HE 43 HW - Lawn mower Hurricane - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HE 43 HW Hurricane

1. Safety regulations

2. Layout and items supplied

5. Before starting the equipment

8. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

9. Disposal and recycling

Caution - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of inquiry 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. If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained per- sonnel to avoid danger. Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 20Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 20 15.10.13 14:3015.10.13 14:30GB

Important! 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. Caution! 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. 10) 1 = Read the directions for use before operating the equipment 2= Wear ear guards and goggles 3= Keep all other persons away from the danger zone. 4= Caution! -Sharp blades- Before carrying out any maintenance work or if you damage the cable, pull the plug out of the socket. 5= Caution: The cutters continue to run after the motor is switched off 6= Do not expose the equipment to rain or mois- ture. 7= Caution: Keep the power cable away from the cutters!

2. Layout and items supplied

4. Lever for cutting height adjustment

10. Grass basket, bottom part of the housing

11. Grass box, top part of the housing

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. Important! 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! Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 21Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 21 15.10.13 14:3015.10.13 14:30GB

Original operating instructions

The lawn mower is intended for private use, i.e. for use in home and gardening environments. 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 applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Sound and vibration Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with the standards EN ISO 11201: 2010, EN ISO 3744: 2010 and EN ISO 20643: 2008/A1:2012. Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect wor- king order.

Service and clean the appliance regularly.

Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.

Do not overload the appliance.

Have the appliance serviced whenever ne- cessary.

Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.

Limit your working time Residual risks Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain resi- dual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

tion is used. Warning! This equipment generates an electromagnetic fi eld during operation. Under certain circumstan- ces this fi eld may actively or passively impede medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to using the equipment.

5. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data. Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment. The lawn mower is delivered unassembled. The complete push bar and the grass basket must be assembled before using the lawn mower. Follow the operating instructions step-by-step and use the pictures provided as a visual guide to easily assemble the equipment.

5.1 Fitting the wheels (Fig. 3a, b and c)

Taken the rear wheels (Fig. 2/Item 14) and attach them to the axle as shown on Fig. 3a. Then slide the washer (Fig. 2/Item 17) on the axle and fasten all parts with the supplied split pin (Fig. 2/Item 16) as shown in Fig. 3b. Finally, press the wheel caps (Fig. 2/Item 15) onto the wheels (Fig. 3c). Fit the front wheels (Fig. 2/Item 13) in the same way. Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 22Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 22 15.10.13 14:3015.10.13 14:30GB

Fit a bottom push bar (Fig. 4a/Item 2) into the opening provided for it (Fig. 4a) and secure it as shown in Figure 4b with a screw (Fig. 4b/Item 19). Proceed in the same way on the other side. When you fi t the top push bar you can decide the height of the push bar by selecting the appropri- ate fastening hole (Fig. 4c). Fasten the top push bar using either the holes L for a low position or H for a high position. Screw the top push bar to the bottom push bar (Fig. 2/Item 20) as shown in Fig. 4d. Then attach the power cable to the push bar (Fig. 4e/Item A) using the cable clips (Fig. 2/ Item 18).

5.3 Fitting the grass box (Fig. 5a to 5d)

Plug the bottom and the top part of the grass box together (Fig. 5a/Item 10, 11). Ensure that all the plastic lugs engage correctly. Next push the grass box handle (Fig. 5b/Item 12) into the openings on the grass box. Check that the handle is secure and correctly positioned. Before you fi t the grass basket you must ensure that the motor is switched off and the blade is not rotating. The grass box must be attached to the two hooks on the mower (Fig. 5c/Item A). To do this, open the ejector fl ap with one hand (Fig. 5d/ Item 6) and attach the grass box with the other hand as shown in Fig. 5d. The ejector fl ap is held against the grass box by a spring.

5.4 Filling level indicator of the grass box

The grass box is equipped with a fi lling level indicator (Fig. 2/Item 21) which is opened by the airfl ow that the lawn mower generates during ope- ration. If the fl ap closes during mowing, the grass box is full and must be emptied. To ensure the proper functioning of the fi lling level indicator, the holes under the fl ap must always be kept clean and passable.

5.5 Adjusting the cutting height

Important! Adjust the cutting height only when the motor is switched off and the power cable has been dis- connected. The cutting height is centrally adjusted with the cutting height adjustor lever (Fig. 6/Item 4). Up to 6 diff erent cutting heights can be selected. Pull the adjuster lever out and select the desired cutting height. The lever will snap into the desired position.

Before you connect the equipment to the power supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the supply voltage. Connect the plug (Fig. 1/Item 8) to an extension cable. It is imperative to secure the extension cable with the cable grip as shown in Fig. 7. Important! To prevent the machine switching on accidentally, the lawn mower is equipped with a safety lock-off (Fig. 8/Item A) which must be pressed before the switching bar (Fig. 8/Item B) can be activated. The lawn mower switches itself off when the switching bar is released. Repeat this process several times so that you are sure that the machine functions properly. Before you perform any repair or main- tenance work on the equipment, ensure that the blade is not rotating and that the power supply is disconnected. Important! Never open the chute fl ap when the grass bag has been detached (to be emp- tied) and the motor is still running. A rotating blade can cause serious injuries! Always carefully fasten the chute fl ap and grass basket. Switch off the engine before emptying the grass basket. Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the length of the long handles) is maintained between the user and the mower housing. Be especially careful when mowing and changing direction on slopes and inclines. Maintain a solid footing and wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers. Always mow along the incline (not up and down). For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be used to mow inclines whose gradient exceeds 15 degrees. Use special caution when backing up and pulling the lawn mower. Tripping hazard! Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 23Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 23 15.10.13 14:3015.10.13 14:30GB

Tips for proper mowing It is recommended that you overlap the mowing swaths. Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition. This will prevent the grass blades from fraying and the lawn from turning yellow. Try to mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look. The swaths should overlap each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid stripes. How frequently you should mow your lawn is determined primarily by the speed at which the grass grows. In the main growing season (May - June) you will probably need to mow the lawn twice a week, otherwise just once a week. The cutting height should be between 4 - 6cm and the amount of growth before mowing again should be

4 - 5cm. If the grass is allowed to grow somewhat

longer for whatever reason, do not make the mis- take of cutting it back to the normal height in one go. This will harm the lawn. Never cut it back by more than half the height in one go. Keep the underside of the mower housing clean and remove grass build-up. Deposits not only make it more diffi cult to start the mower; they decrease the quality of the cut and make it harder for the equipment to bag the grass. Always mow along inclines (not up and down). You can prevent the lawn mower from slipping down by holding a position at an angle upwards. Select the cutting height according to the length of the grass. Make several passes so that no more than 4cm of grass are cut at one time. Switch off the motor before doing any checks on the blade. Keep in mind that the blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor has been switched off . Never attempt to manually stop the blade. Regularly check to see if the blade is securely attached, is in good condition and is sharp. If the contrary is the case, sharpen the blade or replace it. In the event that the blade strikes an object, immediately switch off the lawn mower and wait for the blade to come to a com- plete stop. Then inspect the condition of the blade and the blade mount. Replace any parts that are damaged. Lay the power cable on the ground in loops in front of the power outlet. Mow away from the po- wer outlet and cable, making sure that the power cable always trails in the mowed grass so that the lawn mower does not travel over the cable. As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn mower, it is time to empty the grass basket. Im- portant! Before taking off the grass basket, switch off the motor and wait until the blade has come to a stop. To take off the grass basket, use one hand to lift up the chute fl ap and the other to grab onto the basket handle. Remove the basket. For safety reasons, the chute fl ap automatically falls down after removing the grass basket and closes off the rear chute opening. If any grass remains in the opening, it will be easier to restart the engine if you pull the mower back approximately 1m. Do not use your hands or feet to remove clippings in or on the mower housing, but instead use suita- ble tools such as a brush or a hand broom. In order to ensure that the majority of grass clip- pings are picked up, the inside of both the grass basket and especially the net must be cleaned after each use. Reattach the grass basket only when the motor is switched off and the blade has stopped. Lift up the chute fl ap with one hand and, holding the grass basket by its handle with the other hand, hang in the basket from the top.

7. Replacing the power cable

If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger. Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 24Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 24 15.10.13 14:3015.10.13 14:30GB

8. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts Always pull out the mains power plug before star- ting any cleaning work.

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.

We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.

Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could at- tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensu- re that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes checked only by a qualifi ed electrician. Important! The carbon brushes should not be rep laced by anyone but a qualifi ed electrician.

There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.

8.4 Replacing the blade

For safety reasons, we recommend having the blade replaced by an authorized professional. Im- portant! Wear work gloves! Only replace the blade with a genuine Einhell replacement blade, as this will ensure top performance and safety under all conditions. Carry out the following steps to change the blade:

1. Undo the fastening screw (see Fig. 9).

2. Remove the blade and replace with a new

3. When fi tting the blade, make sure it is ins-

talled in the right direction. The blade‘s air vanes must project into the motor compart- ment (see Fig. 9). The dome mounts must be aligned with the punch holes in the blade (see Fig. 9).

4. Then retighten the fastening screw with the

universal wrench. The tightening torque should be approx. 25 Nm. At the end of the season, perform a general ins- pection of the lawn mower and remove any grass and dirt which may have accumulated. At the start of each season, ensure that you check the condi- tion of the blade. If repairs are necessary, please contact our customer service center. Use only genuine spare parts.

8.5 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 Spare blade art. no.: 34.056.10

9. 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.

Store the equipment and accessories out of children’s reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage tempe- rature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging. Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 25Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 25 15.10.13 14:3015.10.13 14:30GB

Fault Possible causes Remedies The motor fails to start a) The capacitor is defective b) There is no electricity at the plug c) The cable is defective d) The combined switch/plug is de- fective e) The connectors have become separated from the motor or the capacitor f) The mower is standing in high grass g) The mower housing is clogged a) The mower housing is clogged. Have repaired by the Customer Service Center b) Check the cable and the fuse c) Check the cable d) Have repaired by the Customer Service Center e) Have repaired by the Customer Service Center f) Start in low grass or on an area that has already been mowed; change the cutting height if necessary g) Clean the housing so that the blade moves freely The motor perfor- mance drops a) The grass is too high or too damp b) The mower housing is clogged c) The blade is severely worn a) Correct the cutting height b) Clean the housing c) Replace the blade Cutting is irregular a) The blade is worn b) Wrong cutting height a) Replace or resharpen the blade b) Correct the cutting height Important! For protection, the motor is equipped with a thermal switch which cuts out when the motor is overloaded and switches on again automatically after a short cooling period. Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 26Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 26 15.10.13 14:3015.10.13 14:30GB

For EU countries only Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot. Recycling alternative to the return request: As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any ac- cessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. 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_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 27Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 27 15.10.13 14:3015.10.13 14:30GB

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* V-belt, carbon brushes Consumables* Blade 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 conditions regulate additional guarantee services. Your statutory guarantee claims

are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. Our guarantee only covers defects suff ered by the device which have been verifi ably caused by a

material or manufacturing fault and is limited to the rectifi cation of such defects or the replacement of the device at our discretion. 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. Please report the defective device on the following internet address to register your guarantee claim:

www.isc-gmbh.info. 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 device. 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_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 29Anl_HE_43_HW_SPK7_Teil1.indb 29 15.10.13 14:3015.10.13 14:30FR

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