Vari FM33, Manual

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Transporting the
appliance
Danger
Before transporting the unit on or
in a vehicle: Switch off motor and
remove connection cable.
Leave motor to cool down
(approx. 30 minutes). For
transport on or in a vehicle,
secure the appliance adequately
against slipping.
Before lifting or carrying the unit,
pull out the mains plug. Before
moving the unit over surfaces,
such as footpaths or driveways,
stop the motor.
Caution
Do not wedge or kink the cable
which runs between the motor
and switch/plug combination.
Figure 6
• The steering handle can be
folded down to facilitate storage.
Servicing/cleaning
Danger
To protect against injury before
all
work on the appliance
— switch 0FF the engine,
— wait until all rotating parts have
come to a standstill,
— pull out the mains plug,
— leave motor to cool down
(approx. 30 minutes).
Servicing
Danger
To protect against injury from (the
cutters, have a specialist garage
perform all work such as
replacing or regrinding the cutters
(special tools required).
Before each operation
• Check connection cable.
• Check that threaded
connections are tight.
• Check safety devices.
• Check unit - see section “Before
working with the appliance”.
Check the point of contact of the
clutch:
(only in the case of awn mowers
with gear drives)
— The lawn mower should not
drive forwards when the engine is
running and when the gear drive
is not engaged.
— The awn mower should drive
forwards when the engine is
running and the gear drive is
engaged.
• If necessar y, adjust the point of
connection using the knurling
tool/adjusting nut on the gear
drive lever or Bowden cable.
Once a season
• Lubricate the joints and torsion
spring on the discharge flap.
• Al the end of the season the
appliance must be checked and
serviced at a specialist garage.
Cleaning
Caution
—
Do not splash the unit with
water, otherwise electric
components may be damaged.
— Clean the appliance after every
use. Failure to clean the
appliance can damage the
materials and cause
malfunctions.
Cleaning the grass sack
The easiest time to dean the
grass
catcher is immediately after
mowing.
• Detach and empty the grass
sack.
— The grass sack can be cleaned
by means of a powerful jet of
water from a garden hose.
• Allow the grass sack to dry out
thoroughly before using it again.
Cleaning Iawnmower
Danger
Work on the cutters can cause
injury. Wear safety gloves for
your protection.
Whenever
possible, always clean the
appliance directly after mowing.
• Tilt the unit 10 the side,
• clean the cutter chamber and
the ejector cover with brush,
hand broom, or cloth,
• set the appliance down on its
wheels and remove all visible
grass residue and other soiling.
Laying up the vehicle
Caution
Damage to mower materials
Keep the vehicle only in clean
and dry rooms when the engine
is cold. During prolonged storage,
e.g. in winter, ensure that the unit
is protected against rust.
At the end of the season or when
the vehicle will not be used for
longer than a month,
• Clean the appliance and the
grass sack.
• To protect metal parts from rust,
wipe them all down with an oiled
cloth (resin-free oil) or apply an
oil spray.
Warranty
The warranty rules issued by our
company or the importer apply to
every country. As part of the
warranty, we remedy
malfunctions on your appliance
free of charge provided that this
malfunction is caused by a
material or manufacturing defect.
In the event of a warranty claim,
please turn to your dealer or the
nearest branch office.
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Identifying and eliminating malfunctions
Malfunctions that occur during the operation of your lawnmower often have simple causes that you should
know and be able to repair on your own. In cases of doubt your specialised garage will be please assist you
further.
Problem Possible cause(s) Remedy
Engine does not start.
Connection cable not connected
or defective.
Check and plug in cable; if
required replace or have it
repaired by a specialist.
Household fuse overloaded.
Switch on fuse; if required
increase the fused house
connection or have one installed
by a specialist.
Switch/plug combination
defective.
Have it repaired by a specialist
company.
Motor is humming, but not
running.
Lawnmower Is standing in long
grass.
Place the lawnmower onto a
surface with shorter grass.
Blade is blocked.
Pull out mains plug, remove
blockage.
Motor suddenly stops.
Plug has become loose.
Check cable, ensure that it is
attached to the cord grip, insert
plug again.
Overload protection has switched
off (depending on model).
Pull out mains plug, remove
blockage in the discharge, wait
approx. 30 min., switch on again.
Unusual noises (rattling, clanging,
knocking).
Screws, nuts, or other fasteners
loose.
Tighten parts; if the noises persist:
Contact a specialist workshop.
Strong vibrations.
Damaged blade shaft or defective
cutter.
Switch off the unit immediately.
Have defective parts replaced by
a specialist workshop.
Wheel drive does not work. V-belt or gears defective.
Damaged parts must be replaced
at a specialist garage.
Unclean cut or speed Is
decreasing.
Grass too high.
Set larger cutting height, if
necessary mow twice.
Grass Is not being picked up or
grass catcher is not filling
Grass too damp. Let the lawn dry.
Ejector clogged. Pull out mains plug, remove
blockage.
Cutters bunt.
Cutters must be replaced or
reground at a specialist garage.
Grass sack full.
Switch off mower, empty grass
catcher.
Dirty grass sack.
Switch off mower, clean air slots
in the grass catcher.
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