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

Product type	Corded electric lawn mower
Brand	Hurricane
Model	HE 43 HW
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power consumption	1700 W
Cutting width	43 cm
Cutting height	20 - 70 mm (6 positions)
Grass bag capacity	52 litres
Engine speed	3250 tr/min
Sound pressure level (LpA)	87 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA)	96 dB(A)
Handle vibration	2.1 m/s²
Protection class	II (double insulation)
Height adjustment	Central, 6 positions
Fill level indicator	Yes (flap)
Adjustable handle	Yes (2 positions)
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean after use, replace blade (ref. 34.056.10), check carbon brushes
Safety	Start lock, automatic stop on release, restart protection
Spare parts and repairability	Replacement blade available, replacement by a professional recommended
General information	User manual 148 pages, warranty 60 months

Frequently Asked Questions - HE 43 HW Hurricane

What type of power supply does the Hurricane HE 43 HW lawn mower require?

The lawn mower operates on mains power 230V ~ 50 Hz with 1700 W power. Use a suitable extension cord and lock it into the cable holder.

How to adjust the cutting height?

The central adjustment is done using the lever (mark 4) on 6 positions from 20 to 70 mm. Pull the lever outward, choose the position, then release to lock.

What to do if the motor does not start?

First check the power supply and the cable. If the problem persists, clean the housing and start on low grass. Consult the error troubleshooting guide in the manual.

How to maintain the blade?

Always unplug the appliance. Wear gloves. Loosen the fixing screw, replace the blade (ref. 34.056.10) respecting the mounting direction. Tighten to 25 Nm.

When should the grass bag be emptied?

Empty it as soon as the level indicator closes during mowing. Stop the motor, wait for the blade to stop, then remove the bag by lifting the ejection flap.

Can the lawn mower be used on slopes?

Yes, but only on slopes up to 15% and mow across the slope. Wear non-slip shoes and be careful.

How to clean the lawn mower?

After each use, clean the housing and ventilation slots with a damp cloth and a little soap. Do not use solvents. Avoid water penetration.

What is the warranty on the appliance?

The warranty is 60 months from the date of purchase. It covers material or manufacturing defects. Wear parts (blade, brushes) are excluded.

How to replace the power cable?

If the cable is damaged, have it replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service, or a qualified person to avoid any risk.

Where to find spare parts?

Spare parts, including the blade (ref. 34.056.10), are available from the after-sales service. Provide the type and article number of the appliance.

USER MANUAL HE 43 HW Hurricane

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Hand holding a black plastic container with ventilation slots, no visible text or symbols

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Person using a lawn mower on a flatbed lawn (no visible text or symbols)

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Safety regulations
2. Layout and items supplied
3. Proper use
4. Technical data
5. Before starting the equipment
6. Operation
7. Replacing the power cable
8. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts
9. Disposal and recycling
10. Storage
11. Troubleshooting

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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 equipment is not allowed to be used by people with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or by those with insufficient 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 personnel to avoid danger.

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⚠️ Important!

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions 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 information 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 regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire 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 moisture.
7= Caution: Keep the power cable away from the cutters!

2. Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Top push bar
2. Bottom push bar
3. Grass basket
4. Lever for cutting height adjustment
5. Carry-handle
6. Ejector flap
7. Cable strain-relief clip
8. Power plug
9. On/Off switch
10. Grass basket, bottom part of the housing
11. Grass box, top part of the housing
12. Grass box handle
13. Front wheels
14. Rear wheels
15. Wheel caps
16. Split pin
17. Washers
18. Cable clips
19. Fastening screws for bottom push bar
20. Fastening screws for top push bar
21. Filling level indicator

2.2 Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified 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 equipment 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 oating!

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• Electric lawn mower
• Original operating instructions
• Safetyinstructions

3. Proper use

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 prescribed 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 injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed 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.

4. Technical data

Mains voltage: 230V \~ 50Hz

Power consumption: 1700 W

Motor speed: 3250 min ^-1

Cutting width: 43 cm

Cutting height adjustment: .....20-70 mm; 6 levels

Volume of catch bag: 52 liters

LpA sound pressure level: 87 dB(A)

KpA uncertainty: 3 dB(A)

LWA sound power level: 96 dB(A)

Vibration at the handlebars a_hw : .....2.1 m/s²

K uncertainty: 1.5 m/s ^2

Protection class: ....II /回

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 working 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.
• Wear protective gloves.
- Limit your working time

Residual risks

Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment's construction and layout:

1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.

Warning!

This equipment generates an electromagnetic fi eld during operation. Under certain circumstances 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.

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5.2 Fitting the push bar (Fig. 4a to 4e)

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 fit the top push bar you can decide the height of the push bar by selecting the appropriate 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 fit 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 operation. 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 disconnected.

The cutting height is centrally adjusted with the cutting height adjustor lever

(Fig. 6/Item 4). Up to 6 different cutting heights can be selected.

Pull the adjuster lever out and select the desired cutting height. The lever will snap into the desired position.

6. Operation

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 maintenance 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 emptied) and the motor is still running. A rotating blade can cause serious injuries!

Always carefully fasten the chute flap 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!

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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 mistake 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 difficult 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 complete 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 power 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. Important! 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 suitable tools such as a brush or a hand broom.

In order to ensure that the majority of grass clippings 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 flap 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.

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8. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.

8.1 Cleaning

• 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 attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

8.2 Carbon brushes

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

8.3 Maintenance

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. Important! 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 one.
3. When fi tting the blade, make sure it is installed in the right direction. The blade's air vanes must project into the motor compartment (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 inspection 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 condition 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:

• Type of machine
• 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 prevent 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 offices.

10. Storage

Store the equipment and accessories out of children's reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

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11. Troubleshooting

Fault	Possible causes Remedies
The motor fails to start	a) The capacitor is defectiveb) There is no electricity at the plugc) The cable is defectived) The combined switch/plug is defectivee) The connectors have become separated from the motor or the capacitorf) The mower is standing in high grassg) The mower housing is clogged	a) The mower housing is clogged.Have repaired by the Customer Service Centerb) Check the cable and the fusec) Check the cabled) Have repaired by the Customer Service Centere) Have repaired by the Customer Service Centerf) Start in low grass or on an area that has already been mowed; change the cutting height if necessaryg) Clean the housing so that the blade moves freely
The motor performance drops	a) The grass is too high or too dampb) The mower housing is cloggedc) The blade is severely worn	a) Correct the cutting heightb) Clean the housingc) Replace the blade
Cutting is irregular	a) The blade is wornb) Wrong cutting height	a) Replace or resharpen the bladeb) 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.

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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 accessories 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

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Service information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. These partners will help you with all service requests 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 effect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.isc-gmbh.info. Please 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?
• What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?
Describe this malfunction.

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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 following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee conditions regulate additional guarantee services. Your statutory guarantee claims are not affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. Our guarantee only covers defects suffered by the device which have been verifiably caused by a material or manufacturing fault and is limited to the rectification 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 applications. 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.

1. 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 exposing 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 example 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.

1. The guarantee is valid for a period of 60 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee 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 fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

2. 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.

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Sommaire

X 2000/14/EC\_2005/88/EC

□ Annex V

X Annex VI

Noise: measured L_ = 93.9 dB (A); guaranteed L_ = 96 dB (A)

P = 1.7 KW; L/∅ = 43 cm

Notified Body: TÜV Süd Industrie Service GmbH (0036)

2004/26/EC

Emission No.:

Standard references: EN 60335-1; EN 60335-2-77; EN 62233; EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3

Subject to change without notice

Archive-File/Record: NAPR008922

Documents registrar: Helmut Bauer

Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar

EH 10/2013 (01)