LTR 3633 Battery - Lawn mower Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LTR 3633 Battery Kärcher

• TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH (NB 0197) Tillystraße 2 D-90431 Nürnberg Schallleistungspegel dB(A) Gemessen:91,4 Garantiert:95 Die Unterzeichnenden handeln im Auftrag und mit Voll- macht des Vorstands. Dokumentationsbevollmächtigter: S. Reiser Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Tel.: +49 7195 14-0 Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2018/07/01 Contents Safety instructions Read these safety in- structions, these origi- nal instructions, the safety instructions provided with the battery pack and the operating instructions supplied with the battery pack/standard charger before using the device for the first time. Proceed accordingly. Keep the booklets for future ref- erence or for future owners. In addition to the notes in the op- erating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guide- lines applicable by law. Hazard levels DANGER ● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death. 몇 WARNING ● Indication of a potentially dan- gerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death. 몇 CAUTION ● Indication of a potentially dan- gerous situation that may lead to minor injuries. ATTENTION ● Indication of a potentially dan- gerous situation that may lead to damage to property. General safety instructions DANGER ● Danger of explo- sion. The device creates sparks that may ignite dust, gas or va- pours. Do not operate the device Safety instructions p. 15
• Intended use p. 19
• Environmental protection p. 19
• Accessories and spare parts p. 20
• Scope of delivery p. 20
• Symbols on the device p. 20
• Description of the device p. 20
• Installation p. 20
• Initial startup p. 20
• Operation p. 21
• Transport p. 21
• Storage p. 21
• Care and service p. 21
• Troubleshooting guide p. 22
• Warranty p. 22
• Technical data p. 22
• Vibration value p. 22
• EU Declaration of Conformity Chairman of the Board of ManagementDirector Regulatory Affairs & Certification H. Jenner S. Reiser16 English in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dusts. 몇 WARNING ● Danger of acci- dent. Keep your work area clean and well-lit. ● Keep children and other persons out of the work ar- ea while you are using the de- vice. ● Risk of electric shock. Protect the device from rain and moisture. ● Avoid switching the device on unintentionally. Make sure that the on/off switch is in the off position before connect- ing the battery pack, lifting or carrying the device. ● Injuries through an adjustment key left in a rotating part of the tool. Re- move the adjusting key before switching the device on. ● Do not run but rather walk when working with the device. Do not walk backwards. Avoid an ab- normal posture, keep a stable, safe footing and maintain your balance. ● Never use the device if the on/off switch on the handle does not switch on and off cor- rectly. ● Do not overload the de- vice. ● Keep the cutting tools sharp and clean. Sharp cutting tools are easier to control and do not block so easily. ● Switch the motor off, remove the battery pack and make sure that all moving parts have stopped moving: Before making any adjust- ments. Before leaving the device un- attended. Before checking, cleaning or servicing the device. Before removing a blockage or cleaning the ejection chute. Before changing accessories. After hitting a foreign object. First check the device for damage and repair any dam- age before restarting the de- vice. When the device starts to vi- brate unusually. First check the device for damage and re- pair any damage before re- starting the device. 몇 CAUTION ● You must not op- erate the device when you are under the influence of medica- tion or drugs which restrict your reactive capacity . Only work with the device when you are well rested and are in good health. ● Wear suitable personal pro- tective equipment when working with the device. Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-slip shoes, safety helmet or hearing protection reduce the risk of injury. ● Wear especially safety glasses and hearing pro- tection. ● Hearing protection can impair your ability to hear warn- ing sounds, so pay attention to hazards in your vicinity and in the work area. ● Wear head pro- tection when working in areas with a danger of falling ob-English 17 jects.WARNING ● Wear long, heavy trousers, clothing with long arms and non-slip boots when working with the device. Do not work barefoot. Do not wear sandals or short trousers. Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with cords and straps.CAUTION ● Risk of injury when loose fitting clothing, hair or jewellery is caught by moving parts of the device. Keep cloth- ing and jewellery away from moving parts of the device. Tie long hair back. ● Use the device and accessories only according to these instructions and take the working conditions and the work to be performed into con- sideration to avoid dangerous situations. Safe operation DANGER ● Severe injuries when objects are flung by the cutting blade or when the cutting tool becomes entangled in wires or cords. Inspect the work area thoroughly for objects such as stones, sticks, metal, wires, bones or toys and remove these before using the device. 몇 WARNING ● The device is not intended for use by children, persons with restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities or persons unfamiliar with these in- structions. ● Use the device only in daylight or under good artifi- cial lighting. ● Do not operate the device on wet grass or in the rain. ● Maintain a minimum dis- tance of 15 m from persons and animals. Stop the device when any persons or animals enter this area. ● Keep the cutting head below the level of your hips. ● Never use the device with damaged or absent safety devices. ● Never use a metallic cutting string. ● Only operate the device outdoors. ● Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting area, especially when switching on the motor. ● Risk of injury because the blades con- tinue rotating after the motor has been switched off. ● Danger of injury. The blade on the protec- tive cover for shortening the cut- ting string is very sharp and you must avoid touching this, espe- cially when cleaning the device. ● Make sure that the ventilation openings are free of deposits. ● Check the device for damage before each use and after any impacts. Damaged parts, e.g. a switch, must be repaired or re- placed by the authorised Cus- tomer Service department. ● Ensure that the drive head at- tachment is correctly fitted and fastened. ● Ensure that all pro p. 22

tective devices, deflectors and handles are correctly fitted and securely fastened. ● Check that the string cutter is correctly posi-18 English tioned and secured each time before use. ● Use only replace- ment strings from the original manufacturer. Do not use any other cutting attachment. ● Dan- ger of injury. Do not make any modifications to the device. Note ● Regulations may restrict the use of this device in some regions. Seek advice from your local authorities. Safe servicing and care 몇 WARNING ● After pushing out a new string, bring the de- vice into the normal operating position before switching it on. ● Ensure that the device is in a safe condition by regularly checking that all bolts, nuts and screws are screwed tight. ● Check that the moving parts function correctly and are not blocked, and that no parts are broken or damaged. Have a damaged device repaired before using it. ● Switch the motor off, remove the battery pack and make sure that all moving parts have stopped moving: Before cleaning or servicing the device. Before changing accessories. 몇 CAUTION ● Only use acces- sories and spare parts which are approved by the manufacturer. Only original accessories and original spare parts ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. ATTENTION ● Clean the prod- uct with a soft, dry cloth each time after use. Note ● Service and mainte- nance work may only be per- formed by suitably qualified and specially trained personnel. We recommend sending the product to an authorised service centre for repair. ● You may only per- form the adjustments and re- pairs described in these operating instructions. Contact your authorised Customer Ser- vice department for other re- pairs. ● Have damaged or illegible warning signs on the de- vice replaced by the authorised Customer Service department. Safe transport and storage 몇 WARNING ● Switch the de- vice off, allow it to cool down and remove the battery pack before storage or transportation. 몇 CAUTION ● Risk of injury and damage to the device. Se- cure the device against move- ment or falling down during transport. ATTENTION ● Remove all for- eign bodies from the device be- fore storage or transportation. ● Store the device in a dry, well ventilated location out of the reach of children. Keep the de- vice away from corrosive sub-English 19 stances such as garden chemicals. ● Do not store the device outdoors. Residual risks 몇 WARNING ● Certain residual risks remain present, even when the device is operated in the prescribed manner. The following dangers can be present when using the device: Vibration can cause injuries. Use the correct tools for the job, use the handles provided and restrict the working time and hazard exposure time. Noise can cause hearing inju- ries. Wear hearing protection and limit the duration of expo- sure. Injuries due to flung objects. Risk reduction 몇 CAUTION ● Using the device for longer pe- riods can cause poor circula- tion in the hands due to vibrations. A general period of use cannot be set, because this depends on several influ- encing factors: Personal tendency to suffer from poor circulation (fre- quently cold fingers, tingling sensation in the fingers) Low ambient temperature. Wear warm gloves to protect your hands. Holding the device too tightly hindering blood circulation. Continuous operation is more harmful than operation inter- rupted by work breaks. You should see a doctor if us- ing the device regularly and for lengthy periods of time, and in the event of repeated occur- rences of symptoms such as tingling in the fingers or cold fingers. Intended use DANGER Improper use Risk of fatal injury from incision injuries Only use the device for its proper use. Never use metal blades such as saw blades or brush blades. 몇 WARNING Flying objects Risk of injury and damage Maintain a minimum distance of 15 m from persons, an- imals and other objects. The device is intended for outdoor use. The device can be used for trimming grass along walls, fences, trees and on edgings. The device can also be used for mowing in places that are difficult to access with lawnmowers, e.g.ditches, slopes and clearings. Modifications and changes not authorised by the manufacturer are prohibited. Never use the device in a wet environment or in the rain. Never mow wet grass or other growth. Environmental protection The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the en- vironmental regulations. Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu- able, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can pose a potential threat to human health and the environ- ment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth- er with the household rubbish. Notes on the content materials (REACH) Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH20 English Accessories and spare parts Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com. Scope of delivery The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal- er. Symbols on the device Description of the device The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions. Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see packaging). For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page Illustration A 1 Power switch with variable speed control 2 Rear handle 3 Unlocking button 4 Front handle 5 Upper shaft 6 Shaft coupling 7 Lower shaft 8 Motor casing 9 Switch for adjusting the working width 10 String guard 11 Cutting blade 12 Plant guard bracket 13 Cutting string 14 *Rechargeable battery pack 15 *Charger 16 Reel cover 17 Reel cover release 18 Cutting tool a) String reel b) Trimmer blade 19 Eye 20 Button for releasing the string 21 Type plate 22 Carrying belt (2.445-242.0)

• optional Rechargeable battery pack The device can be Kärcher 36 V Battery Power operat- ed with a battery pack. Installation Installing the string guard 몇 WARNING Blade on the string guard Incision injuries Install the string guard before using the device for the first time. 몇 WARNING Exposed string Incision injuries Never use the device without the string guard. Illustration B The string guard must face the operator.

1. Insert the string guard into the bracket.

2. Screw the string guard to the bracket.

Installing the plant guard bracket

1. Install the plant guard bracket.

Illustration C Installing shaft

1. Connect the upper and lower shaft segments.

Illustration D Installing the front handle

1. Screw the front handle to the upper shaft section at

the desired height. Illustration E Initial startup Adjusting the string length

1. Use the switch to adjust the desired working width.

2. Press the button for releasing the string and pull the

string out of the string reel and up to the cutting edge. If necessary, press the button several times. Illustration G Follow all warning notices and safety instruc- tions. Read and comprehend all instructions before using the product. Always wear suitable eye protection and hearing protection when working with the de- vice. Do not subject the device to rain or moist conditions. Do not use saw blades or metal blades. Danger due to flung objects. Keep a safe dis- tance away. Hand injuries from sharp cutting tool. Pull: Quick release tab for carrying beltEnglish 21 Installing the battery pack

1. Push the battery pack into the mounting in the de-

vice until it audibly latches into place. Illustration H Operation Bringing the plant guard into the operating position

1. Pull out the plant guard before starting the mowing

process and put it back into operating position. Illustration I Inserting the carrying belt

1. Place the belt over one shoulder.

2. Push the hook of the carrying belt into the eyelet on

the shaft. Working techniques 몇 CAUTION Obstacles in the mowing area Risk of injury and damage Before starting mowing, check the work area for objects that may be flung away, e.g. wires, stones, cords or glass.

2. Press the power switch.

Note The power switch also works as a speed controller. The deeper you press the switch, the faster the ro- tation of the cutting string. Therefore, do not imme- diately press the power switch all the way. The device starts up.

3. Guide the cutting head parallel to the ground.

4. Guide the device in a semi-circular movement over

5. Mow long grass in several passes.

Extending the string length during operation The string on the device wears during mowing and be- comes shorter due to fraying and being torn off. A string that is too short will result in unsatisfactory mowing re- sults. Note The string length can be extended during operation.

1. Release the unlocking button and power switch.

2. Press the unlocking button and power switch.

The string extends automatically and is automatical- ly trimmed to the correct length by the cutting blade. Illustration M Note You must replace the string reel if the string no longer extends automatically (see Chapter Replacing the string reel). Changing the cutting tool The string reel and the trimmer blade are available as cutting tools.

1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing

2. Remove the unneeded cutting tool and fit the de-

sired cutting tool (see Chapter Replacing the cutting tool). Removing the battery pack Note During longer work breaks, remove the battery pack from the device and secure it against unauthorised use.

1. Pull the battery pack unlocking button in the direc-

tion of the battery pack. Illustration N

2. Press the battery pack unlocking button to unlock

3. Remove the battery pack from the device.

1. Remove the battery pack from the device (see

Chapter Removing the battery pack).

2. Clean the device (see Chapter Cleaning the de-

vice). Transport 몇 CAUTION Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.

1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing

2. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over

when transporting in vehicles. Storage Clean the device before storing (see Chapter Cleaning the device).

1. Release the shaft coupling and separate the two

shaft sections. Illustration O

2. Store both device components in a dry, well ventilat-

ed location. Keep away from corrosive substances such as garden chemicals and defrosting salt. Do not store the device outdoors. Care and service 몇 CAUTION Uncontrolled startup Incision injuries Remove the battery from the device before all work on the device. 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury from sharp blades Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when work- ing on the device. Cleaning the device

1. Remove any remaining cutting residue from the

string guard and the cutting head.

2. Clean the device components with a damp cloth if

3. Clean the battery mount and electric contacts of dirt

and foreign bodies regularly. Replacing the cutting tool Replacing the string reel

1. Press the string reel cover unlocking mechanism

and remove the string reel cover. Illustration P

2. Remove and dispose of the string reel.

3. Feed the end of the string on the new string reel

through the eye. Illustration Q

4. Fit the string reel in the support.22 English

5. Fit the string reel cover in the support. Take care to

ensure that the string reel cover audibly latches into place. Illustration R

1. Press the trimmer blade unlocking mechanism and

remove the trimmer blade.

2. Fit the new trimming blade into the support. Note the

correct position via the marking. Illustration S Troubleshooting guide Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorised Customer Service. As the battery pack ages, even if it is looked after, its ca- pacity reduces such that the full run time will no longer be reached when fully charged. This does not indicate a defect. Warranty The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi- ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac- turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address) Technical data Subject to technical modifications. Vibration value 몇 WARNING The specified vibration value was measured using a standard test procedure and may be used to compare devices. The specified vibration value may be used in a provi- sional assessment of the load. Depending on the way the device is used, the vibration emission can deviate from the specified overall value during the current use of the device. Device with a hand-arm vibration value > 2.5 m/s² (see chapter Technical Data in the operating instructions) 몇 CAUTION ● Uninterrupted use of the device for several hours can lead to numbness. ● Wear warm gloves to protect your hands. ● Take regular breaks from work. EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health re- quirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version placed in cir- culation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us. Product: Battery-powered grass trimmer Type: LTR 36-33 Battery, 1.444.35x.0 Fault Cause Rectification The device does not start

Battery pack is not inserted correctly. Push the battery pack into the mounting until it latches into place. Battery pack is empty Charge the battery pack. Battery pack is defective. Replace the battery pack. The device stops during operation String is too long and is causing the mo- tor to overload Install the string guard. The string will automatically be shortened. Cutting head blocked by cutting residue Remove the cutting residue. Motor is overloaded Mow only suitable cutting material, see Chapter Intended use. Motor has overheated Stop working and allow the motor to cool down. The battery has overheated Stop working and allow the battery to cool down to normal battery temperature. Device performance data Working voltage of the battery V 36 Working width mm 280 -

Cutting string, diameter mm 2,0 Max. speed (± 10%) /min 7000 Determined values in acc. with EN 50636-2-91 Sound pressure level L

dB(A) 3,0 Sound power level L