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6• PREPARATION AND GETTING STARTED
PREPARATION OF THE RECHARGEABLE
STORAGE CELL
For safety reasons during transport, the protective fuses of your
rechargeable storage cell are not installed on delivery.
• Turn the rechargeable storage cell, unscrew and remove the lids of
the two fuse holders marked «T30A» and «F15A» (see picure 1a).
• Install the 2 fuses supplied with your rechargeable storage cell and
screw the lids back.
CHARGING THE RECHARGEABLE
STORAGE CELL
WARNING!
N-ERGY PA362E rechargeable storage cell must only
be recharged with the CA362E charger. Recharging should not be
done in confined areas or an environment which is damp, dusty or
under exposure to heat.
The storage cell can remain on the lawn for the recharging process or
be recharged off mower.
When the storage cell is put in charge on the mower, remove the
safety key. When charging is complete, unplug the charger and put
on the protective cap before inserting the security key for using your
mower.
CONNECTING THE CA362E CHARGER
• Remove the protective cap from the charging socket of the
rechargeable storage cell and connect the charging cable connector
(see 1 picture 1b) respecting the orientation determined by the
actuator and screw and tighten the retaining ring.
• Connect the power cord of the charger to the connection socket on
the rear of the casing and to a 230 V~ outlet.
It automatically activates the charging status display on top of the
rechargeable storage cell (see 2 picture 1b) which is accompanied by
the LEDs on the front of the charger being lit.
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Voltage indicator lit red (see 3 picture 1b) : The charger is
powered correctly.
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Charging indicator lit red (see 4 picture 1b) : Charge cycle in
progress.
Monitoring the charge cycle and charge termination
The observation of the charging status display on top of the
rechargeable storage cell informs you about the progress of the
charging. 5 coloured LEDs light up progressively, starting with the
red light next to the «I/O» button.
When the five lights are on, the rechargeable storage cell is almost
charged. When charging is complete, the charging current is
automatically terminated and the charge indicator on the charger
changes colour (green).
• Remove the power cord plug from the 230 V outlet.
• Unscrew the retaining ring and remove the charging connector.
• Put on the protective cap on the input socket of the rechargeable
storage cell.
• Put the rechargeable storage cell in stand-by mode by pressing the
«I/O» button on the display: the lights go out.
Otherwise, the rechargeable storage cell is put on stand-by by itself
after a few minutes.
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF
RECHARGABLE STORAGE CELL
For installing the rechargeable storage cell on the mower
• Take the storage cell by its handle and place it in front of the mower
(see 1 picture 2).
• Hook the edge of the storage cell and install it on the machine with
an arc movement toward the rear (see 2 picture 2).
• Press sparingly on the handle to clip the storage cell in its holder: a
clicking sound confirms the correct installation of the storage cell
(see 3 picture 2).
For removing the storage cell
• Grasp the handle and lift by applying a small pulse to unclip it, and
then pull the storage cell towards the front of the mower.
THE HANDLEBAR
• Unfold the handlebar, ensuring the remote control cables are
correctly positioned (see picture 3).
• Tighten the 2 wing-nuts of the intermediate handlebar fastening
(see picture 4).
• Position the handlebar at the required height according to how tall
you are (choice of 3 positions). Insert the positioning lug in the
corresponding hole in the handlebar mounting (see a picture 5) then
screw in and tighten the nut (see b picture 5). Important: make sure
you fasten both lower parts at the same height.
Keep your fingers away from the joints to avoid injury.
There must no be any play in the handlebar
attachement.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Proceed only after engine has been switched off.
Set the cutting height according to the height of the grass to be cut.
• Pull the centralized adjustment lever outwards (see a picture 6) to
release it from its notch, then turn it to the desired position (see b
picture 6) and release it into its new notch. The numerical values on
the indicator correspond to the cutting height in millimetres.
Adapt the cutting height to the height and density of the grass and
the weather conditions. If the grass to be cut is very dense or wet, the
cutting height will need to be raised.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
AND THE CUTTING BLADE
• Install the rechargeable storage cell on your mower.
• Insert the safety key into its holder and push it all the way (see
picture 7).
• Press on the «I/O» button on the display of the rechargeable storage
cell to activate it. The lights turn on and tell you about the state of
charge of the storage cell (see picture 8).
• Make sure that the blade is well mounted and tightened and make
sure that the handlebars are securely locked.
• Start the mower on a clear area. Never tilt it to start or when the
blade is rotating.
• Check that the engaging handle (drive NACTS) is in the released
position.
• Stand behind the handlebar.
• Press and hold the yellow button on the circuit breaker switch
(see a picture 9) and move the operating lever towards the handle
bar (see b picture 9) : the engine and the cutting blade start up
simultaneously.
• Release the yellow button : it will stay pressed in for as long as you
maintain pressure on the operating lever.
• To stop, release the lever : the motor and the blade are stopped and
braked.