Villager AGM 100 User manual

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English 2
(Original operating instructions)
Italiano 8
(Instruzioni per ľuso originali)
Ελληνικά 15
(Αυθεντικές οδηγίες χειρισμού)
Slovensko 21
(Izvirno navodilo za obratovanje)
Hrvatski 27
(Originalna uputa za rad)
Srpski 33
(Originalno uputstvo za rad)
Македонски 39
(Оригинално упатство за користање)

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Contents
For your safety …………..…………….2
Assembling the unit ………………...3
Operating safety……………………….4
Tips on lawn care ……………………..5
Transporting the appliance ………6
Servicing/cleaning…………………….6
Laying up the vehicle ………………..6
Warranty …………………………………..6
Identifying and eliminating
malfunctions …………………………….6
Information on rating plate
These details are very important for
identifying your appliance when you
order spare parts or contact our
aftersales service. The rating plate is
found near the engine. Enter all the
details on rating plate in the following
fields.
This and other appliance information
can be found on the separate CE
declaration of conformity which is a
component of these operating
instruction.
Illustrations
Fold out the illustrated pages at the
start of the operating instructions.
Various models are described in these
operating instructions. Graphical
representations may deviate in detail
from the purchased unit.
For your safety
Use the appliance properly
This appliance is approved solely for
use
— in accordance with the descriptions
and safety instructions specified in this
user’s guide,
— to mow the lawns of domestic and
leisure gardens.
Any other use is not as intended.
Improper use is not covered by the
warranty and the manufacturer will
reject any liability. The user is liable for
all damage caused to third parties and
their property. Unauthorized
modifications made to the mower rule
out any liability on the part of the
manufacturer for damage resulting
therefrom.
Observe the safety and
operating information
Before using the appliance for the first
time, read and follow these operating
instructions carefully. Keep these
instructions in a sate place for future
reference. Never allow children or
other persons to use the Iawnmower
who do not know the operating
instructions.
It the appliance changes ownership,
hand over the operating instructions.
General safety information
In this section you will find general
information about safety. Warnings
that apply specifically to individual
parts of the appliance, functions or
activities are shown at the
corresponding point in this users
guide.
Before working with the
appliance
Persons using the appliance must not
be under the influence of intoxicants,
e.g. alcohol, narcotics, medication, etc.
Persons younger than .16 years of age
must not use this lawnmower — local
regulations can determine the
minimum age of the users.
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
For children, cleaning and
maintenance of the machine is
permitted only under adult
supervision.
Before you begin work, make that you
are familiar with all attachments and
operating controls as well as their
functions.
Use outdoors with the permitted and
appropriately identified connection
cable only, e. g. B. H07RN — F 3 x 1.5
mm2 (max. 50 m). Connecting parts of
connection-cables must be splash-
proof and made of rubber or covered
with rubber.
Before using the unit, always check
whether the connection cable is
damaged, brittle or tangled. To do
this, switch off the unit and pull out
the mains plug. Use only a connection
cable which is in perfect condition.
Before using the appliance,
— check whether the grass catcher
works and the deflector closes
correctly. Replace damaged, worn out
or missing parts immediately.
— check for any wearing or damage to
the cutters, fastening pins, and the
whole cutter unit. All worn or
damaged parts must be replaced in
sets at a specialist workshop in order
to rule out imbalances.
— check whether the cable between
the motor and switch/plug
combination is damaged. Immediately
have a damaged cable replaced by a
specialist company.
Spare parts and accessories must
satisfy the requirements specified by
the manufacturer.
Therefore use original spare parts and
original accessories only or spare parts
and accessories authorised by the
manufacturer.
All repair work must be conducted
exclusively at a specialised garage.
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When working with the
appliance
When working with or on the
appliance you must wear protective
clothing. This includes:
- safety shoes,
- trousers,
- tightly fitting clothing,
- protective goggles, etc.
Operate the vehicle only when it is in
good technical condition as stipulated
and delivered by the manufacturer.
Before all work on this
appliance
To prevent injury, before performing
any work (e.g. maintenance and
adjustments) on this unit
- switch OFF 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)
After working with the
appliance
Before leaving the unit, always pull out
the mains plug.
Safety devices
Figure 1
Danger
Never use a lawnmower if it has
damaged safety devices or if there are
no safety devices fitted.
Safety lever (1)
The safety lever stops the motor and
cutting blades in an emergency. There
must be no attempt to circumvent this
function, which is crucial for your
personal safety.
Ejection flap (2) or impact
protection (3)
The ejection flap/impact protection
protects you from being injured by the
blade or by ejected solid objects. The
lawnmower must always be operated
with the ejection flap or impact
protection.
Symbols on the appliance
On the appliance you will find various
symbols on adhesive labels. They have
the following specific meanings:
Attention! Please
read the
operating
instructions
before putting
lawnmower into
operation!
Keep third parties
away from the
danger area!
Before working on
the cutters, pull
out the mains
plug! Keep fingers
and feet away
from the cutting
tools! Before
adjusting or
cleaning the unit
or before checking
whether the
connection cable
is entangled or
damaged, switch
off the unit and
pull out the mains
plug. Keep the
connection cable
away from the
tools.
Keep connection
cable away from
the cutters!
Never put your
hands and/or feet
in the vicinity of
rotating parts.
Always keep these symbols on the
appliance in a legible state.
Symbols in the user’s guide
Symbols are employed in the user’s
guide to indicate hazards or draw
attention to important information.
They have the following specific
meanings:
Danger
Draws your attention to sources of
potential danger associated with the
task you are undertaking at the time
which constitute a danger to persons.
Caution
Used to highlight hazards which are
associated with the activity that is
being described, whereby damage
could occur to the appliance.
Note
This indicates important information
and application tips.
Disposal instructions
Dispose of packaging remnants, old
units, etc., in accordance with local
regulations.
Old electrical
equipment is
recyclable and
should therefore
not be thrown in
the dustbin!
We request that you support us with
your active contribution in the
conservation of resources and
protection of the environment and to
dispose of this unit at collection
points, if available.
Assembling the unit
Illustration on the enclosed sheet
show you how to assemble your unit
in a few steps and make it ready for
use.
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Operating safety
Risk
of electric shock
— Use a safety switch on your mains
socket (= residual current operated
device with a release current not
exceeding 30 mA).
— lf you sever the power cord while
mowing, you are at risk of being killed
or injured. Slowly move away in short
steps from the un/t. Pull the plug out
of the socket. When mowing, ensure
that the connection cable never gets
into the cutting area.
Accident
— No person, especially children,
and/or animals should be allowed to
stand close to the mower while it is in
use.
Risk of injury due to ejected stones or
other objects.
Falling over
— Operate the vehicle at walking
speed only.
— Be particularly careful when
mowing in reverse and pulling the
appliance towards you.
— When mowing on steep slopes,
there is a risk of the mower tipping
over and you could be injured as a
result. Mow crossways to the slope,
never upwards and down wards. Do
not mow on inclines greater than 20%.
— Be particularly careful when
changing direction of travel and
ensure that you always have a firm
footing, especially on slopes.
- Mowing along perimeters involves a
risk of injury. Mowing near edges,
hedges, or steep inclines is dangerous.
Keep a safe distance from perimeters
when mowing.
— lf the ground is wet the mower
could slip due to reduced traction and
overturn. Mow only when the grass is
dry.
— Work only by daylight or in good
artificial lighting.
Injury
— Always maintain a safe distance
from the rotating tool by means of the
steering handle.
— The working area of the operator is
behind the steering handle during
operation.
— Never place your hands, feet, or
other parts of the body near rotating
parts.
— Stop the motor if you have to tilt
the unit or transport it over surfaces
other than grass.
— Never lift or carry the appliance
when the engine is running. First, pull
the mains plug out of the socket.
— Switch the motor off and pull out
the mains plug before loosening
blockages or removing obstructions
from the discharge channel or before
checking, cleaning, transporting or
adjusting the lawn mower or before
working on the unit.
— lf you remove the grass catcher,
you or other persons might get injured
due to ejected, mowed materials or
foreign bodies. Never empty the grass
sack while the engine is running. To do
this, switch off the unit.
— Check the surface on which the
appliance is to be used and remove all
objects that the appliance can take up
and fling out.
— Do not use the unit in adverse
weather conditions, e.g. if there is a
probability of rain or a storm.
— If the cutter strikes a foreign object
(e.g. stone) or if the unit starts
vibrating unusually: Switch off the
motor immediately and pull out the
mains plug.
Before continuing to use the unit, have
it checked for damage by a service
centre.
— In the case of mowers with rotary
blades, never stand in front of grass
ejection holes.
Stumbling
— When turning the unit, you may trip
over the connection cable and injure
yourself. Always guide the cable in
such a way that it is always kept out of
the walking and working area.
— Operate the vehicle at walking
speed only.
Caution
Damage to the lawn mower.
— Stones, scattered branches, and
similar objects can damage the
machine and impair its correct
operation. Remove all objects from
the appliance’s path before every use.
— Operate the appliance only when it
is in good technical condition Subject
the appliance to a thorough visual
check before using it. Check in
particular the safety devices, electric
controls, power cables and threaded
connections for damage and secure
attachment. Replace damaged parts
before operating the unit.
Operating times
Comply with the national/municipal
regulations concerning the times when
the mower may be used (if required,
contact your local authority).
Directions
Details of specific locations on the
appliance (e g. left, right) are always
quoted as seen from the steering
handle and while facing forward.
1. Hang the grass catcher
Figure 2
• Lift up the deflector flap and hook
the grass sack onto the appliance.
2. Set the cutting height
Caution
Select cutting height for uneven terrain
to prevent the cutter from ever coming
into contact with the ground.
Figure 3
Set the cutting height of the grass as
required.
Setting option (depending on model)
from approx. 3 cm to maximum 9 cm.
Note
If units have individual wheel
adjustment, set all wheels to the same
height.
Model A:
• Unscrew wheels and move to the
appropriate height setting.
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Model B:
• Pull the lap and snap into place in
the position required.
Model C:
• Advance or push back the lever of
the central vertical adjustment and
snap into place in the position
required.
Model D:
• Actuate lock and simultaneously set
the required height by pulling or
pressing on the handle/lever. When
the lock is released, the selected
setting engages.
Model E:
• Pull the wheel forwards and lock in
the required position.
3. Power cord
Figure 4
• Attach connection cable to the cable
grip.
• Insert the connection cable first into
the switch/plug combination on the
unit and then into a 230 V-socket.
4. Starting the engine
Danger
Keep hands and feet well away from
the cutting blade.
Caution
— Do not tip the appliance when
starting.
— If an attempt is made to start the
unit in tall grass, the motor may
overheat and be damaged.
Figure 5
• Keep the appliance on an even
surface with little or the shortest
possible grass.
• Standing behind the unit — press
and hold down the locking button.
• Pull and hold the safety lever,
release locking button.
The motor and the cutter run.
You can now start work.
5. Engaging/disengaging gear
drive
(only in the case of lawn mowers with
gear drives)
Figure 9
Putting gear drive into gear
• Pull lever and hold.
Throwing gear drive out of gear
• Release lever.
6. Stopping the engine
• Release the safety hoop.
The engine and the cutting tool stop
after a short time.
7. Detaching and emptying the
grass sack
Figure 2
It cut grass is left lying on the ground
or it the level indicator (optional, Fig.
10) indicates that the basket is full:
• Release safety hoop and wait until
the engine stops.
• Lift the deflector flap and unhook
the grass sack.
• Empty out the contents.
8. Working without the grass
sack
Whenever you detach the grass sack,
the deflector lap drops down. When
working without a grass catcher, the
mowed grass is ejected directly
downwards.
9. Retrofitting for mulching
(only for units with mulching
accessory/ optional).
Units with rear discharge:
Figure 7A
• Lift the ejection flap.
• Remove the grass catcher.
• Insert mulch key (depending on
model).
• Lower the ejection flap.
Note
Models with integrated mulching
function do not require a separate
mulch key — a specially shaped rear
lap assumes this function (Fig. 7B).
Units with side discharge:
• Remove side discharge — impact
protection/mulch lock closes
automatically (Fig. 8A).
10. Changing units over to side
discharge
(depending on model)
• lf fitted:
Remove grass catcher and lower the
rear discharge flap.
• Lift impact protection/mulch lock
and attach side discharge (Fig. 8B).
11. After finishing work
• Empty the grass sack.
• Pull the mains plug out of the socket
and the unit.
• Leave the motor to cool down
(approx. 30 minutes) before cleaning,
servicing, storing or shutting down the
unit.
Tips on lawn care
Mowing
Lawns consist of various grass types.
Frequent mowing promotes the
growth of grass, resulting in strong
roots and a firm sward. If you seldom
cut the grass, you will enhance the
development of high growing types of
grass and other weeds, (such as clover,
daisies). The normal height of a lawn is
approx. 4—5 cm. Only 1/3 of the total
height should be mown; therefore cut
7—8 cm long grass to normal height.
Try not to cut the grass shorter than 4
cm, otherwise the lawn will suffer
during dry periods. If the grass has
grown particularly high (for example,
during a holiday period), cut it back to
its normal height in several stages.
When mowing, always overlap the
mown swaths slightly.
Mulching (using the accessories)
The grass is cut into small pieces
(approx. 1 cm) and left to lie on the
lawn. The lawn therefore retains a lot
of nutrients. For an optimum result
always keep the lawn short, see also
the section entitled “Mowing”.
Observe the following when mulching:
— Do not mow wet grass.
— Never mow more than 2 cm.
— Mow slowly.
— Clean the cutters regularly.
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