Operation - EINHELL GE-EM 1843 HW Mode D'emploi D'origine

Adjusting the cutting height
Important.
Adjust the cutting height only when the engine is
switched off and the power cable has been dis-
connected.
Before you begin to mow, check to ensure that the
blade is not blunt and that none of the fasteners
are damaged. To prevent any imbalance, replace
blunt and/or damaged blades. To carry out this
check, fi rst switch off the motor and pull out the
power plug.
The cutting height is adjusted as follows
(see Fig. 10):
1. Push the lever (A) outwards.
2. Set the lever (B) to the desired cutting height.
3. Release the lever (A) and check that it is se-
curely seated in the lock.
Reading off the cutting height
The cutting height can be set between 25-75 mm
in 6 intervals, and can be read off on the scale
(Fig. 10/C).
Power supply
The lawn mower can be connected to any light
socket-outlet with a 230 Volt alternating current.
However, the socket outlet must have an earthing
contact protected by a 16 A circuit breaker. Addi-
tionally, a residual current device (RCD) circuit-
breaker with max. 30 mA must be used!
Power cable for the device
Please only use power cables that are not dama-
ged. The total length of the power cable should
not exceed 50 meters; going beyond this distance
will reduce the power output of the electric motor.
The power cable must have a cross-section of 3
x 1.5 mm. The insulating sheath of lawn aerator
power cables is frequently damaged.
Some of the causes for this are:
•
Cuts caused by driving over the cable.
•
Pinching when the power cable is dragged
under doors and pulled through windows.
•
Cracking due to old age of the insulation.
•
Kinking by improperly fastening or guiding the
power cable.
The power cables must, at the very minimum, be
of type HO5RN-F and 3-stranded. The cable type
must be printed somewhere on the power cable.
Only purchase power cables that are marked!
Plugs and socket couplers for the power cables
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must be made from rubber and splash-proof.
There is a limit to how long power cables can be.
Longer power cables require larger conductor
cross-sections. Power cables and connecting li-
nes must be regularly checked for damage. Ensu-
re that the lines are switched off before checking
them. Completely unwind the power cable. Also
check power cable entry points, plugs and socket
couplers for kinks.

6. Operation

Connect the plug (Fig. 1/Item 7) to an extension
cable. It is imperative to secure the extension
cable with the cable grip as shown in Figure 11.
Important.
To prevent the equipment switching on acciden-
tally, the lawn mower is equipped with a safety
switch (Fig. 11/Item 21) which must be pressed
before the switching bar (Fig. 11/Item 20) can
be activated. The lawn mower switches itself
off when the switching bar is released. Repeat
this process several times so that you are sure
that the machine functions properly. Before you
perform any repair or maintenance work on the
equipment, ensure that the blade is not rotating
and that the power supply is disconnected.
Important!
Never open the discharge fl ap if the grass
box is being emptied and the motor is still
running. The rotating blade can cause seri-
ous injuries.
Always secure the discharge fl ap and grass bag
carefully. Always switch off the motor before you
remove these items.
The safety distance between the blade casing
and the user provided by the guide struts must be
maintained at all times. Take special care when
mowing and changing direction on embankments
and slopes. Ensure that you have a secure sur-
face to stand on, wear shoes with anti-slip soles
that off er good grip, and long trousers.
Always mow across the slope (not in up or down
direction). Do not use the mower on gradients
exceeding 15° for safety reasons.
Take special care when moving backwards and
pulling the lawn mower. Danger of stumbling.
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