ELM 1434 U - Lawn mower IKRA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ELM 1434 U IKRA

Operating Instructions - Translation of the original Operating Instructions Read operating instructions before use!

GB - Names of the parts

13. Lever of central vertical adjustment

• Assembly of switch box

• Assembly of Grass box Adjusting the Cutting Height GB-5 Starting and Stopping GB-5 Mowing GB-6 Maintenance GB-6 Storage GB-6 Fault Finding GB-7 EC Declaration of Conformity GB-8 Translation of the original Operating Instructions2 GB | Operating Instructions General safety information for power tools Warning! Read all safety-related information and safety instructions! Failure to observe the safety information and instructions may result in electric shock, burns and/or severe injury. Keep the safety information and instructions for fu- ture reference. If not used properly this lawn mower can be dan- gerous! This lawn mower can cause serious injury to the operator and other, the warning and safety instruction must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efciency in using this lawn mower. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instruction in this manual and on the lawn mower. Never use the mover unless the grass box or guards are correctly positioned. Training a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment; b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator; c) Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby; d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Preparation a) While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when ba- refoot or wearing open sandals; b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the machine; c) WARNING: 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; Operation a) Move only in daylight or in articial light; b) Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible; c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes; d) Walk, never run; e) For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down; f) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes; g) Do not mow excessively steep slopes; h) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you;

i) Stop the blade(s) if the lawn mower has to be tilted

for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed. j) Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example defectors and/ or grass catchers, in place; k) Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s); l) Do not tilt the lawn mower when switching on the mo- tor, except if the lawn mower has to be tilted for starting in the case, do not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator; m) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times; n) Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running; o) Stop the engine before clearing blockages or unclog- ging chute; - before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower; - after striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn mo- wer for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower; - If lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately); p) Stop the engine - Whenever you leave the lawn mower. Maintenance and storage a) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition; b) Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or dete- rioration; c) Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Safety warnings for the lawn mower: a) Not to use the lawn mower if the cords are damaged or worn. b) Not to connect a damaged cord to the supply or touch a damaged cord before it is disconnected from the supply. A damaged cord can lead to contact with live parts. c) Not to touch the blades before the machine is discon- nected from the supply and the blades have come to a complete stop. d) To keep extension cords away from the blades. The blades can cause damage to the cords and lead to contact with live parts. e) To disconnect the supply (i.e, pulling the plug from the socket) - when ever leaving the machine unattended, - before cleaning a blockage, - before checking, cleaning or working on the machine, - after striking a foreign object, - whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally. f) To carefully read the instructions for the safe operation of the machine; g) Recommendations: To connect the machine only to a supply circuit pro- tected by a residual current device (RCE) with a trip- ping current of not more than 30 mA. h) If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufac- turer or its service agent.

i) This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-

cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction3 GB | Operating Instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person responsi- ble for their safety. j) Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. INTENDED USE The lawn mower is designed for use in private gar- dens. Lawn mowers for use in private gardens are mowers whose annual use does not generally exceed 50 hours and that are primarily used for tending GRASS OR LAWN AREAS, but not in public facilities, parks or sports grounds and not for agricultural or forestry use. Compliance with the operating manual supplied by the manufacturer is a prerequisite for the proper usage of the lawn mower. The operating manual contains servicing and maintenance instructions as well as directions for use. Important The lawn mower must not be used to trim bushes, hedges and shrubs, to cut or shred climbing plants or lawns on roof gardens or in balcony boxes or to clean footpaths, nor must it be used as a chopper for shredding tree or hedge cuttings. Furthermore, the lawn mower must not be used as a cul- tivator or to level off uneven areas of ground, e.g. mo- lehills. SYMBOLS Read instruction handbook before operation this machine. Keep bystanders away. Beware of sharp blades. Blades continue to rotate after the motor is switched off. Remove plug from mains before maintenance or if cord is damaged. Keep the supply exible cord away from the blades. Warning! Do not put hands or feet under the cover of the machine when it is running Caution! Rotating electrical too! Protection class II This device may not be disposed of with general/household waste. Dispose of only at a designated collection point.4 GB | Operating Instructions Product Specication Lawn Mower ELM 1434 U ELM 1638 U Rated voltage V~ 230-240 230-240 No-load Speed n

Rated power W 1400 1600 Cutting width mm 340 380 Height of cut mm 25/35/45/55/65 25/35/45/55/65 Grassbox capacity L 35 45 Weight Kg 10,6 12 Sound pressure level dB (A) 81 [K3,0 dB(A)] 80 [K3,0 dB(A)] Sound power level dB (A) 96 96 Vibration m/s

Class of Protection: / IPX4 Emissions

• The specied vibration emission value was measured by a standardized test methods and can compare with other power tools are used.

• The specied vibration emission value can also be necessary for the assessment of work breaks are used.

• The specied vibration emission value can vary during the actual use of the electric tool by specifying the value, depending on the way how to use the power tool.

• Note: You create the privilege against vascular pulsations of the hands in time breaks Keep the development of noise and vibration to a minimum!

• Only use properly functioning machines.

• Maintain and clean the machine regularly.

• Adapt your working method to the machine.

• Do not overstress the machine.

• If necessary, have the machine inspected.

• Switch the machine off when it is not in use.

• Wear work gloves. Wear hearing protection. The inuence of noise can cause hearing loss. Noise emission information in accordance with the German Product Safety Act (ProdSG) and the EC Machine Directive: the noise pressure level at the place of work can exceed 80 dB(A). In such cases the operator will require noise protection (e.g. wearing of ear protectors). Attention: Noise protection! Please observe the local regulations when operating your device.5 GB | Operating Instructions Assembly This manual gives instructions on the correct assembly and safe use of your machine.It is important that you read these instructions carefully .When fully assembled the machine weighs approximately 10kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to remove from packaging, Take care when carrying the mower to the lawn , as the blades are sharp. Delivered Items Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check that you have all the following items: Lawnmower with handle assembly

• 2 Cable clips If bolts parts are missing or damaged, please contact the consumer care hotline for assistance. Assembly of switch box (g. 1 - 5)

1. Before using the lawn mower, you need to assemble

the switch box on handle lever as show in photo 5.

2. Align the groove of switch box to the guide rail, slide

the switch box toward the rear handle. (g. 2 + 4)

3. Only with clips on switch box (g. 3) located in posi-

tion to lock the switch box on handle lever as well as the assembly indication line (g. 4) aligned, then the switch box assembled .

4. After xing, move the switch box in reverse direction

to check if the switch box assembled in position or not. Assembly (g. A) Important! Before you assemble the lawn mo- wer, check the accessories according above information, make sure the accessories are completed.

1. Insert the lower handles 6 into the holes provided in

the deck, secure with the screws (A1).

4. The upper handle 3 is height adjustable. Handles can

be xed in desired position I or II (A3). Note: Ensure that the cable clips 12 are used to x the cable to the handle Attach cable to cable strain relief 4 ensuring that sufcient cable slack is available. (not for GB models) Ensure cables are not trapped when folding/unfolding top handles. Do not drop the handles. Assembly of Grass box (g. B)

1. Assemble the grip onto the upper cover of the catcher

2. Slide the grass box tongue into the slots in the grass

box lower until it clicks securely into position. (B2)

3. Starting at the rear of the grass box, locate the grass

box cover into the grass box by sligning the clips. En- sure all clips are correctly located. (B3 + B4)

4. Fitting assembled grass box to lawn mower (B5):

a) Lift the safety guard 8 (B5-a). b) Make sure the discharge chute is clean and free from debris. c) Locate fully assembled grass box 7 onto location points at the rear of the deck as illustrated (B5-b). d) Locate safety ap onto the top of the grass box. Ensure the grass box is easy located. Note: For non grass collection the mower can be used without the grass box in position, with the safety guard 8 in the down position. Adjusting the Cutting Height (g. C)

Warning: release switch lever 1 and wait until the

motor stops before adjusting height. The blades continue to rotate for a few seconds after the ma- chine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury. Height of cut is adjusted by raising or lowering the Front and Rear wheels. (C1&C2) Conrm lock and simultaneously set the required height by either pulling or pressing on the lever 13. When relea- sing the lock, the setting selected snaps into place. There are ve heights of cut on this product. NOTE A medium height of cut is recommended for most lawns. The quality of your mowing will suffer and collection will be poor if you cut too low.

HEIGHT OF CUT WHEELS POSITION

Low 25 mm Low to Medium 35 mm Medium 45 mm Medium to High 55 mm High 65 mm Starting and Stopping (g. D) Make sure the blade stopped rotating before switching “on” again. Do not rapidly switch on and off. Start:

• Press and hold the safety button 2. Squeeze the switch lever 1 towards the handle (D).

• Release the safety button 2. Stopp:

• Release the switch lever 1.6 GB | Operating Instructions

Warning: Blade continues to rotate after the machine

is switch off. Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. Mowing (g. E) For cutting convenience, it may be best to start mowing at a point close to the power supply and to work your way away from the supply. Mow the lawn at a right angle from the power supply and place the power cable to side which has already been cut (E).

Warning: When mowing do not allow the motor to

labour particularly in heavy conditions. When the motor labours the speed of the motor drops and you will hear a change in the motor sound, when this occurs stop mowing, release the switch lever and raise the height of cut. Failure to do so could damage the machine NOTE: the motor is protected by a safety cut out which is activated when the blade becomes jammed or if the motor is overloaded. When this occurs, stop the machine and remove the plug from the power supply. The safety cut out will only reset when the switch lever 10 is relea- sed. Clear any obstruction and wait for a few minutes for the safety cut out to reset before continuing to mow At this time do not operate the switch lever 10 as this will prolong the reset time of the safety cut out. If the mower cuts out again, increase the height of cut to reduce the load on the motor. Maintenance

Warning: Stop the mower and remove the plug

from the power supply before remove the grass box. Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the following maintenance regularly: Check for obvious defects such as a loose, dislodged or a damaged blade, loose ttings, and worn or damaged components. Check that the covers and guards are all undamaged and are correctly attached to mower. Carry out any necessary maintenance or repairs before operating mower. If the mower should happen to fail despite regular mainte- nance, please call our service helpline for advice.

Warning: Make sure to turn to professional

tions or adjustments with the power connected to the mower. Always ensure that the power but- ton is in the off position and that the power plug is disconnected from the supply. Storage Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or polishes. Remove all grass and debris, especially from the venti- lation slots. Turn the machine on its side and clean the blade area. If grass cuttings are compacted in the blade area, remove with a wooden or plastic implement. Store the machine in a dry place. Do not place other ob- jects on top of the machine. Release the knob module 5 and fold the upper handles 3. Ensure cables are not stuck or entangled when folding or unfolding top handles. Do not drop the handles.7 GB | Operating Instructions

Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault.

Symptom Possible Remedy Machine fails to operate Power turned off Turn power on Mains socket faulty Use another socket Extension cable damaged Inspect cable, replace if damaged. Fuse faulty/blown Replace fuse Mower in long grass Increase height of cut and tilt mower Motor protector has activated Allow to cool for a few minutes and increase height of cut At this time do not operate the switch lever 1 as this will prolong the reset time of the safety cut out Machine functions intermittently Extension cable damaged Inspect cable, replace if damaged. Machines internal wiring damaged Contact your service agent. Motor protector has activated Allow to cool for a few minutes and increase height of cut. At this time do not operate the switch lever 1 as this will prolong the reset time of the safety cut out. Machine leaves lagged nish of motor labours Height of cut too low Increase height of cut (see height of Cut Adjustment) Cutting blade blunt Replace blade (see Blade Mainte- nance) Underside of machine badly clogged Clean machine (see After Mowing/ Storage) Blade tted upside down Ret blade correctly (see Blade Maintenance) Cutting blade not rotating Cutting blade obstructed Clear obstruction Blade nut/bolt loose. Tighten blade nut/bolt Excessive vibration/noise Blade nut/bolt loose. Tighten blade nut/bolt Cutting blade damaged Replace blade Fault Finding The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if you machine does not operate correctly. If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your Service Agent.8 GB | Operating Instructions EC Declaration of Conformity We, Ikra GmbH, Schlesier Straße 36, D-64839 Münster, declare under our sole responsibility that the products Lawn Mower ELM 1434 U and ELM 1638 U, to which this declaration relates correspond to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of Directives 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive), 2004/108/EC (EMV-Guideline), 2011/65/EU (RoHS-Guideline) and 2000/14/EC (noise directive) incl. modications. For the relevant implementa- tion of the safety and health requirements mentioned in the Directives, the following standards and/or technical specication(s) have been respected: 2006/42/EC; EN 60335-1:2002+A11, A1:04+A12, A2:06+A13:08+A14:10 EK9-BE-52; EN 60335-2-77:2010; EN 62233:2008 EN 55014-1:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011; EN 55014-2:1997+A1:2001+A2:2008 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3:2008

ELM 1434 U ELM 1638 U

measured acoustic capacity level 90,6 dB(A) 91,8 dB (A) guaranteed acoustic capacity level 96,0 dB (A) 96,0 dB (A) Competent institution: Intertek Testing & Certication Ltd. (Notied Body 0359) Conformity assessment method to annexe V / Directive 2000/14/EC The year of manufacture is printed on the nameplate and can be additionally retrieved via the consecutive serial number. Münster, 07.10.2014 Gerhard Knorr, Technical Management Ikra GmbH Maintenance of technical documentation: Gerhard Knorr, Kärcherstraße 57, DE-64839 MünsterFR | Manuel d’utilisation

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