43PRO Accu - Lawn mower SABO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 43PRO Accu SABO

English Original Instructions

1 INTRODUCTION Dear Garden Lover, Where pride in a trim lawn is coupled with a love of gardening, gardeners really appreciate good gardening equipment. You have made an excellent choice in purchasing your new lawn mower. It combines the power of a major traditional brand with the innovations of modern high-tech. You will feel this when you are working with it and be very pleased with the wonderful result. Yet before you start work on your lawn, here is some important information which you should always heed. Before you start your mower for the first time, read this operation manual through carefully to familiarise yourself with the correct operation and maintenance of the machine and to avoid injury or damage to your lawn mower. Read and note the separate operating instructions of the charger supplied as well, in particular the safety information. Use the lawn mower carefully. The pictograms on the equipment draw your attention to the most important precautionary measures. The safety instructions in this operating manual are marked with symbols. The meaning of the pictograms and symbols is explained in the following chapters. The terms "left" and "right" always refer to the left and right-hand side of the equipment seen in the direction of movement. Your mower will work reliably when the technical instructions are followed exactly. We would like to point out that any damage to the mower caused by operating faults is not covered by warranty / guarantee obligations. We hope you enjoy cultivating your lawn.

1 IP rating 2 Product identification number 3 Protection class III symbol 4 Rated speed 5 Model 6 Output 7 Rated voltage 8 This tool should not be disposed of with household waste. Tool, accessories and packaging must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way 9 Weight 10 Symbol for DC voltage 11 CE conformity mark 12 Model year 13 Manually guided lawn mower 14 Guaranteed sound power level 15 Serial number

These operating instructions apply for the following models: 43-PRO ACCU (SA601020): Cutting width 430 mm

Read and follow the operator's manual and safety instructions!

Risk caused by thrown elements when the motor is running – Observe the safety distance / Keep all persons outside the danger area!

Beware of sharp working blades. Avoid contact with the rotating cutter bar Please make sure that hands and feet do not get under the housing. – Switch the motor off and remove the safety key before carrying out cleaning and maintenance work.

Batteries and chargers should not be disposed of with household waste. Return the battery or the charger to your dealer or take them to a public collecting point.

This appliance must not be disposed of as household waste. Send equipment, accessories and packaging for environmental recycling.

WARNING Always read and follow the operating instructions and general safety regulations carefully. Keep the operating instructions for reference purposes. Proper use also includes adherence to the operation, maintenance and service conditions prescribed by the manufacturer.

WARNING Keep all persons outside the danger area! Contact with the rotating blade can cause severe injury. Objects ejected at high speed can cause severe injury. You must never mow the lawn if there are other persons nearby, especially children or animals.

WARNING Electric shock can lead to serious injuries. The electrical equipment must not be modified. Read and note the separate operating instructions for the battery and charger! Do not spray the device off with water. The electrical system could become damaged.

WARNING Electric shock can lead to serious injuries. Never move over live wires when the cutting tool is switched on. Before and during the mowing process, check the area for live wires and remove them if possible. If a live wire is damaged, switch off the equipment and disconnect the wire from the supply grid.

WARNING Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating blade can cause severe foot injuries. Only start the engine when standing behind the mower. Ensure that your feet do not get under the housing.

WARNING Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating blade can cause severe hand and foot injuries. When the engine is running, always observe the safety distance to the machine which is maintained by the handlebar. Ensure that your hands and feet do not get under the housing.3

WARNING Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries. Before mowing areas covered in leaves in particular, remove all stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects from the lawn. Never use the equipment with the protective devices damaged or missing. Missing or damaged safety and protective devices are a safety hazard for both you and other people. Before initial operation, check that the cutting blade screw is fastened, then examine the cutter bar for a tight fit, wear and damage every time you intend to use the mower. Have an authorised workshop replace a worn or damaged blade. Have an authorised workshop tighten the cutting blade screw.

WARNING If the safety key is not removed during work on the tool, the motor may start up and this can result in serious injuries. Contact with the rotating cutter bar can lead to serious hand and foot injuries. Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries. Switch the motor off and wait until the cutting tool comes to a standstill; remove the safety key: – before maintenance and repair work; – if the mower needs lifting or tilting e.g. for transport purposes; – when driving outside the lawn on paths or streets; – when the mower is being transported to and from the area to be mowed; – when the mower is left unsupervised; – before the battery is removed from the battery compartment on the motor or inserted there Consult the operating instructions for respective cleaning or maintenance instructions. Insufficient tool maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.

WARNING Contact with the rotating cutter bar can lead to serious hand and foot injuries. Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries. Switch the motor off and wait until the cutting tool comes to a standstill: – before setting the cutting height; – before removing the grass collecting bag.

CAUTION Contact with the sharp edges of the blade and other sharp edges of the machine can cause severe injury. Protective gloves must be worn at all times during maintenance and cleaning work.

• The equipment is exclusively designed for mowing grass and lawn areas within the context of gardening and landscape care ("Proper use"). Any use going beyond this is considered not proper; the manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from such use, the risk is borne by the user alone. Proper use also includes adherence to the operation, maintenance and service conditions prescribed by the manufacturer.

• Special care is required during use in public areas, parks, sports facilities, on roads and in agricultural and forestry operations.

• The mower must not be used in particular for trimming bushes, hedges and shrubs, for cutting twining plants or greenery on roofs and in flower baskets or boxes, for extraction or blowing on pavements.

• The use of any additional equipment and attachments not approved by the manufacturer is prohibited. If such additional equipment and attachments are used, the CE conformity and guarantee are considered null and void. Unauthorised modifications to this lawn mower exclude the manufacturer from liability for any damage resulting from these modifications.

ROTARY LAWNMOWER General safety instructions

Always read the operating instructions carefully for your own protection and to guarantee perfect function. Familiarise yourself with the operating elements and correct machine operation. Keep the operating instructions for reference purposes.

• Remember that the machine operator or user is responsible for accidents with other persons or their property.

• These operating instructions belong to the machine and must be handed over to the new owner in the event of the machine being sold.

• Never allow children and persons under 16 years of age or other persons not familiar with the operating instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can specify the minimum age of the user.

• Explain the potential hazards and how to avoid accidents to all those who are to use the equipment. This equipment may only be used, serviced and repaired by persons who are familiar with it and have been informed about the hazards. The relevant accident prevention provisions and the other generally recognised technical safety regulations must be observed.

• This equipment is not intended to be used by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental aptitude or lack of experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety and have received instructions from this person as to how the equipment is used. This supervisor must decide in advance whether the person with limited physical, sensory or mental aptitude is suitable for this task.

Never use the mower while persons, particularly children, or animals are nearby.

• Keep your machine safe! Always keep unused equipment without the safety key and without battery in a clean state in a dry, locked room and inaccessible to children.

• Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled.

• The laying of cables must not be manipulated, e.g. by removing cable clamps or attaching additional cable ties! The cables must lie against the outside of the bar in such a way that they are neither crushed nor overstretched when the bar is folded. A damaged cable may result in a technical defect of the equipment. Preparatory measures

• When mowing, you must always wear a strong, closed, non-slip pair of shoes or safety shoes and long trousers. Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with cords or belts hanging down. Do not mow whilst you are barefooted or wearing sandals. Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes.

• Loud noises can lead to hearing impairments. We recommend wearing ear defenders.

Before and during mowing, check the whole area the equipment is being used on and remove all stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects which can be caught and catapulted out.

Before and during the mowing process, check the area for live wires and remove them if possible. Never move over live wires when the cutting tool is switched on. Risk of electric shock! If a live wire is damaged, switch off the equipment and disconnect the wire from the supply grid.

• If you also use a mowing robot for lawn care, the following safety instructions must be heeded with regard to the working area of the mowing robot: – Before mowing on these areas, always check the range of the boundary wire. – If the wires are laid in the ground they must be checked, no wires may be visible, with particular attention necessary at the charging station. – If the boundary wires are laid above ground they should be routed tight directly on the ground and not lie loose in the grass. The wires must be sufficiently fixed using boundary staples, see the operating manual. – The boundary staples must not project, if this is the case push them firmly in place. – Remove any residual wires before starting to mow. In the cases described above, there is a risk of the wire being pulled in and wound up by the tool; this can lead to serious injury.4

• Overhanging branches and similar obstacles can injure the user or impede mowing. Cables can get caught and damaged or pulled out. A damaged cable may result in a technical defect of the equipment. Before and during mowing, check for possible obstacles such as overhanging branches and cut these back or remove them.

The electrical equipment must not be modified. Read and note the separate operating instructions for the battery and charger!

• Before use, always carry out a visual inspection to see whether the cutting tool, attachment screws and the complete cutting unit are worn or damaged. To avoid unbalance, worn or damaged blades and attachment screws must be replaced by an authorised workshop.

• The condition of the pictograms must be checked every time the device is used. Worn or damaged pictograms must be replaced. Handling

• The supplied charger may only be used for the batteries belonging to the lawnmower. Equally, the batteries must not be charged using another charger. You can put yourself at risk or damage your device. Only use the lawnmower with the batteries approved for it. Incorrect use of batteries and charger may result in electric shock or fire. Approved chargers and batteries: see chapter "Original spare parts and accessories".

• The machine must not be operated in potentially explosive surroundings.

• Do not mow in bad weather when lightning could strike.

• Do not expose the tool to rain or humidity.

• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and operation requires your full attention.

• Only mow during daylight or if the lighting is good. Always push the machine at walking pace.

• Please adjust the driving speed depending on the person and the terrain. Increase the speed gradually until you reached an adequate driving speed.

• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other obstacles that may obscure vision.

• Do not move too closely to holes, trenches and banks. The equipment can suddenly topple over when a wheel suddenly gives way over the edge of a trench or a bank or when an edge suddenly yields.

• Please be careful when mowing underneath playground equipment (e.g. swings). The equipment could get into an unsafe position. This may result in risk of injury.

• Do not operate the equipment when you are sick, tired or under the influence of alcohol, medicine or drugs.

• Avoid using the machine if possible on wet grass, in order to avoid the danger of slipping.

• Always make sure that you are standing securely whilst mowing slopes. Always mow at right angles to the slope, never mow straight up or down. Please be especially careful when you change direction when mowing on a slope.

• Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Mowing slopes always means additional risks. Always make sure you have a firm stance. Manually guided lawn mowers should never be used for gradients of more than 26% (15° slope). Stability may be lost.

• Please be especially careful when turning the machine or pulling it towards yourself.

• If you walk backwards whilst using the machine, you can easily stumble so this should be avoided. Avoid unnatural body positions. Ensure that you are standing securely and keep your balance at all times.

• Always observe the safety distance to the machine which is maintained by the handlebar.

• In order to avoid the machine slipping when being carried, always hold the machine by the grip devices provided (carrying handle, housing, handlebar ends or transverse bar of the lower handlebar section). Do not grasp the machine by the ejection flap!

• Note the weight of the machine before lifting or carrying it (see technical data). Lifting heavy weights can lead to health problems.

• Never lift or carry the machine when the engine is running.

• Never use the machine with safety and protective devices damaged or missing. Missing or damaged safety and protective devices are a safety hazard for both you and other people. Safety equipment includes (see chapter Component description):

– Motor stop safety control bar (1) The lawn mower is equipped with a motor stop device. During operation and in the event of a hazard, the motor is switched off by releasing the safety control bar. The cutter must come to a standstill within 3 seconds. After release, the safety control bar must always return to the position shown in the "component description" diagram. If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an authorised workshop. Risk of injury! If the blade run-on time is longer, stop using the equipment and take it to an authorised workshop. Measuring run-on time After the motor has been started, the blade rotates and a wind-like noise can be heard. The run-on time corresponds to the duration of the wind-like noise after the motor has been switched off, it can be measured using a stopwatch. The function of the safety control bar must never be put out of operation. It is important to make sure that the safety control bar functions correctly. Have an incorrectly functioning safety control bar repaired by an authorised specialist workshop.

– Safety key (7) This safety device protects against injuries from inadvertent starting of the motor. In order to prevent unauthorised operation of the machine, the safety key must be removed for all work on the machine, before maintenance and repair work, if the machine is left unsupervised and during storage.

Protective equipment includes (see chapter Component description):

– Housing (11), grass collection bag (14) ) ejector cover (4)These protection units protect against injuries through objects that are thrown upwards. The equipment must not be operated with a damaged housing or without a correctly attached grass collection bag or ejection flap flush to the housing.

– Housing (11) This protection unit protects against injuries through contact with the rotating cutting blade bar. The equipment must not be operated with a damaged housing. Please make sure that hands and feet are not placed underneath the housing.

The safety devices must not be modified.

When you start the machine, make sure that your feet are at a sufficiently safe distance away from the cutting blades.

When the starting the motor, the machine must not be tilted on end, if necessary it must be tilted by pressing the guide bar down so that the cutting tool is pointing in the direction away from the user, but only as far as absolutely necessary. As long as the device does not have all 4 wheels on the ground, both your hands must be on the top part of the bar. Never start the motor while persons or animals are near the mower.

Never place hands or feet close to or under rotating parts. Please make sure that hands and feet do not get under the housing.

Switch off the motor by releasing the cutter safety control bar and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop and the safety key is removed: – if you leave the machine unsupervised; – before you inspect or clean the machine or carry out work on it; – if you have to lift or tilt the machine, e.g. for transport purposes; – if you transport the machine to and from the mowing surface again and again; – before you remove the battery from or insert it into the battery compartment on the motor; – when driving outside the lawn;5 – before you loosen blockages or remove blockages in the discharge channel; – if a foreign body has been hit; – if a fault occurs; – if the machine starts to vibrate unusually.

• If a foreign object has been encountered or if the machine becomes blocked, e.g. by driving onto an obstacle, a specialist dealer must check whether parts of the machine have been damaged or deformed. Any necessary repairs must also be carried out by an authorized specialist workshop.

• If the machine starts to vibrate unusually heavily or to make unusual noises, please have it checked immediately by an authorised workshop. Heavy vibrations on your hands can damage your health. Please contact an authorised workshop immediately if heavy vibrations occur.

Switch off the motor by releasing the cutter safety control bar and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop, – if you have to lift or tilt the machine, e.g. for transport purposes; – if you transport the machine to and from the mowing surface again and again; – when driving outside the lawn; – if you leave the machine for a short time; – when you wish to adjust the cutting height; – before you remove the grass collecting bag;

• WARNING The noise and vibration levels shown in these operating instructions are the maximum levels for use of the machine. The use of an unbalanced cutting element, the excessive speed of movement, or the absence of maintenance have a significant influence on noise emissions and vibrations. Consequently, it is necessary to take preventive steps to eliminate possible damage due to high levels of noise and stress from vibration. Maintain the machine well, wear ear protection devices, and take breaks while working. Adhere to the maintenance work listed in this operating manual and have the equipment checked and serviced regularly by an authorised workshop. Maintenance and storage

• Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.

• Ensure that all screws have been tightened securely and that the machine is in a safe working condition.

The ejection flap may only be opened and the grass collecting bag removed with the motor switched off and the mowing blade at a standstill.

Before you start mowing, always check the grass collecting equipment for wear or loss of functionality.

Before you start mowing, always check the condition and firm attachment of the cutting blade. The blade attachment screw must always be tightened by an authorised workshop. If the blade screw is too tight or too loose, the blade fastening and cutter bar can become damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries. A worn or damaged blade must always be replaced.

Replacement, sharpening and balancing of the cutting blade bar must always be carried out by an authorised workshop. If the cutter fastening is assembled incorrectly, the cutter bar can become loose, which can lead to serious injuries. An improperly ground and imbalanced cutting blade can cause strong vibrations and damage the lawn mower.

• For reasons of safety, always replace worn or damaged parts.

• Never clean the tool under running water or using high-pressure cleaners. The electrical system could become damaged.

Protective gloves must be worn at all times during maintenance and cleaning work.

Maintenance and cleaning work may only be carried out on level surfaces with the motor switched off and the safety key removed. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and top performance.

Always store the equipment in a clean state in a closed, dry room and inaccessible to children. Always remove the battery and the safety key before storing the machine in order to prevent unauthorised actuation of the machine.

For reasons of warranty and safety, only genuine spare parts may be used. Non-equivalent spare parts can damage the machine and are a safety hazard.

1 Safety control bar for motor stop 2 Guide rail 3 Knurled nuts with rail connection 4 Ejector flap 5 Battery cover 6 Battery (beneath the battery cover) 7 Safety key (beneath the battery cover) 8 Cutting height adjustment 9 Motor cover 10 Carrying handle, front 11 Housing 12 Rail height adjustment 13 Carrying handle, back 14 Grass collecting sack 15 Start button (red)

8 PREPARATION The following unit parts are included in the package for mower assembly:

• Mower with pre-assembled handlebar

• Grass catch, collecting bag frame

• Tool bag containing the following: – Operating manual with Declaration of Conformity – Guarantee conditions (depending on the model) – Diverse attachment parts. Should a part be missing, please contact your professional dealership. Opening out the handle (Illustration A1 + B1 + E1 ) IMPORTANT Make sure that the cables are not pinched, squeezed, twisted or overstretched when the handlebars are folded apart or collapsed! Always run the cables along the outside of the bar connection. A damaged cable may result in a technical defect of the equipment.6 CAUTION During adjustment of the bar height, the bar may fold over unintentionally during loosening of the hexagon nut (6) B1 used to fix the base of the bar to the housing and snapping the locking cams out of the bore holes in the handlebar connection. In addition, beware of potential crushing spots between the base of the bar and the bar connection point/housing. This may result in risk of injury! Pull the handlebar which is collapsed in a Z-shape upwards into place in the following sequence: – First lift the bottom part of the handlebar A1, push the ends of this bottom part as far apart as necessary for the locking cams (2) facing the inside to lock into the respective bore holes B1 . Three different handlebar heights can be set. – Push one curved washer (4) and a spacing bush (5) onto the two upper bolts (3) for attachment, and screw in place using a hexagon nut (6) B1 (out of the tool bag). – Now lift the top part of the handlebar (7). When the top and bottom parts of the guide bar are on the same level, firmly tighten the handle nuts (8) by hand E1 . Attaching the grass collector to the mower (Illustration R1 + S1 ) – Insert the collection bag frame with the bar first into the grass catch. Align the upper seams of the grass catch on the bar. – Press the holding profile onto the frame of the collection bag frame R1 . – Open the ejection flap of the mower upwards. – Lift the grass collection bag on the carrier bar, insert the chute (1) R1 on the collection bag opening into the ejection flap and hang the grass collection bag with the two side hooks to the top of the mower housing S1 . – Fold the ejection flap onto the grass collection bag. Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I )

The cutting height you desire is adjusted with the one-handed adjustment lever on the left hand side of the mower. – Pull the lever out of the catch and latch again after a lateral move into the desired position. – The marking on the left of the housing indicates the cutting height IMPORTANT Mowing at the lowest cutting height should only be carried out on level and plane lawns! Please observe that the lower cutting height settings may only be used for optimal conditions. If you select cutting height that is too low, the turf can be damaged and under certain circumstances it can even be destroyed. Besides the cutting height, also the moving speed influences the cutting pattern and collection result. Adapt the cutting height and moving speed to the grass height to be cut. Insert the charged battery (Illustration K2 + V1 + G2 )

The handling of the charger and battery is described in the separate operating instructions for the charger. In particular, read and note the safety information! Fully charge the battery before initial use!

– Open and hold the battery cover. – Remove safety key K2 . – Push battery into the battery compartment until the lock catches V1 . Ensure that the lock on the battery can move freely and is cleanly locked in. 2 batteries or only 1 battery can be used. If only 1 battery is used, this can be inserted either into compartment I or compartment II. – Insert the safety key if the machine is to be used straight away G2 . – Close battery cover. Ensure that the cover closes automatically. Dirt and grass deposits can hinder this and therefore must be removed. Remove the battery (Figure F + K2 + N2 ) – Switch off the motor F . – Open and hold the battery cover. – Remove safety key K2 . – Hold down the unlock button on the front of the battery and remove the battery from the compartment N2 . – Close battery cover. Ensure that the cover closes automatically. Dirt and grass deposits can hinder this and therefore must be removed.

Check all screw connections for a tight fit. Tighten the screws if necessary. Attachment of the cutter bar must be checked in particular (see chapter "Cutter bar maintenance"). The blade attachment screw must always be tightened by an authorised workshop. If the blade screw is too tight or too loose, the blade fastening and cutter bar can become damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries. The lawn mower is equipped with a motor stop device. Before using the equipment for the first time, make sure that the motor stop safety control bar is working perfectly. When the safety control bar is released, the cutter bar must come to a standstill within 3 seconds. After release, the safety control bar must always return to the position shown in the "component description" diagram. If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an authorised workshop. Risk of injury! If the blade run-on time is longer, stop using the equipment and take it to an authorised workshop. Measuring run-on time After the motor has been started, the blade rotates and a wind-like noise can be heard. The run-on time corresponds to the duration of the wind-like noise after the motor has been switched off, it can be measured using a stopwatch. Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled! Make sure that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not damaged. Charging the battery

The handling of the charger and battery is described in the separate operating instructions for the charger. In particular, read and note the safety information! Fully charge the battery before initial use!

All safety information regarding the handling, storage, safekeeping, transport, disposal of the lithium-ion battery and first-aid measures and measures for combating fires is contained in the "Product safety datasheet" at www.sabo-online.com under Instructions.

Only start the motor when you are standing behind the mower. Always place the mower on a level area which is not covered with high grass (if the grass is too high it will block the cutter bar start-up and make starting the mower more difficult). When the starting the motor, the machine must not be tilted on end, if necessary it must be tilted by pressing the guide bar down so that the cutting tool is pointing in the direction away from the user, but only as far as absolutely necessary. As long as the device does not have all 4 wheels on the ground, both your hands must be on the top part of the rail. First ensure that – there are one or two batteries in the battery compartment (see chapter "Insert the charged battery"), – the safety key is inserted G2 . Start motor (fig. A2 ) – Hold down the start button with the right hand. – With the left hand, press the motor safety control bar on the top part of the bar. The cutter now runs while the safety control bar is held down. – Release the start button.7 11 STOPPING THE MOTOR (ILLUSTRATION F + K2 ) – Release the safety control bar F . – Wait for the cutter bar to come to a standstill. – Remove the safety key K2 .

12 EMERGENCY STOPPING Release the safety grip. – The blade will stop. – The motor will stop. ATTENTION Before every mowing job, make sure that the motor stop safety control bar is working perfectly. – When the safety control bar is released, the cutter must come to a standstill within 3 seconds. If this is not the case, please consult your nearest authorised workshop.

Operation with grass collector WARNING When operating the equipment with a collecting bag, the bag must be completely assembled and in technically perfect condition. IMPORTANT Make sure that the chute (1) R1 is not bent when handling the collector. While mowing, ensure that the collector is emptied in good time. The turbo signal on the collector will indicate when the collector should be emptied. Turbo signal (shows when the grass collector is full) (Illustration J + K ) There is an indicator on the top of the collector that shows whether the collector is empty or full: – The collector indicator inflates if the collector is empty and during the mowing J . – If the collector is full, the indicator collapses; once this happens, stop mowing immediately and empty the collector K .

IMPORTANT If the fabric of the grass collector is very dirty the turbo indicator will not inflate – in this case, clean the fabric immediately. The grass collector will only collect grass perfectly if it is permeable to air. IMPORTANT Do not clean the grass collector with hot water! Emptying the grass collecting bag (Illustration F + L ) – Switch the motor off F , wait until the cutter bar comes to a standstill. – Lift the ejection flap. – Unhook the filled grass collecting bag by the handle – the ejector flap closes automatically. – Hold the collecting bag firmly by the handle on the bottom and shake thoroughly to empty it L .

Operation without grass collector WARNING When mowing without grass collector the ejection flap on the mower housing must always be closed (flap down).

NOTE If there is insufficient battery charge, the motor automatically switches off. Please charge the battery promptly. Mowing on slopes ATTENTION Do not mow excessively steep slopes! Mowing slopes always means additional risks. Mow at right-angles to the slope, never up and down. Always make sure you have a firm stance. Manually guided lawnmowers should never be used for gradients of more than 26% (15° slope). Stability may be lost. Checking operating safety The lawn mower is equipped with a motor stop device. Before every mowing job, make sure that the motor stop safety control bar is working perfectly. When the safety control bar is released, the cutter bar must come to a standstill within 3 seconds. After release, the safety control bar must always return to the position shown in the "component description" diagram. If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an authorised workshop. Risk of injury! If the blade run-on time is longer, stop using the equipment and take it to an authorised workshop. Measuring run-on time After the motor has been started, the blade rotates and a wind-like noise can be heard. The run-on time corresponds to the duration of the wind-like noise after the motor has been switched off, it can be measured using a stopwatch. Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled. Make sure that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not damaged. To avoid risk, check the condition and firm attachment of the blade before every mowing job. The blade attachment screw must always be tightened by an authorised workshop. If the blade screw is too tight or too loose, the blade fastening and cutter bar can become damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries. A worn or damaged cutter must be replaced (see chapter "Maintenance of the cutter bar"). In addition, check the fan, cutter fastening and fan housing every 10 operating hours for wear and a tight fit. Also check equipment screws and nuts for a firm fit and tighten if necessary. If the mower mechanism becomes blocked e.g. by colliding with an obstacle, have an authorised workshop check whether any parts of the mower are damaged or deformed. Always have any necessary repairs done by an authorised workshop too. If the machine starts to vibrate unusually heavily or to make unusual noises, please have it checked immediately by an authorised workshop. Automatic speed increase In difficult mowing conditions, such as high grass, the cutter motor automatically increases its speed from 2800 to 3000 rpm. As soon as the mowing conditions return to normal, the speed decreases again automatically to the standard setting of 2800 rpm. Time restrictions In Germany, the set hours for operating lawnmowers are regulated in the "32nd Ordinance implementing the Federal Emissions Protection Act (32nd BImSch-V)". In addition, there may be regional restrictions (e.g. to protect midday peace), which can be issued by the respective local authority. Tips on caring for your lawn (Illustration M ) WARNING Remove any objects (stones, wood, branches, etc.) from the lawn before each cut; but still watch out for objects lying around during the mowing process. Ask your dealer about lawn care instructions. Information and instructions about mowing can also be found on the manufacturer website.

15 SERVICE INTERVALS IMPORTANT Avoid damage! Under extreme or unusual conditions, shorter servicing intervals than the ones specified below may be necessary. If you establish any problems, please contact an authorised workshop. Carry out routine servicing on the machine in line with the following servicing intervals. Work must be carried out at the following servicing intervals in addition to the maintenance work listed in these operating instructions.8 Before initial use

• Check all screw connections for a tight fit.

• Check the cutting blade screw and have an authorised workshop tighten it if necessary.

• Check whether the safety control bar for motor stop is working properly.

• Check that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not damaged. Before every operation

• Check the lawn area and remove any objects, in particular live cables.

• Check the area of the boundary wires (if an automatic mower is being used for lawn care).

• Check the battery is charged.

• Check the condition and firm fit of the blade, if necessary have an authorised workshop tighten the blade screw.

• Check whether the motor safety control bar is working properly.

• Check that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not damaged.

• Check grass collecting equipment for wear or loss of functionality. Every 10 operating hours

• Check all screw connections for a tight fit.

• Check the fan, cutter fastening and fan housing regularly for wear and a tight fit. After every operation

• Check the blade for damage and wear.

16 CARE AND SERVICING OF YOUR LAWNMOWER

Regular care is the best way to guarantee a long service life and problem-free operation. Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults! Only use original spare parts because only those guarantee safety and quality!

Cleaning (Illustration O ) Remove dirt and grass residue immediately after finishing mowing. Place the mower on its side and use a brush or cloth to clean. ATTENTION Do not put your fingers into the openings of the fan housing and hold onto the fan. If the blade bar is rotated during cleaning, there is a risk that your fingers may become caught between the fan and the fan housing! IMPORTANT Never spray the mower with water. This may damage the electrical systems. Storage Always store the device with the safety key removed and without an inserted battery. Always store the equipment in a clean state in a closed, dry room and inaccessible to children. Collapsing the handle (Illustration B4 ) – To save storage space or for transport, loosen the two handle nuts such that the top guide tube can be folded down towards the engine. IMPORTANT Make sure that the cables are not pinched, squeezed, twisted or overstretched when the handlebars are folded apart or collapsed! Always run the cables along the outside of the bar connection. A damaged cable may result in a technical defect of the equipment. CAUTION When folding the bar for transport and storage, the bar may fold over unintentionally when the grip nuts are released. In addition, beware of potential crushing spots between the bottom and top parts of the bar. This may result in risk of injury. Transporting and securing the equipment (Illustration N + N4 ) – If the equipment has to be carried, do not hold the ejection flap! Hold the carrying handle at the front and at the back N . Please take the weight of the machine into consideration before lifting it (see Technical Data). Lifting large weights can result in health problems. We recommend that this equipment should always be lifted or carried by at least two people if other means of help are not available. When this equipment is transported on a load area, a loading ramp should be used for loading and unloading. – Transport the unit upright on all 4 wheels to avoid damage to the equipment and personal injury. NOTE Avoid injuries! Be especially careful when loading or unloading the equipment. When a trailer is used, we recommend ensuring that it is equipped with stable sidewalls. Only the marked points on the transport vehicle may be used to secure the equipment. – Park the means of transport on level ground so that the equipment cannot roll away before it is secured. – Remove the collecting bag and secure it separately during transport. – Secure the equipment with approved load-securing devices (e.g. tie-down straps with clamping elements) on or inside the vehicle. Tie-down straps are belt bands made of synthetic fibres. Every tie-down strap is marked with a label. The label contains important details for application. The information on this label must be heeded when using the tie-down strap. – For loaded goods that can roll, we recommend using direct strapping with four lashing straps. For this purpose, the belts are fastened directly on the fastening points on the equipment and in the tie-down strapping points on the loading surface and slightly pre-tensioned N4 . NOTE Do not tighten the belts too firmly. Fixing the equipment too firmly can cause damage. Maintenance of the blade A sharp blade guarantees optimum cutting performance. Before you start mowing, always check the condition and firm attachment of the cutting blade. The blade attachment screw must always be tightened by an authorised workshop. If the blade screw is too tight or too loose, the blade fastening and cutter bar can become damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries. A worn or damaged blade must always be replaced. Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q ) WARNING The sharpening and balancing of the blade should be carried out only by an authorized specialist workshop. An improperly sharpened or unbalanced blade can cause severe vibrations, and damage the lawnmower. The cutting edges of the cutter bar may be ground only until the wear limit is reached. This is marked with a ring (1) in the cutter bar Q . The wear limit is – for cutting width 43 cm: 8 mm, – for cutting width 47 cm: 10 mm. Your professional workshop can check this value for you! Note! Observe the grinding angle of 30°. WARNING A blade by which the wear limit (marking) has been exceeded can break off and spin away; this can cause severe injuries. Replacing the blade WARNING The cutting blade bar must always be replaced by an authorised workshop. A wrongly assembled cutter fastening or a blade screw that is tightened too tightly or too loosely can allow the cutting blade bar to become loose and cause severe injuries.

– Only use genuine cutter bars for replacement. Non-equivalent spare parts can damage the machine and are a safety hazard. – Replacement cutting tool must be marked permanently with the name and/or company logo of the manufacturer or supplier and the part number.

Servicing the wheels The wheels are equipped with maintenance-free bearings. Maintenance is not required.9 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Possible cause Remedy

Motor does not start Safety key not inserted. Insert safety key G2 . Battery not charged. Charge battery W1 . Battery does not work or cannot be charged. Replace battery. Cutting height set too low (grass that is too high prevents the motor starting). Set higher cutting height I . Tilt the machine during start-

Too much grass waste in the housing or ejector channel. Clean grass from cutting area/ejector channel, keep gap between fan and housing clean (remove safety key before hand K2 !).

Have it checked by an authorised workshop.

Motor switches off during mowing Cutting height too low. Set higher cutting height I . Battery is empty Charge battery W1 . Excessive grass waste in the housing or ejection channel. Clear the cutting chamber/ejection channel of grass, keep the gap between fan and housing clean (remove the safety key first K2 ).

Motor power decreasing Cutting bar blunt. Have it sharpened and balanced by an authorised workshop Q . Low battery capacity Charge battery W1 . Excessive grass waste in the housing or ejection channel. Clear the cutting chamber/ejection channel of grass, keep the gap between fan and housing clean (remove the safety key first K2 ).

Have it checked by an authorized dealer

Unclean cut, lawn is yellow Blade blunt. Have it sharpened and balanced by an authorized dealer Q . Cutting height too low. Adjust to higher cutting height I . Mowing too fast. Adjust mowing speed. Insufficient overlapping of cuts when mowing. Tall grass conditions may dictate that more overlapping of cuts is required. Lawn becomes matted. A lawn scarifier can remedy the problem considerably

Ejection blocked Turbo signal has not been detected J + K . Empty the grass collector L . Cutting height too low for grass that is too high. Adjust to higher cutting height I . Pushing mower too fast. Adjust mowing speed. Grass not dry. Let grass dry.

In case of faults and defects which have not been listed here, please contact the nearest authorized dealer. Repairs which require specialized knowledge should only be performed by a qualified expert. Your authorized dealer will naturally also be glad to help if you do not wish to perform the maintenance work described here yourself.

Frequency of the signal tone Meaning Correcting the fault

1 x Motor does not reach the necessary speed. Restart motor. Check the battery is charged., charge if necessary. Have it checked by an authorised workshop.

2 x Fault with control circuit board when starting. Restart motor. Have it checked by an authorised workshop.

3 x Communication between battery and control circuit board interrupted. Check whether the battery is fitted correctly in the battery compartment, correct if necessary and restart motor. Have it checked by an authorised workshop.

4 x Motor overload Clean grass from cutting area/ejector channel, remove blockages (remove safety key before hand K2 !).

5 x Battery capacity low. Charge battery.

6 x Motor, control circuit board or battery overheated. Allow the mower to cool.

7 x Motor overload Clean grass from cutting area/ejector channel, remove blockages (remove safety key before hand K2 !).

8 x Control element for starting the motor activated in the wrong order. Note the correct operating sequence for starting the cutter motor (see chapter "Start the motor").

9 x Software error. Restart motor. Have it checked by an authorised workshop.

Standard setting 2800 rpm Automatic speed increase under difficult mowing conditions

Charger See separate instructions for the charger. Battery See separate instructions for the charger. Mower Housing Aluminium pressure die-casting with steel insert Cutting width 430 mm Cutting heights Central cutting height setting 25, 30, 40, 45, 55, 60, 70, 80 mm Handlebar height adjustable 3 heights Sack volume 45 litres10 Weight (without batteries)

Length 1460 mm Width 500 mm Height 1030 mm Wheels front / rear Ø 180 mm / Ø 180 mm Mount front Cone ball bearings Mount rear Cone ball bearings

Sound pressure level Emission sound pressure level at operator's workplace; measured according to EN60335-2-77 Measuring inaccuracy; according to ISO 4871

Sound power level Guaranteed sound power level; measured according to 2000/14/EC

Vibrations Vibrations on the lawnmower’s handlebar; measured according to EN 60335-2-77 Measuring inaccuracy; according to EN12096