Gardenline GL 46 User manual

PETROL LAWN MOWER
GL 46
User Manual
Original instructions
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Manual

Dok./Rev.-Nr. 196895_20190211
Overview .............................................................................3
Use........................................................................................4
Package contents/parts list................................................6
General information............................................................ 7
Read and keep the user manual............................................7
Explanation of symbols ...........................................................7
Symbols on the lawn mower ................................................. 9
Safety ................................................................................. 10
Proper use................................................................................10
Residual risks...........................................................................10
Safety and maintenance guidelines....................................10
Safety notices ...........................................................................11
Initial use ........................................................................... 16
Checking the lawn mower and package contents ........... 16
Assembly.................................................................................. 16
Preparations...................................................................... 18
Fuel............................................................................................18
Settings .................................................................................... 21
Using the lawn mower ...................................................... 22
Starting and stopping the motor .........................................23
Using the wheel drive ............................................................25
Mowing grass ..........................................................................25
Emptying the grass catcher bag ..........................................26
Cleaning............................................................................. 27
Maintenance......................................................................28
Storage .............................................................................. 32
Transport ...........................................................................34
Troubleshooting................................................................34
Technical data ...................................................................35
Spare parts ........................................................................36
Noise/vibration information ............................................36
Disposal.............................................................................. 37
Declaration of conformity.................................................39
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Package contents⁄parts list
1Gear selector arm (wheel drive) 22 ∅3×25mm screw, 2×
2Upper handle 23 M5×16mm screw, 2×
3Bowden cable 24 M5 domed cap nut, 2×
4Cable tie, 2× 25 Fill level indicator
5Grass catcher bag 26 Handle cover (top part of grass catcher
bag)
6Flap 27 Leg spring (flap)
7Primer bulb (fuel pump) 28 Flap opening
8Ignition cable 29 Rod (flap)
9Petrol tank cap (fuel tank) 30 Plug (flap), 2x
10 Oil tank cap with oil dipstick 31 ∅5.5/14.5mm washer
11 Lever for setting cutting height 32 ∅5 × 19 mm screw, 2×
12 Lower handle 33 Wing nuts, 2x
13 Starter cord (pull starter) 34 ∅8.5/15.5mm washer, 2×
14 Pull starter 35 M8×45mm screw, 2×
15 Clamping lever (handle adjustment), 2× 36 ∅6.4/18mm washer
16 Bail control arm 37 M6 domed cap nut
17 Metal bracket (Grass catcher bag) 38 Pull starter bracket
18 Mounting bracket (bottom part of grass
catcher bag) 39 M8×45mm screw
19 Bottom part of grass catcher bag 40 Adjuster (Bowden cable)
20 Top part of grass catcher bag
(with handle) 41 Filter cover
21 Support plate (grass catcher bag), 2x 42 Spark plug

General information
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General information
Read and keep the user manual
This user manual accompanies this Petrol Lawn Mower GL 46 (hereinafter
referred to simply as ‘lawn mower’). It contains important information on
safety, usage and care.
Read this user manual carefully before using the lawn mower.
Pay particular attention to the safety notes and warnings. Failure to heed the instruc-
tions in this user manual may result in severe injury or damage to the lawn mower.
Comply with valid local or national provisions concerning the use of this product.
Keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference. If you pass the lawn mower
on to third parties, please be absolutely sure to include this user manual.
This user manual can be downloaded as a PDF from our homepage:
www.al-ko.com/service-aldi.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual, on the lawn
mower or on the packaging.
DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoid-
ed, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoid-
ed, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE!
Warns against potential damages to property.
This symbol provides you with useful supplementary information on
assembly or operation.
Declaration of conformity (see chapter ‘Declaration of conformity’):
Products marked with this symbol meet all applicable Community reg-
ulations for the European Economic Area.
The certified safety seal (GS symbol) certifies: The lawn mower com-
plies with the German Product Safety Act (ProdSG) and is safe if used
properly and as intended.

General information
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Dimensions: 1450 × 530 × 1080 mm
The lawn mower weighs approx. 30.8 kg.
The cutting width is approx. 46 mm.
You can adjust the cutting height for a lawn length of approx. 3–8 cm.
The grass catcher bag can hold up to 65 l.
The lawn mower motor has a power output of 2.2 kW/2900 min-1.
Handle vibration value: avhw=3.5 m/s2
K = 1.5 m/s2
ISO 5395-1:2013
Guaranteed sound pressure level: LpA= 82 dB (A)
K=3 dB (A)
ISO 5395-1:2013, Appendix F ISO 11201
Guaranteed sound power level: LWA = 96 dB (A)
ISO 5395-1:2013, Appendix F / ISO 3744

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Symbols on the lawn mower
Symbol Meaning Attachment point
WARNING!
Be particularly careful when handling the
lawn mower.
Flap
First read and understand the user manual! Flap
The cutting blade is very sharp – keep
your hands and feet away from the cutting
blade!
Flap
Risk posed by discharged objects when the
motor is on! Keep people away! Flap
Keep a safe distance Flap
Remove the spark plug before carrying out
maintenance work, etc. Flap
Quick start guide: Starting the motor. Upper handle
Quick start guide: Starting/Stopping the
wheel drive. Upper handle

Safety
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Safety
Proper use
The lawn mower is designed exclusively for mowing lawns in domestic gardens and allot-
ment gardens. It is only intended for private use and is not suitable for commercial use.
Any other application is expressly prohibited and deemed improper use.
Neither the manufacturer nor the retailer can accept responsibility of any kind for in-
jury, loss or damage caused by misuse of this product. Examples of misuse are given
in the following non-exhaustive list:
• Using the lawn mower for other than the intended purposes;
• Failure to observe the safety notes and warnings as well as the assembly, operat-
ing, maintenance and cleaning instructions contained in this user manual;
• Non-observance of any specific and/or general applicable health, safety and
accident prevention regulations concerning the use of this lawn mower.
• Use of accessories and spare parts not intended for the lawn mower;
• Changes to the lawn mower;
• Lawn mower repairs performed by parties other than the manufacturer or a
qualified professional;
• Use of the lawn mower for commercial, trade or industrial applications;
• Operation or maintenance of the lawn mower performed by persons who do not
know how to use the lawn mower and have not been warned of possible risks of use.
Residual risks
Despite proper use, inconspicuous residual risks cannot be completely ruled out.
The following risks may arise due to the nature of the lawn mower:
• Touching the cutting blade (cutting injury);
• Discharging of objects (e.g. stones).
Safety and maintenance guidelines
The following safety and maintenance guidelines apply to the lawn mower.
Never operate the lawn mower if safety and protective equipment is damaged or missing.
• Bail control arm:
The lawn mower is equipped with a bail control arm that stops the lawn mower
when released.
• Flap:
The lawn mower is equipped with a flap that prevents grass and other objects
from being discharged when the grass catcher bag is removed.

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Safety notices
DANGER!
Risk of explosion, fire and damage to health!
Improper handling of petrol or oil may lead to an explosion or a fire and can
thereby damage your health through improper use.
− Petrol is highly flammable. Keep the lawn mower away from open flames
and do not smoke when adding fuel.
− Switch off the motor and let the lawn mower cool down before filling the
petrol tank or oil tank. Overflowing fuel may otherwise catch fire.
− Only refill the lawn mower in well-ventilated areas. Petrol fumes can catch
fire or explode when they accumulate.
− Avoid skin and eye contact with motor oil and fuel. Do not inhale the pet-
rol fumes.
− Make sure petrol does not seep into the ground. Use a suitable underlay
to protect the ground.
− After you have filled the tank, firmly close the lawn mower’s fuel tank cap
and reserve tank cap to prevent fuel from leaking. Clean up any fuel spills
and move the lawn mower at least 9 metres away from where you filled
it up before starting the lawn mower in order to prevent fuel spills from
being ignited by the engine exhaust.
− Do not store the lawn mower inside a building with petrol in the tank
where petrol fumes may come into contact with open flames or sparks
and catch fire.
− Allow the motor to cool before leaving the lawn mower in enclosed spaces.
− Keep the motor, muffler and tank free of grass, leaves and excessive
grease to prevent the risk of fire.

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WARNING!
Danger for children and persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental
capacities (e.g. partially disabled persons, older persons with reduced
physical and mental capacities) or lack of experience and knowledge
(e.g.older children).
− The lawn mower may not be used by children and persons with impaired
physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of experience and
knowledge.
− Do not allow children to play with the lawn mower.
− Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children.
− Never allow children or other persons who are not familiar with the user
manual to use the lawn mower. Local regulations may restrict the permis-
sible age of the operator.
− Do not allow children to play with the plastic wrappings. They can become
caught up in it when playing and suffocate.
WARNING!
Risk of injury and damage!
Insufficiently informed users may endanger themselves, others and property
by improperly using the lawn mower.
− The lawn mower must not be operated by children under the age of 16 and
persons who do not know how to operate the lawn mower and/or who
have not read this user manual. Please observe country-specific safety
regulations for the minimum age of the operator.
− Familiarise yourself with the controls and how to properly use the lawn
mower.
− Remember that the operator/operating person is responsible for acci-
dents with other persons or their property.
− Stay alert and use common sense when operating the lawn mower.
Do not use the lawn mower if you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A single moment of inattentiveness when
using the lawn mower can result in serious injury.

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− Please observe the information supplied on the sound and vibration
caused by this lawn mower (see chapter ‘Noise/vibration information’).
− Please also observe the separate user manual for the motor.
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
Improper use, improper maintenance or improper work with the lawn mower
may result in dangerous situations and injury.
− Never mow while people, especially children or animals, are nearby.
− Do not operate the device in poor weather conditions, especially if there is
a risk of lightning.
− Before using the lawn mower, always conduct a visual inspection of the
lawn mower and check if the cutting blade, attachment bolts and entire
cutting unit are worn or damaged. Worn or damaged cutting blades and
attachment bolts may only be exchanged in sets to prevent an imbalance.
Worn or damaged warning signs must be replaced.
− Have a qualified workshop sharpen or replace worn or blunt blades.
− Have qualified professionals perform repairs. Contact a qualified work-
shop for this. Liability and warranty claims are waived in the event of
repairs performed by the user, improper connection of the device or incor-
rect operation.
− Replace defective mufflers.
− Never change the speed control and never increase the speed of the
motor.
− Make sure all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and the lawn mower is in
safe working condition.
− Regularly check the grass catcher bag for wear or loss of functionality.
− Do not start the lawn mower’s motor when the grass catcher bag is not
attached.
− Replace worn or damaged parts for safety reasons. Only use original spare
parts and accessories.
− Never operate the lawn mower if safety equipment is damaged or missing.
− When making adjustments, make sure not to get your fingers caught be-
tween the moving blade and fixed parts of the lawn mower.

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− Stop the motor, unplug the spark plug, and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop:
− before loosening or removing blockages or obstructions from the
grass discharger.
− before checking, cleaning or servicing the lawn mower.
− before filling up the tank.
− When handling the cutting blade, for example, when carrying out main-
tenance, make sure that the cutting blade can be moved, even when the
lawn mower’s motor is not on. You could get your fingers caught or injure
yourself.
− Do not use the lawn mower for trimming shrubs or hedges or as a chopper
for chopping up trees and shrubs, or for removing uneven terrain in the
ground, such as molehills.
− Never put hands or feet on or under rotating parts.
− Wear sturdy shoes with a non-slip tread and tight, long trousers. Do not
operate the lawn mower barefooted or in light sandals. Avoid wearing
loose clothing or clothes with dangling strings or ties.
− Start or operate the pull starter with care, in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s instructions. Make sure there is sufficient distance between the
feet and cutting blade.
− Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the motor.
− Never lift or carry the lawn mower when the motor is running.
− Do not mow the lawn when it is wet. There is a risk of slipping, grass clog-
ging up the grass catcher bag, and the cutting result could be messy.
− Only mow during daylight or with good artificial lighting.
− Check the terrain where you are using the lawn mower: Remove branches,
stones, fallen fruit and other foreign objects, including molehills from the
lawn, so they do not get caught in the lawn mower, aren’t tossed around or
damage the lawn mower.
− Make sure that the cutting blade does not come into contact with the
ground when cutting on uneven terrain.
− Only walk when pushing the lawn mower.
− Be extra cautious when you turn the lawn mower around or pull it towards
you.
− Always make sure you have a good stance when mowing sloped terrain.

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− Always mow horizontally to the slope when on sloped terrain; never up
or down slopes. For safety reasons, do not mow slopes with an incline
greater than 20°.
− Be extra cautious when you change the mowing direction on sloped terrain.
− Stop the cutting blade when you need to tilt the lawn mower to push it
across areas other than grass and when you move the lawn mower to and
from the area to be mowed.
− If the cutting blade comes into contact with stones or other hard objects,
stop the motor immediately and wait until the cutting blade stops moving.
Then inspect the cutting blade for damage.
− If the lawn mower starts to vibrate heavily or if it starts making strange
noises or starts smelling, immediately switch off the lawn mower’s motor
and unplug the ignition cable. Have a qualified professional check the
lawn mower before you use it again.
− Do not start the lawn mower’s motor indoors or in poorly ventilated areas.
The engine exhaust is poisonous and can cause suffocation.
− National and/or local regulations may restrict the use of noisy power
equipment. Ask your municipal administration for further information.
− Due to the risk of forest fire, make sure you have a fire-extinguishing
agent nearby when working in a dry and flammable (dry grass, bushes,
etc.) environment.
− Take care to keep a normal body position. Maintain a stable stance and
balance at all times.
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
If safety symbols on the device are illegible or missing, this may increase the
risk of injury.
− Make sure the safety signs on the lawn mower are clean and legible.
− Replace safety signs if they are illegible or missing.
− If you use spare parts, make sure to put the corresponding safety signs on
them as well.
− Please contact the manufacturer to get safety signs for replacement parts,
if necessary.

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Initial use
Checking the lawn mower and package contents
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you are not cautious when opening the packaging with a sharp knife or other
pointy objects, you may damage the lawn mower.
− Be careful when opening the package.
Two people are required to remove the lawn mower from the
packaging. When lifting the lawn mower, make sure you maintain a
stable stance and keep your back straight.
1. Lift the lawn mower out of the packaging.
2. Place the lawn mower on a level, stable surface.
3. Check to make sure that the delivery is complete (see Fig.A–Pand the “Package
contents/parts list”).
4. Check whether the lawn mower or the individual parts show signs of damage. If
this is the case, do not use the lawn mower. Contact the manufacturer at the ser-
vice address provided on the warranty card.
5. If possible, hold onto the packaging until you have fully assembled the lawn mower.
Assembly
Installing the grass catcher bag
1. From below, insert the metal bracket 17 into the side slots on the bottom part of
the grass catcher bag 19 (see Fig. B).
2. Open the mounting bracket on the bottom part of the grass catcher bag 18 and
securely attach the lower part of the metal bracket.
3. Place the top part of the grass catcher bag 20 with the handle side down, on sol-
id ground.
4. Put the bottom part of the grass catcher bag onto the top part of the grass catcher
bag so that the notches in the top part line up with the corresponding openings in
the bottom part (see Fig. C).
5. Gently apply some pressure until you hear the notches in the top part of the grass
catcher bag successively clicking into the corresponding openings (from back to
front) into the bottom part of the grass catcher bag.

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6. Insert the metal bracket into the corresponding holes in the top part of the grass
catcher bag and guide the support plates 21 into the corresponding slots in the
top part of the grass catcher bag (see Fig. C).
7. Use two M5 × 16 mm screws 23 and two M5 domed cap nuts 24 to securely at-
tach the metal bracket and support plates (see Fig. D).
8. Attach the top part of the grass catcher bag to the bottom part by screwing a ∅ 3 ×
25 mm screw 22 through the top part and bottom parts on both sides.
9. Insert the handle cover 26 into the corresponding opening under the handle on
the top part of the grass catcher bag (see Fig. E).
10. If the fill level indicator 25 has not been preinstalled, has been removed or has
come loose: insert the fill level indicator into the corresponding opening on the
top part of the grass catcher bag.
Installing the flap
1. Insert the leg springs 27 into the corresponding openings in the flap 6
(see Fig. F).
2. Lift up the leg spring and insert it into the opening provided on the back of the
lawn mower (see Fig. G).
3. Attach the flap to the lawn mower (see Fig. H) by inserting the flap rod 29
through the corresponding bracket on the lawn mower and the flap opening 28
so that it passes through to the other end of the flap.
4. Secure the rod in the flap by inserting a plug 30 on each side of the flap opening.
Make sure you hear both plugs click into the flap opening.
Installing the upper handle
1. Pull the lever 11 for adjusting the cutting height outwards (towards the tyre),
slide it to the highest level and then click it into place (see Fig. A and M). Note that
this will raise the lawn mower.
2. Insert the lower handle 12 into the corresponding slots on the lawn mower so
that the curved end is towards the back of the lawn mower (see Fig. I).
3. To attach the lower handle to the lawn mower, take a ∅ 5 × 19 mm 32 bolt and
a 5.5 × 14.5 mm 31 washer and, from the outside, insert them (on both sides)
through the hole provided on the slot on the lower handle.
4. Attach the two ends of the upper handle 2to the lower handle (see Fig. J).
Depending on the desired height, choose either the two higher holes or the two
lower holes on the upper handle. Ensure that the Bowden cable 3on the upper
and lower handle is on the same side and not twisted (see Fig. A and O).
5. From the inside, insert an M8 × 45 mm screw through 35 the lower handle and
upper handle.

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6. From the outside, put a 8.5/15.5 mm washer 34 onto the screw.
7. Use two wing nuts 33 to tighten the two screws.
8. Install the pull starter bracket 38 on the upper handle by inserting the M8 × 45
mm 39 screw through the upper handle, the pull starter bracket and the ∅ 6.4 /
18 mm 36 washer from the outside (see Fig. K).
9. Use the M6 domed cap nut 37 to tighten the screw.
10. Hold down the bail control arm 16 and then pull the pull starter 14 out a little bit.
11. Guide the starter cord 13 through the pull starter bracket in order to hang the
starter rope in the pull starter bracket.
12. Use a cable tie 4to secure the Bowden cable to the lower handle and another
cable tie to secure it on the upper handle (see Fig. A).
Inserting the grass catcher bag
1. Lift the flap 6all the way up (see Fig. L).
2. Attach the installed grass catcher bag 5to the bracket on the lawn mower.
3. Make sure that you hear the grass catcher bag lock into place.
4. Lower the flap onto the grass catcher bag.
Preparations
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
Improper preparation may result in danger situations and injury.
− Stop the motor, unplug the spark plug and make sure all moving parts have
come to a complete stop before you begin preparing to use the lawn mower.
Fuel
DANGER!
Risk of explosion, fire and damage to health!
Petrol and oil are highly flammable. Improper handling of fuels may lead to an
explosion or a fire and can thereby damage your health through improper use.
− Keep the lawn mower away from open flames and do not smoke when
adding fuel.

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− Switch off the motor and let the lawn mower cool down before filling the
petrol tank or oil tank. Overflowing fuel may otherwise catch fire.
− Only refill the lawn mower in well-ventilated areas. Petrol fumes can catch
fire or explode when they accumulate.
− Exercise caution when filling the fuel tank and use the filler neck. Do not
overfill the fuel tank.
− Avoid skin and eye contact with motor oil and fuel. Do not inhale the petrol
fumes.
− Make sure petrol does not seep into the ground. Use a suitable underlay
to protect the ground.
− After you have filled the tank, firmly close the lawn mower’s fuel tank cap
and reserve tank cap to prevent fuel from leaking. Clean up any fuel spills,
and move the lawn mower 9 metres away from where you filled it up
before starting the lawn mower in order to prevent fuel spills from being
ignited by the engine exhaust.
− Keep fuel and motor oil away from children.
− Be absolutely sure to observe all safety notes when handling fuel and motor oil.
Adding fuel
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
Improper handling may result in injury.
− For detailed information, please refer to the separate user manual for the
motor.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Using improper fuels may damage the lawn mower.
− Only use clean, fresh, unleaded petrol as specified in the chapter “Technical
data”.
− Never add oil to the fuel.
− Only buy such quantities of fuel that can be used within a period of 30 days.

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1. Turn the fuel tank cap anticlockwise (Symbol ) 9and remove it (see Fig. A).
2. Use a funnel to carefully add fuel to the tank. The fuel tank can hold up to 0.75 l
and must not be overfilled. Be very careful when adding fuel to the tank and make
sure not to spill any fuel.
3. Check that the gasket for the fuel tank cap is clean and not damaged. If necessary,
dry the gasket with a dry cloth. Immediately replace damaged gaskets.
4. Put the fuel tank cap back on by turning it clockwise by hand.
Adding motor oil
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you do not add enough motor oil or use unsuitable operating fluids, you can
damage the lawn mower’s motor.
− The lawn mower is supplied without motor oil. Before using the lawn
mower for the first time, make sure to add motor oil. Also check the oil
level regularly before using the lawn mower.
− Only use suitable motor oil.
Please see the separate user manual for the motor for information
on the motor oil and how often to change the oil.
1. Turn the oil tank cap with the oil dipstick anticlockwise (Symbol ) 10 and re-
move it (see Fig. A).
2. Use a funnel to carefully add motor oil. The oil tank can hold up to 0.44 l and must
not be overfilled. Be very careful when adding oil to the tank and make sure not to
spill any motor oil.
3. To check the oil level, first completely close the oil tank by using the oil tank cap
with the oil dipstick and then screw it off again:
The oil level must be in the upper area between the two markings on the oil
dipstick.
4. Put the oil tank cap with oil dipstick back on and turn it clockwise by hand.