EINHELL GE-HM 38 S-F User manual

GE-HM 38 S-F
Art.-Nr.: 3414162 I.-Nr.: 11018
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EN Original operating instructions
Manual Push Reel Lawnmower
SP Manual de instrucciones original
Cortacésped manual
FR Traduction du mode d’emploi
d’origine
Tondeuse a gazon manuelle
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Table of contents
1. Safety information
2. Layout and items supplied
3. Intended use
4. Technical data
5. Before starting the equipment
6. Operation
7. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering spare parts
8. Disposal and recycling
9. Storage and transport
10. Troubleshooting
Einhell USA LLC · Carlstadt · NJ, USA
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Danger! - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury
Children are not allowed to use this equipment. Children should be
supervised so that they do not play with the equipment. Children are
not allowed to carry out cleaning or maintenance.This equipment
is not allowed to be used by people with limited physical, sensory
or mental capacities or by those with insufficient knowledge or
experience unless they are supervised or instructed by a person who
is responsible for them.
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DANGER!
When using the equipment, a number of safety
precautions must be observed to avoid injuries
and damage. Please read the complete operating
instructions and safety information with due care.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place
so that the information is available at all times. If
you give the equipment to any other person, hand
over these operating instructions and the safety
information as well. We cannot accept any liability
for damage or accidents which arise due to
failure to follow these instructions and the safety
information.
1. Safety information
DANGER!
Read all the safety information and
instructions. Failure to adhere to the safety
information and instructions set out below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury. Keep all the safety information and
instructions in a safe place for future use.
Safety information for lawn mowers
• Check the machine for signs of damage
before use. Repairs may only be carried out
by our service workshop.
• Worn parts may only be replaced by our
service workshop. If necessary contact the
service address provided.
How to use safely
Training
a) Read the directions with due care. Familiarize
yourself with the operator controls and proper
operation of the equipment.
b) Never allow children or other persons
who are not familiar with the operating
instructions to use the mower. Contact your
local governmental agency for information
regarding minimum age requirements for the
user.
c) Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons -
especially children - or animals.
d) Always keep in mind that the operator or user
of the equipment is responsible for accidents
involving other persons and/or their property.
Preliminary measures
a) Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and
long trousers when using the machine. Never
use the machine barefoot or in sandals. Avoid
wearing loosely fitting clothes or clothing with
hanging belts or cords.
b) Check the ground on which the equipment
will be used and remove all objects that could
be caught up or violently flung out by the
machine.
c) Before using the scythe, visually inspect it to
ensure that the blade, mounting bolts and the
entire cutting apparatus are in good working
order (i.e. not worn out or damaged).To
prevent any imbalance, replace worn out or
damaged blades and mounting bolts as a set
only (if applicable). Worn or damaged warning
signs must be exchanged or replaced.
Handling
• Only mow in broad daylight or in well-lit
conditions.
• Do not use the machine on wet grass.
• Always maintain good footing on inclines.
• Only operate the machine at a walking pace.
• Always mow across slopes, i.e. never straight
up or straight down.
• Be particularly careful when you change
direction on a slope.
• Do not mow on overly steep inclines.
• Always be extra careful when turning the
mower around and when pulling it towards
you.
• Never use the lawn mower if the guards are
damaged or without the attached guards, e.g.
deflectors and/or grass catching devices.
• Never move your hands or feet toward or
under any rotating parts. Keep clear of the
chute opening at all times.
Maintenance and storage
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tightened securely and that the machine is in
safe working condition.
• For your own safety, have worn or damaged
parts replaced without delay. Use only original
spare parts and original accessories.
• Take care not to jam your fingers between
moving blades and stationary parts of the
equipment while you are adjusting the
equipment.
Keep this safety information in a safe place.
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Explanation of the warning signs on the
equipment (see Fig. 10)
1. "Warning - Read the operating instructions to
reduce the risk of injury"
2. Important! Keep other persons and animals
away from the danger zone.
3. Caution! - Sharp blades
4. Take care when the blades are rotating. Do
not put your hands or feet into openings when
the machine is running.
2. Layout and items supplied
2.1 Layout (Fig. 1)
1. Push bar
2. Mowing spindle
3. Wheel
4. Housing
5. Grass basket
6. Holding belt
7. Grass box with holding belt
8. Hand mower (ready-assembled)
9. Push bar bottom
10. Push bar extension (2x)
11. Push bar top section
12. Screw (6x)
13. Wing nut (6x)
14. Split pin (2x)
15. Adjustment holes for push bar
16. Hole for split pin
17. Guide roller
18. Spring-loaded bolt
19. Adjustment hole for cutting height
20. Scale for cutting height
21. Counter blade
22. Socket head screw
23. Mowing spindle
2.2 Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as
specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are
missing, please contact our service center or the
store where you made your purchase at the latest
within 5 work days after purchasing the article and
upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase.
• Open the packaging and take out the
equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any
packaging and/or transportation braces (if
present).
• Check to see if all the items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for
transport damage.
• If possible, keep the packaging until the end
of the guarantee period.
Danger!
The equipment and packaging material are
not toys. Do not let children play with plastic
bags, plastic sheets and small parts. There is
a risk of choking and suffocating!
• Original operating instructions
• Safety information
3. Intended use
The hand mower is designed for cutting grass.
It is intended for private use, i.e. for use in
home and gardening environments. Private use
here refers to the maintenance of small-scale,
residential areas and does not include public
facilities, sporting halls, or agricultural/forestry
applications.
Important! Due to the high risk of bodily
injury to the user, the hand mower may not
be used to cut scaling vegetation, planted
roofs, or balcony-grown grass.
The equipment is allowed to be used only for its
prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to
be a case of misuse.The user/operator and not
the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or
injuries of any kind resulting from such misuse.
Please note that our equipment has not been
designed for use in commercial, trade or
industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided
if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or
industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
4. Technical data
Working width: .............................15 in. (380 mm)
Cutting height: .........0.5 in. to 1.5 in. (13 - 38 mm)
Weight: ..........................................19.8 lbs (9 kg)
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5. Before starting the equipment
Warning! Wear safety gloves whenever you carry
out any assembly or maintenance work.
Assembly
Fig. 3: Screw the push bar top section (11) to
the two longer ends of the push bar extensions
(10). Use two screws (12) and two wing nuts (13)
for this purpose. Using the adjustment holes for
the push bar will lengthen the push bar (15) by
approx. 2.4 in. (6 cm).
Fig. 4: Screw the push bar bottom section (9) to
the two shorter ends of the push bar extensions
(10). Use four screws (12) and four wing nuts (13)
for this purpose.
Fig. 5: First hook one side of the push bar bottom
section (9) on the mower, then press the push bar
bottom section (9) together slightly and hook the
other side in place.
Fig. 5/6: To secure the push bar bottom section to
the mower, insert a split pin (14) into the hole on
each side (Fig. 5/Item 16).
Hook the grass catch basket in place on the left
and right side of the roller (Fig. 8/Item 17).The
grass catch basket (5) must also be secured to
the push bar (1) using the retainer belt (6) (see
Fig. 1). Adjust the retainer belt according to your
requirements.
6. Operation
6.1 Setting the cutting height (Fig. 7)
Four different cutting heights can be set between
a range of 0.5 in. to 1.5 in. (13 – 38 mm).To do so,
pull out the spring-loaded bolts (18) on both sides
and then engage them in the required adjustment
hole (19).The set cutting height can be read off
the scale (20).
Note: The roller (17) must be aligned parallel with
the hand mower (spring-loaded bolts at same
height (18)).
6.2 Operation
The hand mower can cut grass up to approx.
3.9 in. (100 mm) in length. If you want your lawn
to have a neat, trimmed look to it, however, you
must consistently keep it cut down to a more
manageable height.
When starting the mowing session (and when
mowing over freshly laid sod), it is advisable to set
the cutting height relatively high, then gradually
work your way down. For a well-groomed look,
the cutting height should be set to approx. 1 in.
(25.4 mm) . For optimum results, mow your lawn
on a weekly basis. Grass blades grow thicker,
faster, and are more resilient when their stems are
consistently kept short (unless you live in very dry
conditions and do not frequently water). Always
mow the lawn when it is reasonable dry. In order
to ensure that your lawn has a clean, even look
to it when you’re finished, mow in fairly straight
paths at walking pace.The cutting swaths should
always overlap each other by a few centimeters in
order to avoid unsightly strips of grass.
7. Cleaning, maintenance and
ordering spare parts
7.1 Cleaning
• Clean the machine with a brush or rag after
each use.
• Store the equipment in a location that is dry
and not accessible by children. For storage
in less space you can remove the grass
basket and move the push bar into a vertically
upright position (Fig. 9) if you wish.
• Keeping your lawn mower in good condition
not only ensures a long lifespan and high
performance, but also enables the equipment
to thoroughly cut your grass with minimal
effort.
7.2 Maintenance
• Ensure that all mounting components (i.e.
screws, bolts, nuts etc.) are always tightened
so that the mower can be safely operated at
all times.
• Replace excessively worn or damaged parts
immediately.
• In order to ensure that you enjoy the
equipment for many years to come, all
screwed parts, as well as the wheels and
axles, should be cleaned and lubricated.
• The blade on the mower spindle is subject
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to more wear and tear than any other
component of the unit. Check the condition
of the blade on the mowing spindle at regular
intervals and make sure that it is tightly
fastened.
• If the blades on the mower spindle become
blunt and need replacing, please contact our
customer service. Use only genuine spare
parts.
7.2.1 Setting the counter blade (Fig. 8)
Warning! Wear safety gloves.
The counter blade (21) is pre-set at the factory.
Re-adjustment might be required after prolonged
use.
• If the counter blade is too loose, the cut will
look rough and uneven.
• If the counter blade is too tight, the mower will
be noisy and hard to push.
The socket head screws (22) on both sides of
the mower must be adjusted evenly such that the
counter blade (21) and the mower spindle (23)
touch without making hardly a sound.
• Turn the socket head screw (22) clockwise
= The counter blade will move closer to the
mower spindle.
• Turn the socket head screw (22) counter-
clockwise = The counter blade will move
further away from the mower spindle.
The counter blade (21) is correctly adjusted if a
piece of paper placed between the blades on the
mowing spindle (23) and the counter blade will be
cut along its full length when you turn one of the
wheels forwards by hand without force.
7.3 Ordering replacement parts:
Service
1. If your power tool requires service,
contact an authorized Einhell USA dealer
or call the Einhell USA customer service
center at 1-866-EINHELL
(1-866-346-4355). Only identical
replacement parts should be utilized for
repairs.This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
2. If the battery charger cable is damaged, it
must be immediately replaced to avoid a
hazard. Contact the Einhell USA®customer
service center at 1-866-EINHELL
(1-866-346-4355) for assistance.
8. Disposal and recycling
The equipment is supplied in packaging to
prevent it from being damaged in transit.The
raw materials in this packaging can be reused or
recycled.The equipment and its accessories are
made of various types of material, such as metal
and plastic. Never place defective equipment in
your household refuse.The equipment should
be taken to a suitable collection center for proper
disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of
such a collection point, you should ask in your
local council offices.
9. Storage and transport
Storage
Store the equipment and its accessories out
of children‘s reach in a dark and dry place at
above freezing temperature.The ideal storage
temperature is between 41°F and 86°F
(5°C and 30°C). Keep the electric tool in its
original packaging.
Transport
• Always carry the mower by its handle and
never reach into the cutting mechanism.
• Fit the shipping protectors, if any.
• Protect the machine from damage and the
strong vibrations that can occur particularly
when transporting in vehicles.
• Secure the machine against slipping and
tipping over.
The reprinting or reproduction by any other
means, in whole or in part, of documentation and
papers accompanying the products is strictly
subject to the express consent of iSC GmbH.
Subject to technical changes
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