LM2135ESP - Lawn mower EGO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LM2135ESP EGO

INSTRUCTIONS, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS POWER TOOL. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

◾ Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. ◾ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable liquids, petrols or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. ◾ Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ELECTRICAL SAFETY ◾ Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. ◾ Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. ◾ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. ◾ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. ◾ When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. ◾ If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. PERSONAL SAFETY ◾ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. ◾ Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. ◾ Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. ◾ Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. ◾ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. ◾ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. ◾ If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. ◾ Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

◾ Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. ◾ Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. ◾ Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.Safety Instructions56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER 3

◾ Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. ◾ Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. ◾ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. ◾ Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. ◾ Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

◾ Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with another battery pack. ◾ Use power tools only with specically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and re. ◾ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a re. ◾ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. ◾ Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in re, explosion or risk of injury. ◾ Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion. ◾ Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specied in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specied range may damage the battery and increase the risk of re. SERVICE ◾ Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. ◾ Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers

SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS LAWN MOWER

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated

according to the rules for safe operation included in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of injuring hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe all safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: When using cordless lawn mowers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury.IMPORTANTREAD CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS LAWNMOWERS:CAUTION-DO NOT TOUCH ROTATING BLADE! TRAINING ◾ Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the appliance. ◾ Never allow people unfamiliar or children with these instructions to use the appliance. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator. ◾ Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. ◾ The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. PREPARATION ◾ While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. ◾ Do not operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Avoid wearing clothing that is loose tting or that has hanging cords or ties.56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER 4

◾ Thoroughly inspect the area where the appliance is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. ◾ Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance. Replace damaged or unreadable labels. OPERATION ◾ Mow only in daylight or good articial light. ◾ Avoid operating the appliance in wet grass, where feasible. ◾ Always be sure of your footing on slopes. ◾ Walk, never run. ◾ For wheeled rotary mowers, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. ◾ Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. ◾ Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. ◾ Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the appliance towards you. ◾ Stop the blade(s) if the appliance has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the appliance to and from the area to be mowed. ◾ Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices, for example deectors and/or grass catchers, in place. ◾ Switch on the motor according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s). ◾ Do not tilt the appliance when switching on the motor, except if the appliance has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground. Do not start the machine when standing in front of the discharge opening. ◾ Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. For rotary mowers, keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. ◾ Never pick up or carry an appliance while the motor is running. ◾ Switch off and remove detachable battery pack (or disabling device) and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before adjusting or cleaning: ◾ Whenever you leave the machine; ◾ Before clearing a blockage and unclogging chute; ◾ Before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance; ◾ After striking a foreign object. Inspect the appliance for damage and make repairs as necessary. ◾ If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately): ◾ Inspect for damage; ◾ Replace or repair any damaged parts; ◾ Check for the tighten any loose parts.

MAINTENACE AND STORAGE

◾ Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the ngers between moving blades and xed parts of the appliance. ◾ Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the appliance is in safe working condition. ◾ Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration. ◾ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. ◾ Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. ◾ When servicing the blades be aware that, even though the power source is switched off, the blades can still be moved. ◾ For rotary mowers, ensure that only replacement cutting means of the right type are used. PERSONAL SAFETY Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. ◾ Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. ◾ Be alert and turn the mower off if a child enters the area. ◾ Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower. ◾ Children should be supervised to ensure that they are not playing with the mower. ◾ Always turn the mower off when removing the battery pack from the tool. Stop the blade(s) if the appliance has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the appliance to and from the area to be mowed. OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION: ◾ Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. ◾ Use the right appliance – Do not use the lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended.56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER 5

◾ Don’t overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times. ◾ Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing. ◾ Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children and other people. ◾ This machine is not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose. ◾ Don’t force the lawn mower – it will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed. ◾ Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts and any other components at the same time to preserve balance. Replace damaged or unreadable labels. ◾ Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the appliance towards you. ◾ Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, toys and other foreign objects that could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against walls or obstructions, which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator. ◾ To help avoid blade contact or an injury from thrown objects, stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 30m from the mower while it is in operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area. ◾ Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. Always use a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. ◾ Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-tting trousers and shirts. Shirts and trousers that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or lightweight (e.g., canvas) shoes. ◾ Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can injure hands and feet. ◾ A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or injuries from thrown objects. ◾ Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold onto the mower if you are falling, release the handle immediately. ◾ Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction rst look down and behind to avoid tripping and then following these steps: ◾ Step back from mower to fully extend your arms. ◾ Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing. ◾ Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you. ◾ Repeat these steps as needed. ◾ Do not operate the mower while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs. ◾ Stay alert – watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the lawn mower when you are tired. ◾ The motor/blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The motor/blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. ◾ Avoid dangerous environments – Don’t use lawn mowers in damp or wet locations. ◾ Don’t use in rain. ◾ Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the motor/blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds. ◾ Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. ◾ If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. ◾ Inspect for damage; ◾ Replace or repair any user replaceable damaged parts; ◾ Check for and tighten any loose parts. ◾ Never operate the mower without the proper trailing shield, discharge cover, grass bag, mulching insert, side discharge chute, motor/blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate the mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. ◾ If situations occur that are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact EGO Customer Service for assistance.56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER 6

◾ The battery pack must be removed from the appliance before it is scrapped. ◾ The battery shall be disposed of safely. OPERATION ON A SLOPE: Slopes are a major factor related to slip-and-fall acci- dents, which can result in severe injury. Always be sure of your footing on slopes. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. Do: ◾ Mow across the face of slopes; never mow up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. ◾ Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Do not: ◾ Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments; you could lose your footing or balance. ◾ Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. ◾ Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping. SERVICE

WARNING: Grass bag components, the discharge

cover, side discharge chute, mulching insert and trailing shield are subject to wear and damage, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown and could increase the risk of injury. For safety protection, frequently check all components and replace damaged components immediately with identical replacement parts, listed in this manual. Contact EGO Customer Service or your closest EGO service center, and repairs or replacements shall be performed by a qualied service technician! ◾ If the mower’s built-in overload protection switch frequently trips, contact EGO Customer Service or your closest EGO service center. ◾ Do not wash the mower with a hose; avoid getting water in the motor and electrical connections. ◾ Remove the key and store the idle lawn mower indoors when not in use. Allow the motor to cool before storing it in any enclosure. The lawn mower should be stored in a dry, high, or locked-up enclosure, out of reach of children. ◾ When servicing, use only identical replacement parts listed in this manual. Use of parts that do not meet the original equipment specications may lead to improper performance and compromised safety. ◾ Remove or disconnect the battery pack before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from the lawn mower. ◾ Follow instructions for changing accessories. ◾ Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. ◾ To reduce a re hazard, keep the motor cover free of grass, leaves and debris build-up. ◾ Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect the blade for damage (e.g., bending, cracking and wear.). Replace the blade only with the identical replacement blade, listed in this manual. ◾ Maintain your mower with care – keep the mower blade sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing it. ◾ Never remove or tamper with safety devices. Regularly check their proper operation. Never do anything to interfere with the intended function of a safety device or to reduce the protection provided by a safety device. ◾ Always stop the motor before making adjustments to a wheel or a cutting-height adjustment. ◾ After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the key, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before operating the mower. ◾ Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. Contact EGO Customer Service or your closest EGO service center, and repairs or replacements shall be performed by a qualied service technician! ◾ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you lend this tool to someone else, also lend these instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product and possibly injury.

BATTERY USE AND CARE

◾ To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. This product contains lithium-ion batteries. Local or national laws prohibit disposal of lithium-ion batteries in ordinary rubbish. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. ◾ Upon removal of the battery pack for disposal or recycling, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble the battery pack or remove any of its components. Lithium-Ion batteries, must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch the terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as a short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in re and/or serious injury.

ALGEMENE VEILIGHEIDSWAARSCHUWINGEN

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WAARSCHUWING: LEES ALLE VEILIGHEIDSWAAR-

SIKKERHET I ARBEIDSOMRÅDET

VEDLIKEHOLD OG LAGRING