Gardena PowerMax 1800/37 G2, Operator'S Manual

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3.5 To start / To stop the mower [ Fig. O1 / O5 ]:
DANGER!
Risk of physical injury!
Risk of injury if the product does not stop when the start lever is
released.
v
Do not bypass the safety devices or switches.
v
For example do not attach the start lever to the handle.
3.5.1 To start the mower:
The product is provided with a two-handed safety device (start lever and
safety interlock) to prevent the product from being turned on by accident.
1. Push the safety interlock
(21) with one hand and pull the start lever (22)
with the other hand to the handle.
The mower starts.
2. Release the safety interlock
(21)
.
3.5.2 To stop the mower:
v
Release the start lever (22) .
The mower stops.
3.6 Hints to mow:
3.6.1 Hints to use the mower:
If grass residue is left in the discharge opening, pull the mower backwards
about 1 m so that the grass residue can drop out downwards.
To produce a well-maintained lawn, we recommend to cut the lawn
regularly once a week if possible. The lawn becomes denser if you cut
it frequently.
After relatively long cutting intervals (holiday lawn), first of all cut in one
direction with the highest cutting height and then cut in the crosswise
direction with the required cutting height. This prevents a possible block-
age of the blade by too much grass residue.
If possible, only cut the grass when it is dry. If the grass is damp, the
cutting pattern will be uneven.
4. MAINTENANCE
DANGER!
Cutting injury due to the blade!
Risk of cut injury due to accidental starting.
v
Use gloves.
v
Wait for the blade to stop.
v
Pull the mains plug out of the mains socket.
4.1 To clean the mower:
DANGER!
Risk of physical injury!
Risk of injury and risk of damage to the product.
v
Do not clean the product with water or with a water jet
(in particular high-pressure water jet).
v
Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or solvents.
Some can destroy critical plastic parts.
The airflow slots must always be clean.
v
Clean the overside and underside of the mower after each use.
4.1.1 To clean the overside of the mower:
1. Clean the overside with a damp cloth.
2. Clean the airflow slots and the grass box with a soft brush
(do not use sharp objects).
4.1.2 To clean the underside of the mower [ Fig. M1 ]:
1. Lay the mower on its side carefully.
2. Clean the underside, the blade and the discharge opening
(23)
with
a sof t brush (do not use sharp objects).
4.1.3 To clean the grass catcher bag:
v
Clean the grass catcher bag with a soft brush (do not use sharp
objects).
5. STORAGE
5.1 To put into storage:
The product must be stored away from children.
1. Pull the mains plug out of the mains socket.
2. Empty the grass catcher bag.
3. Clean the mower (see 4. MAINTENANCE).
4. Store the mower in a dry, enclosed and frost-free place.
5.1.1 Storage position to save space [ Fig. S1 ]:
1. Fold both levers
(S)
outwards.
2. Fold the handlebar (1) downwards onto the mower.
Make sure that the cable is not trapped between the handlebar and
the mower, otherwise the cable may be damaged.
3. Push both levers
(S)
to the handlebar
(1)
.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
DANGER!
Cutting injury due to the blade!
Risk of cut injury due to accidental starting.
v
Use gloves.
v
Wait for the blade to stop.
v
Pull the mains plug out of the mains socket.
6.1 To replace the blade:
DANGER!
Risk of physical injury!
Risk of cutting injuries if a damaged or bent knife or one with
unbalanced or chipped cutting edges rotates.
v
Do not use the mower when the blade is damaged, bent, out of
balance or has chipped edges.
v
Do not regrind the blade.
The GARDENA spare parts are available from your GARDENA dealer
or from the GARDENA service .
1. Only use an original GARDENA Replacement blade Art. 4103
2. Let the blade be replaced by the GARDENA Service or a specialist
dealer authorised by GARDENA.
6.2 Troubleshooting table:
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Mower does not start Extension cable is disconnected
or damaged.
v
Connect the extension cable
or if necessary replace it.
Motor is blocked
Obstacle blocks the motor.
v
Remove the obstacle.
Cutting height is too low.
v
Increase the cutting height.
Loud noises, the mower
is rattling
Screws on motor, its fixing
or on the mower chasing are
loose.
v
Let the screws be tightened
by an authorised specialist
dealer or the GARDENA Ser­
vice.
Mower runs unevenly or
vibrates strongly
Blade is damaged or worn.
v
Replace the blade.
Blade bolt is released.
v
Tighten the blade bolt.
Blade is very dirty.
v
Clean the mower. If this does
not solve the problem, con­
tact the GARDENA Service.
Lawn is not cleanly mowed Blade is blunt or damaged.
v
Replace the blade.
Cutting height is too low.
v
Increase the cutting height.
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