40ACCU - Lawn mower SABO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 40ACCU SABO

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

4 EXPLANATION OF THE SYMBOLS

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. 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 disconnected during work on the equipment, the motor may start up and this can result in serious injuries. Contact with the rotating cutting blade can lead to serious hand and foot injuries. Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries. Switch off the motor and wait until the cutting tool comes to a standstill; remove safety key: – before maintenance ad repair work; – if the mower needs lifting or tilting e.g. for transport purposes; – when driving outside the lawn on paths or streets; – if the machine is transported to and from the mowing surface again and again; – before the grass collecting bag is removed or attached; – before the mulching plug is inserted into or removed from the discharge channel; – if the machine is left unsupervised; – before the battery is removed from or inserted into the battery compartment on the motor! Consult the operating instructions for respective cleaning or maintenance instructions. Insufficient equipment 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. 5 PROPER USE

• 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.3

6 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE HAND-HELD

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.

• 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.

• 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.4 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 (4) 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, grass collecting bag, ejection flap (2). The protective devices protect the user against objects being ejected at high speed. The machine must not be operated with a damaged housing or without a properly fitted collecting bag or ejection flap on the housing. – Housing 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; – before you remove or attach the grass collecting bag; – before you insert mulching plug into or or remove the mulching plug from the discharge channel; – when driving outside the lawn; – 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 the motor off by releasing the motor stop bar, make sure that all moving parts are at a complete standstill: – 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 moved or the mulching plug removed with the motor off and the cutter bar stationary. 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.

• When handling operating fluids, such as lubricants, suitable protective equipment (e.g. suitable protective gloves) must be worn. The data sheets of the operating fluids must be observed. 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.5

7 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS

1 Actuation bar for motor (safety control bar) 2 Ejector flap 3 Battery (under the battery cover) 4 Safety key (under the battery cover) 5 Battery cover

7 Hood 8 Cutting height display 9 Carrying handle, front 10 Setting handle for adjusting cutting height (carrying handle, rear) with push-button 11 Locking 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, sloped channel

• Tool bag containing the following: – Operating instructions with Declaration of Conformity – Guarantee conditions (depending on the model) – Diverse attachment parts. Should a part be missing, please contact your professional dealership. Raise the handlebar (Illustration A1 + O4 + B1 ) 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. 40-ACCU NOTE Before the handlebars are raised, the cutting height must be set to position 3 (40 mm) or higher I . The handlebar cannot be pivoted backwards completely in the two lower cutting positions. All models – Pull the handlebar which is collapsed in a Z-shape upwards into place A1 . – When the top and bottom parts of the handlebar are on the same level, firmly tighten the wing nuts by hand O4 . – Pivot the bottom part of the handlebar backwards until the toothed plastic fitments lock into place at the lower end in the toothed recess on the mower housing. Three different handlebar heights can be set B1 . – Tighten the wing nuts on both sides by hand B1 . – Insert the cable in the cable guide and fix on the top and bottom part of the handlebar using the cable ties from the tool bag O4 . Route the cable along the outside of the handlebar to ensure the ejector flap can still remove freely during raising and closing. When folding the top part of the handlebar over, make sure that the cable can move freely. CAUTION When you activate the bar height adjustment, when loosening the wing nuts B1 used to secure the bar bottom to the housing (only loosen sufficiently to ensure that the bar can be moved freely) and snapping the toothed plastic adaptations from the cut-out on the housing, it is possible that unintentional upsetting of the bar may occur. In addition, this may result in crushed points between the bar bottom and the housing. This may result in a risk of injury! Assemble the collecting sack and hang it onto the mower (Illustration Q1 + R1 + S1 ) 40-ACCU – Press the lateral retaining clip (2) of the chute (1) onto the collecting bag frame Q1

– From below, hang the bar (3) of the crossbar into the chute. – Then press the lower retaining clips (4) onto the crossbar of the collecting bag frame. – First insert the grass bag frame with the clip forward into the grass bag. Align the upper seams of the bag with the clip. – Press the retaining profiles of the collecting sack onto the bars of the collecting sack frame R1 . – Open the ejection flap of the mower upwards. – Pick up the collecting sack by the carrying strap, place the chute (1) at the collecting sack opening into the ejection flap and hang it in the mower casing with its two side hooks upwards S1 . – Attach ejection flap to collector. 43-ACCU – 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. All models Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I ) Safety instruction! See table for explanation of symbols page 2 The cutting height is adjusted behing the motor. – Press the grey push button with your thumb and lift or lower the mower handle to bring it into the required position. – Release the push button: the lever now engages in the required cutting height. – The marking on the left of the housing shows the adjusted 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 the battery cover and keep hold of it. – Remove the safety key K2 .6 – Push the battery into the battery compartment until it locks into place V1 . Make sure that the locking device on the battery is freely accessible and locks cleanly into place. – Insert the safety key if the mower is to be used immediately G2 . – Close the battery cover. Make sure that the cover closes automatically. Dirt and grass cuttings can prevent this and must be removed for this reason. 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. 9 BEFORE USING THE LAWNMOWER FOR THE FIRST TIME Safety instruction! See table for explanation of symbols page 2 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. Information hotline for lithium ion batteries [phone] STARTING THE MOTOR (ILLUSTRATION G2 + A2 ) Safety instruction! See table for explanation of symbols page 2 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. – Open the battery cover and keep hold of it. – Insert the safety key G2 . – Close the battery cover. Make sure that the cover closes automatically. Dirt and grass cuttings can prevent this and must be removed for this reason. – To switch the motor on, press the start button and keep it pressed A2 . – Use the other hand to pull the control handle towards the top part of the handlebar. During operation, the control handle must remain held in this position. – The start button can then be released. 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. 13 GRASS COLLECTOR Safety instruction! See table for explanation of symbols page 2 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) S1 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 (figure F + K2 + L ) – Switch off the motor F . – Remove safety key K2 . – 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 and the bottom and shake thoroughly L . Operation without grass collector WARNING When mowing without grass collector the ejection flap on the mower housing must always be closed (flap down).7 14 MOWING Safety instruction! See table for explanation of symbols page 2 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. 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. Mulching Your lawn mower can also be equipped with a mulching kit. The respective conversion kit to a mulching system is available as an accessory from professional dealerships (see genuine spare parts and accessories for the conversion kit order no.). The mulching kit also includes tips and information about mulching. You will also find information about mulching on the manufacturer website. Converting to the mulching mower (figure F + K2 + U5 ) WARNING Always have an authorised workshop carry out the conversion of the mower to a mulching system. 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. When the mower has been converted to mulching; – Stop the motor F . – Remove safety key K2 . – Lift the ejection flap. – Remove the grass collecting bag. – Clean discharge channel is required. – Insert the mulching plug into the discharge channel to the limit stop U5 . Check it fits tight. – Close ejection flap. NOTE With the mulching blade, the mower can also be used as a hedge trimmer. The mulching blade system does not have to be converted. The capacity of the collecting bag can be reduced under difficult mowing conditions (e.g. wet grass). 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. 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. Every 15-20 operating hours or annually

• Lubricate the wheel bearings.

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! Safety instruction! See table for explanation of symbols page 2 Cleaning 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 the8 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 A1 ) 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. 40-ACCU NOTE Before the handlebar is folded over, the cutting height must be set to position 3 (40 mm) or higher I . The handlebar cannot be folded completely in the two lower cutting positions. All models – To save storage space or for transportation, loosen the four wing nuts so that the guide tube can be folded together without resistance in a Z-shape above the engine A1 . The toothed plastic adaptations on the bottom bar end must snap out of the cut-out on the housing. – Do not kink nor squeeze the cable in the process. CAUTION When folding the bar for transport and storage purposes, when loosening the wing nuts and snapping the toothed plastic adaptations from the cut-out on the housing, it is possible that unintentional upsetting of the bar may occur. In addition, this may result in crushed points between the top and bottom part of the bar as well as the housing. This may result in a 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 blade must only be ground down to the mark (1) (see illustration Q ) on the blade (ring). Warning! Keep to a grinding angle of 30°. Your professional workshop can check this value - (grinding limit) for you! 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 (Illustration S ) Lubricate the wheel bearings once a year or every 15-20 operating hours. – Remove the wheel caps S . – Use a socket wrench to loosen the hexagon nut, washer and wheels. – After the bearings have been lubricated with roller bearing grease "KAJO-Longlife grease LZR 2", push the wheels back in place, replace the washer, fix the hexagon nut and tighten until the wheels can just about turn easily but without play. Replace the wheel caps. 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Possible cause Remedy Motor does not start Safety key not inserted. Insert safety key G2 . Battery not charged. Charge battery (see separate instructions for the charger). 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. An acoustic signal sounds The charge status of the battery is below 10%. Charge battery (see separate instructions for the charger). Battery is not functional or cannot be charged. Replace battery. Acoustic signal sounds although the battery is charged: technical defect of the mower 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 (see separate instructions for the charger). Excessive grass waste in the housing or ejection channel. Clear the cutting chamber/ejection channel of grass, keep the gap between9 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 (see separate instructions for the charger). 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 ). Extreme vibration 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. The mulched grass does not look good: clumps, excessive cut material, coarse cut Cutting blade blunt. Have it sharpened and balanced by an authorised workshop. Mulching rule ignored (cut max. 1/3 of grass height; the grass height to be cut must be less than 10 cm) Set higher cutting height I . Driving speed too high. Adjust speed. Grass accumulation under the mower blade. Set higher cutting height I . Insufficient overlap between mowing lanes. If grass is long, the mowing lanes may need to overlap further. Grass is damp. Set higher cutting height I . Allow the lawn to 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. 18 TECHNICAL DATA Motor Motor 40 V DC motor Motor speed 2800 rpm Charger See separate instructions for the charger. Battery See separate instructions for the charger. Mower 40-ACCU Housing Impact-proof plastic (PP) Cutting width 400 mm Cutting heights Central, 24, 32, 40, 50, 60, 75 mm Handlebar height adjustable 3 heights Sack volume 44 litres Weight 19 kg Length 1400 mm Width 455 mm Height 970 mm Wheels front / rear Ø 150 mm / Ø 180 mm Bearings front / rear Cone ball bearings 43-ACCU Housing Aluminium pressure die-casting Cutting width 430 mm Cutting heights Central, 22, 30, 35, 42, 50, 60, 80 mm Handlebar height adjustable 3 heights Sack volume 55 litres Weight 22.5 kg Length 1480 mm Width 500 mm Height 1000 mm Wheels front / rear Ø 180 mm / Ø 180 mm Mount front Cone ball bearings Mount rear Cone ball bearings Sound power level 40-ACCU Guaranteed sound power level; measured according to 2000/14/EC

= 89 dB(A) 43-ACCU Guaranteed sound power level; measured according to 2000/14/EC

= 93 dB(A) Sound pressure level 40-ACCU Emission sound pressure level at operator's workplace; measured according to EN60335-2-77 Measuring inaccuracy; according to ISO 4871

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

Vibrations 40-ACCU Vibrations on the lawnmower’s handlebar; measured according to EN 60335-2-77 Measuring inaccuracy; according to EN12096

43-ACCU Vibrations on the lawnmower’s handlebar; measured according to EN60335-2-77 Measuring inaccuracy; according EN12096