SL546ED - Lawn mower HUSQVARNA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Rotary Lawnmower
Brand	Husqvarna
Model	SL546ED
Cutting Width	46 cm
Engine Power	1.8 kW
Weight	30.5 kg
Voltage / Frequency	220-230 V ~ 50 Hz
Cutting Speed (Blade RPM)	2900 rpm
Sound Power Level (Guaranteed)	96 dB(A)
Vibration Level (ah)	5.0 m/s²
Drive Type	Self-propelled (clutch lever)
Cutting Height Adjustment	Yes, 12 positions via levers
Grass Collection	Yes, with included grass catcher
Mulching Capability	Yes, with included mulching cap
Safety Features	Safety button, switch lever, blade brake
Handle Type	Foldable upper and lower handles
Wheel Type	4 wheels (one with gear for self-propulsion)
Maintenance	Replace blade, clean deck, check cable regularly
Warranty	2 years (subject to conditions)

Frequently Asked Questions - SL546ED HUSQVARNA

How to start the Husqvarna SL546ED lawn mower?

Press the safety button (5) to enable startup, then pull the switch lever (11) towards the handle and hold it. The motor will run. Release the lever to stop.

Why does the motor cut out during use?

The mower has a motor protector that trips under overload. Let the motor cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then restart. Avoid cutting tall wet grass to prevent overload.

How to adjust the cutting height on the SL546ED?

Use the 12 levers (12) located near each wheel to adjust cutting height. Lift or lower each lever to the desired position. Ensure all wheels are set to the same height for an even cut.

How to engage the self-propelled drive?

Lift the clutch lever (13) on the handle and hold it to engage the automatic advance. Release the lever to disengage. If it doesn't engage, adjust the clutch cable by moving the spring to a different hole on the lever.

How to replace the blade on the SL546ED?

Disconnect the mower from the mains. Unscrew the blade screw (20) and remove the blade (19). Check the blade support (21) and key (22). Install the new blade with cutting edges facing rotation direction. Torque the screw to 35 Nm. Use only genuine Husqvarna blade part 531211017.

What extension cable can I use with this mower?

Use a cable with minimum rating 10A/250V. Maximum lengths: 1.0 mm² up to 40 m, 1.5 mm² up to 60 m, 2.5 mm² up to 100 m. Always use a cable designed for outdoor use and keep it uncoiled.

How to store the mower safely?

Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children. Allow the mower to cool for 30 minutes before storing. Wind the cable carefully without kinking and inspect for damage before next use.

Can I tilt the mower while the motor is running?

Only tilt the mower when starting or stopping, and only lift the part away from the operator. Keep both hands on the handle before returning to ground. Never tilt during normal mowing.

How to clean the deck and maintain the mower?

Frequently remove grass deposits from under the deck. Do not pour water on the mower; use a brush or cloth. Check wheel screws and ball bearings periodically, cleaning and greasing as needed.

What is the mulching cap for and how to use it?

The mulching cap allows grass to be finely cut and left on the lawn as natural fertilizer. To install, lift the rear deflector and insert the cap, securing it with the spring. Remove the grass catcher before mulching.

USER MANUAL SL546ED HUSQVARNA

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SL546E/SL546ED

GB Original Instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Read before use and retain for future reference

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If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product can cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this product. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the product.

Explanation of Symbols on the product

Warning

Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the controls and what they do

Always keep the product on the ground when operating. Tilting or lifting the product may cause stones to be thrown out

Keep bystanders away. Do not operater whilst people especially children or pets are in the area

Beware of sharp blades - remove plug from mains before maintenance or if cable is damaged.

Blades continue to rotate after the machine is switched off.

Keep the supply cable away from the blade.

General

1. This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the product by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product.
3. Stop using the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
4. Only use the product in the manner and for the functions described in these instructions.
5. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
6. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

Electrical

1. The use of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping current of not more than 30mA is recommended. Even with a R.C.D. installed 100% safety cannot be guaranteed and safe working practice must be followed at all times. Check your R.C.D. every time you use it.
2. Before use, examine cable for signs of damage or ageing. If the cable is found to be defective, take the product to an Authorised Service Centre and have the cable replaced.
3. Do not use the product if the electric cables are damaged or worn

4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical supply has been disconnected. Do not repair a cut or damaged cable. Replace it with a new one.

5. Your extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your mower.

6. Keep cable away from product, always work away from the power point mowing up and down, never in circles.
7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
9. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage or ageing before winding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable, replace it with a new one. Use only Flymo replacement cable.
10. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
11. Never carry the product by the cable.
12. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.
13. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.
14. Husqvarna products are double insulated to EN60335. Under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the product.

Cables

If you want to use an extension cable when operating your product, only th following cable dimensions should be used: 2

• 1.0 mm ^2 : max length 40 m
• 1.5 mm: max length 60 m
• 2.5 mm ^4 : max length 100 m

Minimum rating:

1.00mm ^2 size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from your local Approved Service Centre.
2. Only use extension cables specifically designed for outdoor use.

Preparation

1. While using your product always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandl
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by the blade.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
4. Replace worn or damaged blades together with their fixings in sets to preserve balance.

Use

1. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your product in wet grass, where feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear non-slip footwear.
5. Operate your product across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Walk never run.
7. Using on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do not mow on banks or steep slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when operating, you could trip.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the product towards you.
10. Switch off before pushing the product over surfaces other than grass.
11. Never operate the product with damaged guards or without guards in place.
12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switching on the motor.
13. Do not tilt product when the motor is running, except when starting and stopping. In this case, do not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground.

14. Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute.

15. Never pick up or carry a product when it is operating or still connected to the mains supply.

16. Remove the plug from the mains :
17. before leaving the product unattended for any period;
18. before clearing a blockage;
19. before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
20. if you hit an object. Do not use your product until you are sure that the entire product is in a safe operating condition.;
21. if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
    Maintenance and storage

22. Caution: Do not touch rotating blade(s)

23. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the product is in safe working condition.

24. Check the grassbox frequently for wear or deterioration.
25. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
26. Only use the replacement blade and blade bolt specified for this product.
27. Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
28. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of children. Do not store outdoors.
29. Allow the product to cool for at least 30 minutes before storing.

DESCRIPTION

GB - DESCRIPTION

1 Upper handles

2 Lower handles

3 Fastening knobs for upper handles

4 Grass catcher

5 Safety button

6 Switch

7 Deck

8 Cable holder

9 Rear deflector wall

10 Motor cover

11 Switch lever

12 Levers for adjusting the cutting height

13 Clutch lever

14 Gearbox

ASSEMBLY OF GRASS CATCHER

ASSEMBLY DEFLECTOR (for the models where it is included only)

ASSEMBLY LOWER HANDLES

ASSEMBLY UPPER HANDLES

ASSEMBLY WHEEL (for the models where it is included only)

ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLES (for the models where it is included only)

MULCHING CAP INSERTION (for the models where it is included only)

To cut the grass with the mulching system (no grass collection), lift the rear deflector panel and insert the cap by fixing it with the spring as shown in the figure.

ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING HEIGHT

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Always operate with the deflector or grasscatcher in the correct position.
• Always stop the engine before removing the grasscatcher or adjusting the height of cut.
• Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the grass discharge chute while the engine is running.

OPERATION

CONNECTION v220/230 - 50 Hz

ATTENTION MOTOR PROTECTOR

A motor cut -out device (motor protector) has been incorporated in the switch. Therefore, when reaching excessive cutting stress or overload, the motor will cut out automatically.

For re-starting, wait until the motor will be cool (approx. 5 to 10 minutes);

VERSION Manual lawn mower

Before connecting up the lawn mower to the electric power supply, make sure that the mains supply voltage is 220-230V/50Hz and that a ground fault interrupter is installed on the mains circuit. Start the mower as follows:

a) Press the safety push-button (5) to enable mower startup.

b) Start the mower by pulling the lever (11) towards the handle and keeping it pressed down. If you release the lever, the motor will stop.

CAUTION! The blade starts turning as soon as the mower is started.

VERSION Self-Propelled

Before connecting up the lawn mower to the electric power supply, make sure that the mains supply voltage is 220-230V/50Hz and that a ground fault interrupter is installed on the mains circuit. Start the mower as follows:

a) Press the safety push-button (5) to enable mower startup.

b) Start the mower by pulling the lever (11) towards the handle and keeping it pressed down. If you release the lever, the motor will stop.

CAUTION! The blade starts turning as soon as the mower is started.

MOWING

To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually or insert the automatic advance gear.

How to insert automatic advance: Lift up the clutch lever (13) and keep it pressed in position.

How to disengage advance: Release the clutch lever.

MOWING

To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually

ADJUSTMENT OF CLUTCH CABLE (for self-propelled versions only)

Important: If, when you press the clutch lever, the automatic advance gear does not engage, the clutch cable should be adjusted by inserting the spring (P) in one of the subsequent holes (S) in the clutch lever (13).

AUTOMATIC ADVANCEMENT (for self-propelled versions only)

Periodically check the automatic advance assembly and make sure to keep it clean. In particular, the pinion (15) and the gear (16) must be kept perfectly clean. To carry

out this check, you must remove the wheel (17) by unscrewing the screw (18). Before reinstalling the wheel, put grease on the pinion and gear.

MAINTENANCE

Before carrying out any operations on the cutting tool, remove plug from mains

• Frequently check the mower and ensure that all grass deposits are removed from beneath the deck.
• Never clean the mower by pouring water over it: this may seriously damage the electrical system.
• Frequently remove the wheel screws clean with

petroleum and oil before replacing. Ball bearings must be greased before remounting.

• Frequently check the blade for damage.
• The lawn mower must be checked by a SERVICE DEALER.

BLADE

• To remove the blade (19) unscrew the screw (20).
- Check the conditions of the blade-support (21), the key (22) and replace any parts which are damaged.
- When reassembling, make sure that the key (22) is

correctly seated in the shaft and that the cutting edges face in the direction of the engine rotation. The blade screw (20) must be torqued to 3,7 Kgm (35 Nm).

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

• Awareness of the environment must be considered when disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.
• If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal information.

The symbol ☐ on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manufacture within the guarantee period, Husqvarna, through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the repair or replacement to the customer free of charge providing:

(a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer.
(b) Proof of purchase is provided.
(c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or faulty adjustment by the user.
(d) The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear.
(e) The machine has not been serviced or repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by Husqvarna.
(f) The machine has not been used for hire.
(g) The machine is owned by the original purchaser.
(h) The machine has not been used commercially.

* This guarantee is additional to, and in no way diminishes the customers statutory rights.

Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore it is important that you read the instructions contained in

this Operator's Manual and understand how to operate and maintain your machine:

Failures not covered by guarantee

* Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault.
* Failures as a result of sudden impact.
* Failures as a result of not using the product in accordance with the instructions and recommendations contained in this Operator's Manual.
* Machines used for hire are not covered by this guarantee.
* The following items listed are considered as wearing parts and their life is dependent on regular maintenance and are, therefore not normally subject to a valid warranty claim: Blades, Electric Mains cable
* Caution!

Husqvama does not accept liability under the warranty for defects caused in whole or part, directly or indirectly by the fitting of replacement parts or additional parts that are not either manufactured or approved by Husqvama, or by the machine having been modified in any way.

SERVICE RECOMENDATIONS

• Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label.
  • We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months, more often in a professional application.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Blade

Part no.: 531211017

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Husqvarna AB, 561 82, Huskvarna, Sweden

Declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s);

Category.....Electric Rotary Lawnmower

Type(s) ...... SL546E, SL546ED

Identification of Series......See Product Rating Label

Year of Construction......See Product Rating Label

Conforms to the essential requirements & provisions of the following EC Directives:

2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2000/14/EC

based on the following EU harmonized standards applied:

EN60335-1, EN60335-2-77, EN836, EN50366, EN55014-1, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3

The maximum A weighted sound pressure level L_PA at the operator's position, recorded on a sample of the above product(s) corresponds to the Level given in the table.

The maximum hand / arm vibration weighted value measured according to EN ISO 5349 on a sample of the above product(s) corresponds to the Value a_h given in the table.

2000/14/EC: The Measured Sound Power L_WA & Guaranteed Sound Power L_WA values are according to the tabulated figures.

Conformity Assessment Procedure...... Annex VI

Notified Body.... Intertek, Cleeve Road

Leatherhead, Surrey

KT22 7SB, England

Newton Aycliffe 28/09/2010

M.Bowden

Global R&D Director - Walk behind Husqvarna UK Ltd.

Keeper of technical documentation

Type	SL546E	SL546ED
Width of Cut (cm)	46	46
Speed of rotation cutting device (rpm)	2,900	2,900
Power (kW)	1.6	1.8
Measured Sound Power L_WA (dB(A))	95	95
Guaranteed Sound Power L_WA (dB(A))	96	96
Level (dB(A))	84	84
Uncertainty (dB(A))	2.5	2.5
Value a_h (m/s ^2 )	5.0	5.0
Uncertainty K of a_h (m/s ^3 )	1.5	1.5
Weight (Kg)	26	30.5

M.Bowden Global R&D Director – Schiebeversion Husqvarna UK Ltd.

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