GECM 1832 C Li BL - Lawn mower EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GECM 1832 C Li BL EINHELL

10. Grasfangkorb links

Danger! When using the equipment, a few safety pre- cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in- formation is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions. Explanation of the symbols used (see Fig. 12)

1. Danger! - Read the operating instructions to

reduce the risk of injury.

2. Keep your distance!

3. WARNING - Disconnect the battery before

performing maintenance work. The blades will continue to rotate after the motor is switched off !

4. Protect the equipment from rain and damp

6. Dispose of batteries correctly

dans des pièces sèches à une température ambiante de +10 °C à +40 °C. Ne stockez les accumulateurs que lorsqu’ils sont chargés (charge min. 40%). Children are not allowed to use this equipment. Children are not allowed to carry out cleaning or maintenance. This equipment can be used by people with limi- ted physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no expe- rience and knowledge if they are supervised or have received ins- truction in how to use the equip- ment safely and understand the dangers which result from such use. Children are not allowed to play with the equipment.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet. Warning! Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all the safety information and instruc- tions in a safe place for future use.

2. Layout and items supplied

11. Catch basket cover

15. Battery compartment cover

16. Central cutting height adjustment facility

2.2 Items supplied and unpacking (Fig. 2)

Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

Open the packaging and take out the equip- ment with care.

Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).

Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.

If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period. Danger! The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating! Items supplied

Original operating instructions

The lawn mower is intended for private use i.e. for use in home and gardening environments. Private use of the lawn mower refers an annual operating time generally not exceeding that of 50 hours, during which time the equipment is primarily used to maintain small-scale, residential lawns and home/hobby gardens. Public facilities, sporting halls, and agricultural/forestry applica- tions are excluded. Important. Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the user, the lawn mower may not be used to trim bushes, hedges or shrubs, to cut scaling vege- tation, planted roofs, or balcony-grown grass, to clean (suck up) dirt and debris off walkways, or to chop up tree or hedge clippings. Moreover, the lawn mower may not be used as a power cultiva- tor to level out high areas such as molehills. For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be used as a drive unit for other work tools or toolkits of any kind, unless they have been expressly per- mitted by the manufacturer. The equipment is to be used only for its prescri- bed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or inju- ries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been de- signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Cutting height adjustment: ......25-65 mm; 5 levels Caution! The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger and is allowed to be used only with the lithium-ion batteries of the Power X- Change series! The lithium-ion batteries of the Power X-Change series are allowed to be charged only with the Power X charger. Danger! Sound and vibration Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 62841. Wear ear-muff s. The impact of noise can cause damage to hea- ring. Total vibration values (vector sum of three direc- tions) determined in accordance with EN 62841. The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values were measured in ac- cordance with a set of standardized criteria and can be used to compare one power tool with another. Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 18Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 18 13.05.2025 13:49:4413.05.2025 13:49:44EN

The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values can also be used to make an initial assessment of exposure.

The vibration and noise emission levels may vary from the level specifi ed during actual use, depen- ding on the way in which the power tool is used, especially the type of workpiece it is used for. Limit the operating time! All stages of the operating cycle must be conside- red (for example, times in which the electric tools are switched off and times in which the tool is switched on but operates without load). Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect wor- king order.

Service and clean the appliance regularly.

Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.

Do not overload the appliance.

Have the appliance serviced whenever ne- cessary.

Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.

Wear protective gloves. Residual risks Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with the instructions, certain residual risks cannot be eliminated. The fol- lowing hazards may arise in connection with the equipment‘s construction and layout:

5. Before starting the equipment

Art. No. 34.133.70 is supplied without a batte- ry pack and without a charger. The lawn mower is delivered partly assembled. The push bar and the grass basket must be as- sembled before using the lawn mower. Follow the instructions step by step and refer to the pictures when assembling. Important! Required assembly parts (screws, cable guides, etc.) or functional parts (e.g. plugs, wrenches, etc.) can be found in the molded parts of the packaging or on the equipment. Warning! Always remove the battery before making adjustments to the machine. Push bar assembly (Fig. 3a – 3c) Attach the right and left lower push bars (Items 3a / 3b) to the mower housing. Screw the upper push bar (Item 2) onto the two lower push bars (Items 3a / 3b). Use the cable clips (Item 14) to attach the motor cable to the lower right push bar (Item 3a) and the upper push bar (Item 2). Make sure that the cable and cable clips do not obstruct the push bar when it is fl ipped over (see

Catch basket assembly (Fig. 4a – 4c) Fit the two sides of the catch basket housing (Items 9 / 10) together. Ensure that all the plastic lugs engage correctly in the slits provided. Then fi t the catch basket cover (Item 11) onto the assem- bled sides. Attach the catch basket to two hooks on the mower. Switch off the motor and wait until the blades come to a standstill before doing so. Lift up the ejector fl ap (Item 7) with one hand, hold the catch basket by its handle with the other hand and hang it from the top. Filling level indicator The catch basket is equipped with a fi lling level indicator (Fig. 2/Item 11a). It is opened by the airfl ow that the lawn mower generates during ope- ration. If the fl ap closes during mowing, the grass collecting device is full and must be emptied. Clean the catch basket regularly. Adjusting the cutting height (Fig. 5) Important! Adjust the cutting height only when the battery has been removed. Press the trigger (Item 16a) and set the height ad- juster (Item 16) to the desired cutting height. The arrow on the trigger and the scale on the housing indicate the set cutting height. Release the trigger (Item 16a) and check that it is securely locked. Before you start mowing, remove the battery and check that the blade is sharp and that its faste- ners are not damaged. To prevent any imbalance, replace blunt and/or damaged blades. Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 19Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 19 13.05.2025 13:49:4413.05.2025 13:49:44EN

Charging the battery (Fig. 6)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment.

Do this by pressing the pushlock button.

2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as

that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger (17) into the socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to fl ash.

3. Insert the battery pack (18) into the battery

will fi nd a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger. The battery pack can become a little warm during the charging. This is normal. If the battery pack fails to charge, check:

whether there is voltage at the socket outlet

whether there is good contact at the charging contacts If the battery pack still fails to charge, send

and the battery pack to our customer service center. To ensure that items are properly packaged and delivered when you send them to us, please contact our customer service or the point of sale at which the equipment was purchased. When shipping or disposing of batteries and cordless tools, always ensure that they are packed individually in plastic bags to prevent short circuits and fi res. To ensure that the battery pack provides long ser- vice, you should take care to recharge it promptly. You must recharge the battery pack when you notice that the performance of the device drops. Never allow the battery pack to become fully di- scharged. This will cause it to develop a defect. Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 7) Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (A). The battery capacity indicator (B) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs. All 3 LEDs are lit: The battery is fully charged. 2 or 1 LED(s) are lit: The battery has an adequate remaining charge. 1 LED fl ashes: The battery is empty, recharge the battery. All LEDs blink: The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, keep it at room tem- perature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this me- ans that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery. Installing the battery (Fig. 8)

Open the battery cover.

Insert the battery pack in the mount.

Close the battery cover by flipping the cover down

Caution! Insert the battery directly before starting up the lawn mower and remove it each time your work is interrupted or completed. Important! To prevent the equipment switching on acciden- tally, the lawn mower is equipped with a safety switch (Fig. 9/Item 8) which must be pressed before the switching bar (Fig. 9/Item 1) can be ac- tivated. The lawn mower switches itself off when the switching bar is released. The start time can amount to several seconds. Repeat this process several times so that you are sure that the machi- ne functions properly. Caution! Never open the chute fl ap when the grass bag has been detached (to be emptied) and the motor is still running. A rotating bla- de can cause serious injuries! Always carefully fasten the chute fl ap and grass basket. Switch off the engine before emptying the grass basket. Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the length of the long handles) is maintained between the user and the mower housing. Be especially careful when mowing and changing direction on slopes and inclines. Maintain a solid footing and wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers. Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 20Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 20 13.05.2025 13:49:4513.05.2025 13:49:45EN

Always mow along the incline (not up and down). For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be used to mow inclines whose gradient exceeds 15 degrees. Use special caution when backing up and pulling the lawn mower. Tripping hazard! Tips for proper mowing It is recommended that you overlap the mowing swaths. Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition. This will prevent the grass blades from fraying and the lawn from turning yellow. Try to mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look. The swaths should overlap each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid stripes. The operating time of the rechargeable batteries and therefore the area in square meters that can be covered with a single battery charge is largely dependent on the state of the grass (e.g. density, moisture, height, cutting height, etc.) and the mo- wing speed (walking speed). To adjust the area coverage to your individual requirements, it is recommended that you mow the lawn more often, with a higher cutting height and at an appropriate speed. Frequently turning the equipment on and off while mowing will also reduce the amount of area that you can cover. If the operating time of the rechargeable batteries (area coverage) is still unsatisfactory in spite of the above measures, you can remedy the problem by using rechargea- ble batteries with a larger capacity (Ah). How frequently you should mow your lawn is determined primarily by the speed at which the grass grows. In the main growing season (May - June) you will probably need to mow the lawn twice a week, otherwise just once a week. The cutting height should be between 4 - 6cm and the amount of growth before mowing again should be

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

longer for whatever reason, do not make the mis- take of cutting it back to the normal height in one go. This will harm the lawn. Never cut it back by more than half the height in one go. Keep the underside of the mower housing clean and remove grass build-up. Deposits not only make it more diffi cult to start the mower; they decrease the quality of the cut and make it harder for the equipment to bag the grass. Always mow along inclines (not up and down). You can prevent the lawn mower from slipping down by holding a position at an angle upwards. Select the cutting height according to the length of the grass. Make several passes so that no more than 4cm of grass are cut at one time.

7. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts Danger! Remove the battery before starting any cleaning work.

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.

Do not clean the lawn mower with running water, particularly with high-pressure water.

We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.

Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. En- sure that no water can seep into the device.

For best results, clean the lawn mower with a brush or rag.

Worn out or damaged blades, blade mounts, and bolts should be replaced as a set by an authorized professional in order to keep the equipment in balance.

Ensure that all mounting components (i.e. screws, bolts, nuts etc.) are always tightened so that the equipment can be safely operated at all times.

Frequently check the grass catch assembly for signs of wear.

Replace excessively worn or damaged parts immediately.

In order to ensure that you enjoy the equip- ment for many years to come, all screwed parts, as well as the wheels and axles, should be cleaned and lubricated.

Keeping your lawn mower in good condition not only ensures a long lifespan and high per- formance, but also enables the equipment to thoroughly cut your grass with minimal effort.

The blade is subjected to more wear and tear than any other component. Therefore, Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 21Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 21 13.05.2025 13:49:4513.05.2025 13:49:45EN

routinely check the condition of the blade and make sure that it is tightly fastened. If the blade is completely worn out, it must be im- mediately replaced or ground sharp again. An excessively vibrating mower means that the blade is not properly balanced or has become deformed from striking an object. In this case, the blade must be repaired or replaced.

There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.

7.3 Replacing the blade (Fig. 10-11)

Remove the rechargeable battery/batteries. For safety reasons, we recommend having the blade replaced by an authorized professional. Impor- tant! Wear work gloves! Only replace the blade with a genuine Einhell replacement blade, as this will ensure top performance and safety under all conditions. Carry out the following steps to change the blade:

1. Undo the fastening screw (Item D).

2. Remove the blade and replace with a new

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

talled in the right direction. The blade‘s air va- nes must project into the motor compartment (Item E). The dome mounts provided on the equipment must be aligned with the punch holes provided in the blade (Item F).

4. Then retighten the fastening screw with a

wrench. The tightening torque should be ap- prox. 25 Nm. At the end of the season, perform a general ins- pection of the lawn mower and remove any grass and dirt which may have accumulated. At the start of each season, ensure that you check the condi- tion of the blade. If repairs are necessary, please contact our customer service center. Use only genuine spare parts.

7.4 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Article number of the machine

Identification number of the machine

Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell-Service.com Spare blade art. no.: 34.054.53

8. Storage and transport

Remove the rechargeable battery/batteries. Storage Store the equipment and accessories out of children‘s reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage tempera- ture is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the machine in its original packaging. Transport

For easier transport and/or storage, open the wing nuts (Fig. 3b / Item 13) far enough to allow the push bars to be flipped together at this point. Take care not to damage the cable and the push bar tubes.

Protect the machine from damage and the strong vibrations that can occur particularly when transporting in vehicles.

Secure the machine against slipping and tip- ping over.

9. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre- vent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces. Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 22Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 22 13.05.2025 13:49:4513.05.2025 13:49:45EN

Indicator status Explanations and actions Red LED Green LED Off Flashing Ready for use The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger On Off Charging The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode. The char- ging times are shown directly on the charger. Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated charging times depending on the existing battery charge. Off On The battery is charged and ready for use. (READY TO GO) The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged. To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer. Action: Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the mains supply. Flashing Off Adapted charging The charger is in gentle charging mode. For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more time. The reasons can be: - The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time. - The battery temperature is outside the ideal range. Action: Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the battery pack. Flashing Flashing Fault Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective. Action: Never charge a defective battery pack. Take the battery pack out of the charger. On On Temperature fault The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0° C). Action: Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20° C) for one day . Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 23Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 23 13.05.2025 13:49:4613.05.2025 13:49:46EN

Fault Possible causes Remedies The motor fails to start a) The connectors have become se- parated from the motor b) The mower is standing in high grass c) The mower housing is clogged d) Battery is not correctly inserted a) Have repaired by the Customer Service Center b) Start in low grass or on an area that has already been mowed; change the cutting height if necessary c) Clean the housing so that the blade moves freely d) Remove the battery and reinsert (see 5.) The motor perfor- mance drops a) The grass is too high or too damp b) The mower housing is clogged c) The blade is severely worn d) Battery performance decrea- sing a) Correct the cutting height, change the electronics setting b) Clean the housing c) Replace the blade d) Check the battery performance and charge the battery if necessary (see 5.) Cutting is irregular a) The blade is worn b) Wrong cutting height a) Replace or resharpen the blade b) Correct the cutting height Motor stops sud- denly a) Battery is overloaded b) Battery is empty a) Switch the equipment off and on again If this happens often, use a battery with higher capacity (Ah) b) Use a charged battery Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 24Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 24 13.05.2025 13:49:4613.05.2025 13:49:46EN

Disposal Li-Ion Power tools, rechargeable batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental- friendly recycling. Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste! Only for EU countries: According to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its transpo- sition into national law, power tools that are no longer usable, and, according to the Directive 2006/66/ EC, defective or drained batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner. If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful eff ects on the envi- ronment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances. Only for United Kingdom: According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers ac- companying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG. Subject to technical changes Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 25Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 25 13.05.2025 13:49:4613.05.2025 13:49:46EN

Service information We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. These partners will help you with all service re- quests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables. Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables. Category Example Wear parts* Carbon brushes, Battery Consumables* Blade Missing parts

• Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery! In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com. Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

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

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

What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)? Describe this malfunction. Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 26Anl_GE_CM_18_32_C_Li_BL_SPK13.indb 26 13.05.2025 13:49:4713.05.2025 13:49:47FR

Annex VI Noise: measured L

Declaration of conformity Cordless Lawn Mower GE-CM 18/32 C Li BL (Einhell) Standards: EN 62841-1; EN IEC 62841-4-3; EN IEC 55014-1; EN IEC 55014-2 Wirral, 2025.05.05 Archive-File/Record: NAPR029112 Art.-No.: 34.133.70 I.-No.: 21014 Documents registrar: Landauer Josef Subject to change without notice Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar We, Einhell UK Ltd Champions Business Park, First Floor Unit 10, Arrowe Brook Rd, Upton, Wirral CH49 0AB, United Kingdom declare the conformity to UK standards and legislation was assessed for: Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulation

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation

Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulation Measuring Instruments Regulation

Radio Equipment Regulation Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulation

Personal Protective Equipment Regulation

The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulation

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation

Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulation Annex V

Annex VI Noise: measured L

= 87 dB (A) P = kW; L/Ø = 32 cm Approved Body: TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH (NB 0036)