ML34SR - Lawn mower HiKOKI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ML34SR HiKOKI

Read this documentation before starting up the machine. This is a precondition for safe working and fl awless operation. Observe the safety warnings in this documentation and on the product. This documentation is a permanent integral part of the product described and must be passed on to the new owner if the product is sold. Explanation of symbols CAUTION! Following these safety warnings carefully can prevent personal injury and/or material damage. Special instructions for greater ease of understanding and improved handling. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This document describes the electric lawn mower with catcher. ML40SR is also suitable for mulching. Intended use This appliance is intended for mowing lawns in the private sector. Any other use is deemed as being not in accordance with its intended use. Possible misuse This lawn mower is not intended for use in public grounds, parks, sporting arenas as well as in agriculture and forestry The fi tted safety devices must not be removed or bypassed, e.g. by tying the safety bar to the handle bar Do not use the mower during rain and/or on a wet lawn The mower must not be used commercially Safety and protective devices CAUTION! Risk of injury! Safety and protective devices should not be disabled. Safety bar The mower is fi tted with a safety bar. Simply release it in case of danger. Motor and cutting blade are then stopped. Baffl e plate The baffl e plate protects against objects fl ying out. 0000BookML34SR.indb130000BookML34SR.indb13 2017/12/0814:20:202017/12/0814:20:20en ML 34SR / ML 40SR

1 Safety bar 7 Cutting height adjustment 2 Switch / Connector combination 8 Moun 3 Handle bar adjustment 9 Rod 4 Fill level indicator 10 Cable strain relief 5 Grass catcher 11 Mulching kit (Only ML40SR) 6Baffl e plate Symbols on the machine Caution! Special care required during use. Read the instructions before start-up! Keep other persons away from the danger area! Danger! Keep hands and feet away from the cutter area! Beware of sharp blades. Blades continue to rotate after motor is switched off . Keep a distance from the danger area. Always remove the machine from the mains before commencing maintenance work or if the cable is damaged. Caution! Sharp cutter blades! Do not reach into the cutter area. Beware electric shock hazard. Keep the connecting cable away from blades. Use ear and eye defenders! 0000BookML34SR.indb140000BookML34SR.indb14 2017/12/0814:20:202017/12/0814:20:20en

Safety instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lawn mower operator or user is responsible for accidents involving other persons and their property. CAUTION! Risk of injury! Safety and protective devices must not be disabled. Electrical safety Danger from electric current! Danger from contact with live parts! Immediately disconnect the plug from the mains if the extension lead is damaged or severed! The domestic mains voltage must match the mains voltage specifi cations in the technical data; do not use any other supply voltage. Use only extension leads designed for use outdoors - minimum cross-section 1.5 mm

Damaged or brittle extension leads must not be used. Always check the condition of your extension lead before operating the machine. Always use the special cable strain relief for the extension lead. Always keep cables out of the cutting area and routed away from the machine. Never run over the extension lead with the lawn mower. Protect the machine against moisture. Safety instructions for operation CAUTION! Danger - risk of injury! Unintentional start-up can lead to severe injuries. To prevent injuries always unpluged after switching the mower off ! Do not operate the lawn mower with the blades locked. Doing so could burn out the motor. After contact with foreign objects inspect the mower for damage. In case of serious damage take the mower to a HiKOKI service center. Walk, never run. Always be sure of your footing on slope or wet lawn. Always unplug from the mains and wait until the machine has stopped: in the event of faults or unusual vibration of the machine. before releasing blockages. before unclogging the machine. after contact with foreign bodies. The operator must take particular care when turning the lawn mower or pulling it towards himself. Switch off the motor if it is necessary to cross an area other than the area to be cut. Children, or other people who are not familiar with the operating instructions, are not allowed to use the machine Observe local regulations regarding minimum age requirements for operating the machine. The machine must not be operated if the operator is under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication. Prior to use check the mower and have the damaged parts replaced Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Remove all foreign objects from the lawn prior to mowing Wear suitable work clothing: Long trousers Firm and antislip footwear Always ensure stability when working. Keep others away from dangerous areas. Keep body and clothing and extension leads away from cutting parts. Work only when there is adequate daylight or artifi cial lighting. Avoid mowing in bad weather 0000BookML34SR.indb150000BookML34SR.indb15 2017/12/0814:20:212017/12/0814:20:21en ML 34SR / ML 40SR

Always push the mower forward, never move backwards Never pull the mower toward the body Do not mow over obstacles (e.g. branches, roots of trees). Make sure the motor is stopped before you remove any cuttings. Never lift or carry the mower while the motor is running Never leave the mower unattended when it is ready for operation Unauthorized modifi cations may impair the safety of your product and may result in increased noise and vibration. Regularly inspect the supply cables. Do not connect damaged cables to the supply or touch a damaged cable before it is disconnected from the supply. A damaged cable can lead to contact with live parts. Beware electric shock hazard. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, remove the plug. Never touch the plug with wet hands. ASSEMBLY Assemble according to enclosed assembly instructions. CAUTION! The machine must not be put in operation before it has been assembled completely. OPERATION Adjusting the cutting height (1) CAUTION! Danger - risk of injury! Adjust the cutting height only while motor is switched off and the cutting blade has stopped!

1. To unlock, press the lever to the side and

hold (1). For a short lawn slide the lever in the direction of the front wheel. Minimum step 1: 2.8 cm For a longer lawn slide the lever in the direction of the rear wheel. Maximum step 6: 6.8 cm

2. Release the lever and slide it forward or

backward until it engages in the desired step. Handle bar adjustment (2)

1. Keep the buttons on the handle bars

2. Adjust to the desired height (2b)

3. Release the buttons and engage the handle

bar. Level indicator (3) The level indicator is pressed upwards by the air stream during mowing (3a). When the grass catcher is full, the level indicator rests against the catcher (3b). The grass catcher needs to be emptied. Attaching the grass catcher (4) CAUTION! Danger - risk of injury! Remove or replace the grass catcher only while the motor is switched off and the cutting blade has stopped.

1. Lift up the baffl e plate (4a) and hang the

grass catcher into the holders. (4b) Emptying the grass catcher (4)

1. Lift the baffl e plate. (4a)

2. Unhook the grass catcher and remove it to

3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Lift up the baffl e plate and hang the grass

Working information Plug into mains

1. Connect the connector of the extension

lead conducting electricity to the switch/ connector combination (8).

2. Secure machine connecting cable with

cable strain relief (9). The loop of the mains cable must be long enough for the cable strain relief to slide from one side to the other. Switching on the motor (10) Start the lawn mower only on level ground, and not in high grass. The ground must be free from foreign objects and body, such as stones. Do not lift or tilt the lawn mower to start it.

1. Keep the start button pressed (10a).

2. Pull the safety bar toward the handle bar

and hold it there (10b).

1. Release the safety bar.

2. Wait until the cutter blade stops.

Mulching with the mulching kit (only ML40SR) In the case of mulching, the cut grass is not collected, but left on the lawn. The mulch protects the ground against drying out and provides it with nutrients. The best results are obtained by cutting the grass regularly to a height of approx. 2 cm. Only young grass with soft leaf tissue rots quickly. Grass height before mulching: max. 8 cm Grass height after mulching: min. 4 cm Adapt walking pace to the mulching; do not walk too fast Fitting the mulching kit Danger - risk of injury! Only fi t or remove the mulching kit with the motor switched off and the blade stationary.

1. Remove the grass catcher (4).

2. Lift the baffl e and insert the mulching kit into

the ejection channel (5). The mulching kit must click into place (6). If the mulching kit does not click into place, both the mulching kit and the blade may be damaged Removing the mulching kit

1. Lift the baffl e plate and release the lock on

the mulching kit (7a).

2. Pull out the mulching kit (7b).

WORKING INFORMATION Observe the local regulations on operating lawn mowers. Keep others away from dangerous areas. Use the mower only if visibility is good. Guide the machine at walking pace. Mow only with a sharp cutting blade. Do not mow over obstacles (e.g. branches, roots of trees). On sloping terrain, always mow across the slope. Do not mow uphill or downhill or on slopes where the inclination exceeds 20o Added care must be taken on slopes when changing direction. # Optimum operating time is obtained by frequent mowing of the lawn and maintaining a short-cut lawn. Tips for mowing Maintain a constant cutting height 3–5 cm; do not shorten the grass to less than half its original height. Do not overload the lawn mower! If the motor speed is greatly reduced due to long, heavy grass, raise the cutting height and mow several times. Since wind and sun can dry out the lawn after mowing, mow the lawn in the late afternoon. 0000BookML34SR.indb170000BookML34SR.indb17 2017/12/0814:20:212017/12/0814:20:21en ML 34SR / ML 40SR

at an HiKOKI service center or authorized specialist fi rm. Resharpened cutter blades must be balanced. The tightening torque of the blade screw is 15 Nm + 5. Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened and that the machine is in a safe operational state. After maintenance work on insulated parts (e.g. exchanging a blade), an insulation protection check must be carried out in accordance with VDE Guideline 701. Let the motor cool down before storing the machine in a closed room. Professional inspection is necessary: After running onto an obstacle When the motor is blocked When the cutter blade is bent When the motor shaft is bent DISPOSAL Do not dispose of worn-out machines or spent batteries (including rechargeable batteries) in domestic waste! The packaging, machine and accessories are made from recyclable materials and must be disposed of accordingly. STORAGE Fold the upper handle bar to save space during storage Store the mower in a dry place and inaccessible to children and unauthorized persons. Always unplug the machine from the mains for storage. REPAIRS Repairs must only be carried out at HiKOKI service centers or authorized specialist fi rms. To avoid an imbalance the cutter unit and the retaining screw must only be replaced as a set.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

CAUTION! Danger - risk of injury! Always unplug from the mains before commencing any maintenance or preventive maintenance work! Always wear work gloves when carrying out maintenance on the cutter blade! Non-balanced cutter blades cause serious vibrations and damage the mower. CAUTION! Cutting blade and motor shaft may not be aligned if either is damaged! Regularly check the grass catcher system for correct function and wear. After mowing, clean the machine thoroughly with a brush or cloth. Dirt not removed from the underside of the machine may have a detrimental eff ect on its performance. Do not hose down the mower with water! Water can damage the switch as well as the electric motor. Regularly check the cutter blade for damage. Have the blunt or damaged cutter blades sharpened or replaced only Storage 0000BookML34SR.indb180000BookML34SR.indb18 2017/12/0814:20:212017/12/0814:20:21en

Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Danger - risk of injury! Wear working gloves during all maintenance work! Always unplug from the mains and wait for the blade to stop moving before commencing any maintenance or preventive maintenance work! Fault during operation Possible cause Solution Motor does not run No power supply Check fuse / extension lead. Machine cable defective Contact HiKOKI service center Cutter blade blocked Caution! Do not carry out maintenance on cutter blade without working gloves!

Free the cutter blade from interference

Start lawn mower on short grass Reduced motor performance Cutter blade is blunt Have cutter blade sharpened at HiKOKI service center Too much grass in the ejector Remove grass, clean baffl e plate Motor stops during mowing Cutter blade is blunt Have cutter blade sharpened at HiKOKI service center Motor overloaded Switch off lawn mower and restart on level ground or short grass Grass catcher does not fi ll up completely Lawn is wet Allow lawn to dry Grass catcher is clogged Clean the grass catcher grid Too much grass in the discharge chute or housing Clean discharge chute / housing Correct cutting height Cutter blade is blunt Have cutter blade sharpened at HiKOKI service center If you encounter any malfunctions that are not listed in this table or which you cannot rectify yourself, please contact our responsible customer service. 0000BookML34SR.indb190000BookML34SR.indb19 2017/12/0814:20:222017/12/0814:20:22en ML 34SR / ML 40SR

Warranty WARRANTY We will address claims for any defects in materials and workmanship during the statutory period of limitation by means of repairs or replacements of our choice. The period of limitation is governed by the laws of the country in which the machine was purchased. Our warranty applies only if: The warranty is no longer in eff ect if: The machine has been properly handled The operating instructions have been adhered to Original replacement parts have been used Eff orts have been made to repair the machine Technical modifi cations have been made to the machine The machine has not been used for its intended purpose (for examples, used for commercial or communal applications) The warranty does not cover: Damage to paint work through normal use Parts subject to wear as indicated in the replacement parts list Combustion motors - these are covered by a separate warranty from the manufacuturer concerned The warranty period begins with the purchase by the fi rst buyer. The warranty period begins on the date that appears on the original purchase receipt. In the event of a warranty claim, please your contact supplier or the nearest authorised customer service centre with this warranty declaration and the purchase receipt in hand. This warranty does not aff ect the legal warranty claims by the purchaser against the seller. 0000BookML34SR.indb200000BookML34SR.indb20 2017/12/0814:20:222017/12/0814:20:22nl

INFORMATIONS SUR CE MANUEL

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that Lawn Mower, identifi ed by type and specifi c identifi cation code *1), is in conformity with all relevant requirements of the directives *2) and standards *3). Technical fi le at *4) – See below. The European Standard Manager at the representative offi ce in Europe is authorized to compile the technical fi le. 2000/14/EC

Type of equipment: Lawn Mower

Type name: ML34SR, ML40SR

Conformity assessment procedure: ANNEX VIII