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Electrical connection
Only cables which are no lighter than the
following rubber sheathed cables may be
used as electric cables:
H07 RN-F DIN/VDE 0282
Minimum cross-section:
up to 25 m length: 3 x
1
,5 mm²
up to 50 m length: 3 x 2,5 mm²
The connectors of the electric cables must
be made of rubber or have a rubber cover
and conform to the following standard:
DIN/VDE 0620
The mains voltage and mains frequency
must correspond to the information on the
rating plate and the information contained
in the section "Technical specifications"
(
The power cable must be adequately
protected by fuse (
This machine is intended for operation with
a power supply having a system
impedance of Z
max
at the transfer point
(house connection) of maximum
0,47 ohms
(at 50 Hz).
The user must ensure that the machine is
only operated with a power supply which
meets this requirement. If necessary, this
information can be obtained from the local
electric power company.
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.2 Strain relief
During working, the strain relief
prevents any unintentional
disconnection of the electric cable and any
resulting damage to the mains connection
on the machine.
For this reason, the electric cable must be
fed through the strain relief.
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Form a loop in the power cable (1) and
guide it through the opening (2).
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Then push the loop over the hook (3)
and pull it tight.
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.3 Switching on lawn mower
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Press and hold the ON button (1).
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2
Pull the motorstop lever (2) to the
handlebar and hold.
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The ON button (1) can be released
once the motorstop lever (2) is pulled.
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.4 Switching off lawn mower
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Release motorstop lever (1).
Motor and mowing blade come to
a stop after a short run-down time.
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.5 Self-propulsion
The lawn mower
RME 545 V
is equipped
with self-propulsion.
The drive speed can be continuously
adjusted
when driving
,
without
switching
off self-propulsion:
2,4 km/h – 4,0 km/h
Switching on self-propulsion:
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Pull self-propulsion lever (1) to
the handlebar and hold.
Self-propulsion is switched on and the
lawn mower moves forwards.
Setting the drive speed:
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Reducing
the driving speed:
Push Vario drive lever (2)
forwards when driving.
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Increasing
the driving speed:
Pull Vario drive lever (2)
rearwards when driving.
When the motor is switched on, the
blade rotates and a wind noise is
audible. The run-on time
corresponds to the duration of the
wind noise after switching off the
motor. This can be measured using
a stopwatch.
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. Operating the machine
Danger of electric shock!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety"
(
If using a cable drum, the
connection cord must be unwound
completely, otherwise electrical
resistance may cause loss of power
and overheating.
Do not switch on the lawn mower in
tall grass. Select a higher cutting
height setting if the motor is difficult
to start.
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Avoid damage to the machine!
Always actuate the self-propulsion
lever fully (to the stop) in order to
prevent resultant damage to the
gearbox.
Avoid damage to the machine!
Only actuate Vario drive lever (2)
when the motor is running.
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