GARDENA 34 A easyMove Art. 4036 Gebrauchsanweisung Accu-Lenkmäher GB Operating Instructions Accu-Flexible Steerable Mower F Mode d'emploi Tondeuse Slalom sur accu NL Gebruiksaanwijzing Accu-zwenkmaaier S Bruksanvisning Sladdlös Flexibelt Styrbar Gräsklippare I Istruzioni per l'uso Rasaerba a batteria "Slalom" E Manual de instrucciones Cortacésped multidireccional con batería P Instruções de utilização Máquina de cortar relva com volante Accu DK Brugsanvisning Fleksibel styrbar Accu plæneklipper D DK P E I S NL F GB D ® GARDENA Accu-Flexible Steerable Mower 34 A easyMove Welcome to the Garden with GARDENA... Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the flexible steerable mower, its proper use and the notes on safety. For safety reasons, children under the age of 16 and people not familiar with these operating instructions must not use this flexible steerable mower. v Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place. GB Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Where to Use Your GARDENA Flexible Steerable Mower . . . 14 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Warranty / Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Accu-Flexible Steerable Mower Correct use : The GARDENA flexible steerable mower is designed for cutting lawns in and around the garden. Do not use the mower on a slope steeper than 15 ° maximum. One Accu charge is sufficient for up to 30 min. operation / a lawn area of 300 m2. For increased capacity, a further Accu-Pack can be ordered from GARDENA Service (see 9. Accessories Available). To prevent injury, the flexible steerable mower must not be used for trimming bushes, hedges, shrubs, for cutting and pruning of climbers or grass on roofs or in balcony boxes. In addition, the flexible steerable mower must not be used for chopping up branches, twigs or for levelling irregularities in the soil. Please note 2. Safety instructions V Please read the notes on safety on the flexible steerable mower. V Please read the operating instructions before using the mower ! Danger ! Risk of injury ! V Keep bystanders away ! 14 Danger ! Sharp blades ! V Remove the safety key before undertaking any maintenance work. Check each time you use the mower : Inspect the mower each time before you use it. Do not use the mower if the safety devices (switch handle, safety key, start button, housing, grass box) and / or the cutting mechanism are damaged or worn. Replace damaged or worn parts. Never disable safety devices. Check the lawn area before starting work. Remove any foreign bodies present (e. g. stones, branches). Check the cutting tool for damage regularly and have it professionally repaired if necessary. Interruptions of work : Never leave the flexible steerable mower unattended at the working area. If you interrupt your work store the unit in a safe place. Remove safety key ! If you stop work to move to another area of the garden, release the switch handle and remove the safety key from the charging socket. Environmental influences : Only work when visibility is good. Familiarise yourself with the surroundings of your working area. Check for possible risks which might be not audible due to the noise of the machine. Make sure that there are no other people (especially children) or animals anywhere near the working area. The user is responsible for any damage caused. If, despite taking precautions, you strike an object when working or the mower starts to vibrate vigorously, release the switch handle, take out the safety key and remove the obstruction. Check the mower for damage and have it repaired if necessary. Please observe any local restrictions on noise levels. Electric Security : Danger ! Risk of injury ! V To prevent injuries, never start the motor when the mower is tipped. Only insert the safety key in the charging socket when ready to start work. Do not use the flexible steerable mower if it is raining or in moist, wet conditions. Accu Security : Danger ! Short-circuit ­ fire risk ! V Contacts should never be bridged with metal ! Danger of fire ! Never charge the Accu anywhere near acids and easily inflammable materials. Danger of explosion ! Do not set fire to a used Accu under any circumstances. Only charge the Accu with the charger supplied ! Using other charging units could lead to damage and injury. 15 Operation : Danger ! Risk of injury ! This flexible steerable mower can cause serious injuries ! You are responsible for the safety of the working area. Do not tilt the mower on its side whilst using it. Never lift or carry the mower with the motor running. Only use the flexible steerable mower for the purposes specified in these instructions. Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to protect your legs. Keep your fingers and feet away from the cutting tool and the cutting channel! Make sure you always take up a safe and stable stance whilst working, especially on slopes. Always mow across a slope, never up or down it. Be particularly careful if you change direction on a slope. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Be careful when going backwards. Risk of stumbling! Look out for foreign bodies when working (e. g. stones). Do not let the handle fall forwards freely when folding it up. GB If a short-circuit occurs, the Accu is protected by a safety fuse. This fuse may not be replaced ! v If the fuse has been destroyed, please contact GARDENA Service. Do not charge the Accu if it has been operating at a relatively high temperature or has been exposed to sunlight. Allow it to cool down first. Do not expose the charger to moisture. Using a charger other than the GARDENA charger supplied releases GARDENA from all liability and warranty claims. The mower may not be operated using rechargeable batteries. The Accu must only be charged in a dry place. Never expose the Accu to direct sunlight when charging it. Only use the Accu for the Flexible Steerable Mower. The mower cannot be switched on with the charging plug connected. Protect the charging socket from dirt and moisture. If the battery develops a leak, remove the safety key, put on gloves, remove the battery and dispose of it. Do not touch battery acid. If acid comes in contact with the eyes, wash out immediately with water and send for a doctor. GB 3. Function Summary of All the Operating Components : 12 3 4 5 6 1 Start button 2 Steering wheel lock (for mowing on a slope) 3 Buttons to open up and fold down the swivelling handle 4 / 5 Battery cover release (cover release 5 is under the safety key) 7 8 9 5 Safety key 6 Wheel lock (for mowing on a slope) 7 Switch handle 8 Clamping lever for adjusting the length of the swivelling handle 9 Cutting height adjustment by unscrewing the wheels 4. Assembly 34 A easyMove Fitting the wheels : All 4 wheels must always be screwed in at the same cutting height (see 5. Operation "Setting the cutting height"). 1. Insert screw 1 through the bore in the hub cap 2 and push the 6-sided head fully into the hub cap 2. Insert the short screw in the small hub cap and the large screw in the large hub cap. 2. Press covering cap place. 42 13 3 into the hub cap 2 until it snaps in 3. Insert screw 1 through the wheel 4 and screw the wheel 4 firmly in place by hand at the side and ensure it is securely located. Screw in the small wheels (13 cm diameter) at the front and the large wheels (16 cm diameter) at the rear. 16 Fitting the grass box : 5 c d 6 Fit Accu-Pack : 1. Place the box cover 5 on the grass box 6 from above in such a way that ALL the eyes c are positioned over the hooks d. 2. Press the box cover engage securely. 5 on to the grass box 6 until the hooks d d are engaged securely. 3. Inspect: Check that all the hooks A 0 7 Warning ! Short-circuit ­ fire risk ! V Accu-contacts should never be bridged with metal ! 9 The Accu is supplied charged at the factory but may lose charge if it has been stored for a long time. Charge the Accu before using it for the first time (see 7. Maintenance Charging the Accu:). 1. Open both catches Accu cover 8. 2. Insert Accu-Pack 3. Secure Accu-Pack strap 0. 7 on the Accu cover 8 and open up the 9 in the mower. 9 with the retaining 0 8 5. Operation 4. Close Accu cover 8 and secure with the two catches 7. A Starting the Flexible Steerable Mower : DANGER ! Cutting tool can cause injuries ! V Wait until the cutting mechanism is stationary before undertaking any adjustment work, put on suitable work gloves and remove the safety key. Risk of injury if the Flexible Steerable Mower does not switch off automatically ! V Do not remove or bypass safety devices on the Flexible Steerable Mower (e.g. by tying the switch handle to the steering wheel) ! Danger ! Cutting mechanism continues to rotate after switching off ! V Never lift, tilt or carry the Flexible Steerable Mower with the motor running ! V Never start the mower on a paved surface (e.g. asphalt). V Always maintain the safety distance set by the guide handles between the cutting tool and the user. A 17 GB A B C GB 1. Place the Flexible Steerable Mower on a flat area of lawn. 2. Open key flap 3. Insert safety key 4. illuminated for 10 seconds. 5. Release the start button A. B in the charging socket C. Keep the start button D pressed and draw switch handle E towards the steering wheel F. The mower will start and the charge level indicator G will be D. G F D E 6. Guide the mower forwards at walking pace. If the red LED ( Accu flat) flashes, the motor will switch off and the Accu must be charged (see 7. Maintenance). G Charge display : green LED Accu fully charged yellow LED Accu half charged red LED Accu flat The Accu cover must always be kept closed during mowing. The Accu becomes warm when using the Flexible Steerable Mower. This is normal and does not impair its performance. Blockage protection : If the cylinder mower is blocked by a foreign body or the motor is overloaded (red Error-LED flashes), the motor is automatically switched off by the blockage protection. Remove Safety Key from socket, remove foreign body or rectify the cause of the overloading and restart the mower after a few seconds. Discharge protection : The mower switches off automatically as soon as the capacity of the Accu has been exhausted (Error LED is illuminated = voltage too low). We recommend recharging the battery straight away. Note : The Flexible Steerable Mower is protected from being switched on accidentally by removing the Safety Key. 1. Release switch handle 2. Remove safety key Error : Error LED flashes Error LED is illuminated Blockage protection Voltage too low Switching off the Mower : B E. B each time work is interrupted. Adjusting the swivelling handle : 1. Press both push-buttons F simultaneously and lift up the upper part of the handle H. F IHE 2. Open clamping lever I. H to the length required. I again. 3. Draw out upper part of handle 4. Close clamping lever J 18 For safety reasons, on first use, the upper part of the handle must be drawn out fully. It can then no longer be collapsed to the as-delivered position. The clamping force can be adjusted via the nut J. If the clamping effect decreases, open the clamping lever and turn the knurled nut clockwise (e.g. with pliers). Adjusting the cutting height : The cutting height can be adjusted from 2.0 to 6.5 cm in 1.5 cm stages (4 positions). v Unscrew wheels 4 by hand and screw back in firmly at the cutting height required. All 4 wheels 4 must always be screwed in at the same cutting S height (see scale z on the back of the wheel mounting). 4 S z Mowing on a slope : A To prevent sliding sideways on a slope, the front wheels and the steering wheel must be locked in the straight ahead position before using the mower on the slope. Do not use the mower on a slope steeper than 15 ° maximum. 1. T ...