GARDENA 34 E easyMove Art. 4034 38 E easyMove Art. 4038 38 E mulchCut Art. 4039 Gebrauchsanweisung Elektro-Lenkmäher GB Operating Instructions Electric Flexible Steerable Lawnmower F Mode d'emploi Tondeuse électrique multidirectionnelle NL Gebruiksaanwijzing Elektrische zwenkmaaier S Bruksanvisning Flexibelt styrbar gräsklippare I Istruzioni per l'uso Rasaerba elettrico "Slalom" E Manual de instrucciones Cortacésped con volante P Instruções de utilização Máquina de Cortar Relva com Volante, eléctrica DK Brugsanvisning Flexibel bevægelig plæneklipper D DK P E I S NL F GB D ® GARDENA Electric Flexible Steerable Mower 34 E easyMove / 38 E easyMove / 38 E mulchCut 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 electric 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 electric flexible steerable mower. v Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place. GB Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Where to Use Your GARDENA Flexible Steerable Mower . . . 12 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warranty / Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1. Where to Use Your GARDENA 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 20 ° maximum. 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. Warning ! V Please read the operating instructions before using the mower ! Danger ! Risk of injury ! V Keep bystanders away ! Danger ! V Cutting mechanism can cause injuries ! V Unplug from the mains before maintenance or if the mains lead is damaged. V Keep the connection cable away from the mower. 12 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, protective cover, cable strain relief, start button, grassbox) and / or the cutting mechanism are damaged or worn. Replace damaged or worn parts. Never disable safety devices. Check the grass to be cut before you start work. Remove any foreign bodies present (e.g. stones, branches). Check the cutting tool for damage regularly and have it professionally repaired if necessary. Operation : This electric 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. Be particularly careful if you change direction on a slope. 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. 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. Disconnect the mains plug! When you interrupt work in order to go to another working area, always switch off the electric flexible steerable mower during transport. 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. If you do strike an obstacle when working, release the switch handle, pull out the mains plug and remove the obstacle. Check the mower for damage and have it repaired if necessary. Do not use the flexible steerable mower if it is raining or in moist, wet conditions. Please observe any local restrictions or noise levels. Electrical safety : DANGER ! Electric shock ! If the insulation is damaged on the screw fastening the blade in position, this must be replaced by GARDENA Service or a specialist dealer authorised by GARDENA. The electric flexible steerable mower must only be operated with an undamaged electric cable. If the electric cable or the extension cable is damaged disconnect the mains plug immediately. The connection cable must be checked regularly for signs of damage and ageing (e.g. cracks). The cable strain relief on the steering upright must be used (see 3 Fitting the cable clip). Do not use the flexible steerable mower close to swimming pools or garden ponds. For portable units, which are used outdoors, we recommend to use a residual-current device having a residual-current rating 30 mA. In Switzerland use of a residual-current device is obligatory. The socket of an extension cable should be water-proof and the connection sockets for extension cables must be made of rubber or be encased in rubber. Only use permitted extension cables. Ask your electrician. Keep the extension cable away from the area you are cutting. 13 GB The mains voltage and the equipment voltage stated on the type plate must be the same. If extension cables are used, these must comply with the minimum cross-sections in the table below : A brief voltage dip may occur when you switch on your shredder (due to conditions of the power supply) that may affect other devices (e.g. a lamp may flicker). This problem should not occur with supply impedances of Z max < 0,46 Ohm. GB Voltage 220 - 240V/ 50 Hz 220 - 240V/ 50 Hz Cable length Up to 20 m 20 - 50 m Crosssection 1.5 mm 2 2.5 mm 2 3. Assembly 34 E easyMove Fitting the wheels : All 4 wheels must always be screwed in at the same cutting height (see 4 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. Fitting the grass box : 7 c d 8 4. Operation 1. Place the box cover 7 on the grass box 8 from above in such a way that ALL the eyes c are positioned over the hooks d. 2. Press the box cover engage securely. 7 on to the grass box 8 until the hooks d d are engaged securely. 3. Inspect: Check that all the hooks A DANGER ! Cutting tool can cause injuries ! V Wait until the cutting tool is stationary before undertaking any adjustment work, wear suitable work gloves and pull out the mains plug. 14 Adjusting the swivelling upright : 1. Press in both slides steering upright 0. 3. 4. 9 simultaneously and open up the 9 A0 2. Open the clamping lever A. Pull out swivelling upright 0 to the required length. Close clamping lever A again. B 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 B. If the clamping effect decreases, open the clamping lever and turn the knurled nut clockwise (e.g. with pliers). Connecting the extension cable : 1. Push extension cable connector on to the mower plug D. C 2. Form a loop with the extension cable E and guide it thorough the cable strain relief 5. 3. Hook in extension cable E in such a way that the cable sags slightly and the cable strain relief can slide along the entire length of the cable clip. 5 5 D C Starting the mower : E Note: To avoid driving over the extension cable, the extension cable should always be arranged in such a way that when the mower is operating, the cable is routed in from the side which has already been mowed. DANGER ! Risk of injury if the mower does not switch off automatically ! V Do not remove or bypass the safety devices (start button, switch handle). A G H 1. Place mower on a flat area of the lawn. 2. Press the start button steering wheel H. F and pull the switch handle G on the F again. 3. After starting the motor, release the start button Adjusting the cutting height : F 4. Only push the mower forwards and at walking pace. For 34 E easyMove : The cutting height can be adjusted from 2.0 to 6.5 cm in 1.5 cmstages (4 positions). 4 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). S z 15 GB Adjusting the cutting height : For 38 E : The cutting height can be adjusted centrally from 2 to 7 cm in 1 cm-stages (6 positions). 1. Hold handle I GB J H z I and press button J. 2. Set the cutting height required by raising or lowering the mower. The cutting height set is displayed on the cutting height H display z in cm. 3. Select cutting height and release the button The cutting height engages automatically. J again. Mowing on a slope : K A To prevent sliding sideways on a slope, the front wheels and the steering wheel must be locked in the straight ahead position before pushing the mower on to the slope. Do not use the mower on a slope steeper than 20 ° maximum. 1. Turn both red running wheel locks of travel). K by 90 ° (groove in direction 4 H L 2. Bring front wheels 4 into straight ahead position until the lock K engages. The wheels are locked in the straight ahead position. 3. Lift steering wheel lock L upwards. 4. Bring steering wheel H into the straight ahead position until the lock engages. The steering wheel is locked in the straight ahead position. After mowing on the slope has been completed, the front wheels and the steering wheel can be unlocked again by turning the running wheel lock K by 90° and folding the steering wheel lock L downwards. When mowing slopes, cut in lines across the slope. Mowing with the grass box : M The grass box must be emptied as soon as grass is left lying on the lawn. A N 8 O DANGER ! Foreign bodies thrown out of the mower can cause injuries! V Only lift protective flap with the motor switched off and the cutting tool stationary. TIP : If the handle is tilted to the side, it is easier to empty the grass box. 1. Lift protective flap 2. M and take out grass box 8 by the handle. Empty the grass box 8 and hang it on the back again using the mounting hook N on the casing. 38 E Level Indicator : The red level indicator O is located in the cover of the grass box. After starting the mower, the level indicator move upwards. Stop immediately when the level indicator goes downwards during mowing. The grass box is full and must be emptied. 16 Mowing without the grass box : Do not put your hand in the discharge opening. When the protective flap M is released, this closes automatically and covers the discharge opening. The protective flap M is arranged in such a way that it is still possible to mow with the protective flap closed but without a grass box. The cut grass is then dropped on the lawn. M Mowing tips : If grass residue is left in the discharge opening, pull mower backwards about 1 m so that the grass residue can drop out downwards. To produce a well-maintained lawn. we recommend cutting the lawn regularly once a week if possible. The lawn becomes thicker if cut frequently. After relatively long intervals ...