SWARDMAN Electra Series User manual
USER MANUAL -Cylinder Lawn Mower
Takingcareoflawnisabove all a pleasure.Thankyoufor choosing this
Swardman machine as its rise resulted from pure love for beautiful,
healthy and precisely mowed lawns.
We believe that your Swardman cylinder lawn mower will generously
contribute to your lawn to be your pride and joy shared by all people
around you.
Tomáš Šena
Swardman CEO and Founder
3User Manual | Valid from 1. 4. 2018
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 3
Safety Instructions 4
Basic Information 5
Contents of Package 6
General Safety Instructions for Walk-behind Cylinder Lawn Mower 7
Technical Data 9
Product Description / Explanations 10
Commissioning 12
Maintenance 14
Acknowledgements 15
Troubleshooting 16
Warranty Information 17
Declaration of Conformity 18
Accessories and Manufacturer Information 19
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Safety Instructions
Warnings placed on the machine:
Please read this Original User Manual from the rst
to the last page.
yRead the User Manual before you start using the machine.
yThird parties must keep a suciently safe distance from the working area.
yFor safety reasons, children and adolescents under 16 years of age and persons
who have not read and understood this User Manual suciently are not allowed
to work with this machine. To ensure that they do not play with the product,
persons with limited physical or mental abilities are only allowed to use this
product under the direct supervision of a competent person.
KEEP YOUR ARMS
AND FEET AWAY
FROM THE BLADES
MAGNET
DANGER - FLYING
OBJECTS!
KEEP BYSTANDERS
AT A SAFE DISTANCE!
GUARANTEED
NOISE LEVEL
FOR A 55S MODEL
READ THE USER
MANUAL!
LOCKING SCREW
GUARANTEED
NOISE LEVEL
FOR A 45S MODEL
WARNING!
DO NOT LIFT
THE MACHINE
USING THE HANDLE
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Basic Information
Read this User Manual carefully to understand thoroughly how to use and maintain your machine in a proper and safe
manner. If you fail to do so, this may lead to personal injury or damage to the machine.
Always keep this User Manual available as an integral part of the machine, even if you sell the machine.
The left and right sides as referred to in this User Manual are meant from the perspective of the operator standing
behind the machine in the direction of forward running.
Using the machine in any way contrary to this User Manual or failure to observe the operational and maintenance
instructions may void the warranty.
The Swardman A 45S and A 55S model cylinder lawn mowers are exclusively designed for mowing lawns in private
gardens and gardens around the house having the area less than 1,400 mor for their being in operation for 100
running hours per year. The use for any other purpose is considered inconsistent with the intended purpose. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any damage to health or machine thereof, and these risks are unconditionally
manufacturer is essential for the intended use of the machine.
This cylinder lawn mower should only be used, maintained and repaired by persons who are thoroughly familiar with
Safety information is marked with this symbol.
In the interests of your safety, pay special attention to sections marked
with this symbol!
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Contents of Package
Contents of Package
1. Lawn mower
2. Grass box
3. Tools
4. Charger
5. Charger manual
6. User manual
7. Quick start instructions
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General Safety Instructions for Walk-behind Cylinder Lawn Mower
• In the interests of your safety and the correct use of this machine, read this User Manual thoroughly and carefully.
• Please note that this machine user is responsible not only for ensuring other persons and their property are not in
danger, but also for preventing any and all accidents that might occur due to the use of the machine.
• This User Manual is an integral part of the machine and must be handed over to each user.
• For safety reasons, children and adolescents under 16 years of age and persons who have not read and understood
product, persons with limited physical or mental abilities are only allowed to use this product under the direct
supervision of a competent person.
• Please explain all the potential hazards and how to prevent them to anyone who is going to work with this machine.
• Please keep the machine in a secure place. Any machine that is not in use should be kept in a dry and locked place
having temperature higher than -20°C (-4°F) and should not be accessible to children.
• When using the machine, always wear protective gloves, in the interests of your safety.
• In case of continuous work with the machine longer than two hours, take a safety break.
• The lawn mower is designed for mowing lawns in private gardens and gardens around houses having the area less
than 1,400 mor for its being in operation for 100 running hours per year.
• The machine must not be equipped with any additional accessories not authorised by Swardman. Failure to observe
this instruction may void the warranty.
• This lawn mower must not be used for mowing areas that are not covered by grass or contain more than 20% of
plants that are not grasses.
• To achieve the best possible quality of the cut, we recommend to cut approximately twice a week to the height of
20-25 mm. The result as well as the battery time depend on local conditions, density and composition of the grass
cover.
• Never mow if there are other persons nearby, especially children or animals.
• Before as well as during each mowing, make sure there are no foreign or undesirable objects on the lawn that may
cause damage to the machine or injury to the user. These above all include stones, sticks, tree bark, toys, wires,
cords, hoses, etc.
• When mowing, always wear safe footwear and long trousers. Do not wear open shoes nor sandals.
• Before using the machine, always check its proper technical condition.
• Pay particular attention to the cylinder, counter- blades, screw connections, belt. If any parts are damaged or worn,
have them repaired or replaced immediately. When carrying out repairs and maintenance, use only the original
parts or parts authorised by Swardman.
• Batteries
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100% of its capacity. The battery reaches its full capacity after three cycles of full charge and discharge.
• Never store the mower with the battery in the vicinity of acids and easily combustible materials.
• Exclusively charge the battery using the originally delivered Swardman charger. The use of other charger types
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• The battery-powered mower can only be used in the temperature range from 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F).
• Check the charging cable on a regular basis for signs of damage or ageing (brittleness) and only use it in the
faultless condition.
• The charger delivered can only be used for charging of batteries being part of the supply.
• Charge the batteries using the maximum current of 2 A. Using the current of 1 A, you are charging the battery
more slowly, however more gently and to the full capacity. Using the current of 2 A, you are charging the
battery quickly approximately to 98% of the full capacity.
• The charging current 2A is the highest allowed. Charging with higher current can cause machine damage and
loss of warranty.
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• Only use your normal walking pace to drive the machine.
• Primarily control the machine speed with control buttons PLUS 23 and MINUS 22 see Fig. 5. Number of cuts
per meter and cut quality remain unchanged. Speed can additionally be controlled with a travel lever, e.g.
upon a change of the travel direction.
• When mowing on a slope, always pay attention to a safe posture.
• Take special care when changing the direction or turning on a slope.
• For safety reasons, do not mow a slope inclined more than 25°.
• Take special care when turning or reversing the machine.
• Always keep a natural posture when mowing and maintain a stable position all the time you are working.
• When mowing, keep the minimum safe distance ensured by the handlebars from the lawn mower.
• If you transport the machine to another location, load it into a vehicle or move it through places with no grass,
always wait until the mowing blades stop.
• Never carry nor lift the mower while the motors are running.
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or damaged.
• Start the mower only in its operating position, never start it while it is lying on its side.
• When starting the mower, always make sure your hands and feet are at a safe distance from the mowing blades.
• Never touch the mowing blades while the machine is turned on.
• Never adjust or clean the mowing blades while the machine is turned on.
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• Check, clean or adjust any part of the machine.
• Remove any undesirable items from the mowing blades.
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restarting, check the parts for any damage. If, after having been restarted, the machine shows increased vibrations,
stop it and contact the Swardman service department.
• The handle of interchangeable cartridges does not serve for handling of the machine but exclusively for removal
and insertion of cartridges. Handling of the machine using the cartridge handle could result in an irreversible
damage to cut settings or other functions of the cartridges.
• Please make sure all the screws are properly tightened.
• Before mowing, always check the mowing blades.
• For safety reasons, replace damaged parts with new parts.
• During maintenance or repair work on the machine, always wear protective gloves.
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• Do not clean the mower with running water or a pressure washer.
• For safety and reliability reasons, use only original Swardman parts.
• Make sure that the ambient temperature of the storage area will not drop below -20°C (-4°F).
Handling
Maintenance and Storage
General Safety Instructions for Walk-behind Cylinder Lawn Mower
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Technical Data
Cylinder lawn mower Electra 45 Electra 55
Order number A45 S A55 S
Maximum operating speed (kmph-1) 5,3 5,3
Cutting width (cm/inch) 44.5 (18”) 54.5 (22”)
Mowing height (mm/inch) 4 – 45 (0.15“-1.8“) 4 – 45 (0.15“-1.8“)
Number of cuts per meter (5-blade cylinder) 60 60
Grass box volume (l) 40 50
Weight (kg/lb) 53 (117) 59 (130)
Maximum overall width (cm/inch) 59 (23“) 69 (27“)
Declared sound pressure level A
at the operator’s side1LpAd (dB) 67 + 2 67 + 2
Guaranteed sound power level2A LWA,G (dB) 80 80
Declared aggregate value of acceleration of
vibrations transferred to the operator’s hand/
arm3 ahvd (mps-2)
max 2.5 max 2.5
Serial number
² measured in accordance with the Government Decree No. 9/2002 Coll., or the Directive 2000/14/ES
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Product Description
1Grass box
2Handlebar body
3Control lever for mowing blades
4Travel control lever
5Handlebar height adjusting
6Control lever for mowing height adjusting
7Mowing height indicator
8Quick-release bolt
9Side cover of timing gears
10 Handlebar position adjusting
11 Power connector
12 Main switch
13 Mowing height locking screw
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Figure 3 Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 6
Product Description
15 Belt tightening pulley
16 Cylinder drive belt
17 Travel engine
18 Cylinder pulley
19 Cartridge handle
20 Cylinder bed-knife
21 Cylinder adjusting screws
28 Data cable
29 Data cable socket
22 Speed decreasing button
23 Speed increasing button
24 Indication of battery charging condition
and adjustment of advanced functions
25 “OK” button
26 “LOCK” button for activation of cylinder drive
27 “R” button for activation of reverse run
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Commissioning
Assembling the Lawn Mower
Checking the Cylinder Adjustment
Take the mower out of the box. The best practice is to carefully cut the box open from the front and draw the machine
out to a free area. Do not ever use the handle on the mowing cartridge for lifting the mower or its transport.
Regularly check adjustment of the cylinder against the bed-knife before each mowing. When adjusting, use the 8 mm
wrench. Mower with 45 cm (18in) cutting width has 2 adjusting screws on the cylinder and 55 cm (22in) cutting width
has 3 adjusting screws.
1.
mower bracket, adjust a required inclination
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2. If the cylinder does not cut
clearly, tighten the adjusting
screws 21 clockwise. Proceed
carefully by tightening them
by approx. 10°. If required,
repeat the procedure.
3. Tilt the machine back so
that the handlebars touch
the ground.
4. Insert a strip of plain paper
before the bed-knife 20 and
carefully turn the cylinder
by another hand.
5. If the paper has been cut
by all the blades in whole
width, the cylinder is
adjusted. A light touch of
cylinder blades with the
bedknife is normal.
2. Connect the data cable 28 , Fig. 6, protruding
from the handlebar bracket, to the socket 29
in the left rear part of the mower.
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Adjust only with
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the machine stopped.
An excessive pressure between the cylinder and the bed-knife
will result in an excessive wear of blades as well as the driving
belt. When properly adjusted, the cylinder should turn smoothly.
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Commissioning
Starting the Machine
Mowing Height Adjusting
Basic Functions of Keyboard Control
Speed Change Standby Mode
Reverse Travel - Reversing
Turning On the Cylinder
1. Turn on the main safety switch by pulling it out 12 .
2. Push the OK button 25 .
3. LEDs on handlebar come on.
4. Push the LOCK button 26
cylinder starts turning. Lift the left lever to activate the machine travel. The more you push, the faster the machine
is travelling.
5.
6. Release the left lever to stop the machine.
Higher throttle setting = higher number of motor revolutions = faster travel and higher number of cylinder
revolutions. Lower throttle setting = lower number of motor revolutions = slower travel and lower number of
cylinder revolutions. Number of cuts per meter and cut quality remain unchanged.
PLUS 23 and MINUS 22 buttons
• One push = 1/20 step (+/- 0.65 kmph)
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Keep PLUS or MINUS button pushed to change speed
more quickly
• The mower shall sleep after 60 sec inactivity
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there are several minutes of travelling left
The reversing speed is constant and cannot be
changed with PLUS and MINUS buttons
• Push the R button 27 , when the mower is
• Min. cylinder power of 20% when the mower
is stationary
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button 27
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is within 1.5 sec
cruise control is active (see advanced functions)
Mowing height can be adjusted with the control lever on the left side of the machine. To change the height adjustment,
proceed as follows:
1. The mowing height is locked with a screw 13 in the right side cover; the screw moves in a groove. Before changing
the mowing height, slightly loosen the locking screw.
2. Loosen the quick-release bolt 8.
3. Adjust the mowing height by moving the lever 6forwards to decrease and rearwards to increase the mowing
height.
4. After the required height has been achieved, retighten the quick-release bolt as well as the locking screw. This will
ensure the constant mowing height over the total machine width.
Next to the control lever for mowing height adjustment, there is an orientation scale with an indicator 6
The scale shows the mowing height in millimetres or inches.
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Maintenance
Cleaning
and wipe it with a cloth. Never use pressure washers, their use voids the warranty.
Emptying the Grass Box
Machine Work Termination
12 . LEDs go out immediately.
Advanced Functions of Keyboard Control
Cruise Control Regeneration Mode
• Lets you control the mower with only one lever
• If the machine is travelling and the cylinder is
rotating, push the R or LOCK button to turn on
the cruise control
• If the machine is travelling and the cylinder is not
rotating, push the R (not LOCK) button to turn on the
cruise control (in this case, push the LOCK button
to turn on the cylinder)
• Push the R or LOCK button or release both levers
• When the cruise control is active, the mower travels
at the speed set upon turning-on the cruise control;
the set speed can be changed with PLUS 23
or MINUS 22 button
• With the cruise control on, the mower can be
operated with the left or right lever
• The left lever control can be changed in the cruise
control mode for the right lever and vice versa
• Can be used when working with regenerative
cartridges
• When running this mode, the cassette is set to
the maximum working speed and the + and -
buttons can only adjust the travel speed. The
cassette speed remains unchanged
• Push OK and R buttons simultaneously to turn
• When the regeneration mode is turned on, the
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• When the regeneration mode is turned on, the
cylinder power is at its maximum independent
of the travel speed; PLUS, MINUS buttons have
• When the cruise control is active, the 5th LED
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Maintenance
Winter Storage / Storage longer than 30 days
Acknowledgements
The prescribed regular maintenance to be performed at the recommended service intervals, replacing worn
or damaged parts if needed and having repairs and maintenance of the machine performed at the Swardman service
department before winter storage will extend the mower lifetime and reliability.
Before storing the mower, observe the following:
1. Thoroughly clean the machine. Remove all grass stuck.
2. Check the mechanical parts of the machine (see “Counter-Blade Adjustment”) and slightly lubricate the blades
with a biological oil.
3. Make sure all the bolts and nuts are tightened.
4. Charge the battery to 100%.
5. Recover the batteries by charging them to 100% every 8 weeks. You can leave the charger for the entire storage
period connected to the mower. The charger automatically checks the battery status and recharges as required.
6. Make sure that the ambient temperature of the storage area will not drop below -20°C (-4°F).
Thank you for choosing the Swardman cylinder lawn mower. We believe that with proper care it will serve you for
a long time and your lawn will be your pride and joy.
Our team is always ready to advise you on how to correctly use this machine. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
We will be happy if you share with us your experiences in using the Swardman cylinder lawn mower.
Cut Quality Adjusting
A quality lawn depends on properly adjusted mowing blades. Adjust every time you notice the machine is not mowing
well. Perform a preventive check of adjustment before each mowing. (For better illustration, see the video manual
at www.swardman.com.)
Adjust as follows (shown in the paragraph - Checking the Cylinder Adjustment (page 10):
1. Stop the machine
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3. Put on protective gloves
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5. Tilt the machine onto the handlebars
6. Take a strip of plain paper and the 8 mm wrench
7. Kneel down in front of the mower
8. Gripping the paper strip in one hand, simulate a blade of grass and bring it perpendicularly before the bed-knife
9. Turn the cylinder with your other hand so that the paper is cut - be very careful - the mowing blades can cause
painful injuries even at a low rotational speed.
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point, the machine is adjusted correctly.
11. If the paper has not been cut or the cut has not been smooth, it is necessary to draw the bed-knife up towards
the cylinder.
12. To tighten the bed-knife, turn the nut 21 slightly right.
13. Repeat the check using another piece of paper. Repeat this process until the cylinder cuts perfectly over the total
width.
14. If the mowing system has been used for a prolonged period (depending on the mowing intensity and dimensions
no longer helps to achieve a smooth cut, the mowing blades must be sharpened. How to have the mowing blades
sharpened, visit the Swardman website in the Service Section.
15. You can lubricate the cylinder blade with organic oil after each mowing to protect the blade against corrosion and
reduce any noise and friction at the same time.
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Troubleshooting
Caution: Before nding the problem, turn o the machine by means
of the main switch 12 .For support in the form of video instructions,
visit www.swardman.com/int/support
If the above troubleshooting procedures fail to solve problems,
contact your Swardman dealer.
Problem Possible cause Problem removal
Having been mowed,
the grass blades are
not cut properly
The bed-knife is not
adjusted correctly Adjust the bed-knife.
The machine is
stationary or stopped
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2. Cylinder is blocked
3. Failure of the electronics
1. Recharge the battery
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and remove an obstacle
3. RESET the control unit by concurrently
pushing buttons PLUS 23 , MINUS 22
and OK 25 . If the problem continues,
contact the Swardman service department
or your Swardman dealer
Motor cannot be
stopped Failure of the sensor or electronics
RESET the control unit by concurrently
pushing buttons PLUS 23 , MINUS 22 and
OK 25
main switch and contact the Swardman service
department or your Swardman dealer
Cylinder does not
rotate
1. Incorrect adjustment of the
cylinder
2. The battery is low
3. The belt fallen or damaged 16
4. Failure of the electronics
1. Loosen adjusting screws of the cylinder 21
and readjust the cylinder
2. Recharge the battery
3. Replace the cylinder drive belt 16
4. RESET the control unit by concurrently
pushing buttons PLUS 23 , MINUS 22 and
OK 25 . If the problem continues, contact
the Swardman service department or your
Swardman dealer
Cylinder rotates even
when the cylinder
control lever is not
pushed
Failure of the electronics
RESET the control unit by concurrently pushing
buttons PLUS 23 , MINUS 22 and OK 25 . If the
problem continues, contact the Swardman
service department or your Swardman dealer
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Warranty Information
Swardman provides a warranty against manufacturing and material defects in the product. In case of a manufacturing
or a material defect during the warranty period, we undertake to repair (or replace) the product.
For this product intended for domestic use, the warranty period is 24 months from the date of purchase. In the event
of industrial or professional use or similar loading, it is 12 months.
The following parts are considered to be consumables. Their lifetime depends on regular servicing, and the warranty
does not normally apply to them: Blades, driving belts, bearings and other easy-worn parts..
The warranty does not cover the costs associated with routine maintenance of the product.
In your best interest, follow the User Manual for the lawn mower. The proper care for the product shall ensure its
excellent service for many years. To ensure proper functioning, it is recommended to have the cylinder sharpened
at the authorised Swardman service department at least once a year.
If necessary, always use the Swardman original spare parts. The warranty does not cover a damage resulting from
using spare parts not manufactured or approved by Swardman.
When the time comes to dispose of the product, please consider the environment and recycle the product.
(For information on where to properly dispose of the product, please contact your local authorities).
A warranty repair will be made, if:
The warranty cannot be applied, if:
• You take the machine to your Swardman dealer.
• You prove the product purchase and the purchase date, e.g. through the product invoice.
• you fail to prove the product purchase with the purchase date,
• the machine is not provided with the name plate,
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• removal of the battery cover and control board results in damage to the seal,
• any previous repair of the product is performed elsewhere than in the authorised Swardman service department,
• a defect is caused by an incorrect adjustment, misuse, improper use, professional use, negligence or by accidental
damage,
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• any part, especially the travel or mowing mechanism, is damaged by its impacting against a solid object,
• a defect is caused by the product’s misuse,
• a defect is caused by the product’s normal wear and tear.
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Declaration of Conformity
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Transport casters Wheels for taller grass
Other accessories
Accessories and Manufacturer Information
Manufacturer Information
Swardman, s.r.o.
Pod Svahem 1582/12
CZ14700 Praha 4
Czech Republic
www.swardman.com
Service T: +420 602 675 279
Cylinder (5, 6, 10 blades) Rotary brush cartridgeScari er cartridgeVerticutter cartridge
Interchangeable Cartridges
Mobile phone holder Cartridge holder
Leather handlebars Beverage holder
Handlebars
Grooved front roller Front and rear
roller wipers
Front roller
Colours and materials
SILVER RAL 3011RAL 9016 RAL 3020 RAL 5015 RAL 6018 Optional
RAL
Swardman, s.r.o.
Pod Svahem 1582/12
147 00 Prague
Czech Republic
www.swardman.com
+420 602 675 279
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