow across the slope, never up or down.

Be especially careful when changing the di- rection of travel on a slope.

Do not mow on very steep slopes.

Be especially careful when reversing or pull- ing the lawnmower towards you.

Stop the cutting blade(s) if the lawnmower needs to be tilted for transport over areas oth- er than grass and when the lawnmower is be- ing moved to and from the area to be mowed.

Never use the appliance with damaged pro- tective devices or protective grilles or without mounted protective devices, e.g. baffle plates and/or grass catcher. Damaged protective devices and covers must be replaced, miss- ing protective devices and covers must be correctly fitted.

Start the engine with care and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure that your feet are at a sufficient distance from the cutting blade(s).

When starting the engine, do not tilt the lawn- mower unless the lawnmower needs to be raised during the process. In this case, tilt it only as far as is absolutely necessary and only lift up the side facing away from the us- er.

Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge channel.

Never put your hands or feet on or under ro- tating parts. Always keep away from the ejec- tion opening.

Never lift or carry the appliance with the en- gine running.GB 495504_b 31 Safety instructions

Switch off the engine and remove the safety key. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop:

whenever you leave the lawnmower,

before removing blockages or clogging in the discharge channel,

before inspecting, cleaning or working on the lawnmower,

after encountering a foreign object. Check for damage to the lawnmower and carry out the necessary repairs before re- starting and working with the lawnmower.

An immediate check is required if the lawn- mower starts to vibrate in an unusual way:

Carry out the necessary repairs of dam- aged parts.

Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are firmly tightened.

Do not work with the appliance in bad weath- er conditions, especially when it is raining or when thunderstorms are approaching.

4.1.4 Maintenance and storage

Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened and the appliance is in a safe work- ing condition.

Regularly check the grass catcher for wear or loss of functional capability.

Replace worn or damaged parts due to safe- ty reasons.

On appliances fitted with several cutting blades, note that the movement of one cut- ting blade can cause the other cutting blades to rotate.

When adjusting the appliance, make sure that your fingers are not trapped between moving cutting blades and stationary parts of the appliance.

Allow the engine to cool down before storing the appliance.

When maintaining the cutting blades, be aware that the cutting blades can be moved even when the power supply is switched off.

Replace worn or damaged parts due to safe- ty reasons. Only use original spare parts and accessories.

Danger due to vibration The actual magnitude of the vibration emis- sions during the use of the appliance may de- viate from that stated by the manufacturer. Observe the following influencing factors be- fore or during use:

Is the appliance being used as intended?

Is the material being cut or processed in the proper manner?

Is the appliance in a proper condition of use?

Is the cutting tool properly sharpened or is the correct cutting tool installed?

Are the handle grips and any optional vi- bration grips mounted, and are they firm- ly attached to the appliance?

Only operate the tool at the motor speed re- quired for the respective work. Avoid using the maximum speed in order to reduce noise and vibrations.

The noise and vibrations of the tool may in- crease due to improper use and mainte- nance. This leads to health damage. In this case, immediately switch off the tool and have it repaired by an authorised service workshop.

The degree of stress due to vibration de- pends on the work to be performed or on the use of the tool. Estimate the stress and plan appropriate work breaks. This considerably reduces stress due to vibration over the en- tire working time.

Extensive use of the tool exposes the opera- tor to vibrations, which can lead to circulatory issues ("white fingers"). To avoid this risk, wear gloves and keep your hands warm. If any symptoms of "white fingers" occur, im- mediately consult a physician. These symp- toms include: Numbness, loss of feeling, tin- gling, itching, pain, reduced muscular strength, changes in the colour or condition of the skin. Normally these conditions affect the fingers, hands or pulse. The risk increas- es at low temperatures.

Take long breaks during your working day so you can recover from the noise and the vibra- tions. Plan your work in such a way that the use of appliances that generate strong vibra- tions is spread over several days.

If you notice an unpleasant sensation or disc- olouration of the skin on your hands when us- ing the tool, stop work immediately. Take suf- ficient work breaks. Without sufficient breaks, a hand/arm vibration syndrome can occur.GB 32 495504_b Installation

Minimise your risk of being exposed to vibra- tions. Maintain the tool according to the in- structions in the operating instructions.

If the tool is used frequently, contact your dealer to purchase anti-vibration accessories (e.g. handles).

Avoid working with the tool at temperatures below 10°C. Define how the vibration load can be limited in a work plan.

A certain level of noise exposure from this appli- ance is inevitable. Carry out noisy work at ap- proved and specified time periods. Observe rest periods as necessary and restrict the duration of the work to a minimum. For your personal protec- tion and protection of persons in the vicinity, ap- propriate hearing protection must be worn.

4.4 Safety notes for rechargeable battery

and charger Heed the safety instructions for the rechargeable battery and for the charging unit in the separate operating instructions. See:

Operating instructions 441633: charger C130Li (C05-4230) 5 INSTALLATION Assembly: See assembly instructions. WARNING! Danger if assembly is not carried out completely! Use of an incompletely assembled appliance can result in serious injury.

Operate the appliance only when it is fully as- sembled!

Do not insert the batteries into the appliance until it is fully assembled! 6 START-UP

6.1 Charging the rechargeable battery

NOTE For detailed information, heed the separate operating instructions for the recharge- able battery and for the charging unit.

6.2 Inserting and removing batteries (05)

You can operate your lawnmower with one or two batteries. The use of two batteries increases the operating time and thus the mowable area signifi- cantly. Batteries can be used with different charge sta- tuses. The fuller of the two batteries is dis- charged first until it has the same state of charge as the second battery. Then both batteries are discharged at the same rate. IMPORTANT! Risk of damage to the batter- ies. If the batteries are left in the appliance after use, they could be damaged.

Take the batteries out of the appliance imme- diately after use and store in a frost-protected area.

Install the batteries in the appliance only im- mediately before starting work. Installing the battery

1. Open the battery compartment cover (05/1)

2. Push the battery into a battery slot (05/2)

from above until it engages.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

Removing the battery

Press and hold the unlock button on the battery.

2. Pull out the battery.

6.3 Switching the power supply to the

mower mechanism ON and OFF (06) The power supply to the mower mechanism mo- tor is switched on and off with the key switch. The key switch is operated with the safety key. WARNING! Risk of injury. Unintentional switching on can lead to serious injuries.

Each time before work breaks and mainte- nance work: To turn off the power, turn the safety key to the ‘Off’ position and then re- move it. Switching on the power supply

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the safety key (06/1) into the key

3. Turn the safety key to the ON position (posi-

tion I) (06/b). The mower mechanism motor is supplied with operating voltage, but does not yet start to operate.

4. Close the battery compartment cover.

5. Switch on the mower mechanism: see chap-

ter 7.6 "Starting and stopping the mower mechanism (14)", page34.GB 495504_b 33 Operation Switching off the power supply

1. Turn the safety key to the OFF position (posi-

tion0) (06/c) and remove it (06/d).

2. Immediately after use, remove the batteries

from the appliance, charge and store in a frost-protected area. Insert the batteries into the appliance only immediately before the next use.

6.4 Switching the cockpit ON and OFF*

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions. Precondition: At least 1 battery is installed. NOTE The safety key does not have to be turned to the ON position (position I) for power to be supplied to the cockpit and the wheel drive. The cockpit can be switched on in two ways:

Press the ON/OFF button (04/1) on the cockpit.

Press the Smart Button (03/1) briefly.

The cockpit switches on automatically when the mower mechanism motor starts (see

chapter 7.6 "Starting and stopping the mower

mechanism (14)", page34). 7 OPERATION WARNING! Risk of injury! Defective and disabled safety and protective devices can result in serious injury.

Before switching on, check that all safety and protective devices are in place and function- ing correctly!

7.1 Setting the cutting height (07)

CAUTION! Danger of lacerations. Danger of lacerations when reaching into the running mower mechanism.

Only adjust the cutting height when the motor is switched off and the mower mechanism is stationary.

1. Press the release lever (07/1) outwards

slightly (07/a) and hold it.

For short grass, push the lever towards the front wheel (07/b).

For longer grass, push the lever towards the rear wheel (07/b).

2. Release the lever until it engages at the re-

7.2 Mowing with grass catcher (08, 09)

The appliance can be operated with and without a grass catcher. Hooking in the grass catcher

1. Make sure that the appliance is switched off

and the mower mechanism has come to a standstill.

2. Raise the impact flap (08/1) (08/a).

3. Hook the grass catcher (08/2) into the hold-

4. Release the impact flap.

Checking the fill level The fill-level indicator (09/1) is pressed upwards by the air stream when mowing (09/a). If the grass catcher (09/2) is full, the fill-level indicator is in contact with the grass catcher (09/b). The grass catcher must be emptied. Unhooking and emptying the grass catcher CAUTION! Danger of lacerations. Danger of lacerations when reaching into the running mower mechanism.

Only remove the grass catcher when the mower mechanism has stopped.

1. Make sure that the appliance is switched off

and the mower mechanism has come to a standstill.

2. Raise the impact flap (08/1).

3. Lift the grass catcher (08/2) out of the holders

and take off to the rear.

4. Empty the grass catcher.

6. Hook in the grass catcher (see above).

7.3 Mulching with mulching insert (10, 11)*

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions. When mulching, the cuttings are not collected but remain on the lawn. The mulch protects the ground from drying out and supplies it with nutri- ents. The best results are achieved through regu- larly cutting back by approx. 2cm. Only new grass with soft leaf tissue rots quickly.

Grass height before mulching: max. 8cm

Grass height after mulching: min. 4cm NOTE Adjust the stepping speed of the mulching, do not go too quickly.GB 34 495504_b Operation Installing the mulching insert CAUTION! Danger of lacerations. Danger of lacerations when reaching into the running mower mechanism.

Switch off the appliance and remove the safety key before inserting or removing the mulching insert.

1. Switch off the appliance: Turn the safety key

to the OFF position (position0) and remove.

2. Unhook the grass catcher.

3. Lift the baffle (10/1) and insert the mulching

insert (10/2) in the discharge channel (10/3) (10/a). The locking mechanism must engage. IMPORTANT! Danger of damage to the ap- pliance. If the mulching insert does not engage, the mulching insert and mower mechanism can be damaged.

Make sure that the locking mechanism en- gages. Removing the mulching insert

1. Switch off the appliance: Turn the safety key

to the OFF position (position0) and remove.

3. Release the locking mechanism (11/1) on the

7.4 Mowing with side discharge unit (12)*

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions. CAUTION! Danger of cuts and lacera- tions. Danger of lacerations when reaching into the running mower mechanism.

Only install or remove the side discharge in- sert when the motor and mower mechanism have come to a standstill. Installing the side discharge insert

1. Switch off the appliance: Turn the safety key

to the OFF position (position0) and remove.

2. Remove the grass catcher and fit the mulch-

ing insert, see chapter 7.3 "Mulching with mulching insert (10, 11)*", page33.

3. Press the release lever (12/1) of the side dis-

The side discharge flap secures the side dis- charge insert to prevent it from falling out. Removing the side discharge insert

1. Switch off the appliance: Turn the safety key

to the OFF position (position0) and remove.

4. Remove the mulching insert and attach the

7.5 Adjusting the handlebar to your body

1. Open the quick-release fasteners (13/1) on

the swivel joints (13/2) (13/a).

2. Rotate the handlebar (13/3) around the swiv-

el joints until its has the desired height (13/b).

3. Close the quick-release fasteners.

7.6 Starting and stopping the mower

mechanism (14) Start the mower mechanism on level ground and not in long grass. The ground must be free of for- eign bodies such as stones. Do not lift or tilt the appliance to start it. Starting the mower mechanism

1. If you have not already done so: Switch on

the power supply (see chapter 6.3 "Switching the power supply to the mower mechanism ON and OFF (06)", page32).

2. Press the start button (14/1) and hold.

3. Pull the operator presence control (14/2) to-

wards the handlebar (14/3) (14/a). The mow- er mechanism is started.

4. Release the start button and keep holding the

operator presence control. NOTE The operator presence control does not lock in place. Hold it tight against the handle- bar during the entire working period. Stopping the mower mechanism

1. Release the operator presence control. It au-

tomatically returns to its starting position.

2. Wait for the mower mechanism to come to a

3. Switch off the power supply (see chapter 6.3

"Switching the power supply to the mower mechanism ON and OFF (06)", page32).GB 495504_b 35 Work instructions CAUTION! Danger of lacerations. Danger of lacerations when reaching into the running mower mechanism.

Wait until the mower mechanism has stopped.

Before all maintenance and care work: Switch off the appliance and wait until the mower mechanism has stopped. Remove the safety key, and remove the rechargeable bat- teries.

7.7 Switching the wheel drive ON and OFF

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions. You can switch on the wheel drive to move the lawnmower between two working areas or to its storage location. It is not necessary to switch on the mower mechanism for this. NOTE The safety key does not have to be turned to the ON position (position I) for power to be supplied to the cockpit and the wheel drive. Starting the wheel drive

1. Install a battery.

2. Pull the gear engagement bar (15/1) towards

the handlebar (15/2) and hold (15/a). The gear engagement bar does not lock in place. Stopping the wheel drive

1. Release the gear engagement bar. It auto-

matically returns to its starting position.

7.8 Changing the wheel drive speed (16)*

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions. The ground travel speed of the lawnmower can be varied in 7 steps via the cockpit. The wheel drive must have previously been switched on, see chapter 7.7 "Switching the wheel drive ON and OFF (15)*", page35.

1. Switch on the cockpit (see chapter 6.4

7.9 Switching Eco mode ON and OFF (16)*

• depending on the model, see assembly instruc- tions. The motor speed is reduced in Eco mode. This prolongs the operating time of the batteries.

1. Switch on the cockpit (see chapter 6.4

"Switching the cockpit ON and OFF*", page33).

2. Switch on Eco mode: Press the “Eco mode”

button (16/3). The button lights up.

3. Switch off Eco mode: Press the “Eco mode”

button again. The light in the button goes out. 8 WORK INSTRUCTIONS Observe the safety instructions! NOTE Comply with the local regulations as to when a lawnmower may be operated.

Watch out for objects in the grass and re- move them from the working area.

Only mow when visibility is good.

Only mow with a sharp cutting blade.

Only control the appliance by the handlebar.

Only move the appliance at walking speed.

Always move the appliance across the slope. Do not mow up or down the slope, or on slopes with a gradient of more than 10°. Ex- ercise particular care when changing direc- tion. Cutting performance or operating time of the battery

The cutting performance or the area that can be mown depends on the properties of the grass. Factors such as the length of the grass, the grass density, the selected cutting height and wet grass affect the cutting perfor- mance.

Optimum operating time is achieved by fre- quent mowing and keeping the grass short.

Frequently switching the lawnmower on and off during the mowing process reduces the cutting performance as does a non-fully charged battery.

Starting the wheel drive reduces the cutting performance or the operating time of the bat- tery.

To optimise cutting performance, it is recom- mended to mow the grass often, to set a high cutting height and to move the appliance at walking speed. NOTE To prolong the operating time, an ad- ditional battery can be purchased.GB 36 495504_b Maintenance and care Tips for mowing

Maintain a constant cutting height of 3–5 cm; do not mow the grass to less than half its original height.

Do not overload the lawnmower! If the motor speed drops noticeably because of long, thick grass, increase the cutting height and mow in several passes.

Wind and sun can dry out the lawn after mowing so it is better to mow in the late after- noon.

9 MAINTENANCE AND CARE

WARNING! Danger of cuts and lacera- tions. Danger of cuts and lacerations when reaching into sharp-edged, moving appliance parts and into cutting tools.

Before maintenance, care and cleaning work, always switch off the appliance. Remove the batteries.

Always wear protective gloves during mainte- nance, care and cleaning work.

9.1 Regular maintenance work

Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened and the appliance is in a safe work- ing condition.

Check the grass collector regularly for correct operation and wear.

9.2 Cleaning the appliance and mower

mechanism IMPORTANT! Danger from water. Water in the appliance causes short-circuits and destroys electrical components.

Do not spray the appliance with water.

Only use a broom or a brush for cleaning.

2. Pull out the batteries.

3. Unhook the grass catcher.

4. Tilt the appliance and clean the mower mech-

9.3 Checking and renewing the cutting

blade WARNING! Severe injuries due to blade parts being flung out. A worn, cracked or dam- aged cutting blade can break, and its parts can become dangerous projectiles.

Regularly check the cutting blade for dam- age.

Do not use the lawnmower if the cutting blade is worn or damaged.

Have blunt or damaged cutting blades sharp- ened or replaced only by one of the manufac- turer’s service centres or an authorised spe- cialist company.

To avoid vibrations, the cutting blade and blade bolt must always be replaced together.

Resharpened cutting blades must be bal- anced. Unbalanced cutting blades cause strong vibrations and damage the appliance.

9.4 Adjusting the Bowden cable of the

wheel drive (17) The Bowden cable of the wheel drive lengthens over time. If the wheel drive can no longer be switched on with the motor running, the Bowden cable has become too long and must be tight- ened. CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged and moving appliance parts (e.g. cutting blade) as well as a suddenly starting lawnmower can lead to injuries.

Only adjust the Bowden cable when the mo- tor is switched off and the mower mechanism has come to a standstill.

1. Switch off the power supply and remove the

batteries (see chapter 6.3 "Switching the power supply to the mower mechanism ON and OFF (06)", page32).

2. Turn the adjusting part (17/1) on the Bowden

cable (17/2) in the direction of the arrow, i.e. anticlockwise until the Bowden cable is taut between the gear engagement bar (17/3) and holding point (17/4).

3. To check the Bowden cable setting: Switch

on the appliance, start the motor and try to switch on the wheel drive.

4. If the wheel drive does not switch on: Repeat

the previous steps. If the adjustment of the Bowden cable is not suc- cessful: Contact a service centre of the manufac- turer.GB 495504_b 37 Help in case of malfunction

WARNING! Risk of injury during repair work. Improper repairs can lead to serious inju- ries and damage to the appliance.

Have repair work performed by the manufac- turer's service centres and authorised spe- cialist companies only! In the following cases, contact one of the manu- facturer’s service centres:

Motor no longer starts.

Appliance has moved onto an obstruction.

Cutting blade and/or motor shaft are bent.

Appliance vibrates and does not run smoothly.

Batteries are discharged or damaged.

The USB port (18/1) is installed on all the lawn- mowers described in this operating manual, but can only be used for software updates on smart lawnmowers. It is not suitable for use for charging of batteries. IMPORTANT! Risk of damage to the appli- ance. The batteries of mobile devices (e.g. smartphones) will be destroyed if they are plugged into the USB port.

Do not plug any mobile devices with battery into this port.

10 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.

Always wear protective gloves during mainte- nance, care and cleaning work! NOTE For malfunctions that are not listed in this table or that you cannot resolve yourself, please contact our customer service. Malfunction Cause Remedy Engine does not start. The power supply is switched off at the key switch. Switch the power supply on at the key switch. Rechargeable battery missing or not seated correctly. Install the battery correctly. Rechargeable battery is flat. Charge the battery. Cutting blade is blocked.

Free the blade of obstructions.

Start the lawnmower on short grass. Cables or switches are defec- tive. Do not operate the appliance! Contact a service centre of the manufacturer. Engine loses power. Rechargeable battery is flat. Charge the battery. Cutting blade is blunt. Have the cutting blade sharpened at one of the manufacturer’s service centres. Too much grass in the ejector.

Clean the impact flap. Motor stops during mowing. Cutting blade is blunt. Have the cutting blade sharpened at one of the manufacturer’s service centres. Motor is overloaded. Switch off the battery lawnmower, set on level ground or short grass and restart. Grass catcher is not filled sufficiently Grass is wet. Allow the lawn to dry. Grass catcher is clogged. Clean the grid of the grass catcher. Too much grass in the dis- charge channel or housing.

Clean the discharge channel/housing

Correct cutting heightGB 38 495504_b Transport Malfunction Cause Remedy Cutting blade is blunt. Have the cutting blade sharpened at one of the manufacturer’s service centres. Rechargeable battery operating time is sig- nificantly shorter. Cutting height is too low. Raise the cutting height Grass is too long or too wet. Improve the conditions: Let it dry, set a higher cut Mowing speed is too high.

Reduce the mowing speed

Clean the discharge channel/housing, the cutting blade must rotate freely. Mowing with full grass catcher Empty the grass catcher and clean the dis- charge channel. The service life of the battery has expired. Replace the battery. Use only genuine ac- cessories from the manufacturer. Rechargeable bat- tery cannot be charged. Rechargeable battery contacts are dirty. Clean the battery contacts with a non-metal- lic object and spray with a contact spray. Important: Do not short-circuit the battery contacts with a metallic object! Battery or charger is defective. Order replacement parts from the manufac- turer. Battery is too hot. Allow the battery to cool down. Cockpit is switched on, but the motor is not running. The power supply is switched off at the key switch. Switch the power supply on at the key switch. Error display on the cockpit lights up. Battery not installed correctly. Install the battery correctly. Error messages on the Smart Button Causes and remedies: see chapter 3.9 "Smart Button (03)*", page28. 11 TRANSPORT

11.1 Transporting the appliance

IMPORTANT! Risk of damage to the mower mechanism. At the lowest cutting height, the mower mechanism can be damaged by driving over steps, edges or kerbs.

Set the cutting height to the highest level for transport.

1. Stop the mower mechanism and wait until it

has come to a standstill.

2. Set the highest cutting height.

3. Turn the key switch to the OFF position (posi-

tion0). Transporting the appliance between two working areas

Move the appliance to the working area with the mower mechanism set to the highest cut- ting height.

Engage the wheel drive* for easier manoeuvring.

Use the handlebar and front carrying handle* to carry the appliance.

• depending on the model, see technical data. Transporting the appliance in a vehicle

Remove the batteries.

Secure the appliance in the vehicle against falling over and sliding.GB 495504_b 39 Storage

Secure the appliance against impacts from loose objects.

Do not place objects on the appliance.

11.2 Transporting batteries

Before transporting, carry out the following mea- sures:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove the batteries from the appliance.

3. Pack the batteries properly (see below).

NOTE The nominal energy of the recharge- able battery is more than 100Wh. Therefore, ob- serve the following transport instructions. The li-ion rechargeable battery contained in the appliance is subject to the hazardous goods law, but can be transported under simplified condi- tions:

The rechargeable battery can be transported on public roads by the private user without further conditions provided it is packaged for retail sale and the transport serves personal purposes.

Commercial users who carry out the trans- port in connection with their main activity (e.g. delivery from and to building sites, or demonstrations) can also take advantage of this simplification. In both cases, it is essential to take the mandato- ry precautions mentioned above to prevent any leakage of the contents. In other cases, it is es- sential to comply with the regulations of the haz- ardous goods law. In the case of non-compli- ance, severe penalties can be imposed on the sender and possibly the transporter. Additional notes on transport and shipment

Only transport or send the li-ion rechargeable battery in an undamaged condition.

For transporting the rechargeable battery, on- ly use the original cardboard box or a suitable hazardous goods cardboard box (not re- quired for rechargeable batteries with a nomi- nal energy less than 100Wh).

Tape off exposed rechargeable battery con- tacts to avoid a short circuit.

Secure the rechargeable battery against shifting in the packaging to avoid damage to the rechargeable battery.

Ensure the correct marking and documenta- tion of the shipment for transport or shipping (e.g. by parcel service or freight forwarding).

Check in advance that transport with the se- lected service provider is possible and indi- cate the shipment. We recommend involving a hazardous goods specialist in preparation of the shipment. Also heed any further national regulations. 12 STORAGE Thoroughly clean the appliance after each use and – if present – attach all covers. Store the ap- pliance in a dry, lockable place out of the reach of children.

12.1 Storing the rechargeable battery

lawnmower CAUTION! Risk of injury during storage. There is a risk of injury from sharp parts on the stored appliance.

Store the appliance out of the reach of chil- dren and unauthorised persons.

Store the appliance only when the batteries have been removed. IMPORTANT! Risk of burglary and loss of personal data. The lawn mower accesses the In- ternet and can control devices in the “Smart Home” and “Smart Garden”.

Store the appliance only without batteries and well secured against access by unautho- rised persons.

1. Switch off the appliance: Remove the safety

2. Set the cutting height to the highest level.

3. Pull out the batteries.

4. Allow the motor to cool down.

5. Thoroughly clean the device.

6. Rub a thin coat of oil or silicon onto all metal

parts for corrosion protection.

7. Fold down the handlebar.

8. Store the appliance in a dry, clean location

protected from frost. Cover with a breathable tarpaulin to protect against dust. Do not use plastic film in order to avoid the accumulation of moisture.

12.2 Storing the rechargeable battery and

charging unit NOTE For detailed information, heed the separate operating instructions for the recharge- able battery and for the charging unit.GB 40 495504_b Disposal 13 DISPOSAL Information on the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElectroG)

Electrical and electronic appliances do not belong in household waste, but should be collected and disposed of separately.

Used batteries or rechargeable batteries that are not installed permanently in the old appli- ance must be removed before disposal. Their disposal is regulated by the battery law.

Owners or users of electrical and electronic appliances are obliged by law to return them after use.

The end user bears personal responsibility for deleting his personal data from the old ap- pliance to be disposed of. The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin means that electrical and electronic appliances may not be disposed of in the household rubbish. Electrical and electronic appliances can be hand- ed in at the following places at no charge:

Public service disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal building yards)

Points of sale of electrical appliances (sta- tionary and online) provided traders are obliged to take them back or offer this volun- tarily. These statements only apply to appliances that are installed and sold in the countries of the Eu- ropean Union and are subject to European Direc- tive 2012/19/EU. Different provisions may apply to the disposal of electrical and electronic appli- ances in countries outside the European Union. Information on the German Battery Act (BattG)

Used batteries and rechargeable bat- teries do not belong in household waste, but should be collected and dis- posed of separately.

For safe removal of batteries or rechargeable batteries from the electrical appliance and for information on their type or chemical system, follow the further information within the oper- ating or installation instructions.

Owners or users of batteries and recharge- able batteries are obliged by law to return them after use. Return is limited to the han- dover of customary household quantities. Used batteries can contain harmful substances or heavy metals that can cause damage to the envi- ronment and human health. Reuse of the used batteries and use of the resources contained therein contributes to the protection of these two essential commodities. The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin means that batteries and rechargeable batteries may not be disposed of in household rubbish. In addition, if the symbol Hg, Cd or Pb appears under the rubbish bin, this stands for the follow- ing:

Hg: Battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury

Cd: Battery contains more than 0.002% cad- mium

Pb: Battery contains more than 0.004% lead Rechargeable batteries and batteries can be handed in at the following places at no charge:

Public service disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal building yards)

Points of sale of batteries and rechargeable batteries

Disposal points of the common take-back system for the used batteries of appliances

Disposal point of the manufacturer (if not a member of the common take-back system) These statements apply only to rechargeable bat- teries and batteries that are sold in the countries of the European Union and that are subject to European Directive 2006/66/EU. Different provi- sions can apply to the disposal of rechargeable batteries and batteries in countries outside the European Union. 14 AFTER-SALES/SERVICE In the event of questions of warranty, repair or spare parts, please contact your nearest AL- KOService Centre. These can be found on the Internet at: www.al-ko.com/service-contactsGB 495504_b 41 Guarantee 15 GUARANTEE We will resolve any material or manufacturing faults on the appliance during the legal warranty period for claims relating to faults, in accordance with our choice either to repair or replace. The legal warran- ty period is determined by the legislation of the country in which the appliance was purchased. Our warranty promise applies only if:

These operating instructions are heeded

The appliance is handled correctly

Original spare parts have been used The warranty becomes void in the case of:

Unauthorised repair attempts

Unauthorised technical modifications

Non-intended use The guarantee excludes:

Paint damage that can be attributed to normal wear and tear

Wear parts that are marked with a frame xxxxxx (x) on the spare parts card The guarantee period commences with purchase by the first end user. The date on the proof of pur- chase is decisive. In the event of a guarantee claim, please take this guarantee declaration and the original proof of purchase, and contact your dealer or the nearest authorised customer service centre. This statement does not affect the purchaser's statutory claims for defects against the vendor.NL 42 495504_b Vertaling van de originele gebruikershandleiding

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3.8 "AL-KO inTOUCH Smart Garden" app*

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3.10 Cockpit "maxRun & smart-drive"(04)*

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3.8 App “AL-KO inTOUCH Smart Garden”*

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3.8 "AL-KO inTOUCH Smart Garden" app*

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