GHR-E 38 - Lawn mower Gardol - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GHR-E 38 Gardol

1. Safety regulations

2. Layout and items supplied

5. Before starting the equipment

7. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

8. Disposal and recycling

9. Storage and transport

This equipment is not allowed to be used by children. Children should be supervised so that they do not play with the equipment. Children are not allowed to carry out the cleaning or maintenance. This equip- ment is not allowed to be used by people with limited physical, sen- sory or mental capacities or by those with insuffi cient knowledge or experience unless they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for them. Danger! - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of inquiry Anl_GHR_E_38_SPK7.indb 13Anl_GHR_E_38_SPK7.indb 13 19.07.2016 13:08:0119.07.2016 13:08:01GB

Danger! When using the equipment, a few safety pre- cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in- formation is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet. Danger! Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regula- tions and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use. Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment (see Fig. 11)

1. „Warning - Read the operating instructions to

reduce the risk of injury“

2. Important! Keep other persons and animals

away from the danger zone!

3. Caution! - Sharp blades

4. Take care when the blades are rotating. Do

not put your hands or feet into openings when the machine is running.

2. Layout and items supplied

13. Push bar extension (2-piece)

Original operating instructions Safety instructions Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

Open the packaging and take out the equip- ment with care.

Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).

Check to see if all items are supplied.

Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.

If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period. Danger! The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating!

The hand mower is designed for cutting grass. It is intended for private use, i.e. for use in home and gardening environments. Private use here refers to the maintenance of small-scale, residen- tial areas and does not include public facilities, sporting halls, or agricultural/forestry applications. Important! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the user, the hand mower may not be used to cut scaling vegetation, planted roofs or balcony- grown grass. The equipment is to be used only for its prescri- bed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or inju- ries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been de- signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial Anl_GHR_E_38_SPK7.indb 14Anl_GHR_E_38_SPK7.indb 14 19.07.2016 13:08:0219.07.2016 13:08:02GB

applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

5. Before starting the equipment

Warning! Wear safety gloves whenever you carry out any assembly or maintenance work. Assembly Fig. 3: Screw the top push bar section (12) to the two push bar extensions (13) using the two screws (K), the washers (L) and the two quick- release levers (18). You can use the holes (A) to extend the length of the push bar by approx. 6 cm. Fig. 4: Screw the lower push bar section (14) to the push bar extensions (13) using four M6x30 screws (15) and four M6 self-locking nuts (16). Fig. 5: First attach one side of the lower push bar section (14) to the mower, then press the lower push bar section (14) together slightly and attach the other side. Fig. 5 / 6: To secure the lower push bar section to the mower, insert a split pin (17) into the hole (B) on both sides.

6.1 Cutting height adjustment (Fig. 7)

Four diff erent cutting heights can be set between 13 and 38 mm. To adjust the height, pull the spring-loaded bolts (C) out on both sides and then allow them to engage in the desired holes (D). The cutting depth setting can be read off the scale (E). Note: The roller (F) must be aligned so that it is parallel to the hand mower (same height at spring-loaded bolt (C)).

The hand mower can cut grass up to approx. 10 cm in length. If you want your lawn to have a neat, trimmed look to it, however, you must consistently keep it cut down to a more manageable height. When starting the mowing session (and when mowing over freshly laid sod), it is advisable to set the cutting height relatively high, then gra- dually work your way down. For a well-groomed look, the cutting height should be set to approx.

For optimum results, mow your lawn on a weekly basis. Grass blades grow thicker, faster, and are more resiliant when their stems are consistently kept short (unless you live in very dry conditions and do not frequently water). Always mow the lawn when it is reasonable dry. In order to ensure that your lawn has a clean, even look to it when you’re fi nished, mow in fairly straight paths at walking pace. The cutting swaths should always overlap each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid unsightly strips of grass.

7. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts

Clean the machine with a brush or rag after each use.

Store the mower in a location that is dry and not accessible to children. To save storage space, you can move the push bar to the upright position (Fig. 9) and fold down the top push bar section (Fig. 10). To do that, open the quick-release levers (Fig. 3/Item18), loo- sen them slightly by rotating them and then fold down the top push bar section.

Keeping your lawn mower in good condition not only ensures a long lifespan and high per- formance, but also enables the equipment to thoroughly cut your grass with minimal effort.

Ensure that all mounting components (i.e. screws, bolts, nuts etc.) are always tightened so that the mower can be safely operated at all times.

Replace excessively worn or damaged parts immediately.

In order to ensure that you enjoy the equip- ment for many years to come, all screwed parts, as well as the wheels and axles, should be cleaned and lubricated. Anl_GHR_E_38_SPK7.indb 15Anl_GHR_E_38_SPK7.indb 15 19.07.2016 13:08:0219.07.2016 13:08:02GB

The blade on the mower spindle is subject to more wear and tear than any other compo- nent of the unit. Check the condition of the blade on the mowing spindle at regular inter- vals and make sure that it is tightly fastened.

If the blades on the mower spindle become blunt and need replacing, please contact our customer service. Use only genuine spare parts.

7.2.1 Adjusting the counter blade (Fig. 8)

Important! Wear protective gloves. The counter blade (H) is pre-adjusted at the fac- tory. After extended use, readjustment may be necessary.

If the counter blade is too loose, you will get a coarse, uneven cut.

If the counter blade is too tight, you hear noi- se and the mower will be difficult to push. Adjust the hex screws (G) so that they are set equally on both sides of the mower, such that the counter blade (H) and reel (2) barely make audi- ble contact.

Turning the hex screw (G) clockwise -> coun- ter blade moves closer to the reel

Turning the hex screw (G) counter-clockwise –> counter blade moves further away from the reel The counter blade (H) is correctly adjusted if a piece of paper placed between the blades on the reel (2) and the counter blade is cut along the en- tire length if you turn one of the wheels forwards by hand.

7.3 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Article number of the machine

Identification number of the machine

Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

8. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre- vent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces.

9. Storage and transport

Storage Store the equipment and accessories out of children‘s reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage tempera- ture is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the machine in its original packaging. Transport

Always carry the mower by its handle and ne- ver reach into the cutting mechanism.

Protect the machine from damage and the strong vibrations that can occur particularly when transporting in vehicles.

If the equipment is operated properly you should experience no problems with malfunctions or faults. In the event of any malfunctions or faults, please check the following before you contact your customer services. Problem Possible cause Remedy Unusual noises - Loose screws/parts? - Foreign bodies in the blade? - Damaged blade? - Wrongly adjusted bladed? - Tighten the screws - Remove the foreign bodies - Have the blade replaced - Set the counter blade (see 7.2.1) Unsatisfactory cut- ting results - Wrongly adjusted bladed? - Blunt blade? - Set the counter blade (see 7.2.1) - Have the blade sharpened or repla- ced The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iSC GmbH. Subject to technical changes Anl_GHR_E_38_SPK7.indb 17Anl_GHR_E_38_SPK7.indb 17 19.07.2016 13:08:0219.07.2016 13:08:02GB

Service information We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. These partners will help you with all service re- quests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables. Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables. Category Example Wear parts* Mowing spindle Consumables* Missing parts

• Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery! In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.isc-gmbh.info. Ple- ase ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?

Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?

Warranty certifi cate Dear Customer, All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card or the sales outlet from where you bought the device. Please note the fol- lowing terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product

neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which

you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applica- tions. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

- Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by ex- posing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance. - Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for ex- ample by dropping it). - Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 60 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Gu-

arantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

5. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.isc-gmbh.info.

Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identifi cation will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement. Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions. Anl_GHR_E_38_SPK7.indb 19Anl_GHR_E_38_SPK7.indb 19 19.07.2016 13:08:0319.07.2016 13:08:03FR