GARDENA
380 AC Gebrauchsanweisung Accu-Spindelmher GB Operating Instructions Accu Rechargeable Cylinder Lawnmower F Mode demploi Tondeuse hlicodale sur accu NL Gebruiksaanwijzing Accu-kooimesmaaier S Bruksanvisning Sladdls Cylinderklippare I Istruzioni per luso Rasaprato a batteria E Manual de instrucciones Cortacsped Accu P Instrues de utilizao Mquina de cortar relva Accu, com fuso DK Brugsanvisning Accu hndplneklipper D

Art. 4026

GARDENA Accu Rechargeable Cylinder Lawnmower 380 AC
Welcome to the Garden of GARDENA.
Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these instructions to familiarise yourself with the accu cylinder mower, its correct use and the notes on safety. For safety reasons, children under the age of 16 as well as persons not familiar with these operating instructions should not use this accu cylinder mower. v Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.

Contents

1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Accu Cylinder Mower. 12 2. Safety references. 12 3. Assembly. 14 4. Function. 14 5. Operation. 15 6. Putting into Storage. 16 7. Maintenance. 17 8. Trouble-Shooting / Service. 17 9. Accessories. 20 10. Technical Data. 20 11. Warranty. 20
1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Accu Cylinder Lawnmower

Intended use

The GARDENA Accu Cylinder Mower has been designed for cutting lawn and grass areas of private houses. Compliance with these instructions provided by GARDENA is a prerequisite for using the cylinder lawnmower correctly. To prevent injury, the GARDENA Accu Cylinder Lawnmower must not be used for cutting and pruning of climbers or grass on roofs.

Please note

2. Safety references
v Please read the notes on safety on the Cylinder Lawnmower. Warning ! V Please read the operating instructions before using the mower ! Danger ! Risk of injury ! V Keep bystanders away ! 12 Warning ! Sharp blades !
V Remove the key before carrying out all maintenance work.
Checks before each operation : Before use, an inspection is always to be performed in order to determine that all nuts, bolts and working tools are not worn down or damaged. Worn down or damaged blades are to be replaced in sets. Do not use the accu cylinder mower if safety devices (switch handle, safety key, start button, cover for cutting mechanism) and / or the cutting cylinder are damaged or worn. Never operate the unit with the safety devices bypassed or missing. Inspect the surface on which the lawn mower is to be used be-forehand. Stones, pieces of wood and wires as well as other solid matter are to be removed. Objects, which are contacted by the cutting tools, could be thrown out uncontrollably or damage the cutting mechanism. Proper use / Responsibility : Warning ! Take note that the rotating blade cylinder could cause injuries.
V Never place your hands or feet on or under moving parts. Do not use the lawnmower while people, especially children or animals, are directly nearby. The operator is liable for damages. The safety distance between the blade cylinder and the operator that is created by the guiding spar is to be always maintained. When mowing embankments and slopes, special care is to be taken: v make sure you always have a safety distance and wear shoes with a nonslip sole and long trousers. Always cut diagonally to the slope. Take special care when moving backwards and when pulling the lawn mower. Danger of stumbling ! If, in spite of this, you come into contact with any obstruction when cutting, turn off the accu cylinder mower. Remove the key from the socket. Remove the blockage; check the mower for any damage and have it repaired if necessary. v Only work when visibility is good. Never leave the cylinder mower unattended. If you interrupt your work, remove the key and store the cylinder mower in a safe place. Guide the mower at a walking pace only.
Electric Security : This Accu Cylinder Lawnmower can cause serious injuries!
V To prevent injuries, never start the motor when the mower is tipped. Only insert the key into the socket when you plan to start working with the Motor Mower. Familiarise yourself with the surroundings of your working area. Check for possible risks which might be not audible due to the noise of the machine. Please observe the prescribed local quiet times. When you interrupt work to move to another working area, always switch off your accu cylinder mower and remove the key from the socket. Do not operate your Cylinder Lawnmower near swimming pools or garden ponds. Never use the unit when it is raining or in damp or wet areas.
Accu Security : Danger ! Short-circuit fire risk !
V Contacts should never be bridged with metal ! Danger of fire ! Never charge the Accu anywhere near acids and easily inflammable materials. Danger of explosion ! Do not throw the used Accu into fire under any circumstances. Only charge the Accu with the charger supplied ! Using other charging units could lead to damage and injury. Protect the Accu from excessive sunlight. Using a charger other than the GARDENA charger supplied releases GARDENA from all liability and warranty claims. Keep the charger in a dry place. Only charge the Accu in a dry place. Only use the Accu for the Rechargeable Cylinder Lawnmower. The mower cannot be started as long as the charger is plugged in ! Protect the charging socket against dirt and moisture.

3. Assembly

Assembling the handle :

9 B GB

1. Insert the lower part of the upright 1 into the mountings for the upright 2 as far as the stop and fix with the screws
2. Push connecting pieces 4 from below into the lower part of the upright 1 and middle part of the upright 5.
3. Insert threaded rod 6 (from the cable side) through the centre part of the up-right 5, lower part of the upright 1 and the connecting piece 4 from the left. 4. Push threaded bearing

8 into clamping lever 7.

5. Screw the clamping lever 7 on to the threaded rod 6 until it grips when moved. The centre part of the upright is fixed. 6. Push threaded rod 6 from the left through the crossbar 9, centre part of the upright 5 and connecting piece 4. The safety starter lock B on the crossbar 9 must then be on the left. 7. Screw clamping lever 7 on to the threaded rod when moved. The upright is assembled. 8. Fix the motor cable

Fit Accu :

6 until it grips
0 to the upright with the two cable clips A.

C D F E

Warning ! Short-circuit fire risk ! V Accu-contacts should never be bridged with metal !
The Accu is supplied charged at the factory but may lose charge if it has been stored for a long time. Charge the Accu before using it for the first time (see 5. Maintenance: Charging the Accu:). 1. Press Accu cover
C lightly at the front and open.
2. Insert the Accu D into the Accu compartment with the connections pointing towards the flat plugs E.
Warning ! The polarity + / - and the colours of the connections on the Accu and the flat cable must match. V Connect flat cable E to the Accu connections, matching the terminals (see adhesive label on the Accu).

1. Secure Accu

2. Close Accu cover
D with the retaining strap F. C.

4. Function

Mowing correctly :
To produce a well-maintained lawn we recommend cutting the lawn one a week if possible. The lawn becomes thicker if cut frequently. Relatively long cut grass (> 1 cm) must be removed so that the lawn does not become yellow and matted. 14
After relatively long intervals between mowing (holiday lawn), up to max. 12 cm, first of all cut in one direction with the cutting height as high as possible, then cut in the crosswise direction at the cutting height required. If possible, only cut the grass when it is dry, if the grass is damp, the cutting pattern will be uneven. The area of lawn you can mow with one charged accu depends on the height and thickness of the lawn, i.e. the taller and thicker the lawn, the smaller the area of lawn you can mow with one fully charged Accu.

5. Operation

Starting the cylinder mower :
Risk of injury if the cylinder mower does not switch off automatically ! V Do not remove or bypass safety devices on the cylinder mower (e.g. by tying the starting handle to the upper part of the upright) !
Charge display : green LED Accu fully charged yellow LED Accu halfcharged red LED Accu flat
Danger ! Blade cylinder continues to turn after switching off ! V Never lift, tilt or carry the cylinder mower with the motor running ! V Never start the mower on a paved surface (e. g. asphalt). V Always maintain the safety distance between the blade cylinder and the user set by the guide handle.
1. Stand the cylinder mower on a level part of the lawn. 2. Insert the key G into the charging socket H. 3. Keep safety interlock B pressed down and pull the starting handle I on the upper handle 9. The cylinder mower starts and the charge display lights up for 10 seconds. 4. Release starter safety lock B.
If the red LED (Accu flat) goes on, the Accu must be charged.
The Accu cover must always be kept closed during mowing. The Accu becomes warm when using the cylinder mower. This is normal and does not impair its performance. Blockage protection : If the cylinder mower is blocked by a foreign body or the motor is overloaded (red Error-LED lights up), the motor is automatically switched off by the blockage protection (loud rattling). Remove key from socket, remove foreign body or rectify the cause of the overloading and restart the mower after a few seconds. Circuit Breaker : If the Cordless Motor Mower is overloaded over a longer period of time the motor may become hot (Red Error-LED flashes).To protect the motor from overheating the circuit breaker switches the motor off. You can switch the mower on again after approximately 5 -10 minutes. Discharge protection : The mower switches off automatically as soon as the capacity of the Accu has been exhausted (discharge protection). We recommend recharging the battery straight away. 15
Note : The accu cylinder mower can be operated with the Accu or without as a hand mower.
Switching off the cylinder mower :

The key prevents the cylinder mower being switched on accidentally. 1. Release starting handle I. 2. Remove the safety key each time you stop work.
Adjusting the cutting height:
DANGER ! Cutting tool can cause injuries ! V When adjusting the cutting height, remove the key and wear suitable work gloves.
The cutting height can be set to any position between 12 mm and 42 mm. 1. Stand behind the cylinder mower with one foot on the roller J. 2. Slacken the two locking screws K and set to the height required on the scale L. 3. Tighten the two locking screws K on both sides to the same height.
The locking screws both sides.
K must always be set to the same height on
The mower may only be adjusted to a depth in which the lower blade does not touch the ground when it is uneven.
Mowing with the grass collection sack (accessories) :
v Suspend the grass collection sack in the cylinder mower as described in the Operating Instructions.

5. Putting into Storage

Storage :
1. Remove safety key. 2. Clean mower before storage and connect to the charger (see 5. Maintenance). 3. Store mower in a dry, frostproof but cool place out of reach of children. To save space, the cylinder mower can be folded up by folding the clamping lever. Ensure the cable is not trapped during this process. If the mower is not stored connected constantly to the charger, the Accu must be charged at least every six months because it selfdischarges. Self-discharging is reduced at low storage temperatures. If the Accu is completely flat, e.g. due to too long storage without any recharge, it will get its full efficiency again after several charging cycles.

Disposal :

(in accordance with RL 2002 / 96 / EC)
The product must not be added to normal household waste. It must be disposed of properly.

Disposing of the Accu :

The Accu contains lead cells. After their lifetime have expired, they may not be disposed of as normal house rubbish, but must be disposed of properly. Please dispose of the flat Accu via the municipal disposal point.

7. Maintenance

Cleaning the mower :
DANGER ! Cutting tool can cause injuries ! V When undertaking maintenance, remove the key and wear suitable work gloves. Warning ! Damage to Accu cylinder mower. V Never clean your cylinder mower with running water, in particular with water under high pressure.
Deposits affect the cutting result as well as discharge of grass clippings. Residual dirt and grass is easily removed immediately after mowing. 1. Remove grass deposits with a brush and a cloth. 2. Oil the red cutting mechanism lightly with low viscosity oil (e.g. sprayed oil).

Charge Accu :

We recommed charging the Accu with the charger supplied, immediately after mowing with the cylinder mower and leaving it connected to the charger (the Accu cannot be over-charged). Do not wait to charge until the Accu is completely flat

1. Remove safety key

G from the charging socket H. 2. Insert mains plug of the charger M in a mains socket.

The red LED goes on.

3. Insert charging plug socket H.
N of the charger into the charging
4. When the green LED of the charger goes on, the Accu is fully charged. (This can take up to 24 hours if the Accu is flat).
G N M 8. Troubleshooting / Service
DANGER ! Cutting tool can cause injuries ! V When rectifying faults remove the key and wear suitable work gloves. When the charger M is disconnected from the mains, the charging plug N must also be removed from the charging socket H as otherwise the Accu will discharge itself via the charger.
Problem Abnormal noise. Clattering in the mower
Possible cause Screws / components loose. Foreign bodies on the blade. Notch in the blade.
Remedy v Tighten screws or send to GARDENA Service. v Remove foreign bodies. v Remove notches with grindstone. v Adjust cutting mechanism. v Insert the key into the socket. v Wait approx. 5 -10 minutes then turn on the mower again. v Open the cover and push the tab receptacle onto the tab. v Charge Accu. 1. Switch off mower, 2. Remove key. 3. Remove foreign body. v Reduce mowing speed and / or raise cutting height. Let the motor cool for 5 -10 minutes, then use the mower with a higher cutting height and reduce the cutting height in stages until you reach the lower cutting height you require. v Have cutting tool checked by an authorised specialist dealer or GARDENAService. v Clean blade. v Adjust cutting mechanism. Recommendation: v Have cutting mechanism reground or replaced by GARDENA Service. v See 4. Function Mowing Tips.
Blades are striking each other too hard. Motor will not start Key not inserted. Circuit breaker has been triggered (Red Error-LED flashes). Tab on Accu loose.
Full discharge protection has responded. Motor jams and is noisy Blocked by foreign body. Blocking protection activated. (Red Error-LED flashes). Cutting load too high. Motor turns off The cutting height you have selected is too low; Circuit breaker has been activated. (Red Error-LED flashes). Cutting tool damaged.
Runs unevenly, mower vibrates significantly
Blade very dirty. Lawn cut unevenly Blade set incorrectly. Cutting mechanism blunt.

Lawn too long.

Readjusting the cutting mechanism :
The cutting gear of your lawn mower was optimally adjusted before leaving our company. If, after longer use, a clean cut of the grass is no longer possible or the blade roller contacts the lower blade, then the lower blade should be adjusted as follows:

1. Unhook upright and clean cylinder mower. 2. Check cylinder O and lower blade P for notches and remove these with a grindstone if necessary.

O R Q P

3. Unscrew internal hexagon screws Q with an internal hexagon wrench (5 mm) anticlockwise until the cylinder O turns freely.
5. Tighten left internal hexagon screw Q with an internal hexagon wrench (5 mm) until the feeler gauge R is held gently. 6. Continue turning the cylinder until the blade O, already adjusted on the left side, is exactly above the lower blade on the right side.
7. Tighten the right internal hexagon screw Q with an internal hexagon wrench (5 mm) until the feeler gauge R is held gently. 8. Rotate cylinder O. If a banging noise is produced during this, open up the internal hexagon screw Q slightly on the side affected. When the cylinder and the lower blade can hardly be heard touching each other, the cutting mechanism has been adjusted correctly. 9. Cutting test: Place a strip of paper S in such a way on the lower blade that it points towards the spindle of the cylinder O. 10. Turn cylinder O carefully. If the lower blade is set correctly as if with scissors.
P the paper will be cut off O.
11. Repeat the cutting test on the other blades

Changing Accu :

If the Accu capacity is completely exhausted or if the Accu can no longer be recharged it must be exchanged. New Accus are available directly from GARDENA Service. 1. Press Accu cover C lightly at the front and open up and release the tensioning belt F. 2. Pull flat plug E backwards (not by the cable) and disconnect it from the battery connections (see adhesive label on Accu). 3. Remove Accu
D from the Accu-compartment.
4. Dispose of old Accu (see 7. Putting into Storage). 5. Fit new Accu (see 3. Assembly).

Repairs :

On safety grounds, only original GARDENA spares may be used.
Please contact GARDENA Service if it is necessary to replace the cutting tool, which will only become blunt after several years use if well-maintained. 19
4. Push the feeler gauge supplied (thin strip of metal) R between one blade O on the cylinder and the lower blade
Have the cylinder mower checked over in the autumn if possible so that it is ready for use immediately when the next lawn-mowing season starts. If you have any problem with your cylinder mower, please contact our Customer Service.

9. Accessories

GARDENA Grass collecting bag GARDENA charging cable for cylinder mower 380 AC Saves raking up the cut grass. For charging the Accu internally (available from GARDENA Service). Art. No. 4029 Art.-Nr. 4040-00.900.01

10. Technical Data

380 AC (Art. 4026) Cutting width / Cutting height Cutting height adjustment Weight with Accu Accu Voltage / capacity Lawn area per Accu-charge Working area related emission characteristic value LpA1) Noise level L WA 2) Vibrations a vhw 1) 38 cm / mm infinitely variable 15.9 kg 12 V / 12 Ah Up to 300 m 2 (see 4. Function) 72 dB (A) 86 dB (A) < 2,5 m / s 2
Measuring method 1) according to EN 836 2) according to RL 2000 /14 / EG

11. Warranty

GARDENA guarantees this product for 2 years (starting from the date of purchase). This guarantee covers all serious defects of the unit that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults. Under warranty we will either replace the unit or repair it free of charge if the following conditions apply: The unit must have been handled properly and in keeping with the requirements of the operating instructions. Neither the purchaser or a non-authorised third party have attempted to repair the unit. The wearing parts blade cylinder (complete) and lower blade are excluded from the warranty. This manufacturers guarantee does not affect the users existing warranty claims against the dealer / seller. If a fault occurs with your Electric Aerator, please return the faulty unit together with a copy of the receipt and a description of the fault, with postage paid to one of the GARDENA Service Centres listed on the back of these operating instructions.

Produkthaftung

Wir weisen ausdrcklich darauf hin, dass wir nach dem Produkthaftungsgesetz nicht fr durch unsere Gerte hervorgerufene Schden einzustehen haben, sofern diese durch unsachgeme Reparatur verursacht oder bei einem Teileaustausch nicht unsere Original GARDENA Teile oder von uns freigegebene Teile verwendet werden und die Reparatur nicht vom GARDENA Service oder dem autorisierten Fachmann durchgefhrt wird. Entsprechendes gilt fr Ergnzungsteile und Zubehr. We expressly point out that, in accordance with the product liability law, we are not liable for any damage caused by our units if it is due to improper repair or if parts exchanged are not original GARDENA parts or parts approved by us, and, if the repairs were not carried out by a GARDENA Service Centre or an authorised specialist. The same applies to spare parts and accessories. Nous vous signalons expressment que GARDENA nest pas responsable des dommages causs par ses appareils, dans la mesure o ces dommages seraient causs suite une rparation non conforme, dans la mesure o, lors dun change de pices, les pices dorigine GARDENA nauraient pas t utilises, ou si la rparation na pas t effectue par le Service Aprs-Vente GARDENA ou lun des Centres SAV agrs GARDENA. Ceci est galement valable pour tout ajout de pices et daccessoires autres que ceux prconiss par GARDENA. Wij wijzen er nadrukkelijk op, dat wij op grond van de wet aansprakelijkheid voor producten niet aansprakelijk zijn voor schade ontstaan door onze apparaten, indien deze door onvakkundige reparatie veroorzaakt zijn, of er bij het uitwisselen van onderdelen geen gebruik gemaakt werd van onze originele GARDENA onderdelen of door ons vrijgegeven onderdelen en de reparatie niet door de GARDENA technische dienst of de bevoegde vakman uitgevoerd werd. Ditzelfde geldt voor extra-onderdelen en accessoires. Tillverkaren r inte ansvarig fr skada som orsakats av produkten om skadan beror p att produkten har reparerats felaktigt eller om, vid reparation eller utbyte, andra n Original GARDENA reservdelar har anvnts. Samma sak gller fr kompletteringsdelar och tillbehr. Si rende espressamente noto che, conformemente alla legislazione sulla responsabilit del prodotto, non si risponde di danni causati da nostri articoli se originati da riparazioni eseguite non correttamente o da sostituzioni di parti effettuate con materiale non originale GARDENA o comunque da noi non approvato e, in ogni caso, qualora lintervento non venga eseguito da un centro assistenza GARDENA o da personale specializzato autorizzato. Lo stesso vale per le parti complementari e gli accessori. Advertimos que conforme a la ley de responsabilidad de productos no nos responsabilizamos de daos causados por nuestros aparatos, siempre y cuando dichos daos hayan sido originados por arreglos o reparaciones indebidas, por recambios con piezas que no sean piezas originales GARDENA o bien piezas autorizadas por nosotros, as como en aquellos casos en que la reparacin no haya sido efectuada por un Servicio Tcnico GARDENA o por un tcnico autorizado. Lo mismo es aplicable para las piezas complementarias y accesorios. Queremos salientar que segundo a lei da responsabilidade do fabricante, ns no nos responsabilizaremos por danos causados pelo nosso equipamento, quando estes ocorram em decorrncia de reparaes inadequadas ou da substituio de peas por peas no originais da GARDENA, ou peas no autorizadas. A responsabilidade tornar-se- nula tambm depois de reparaes realizadas por oficinas no autorizadas pela GARDENA. Esta restrio valer tambm para peas adicionais e acessrios. Vi gr udtrykkeligt opmrksom p at i henhold til produktansvarsloven er vi ikke ansvarlige for skader forrsaget af vores udstyr, hvis det skyldes uautoriserede reparationer eller hvis dele er skiftet ud og der ikke er anvendt originale GARDENA dele eller dele godkendt af os, eller hvis reparationerne ikke er udfrt af GARDENA-service eller en autoriseret fagmand. Det samme glder for ekstra udstyr og tilbehr.

GARDENA

380 EC Gebrauchsanweisung Elektro-Spindelmher GB Operating Instructions Electric Cylinder Lawnmower F Mode demploi Tondeuse hlicodale lectrique NL Gebruiksaanwijzing Elektrische kooimesmaaier S Bruksanvisning Elektrisk Grsklippare I Istruzioni per luso Rasaprato elettrica E Manual de instrucciones Cortacsped con cilindro de corte elctrico P Instrues de utilizao Mquina de cortar relva elctrica, com fuso DK Brugsanvisning Elektrisk plneklipper D

Art. 4028

GARDENA Electric Cylinder Lawnmower 380 EC
Welcome to the Garden of GARDENA.
Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these instructions to familiarise yourself with the electric cylinder lawnmower, its correct use and the notes on safety. For safety reasons, children under the age of 16 as well as persons not familiar with these operating instructions should not use this electric cylinder lawnmower. v Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.

Contents

1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Cylinder Lawnmower. 11 2. Safety references. 11 3. Assembly. 13 4. Function. 13 5. Operation. 14 6. Putting into Storage. 15 7. Maintenance. 15 8. Trouble-Shooting / Service. 16 9. Accessories. 18 10. Technical Data. 18 11. Warranty. 18
1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Electric Cylinder Lawnmower

Correct use :

The GARDENA Electric Cylinder Lawnmower has been designed for cutting lawn and grass areas of private houses. Compliance with these instructions provided by GARDENA is a prerequisite for using the cylinder lawnmower correctly. The electric cylinder lawnmower may not be used for cutting climbing plants or grass on roofs, due to the danger of bodily harm.

Please note

2. Safety references
v Please read the notes on safety on the Electric Cylinder Lawnmower. Warning ! V Please read the operating instructions before using the mower ! Danger ! Risk of injury ! V Keep bystanders away ! Warning ! Sharp blades !
V Remove the plug from the mains socket if the cable is cut through or damaged and / or during maintenance work. 11
V Keep the power cable away from the cutting blades.
When you interrupt work in order to go to another working area, always switch off the electric cylinder lawnmower during transport.
Check each time you use the mower : Inspect the mower each time before you use it. Do not use the mower if the safety devices (Switch handle, cable strain relief, start button, blade cover) and / or the cutting mechanism are damaged or worn. Replace damaged or worn parts. Never disable safety devices. Inspect the surface on which the lawn mower is to be used be-forehand. Stones, pieces of wood and wires as well as other solid matter are to be removed. Objects, which are contacted by the cutting tools, could be thrown out uncontrollably or damage the cutting mechanism. Proper use / Responsibility
Warning ! Take note that the rotating blade cylinder could cause injuries. V Never place your hands or feet on or under moving parts. The safety distance between the blade cylinder and the operator that is created by the guiding spar is to be always maintained. This electric cylinder lawnmower can cause serious injuries! You are responsible for the safety of the working area. Do not tilt the mower on its side whilst using it. Never lift or carry the mower with the motor running. Only use the flexible steerable mower for the purposes specified in these instructions. Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to protect your legs. Make sure you always take up a safe and stable stance whilst working, especially on slopes. Be particularly careful if you change direction on a slope. Be careful when going backwards. Risk of stumbling! Look out for foreign bodies when working (e. g. stones).
Environmental influences : Only work when visibility is good. Familiarise yourself with the surroundings of your working area. Check for possible risks which might be not audible due to the noise of the machine. Make sure that there are no other people (especially children) or animals anywhere near the working area. However, if an obstruction arises whilst working, release the starting handle, unplug the mower from the mains and remove the obstacle. Check the mower for damage and have it repaired if necessary. Do not use the electric cylinder lawnmower if it is raining or in moist, wet conditions. Please observe any local restrictions or noise levels. Electrical safety :
DANGER ! Electric shock ! The electric cylinder lawnmower must only be operated with an undamaged electric cable. If the electric cable or the extension cable is damaged disconnect the mains plug immediately. The connection cable must be checked regularly for signs of damage and ageing (e.g. cracks). It is essential to use the cable strain relief on the upper part of the upright. Do not use the flexible steerable mower close to swimming pools or garden ponds. For portable units, which are used outdoors, we recommend to use a residual-current device having a residual-current rating 30 mA. In Switzerland use of a residual-current device is obligatory. Only use extension cables authorised for outdoor use. Ask your electrician. Keep the extension cable away from the area you are cutting.

Interruptions of work : If you have to interrupt your work to move to a different work area with the cylinder mower, it is essential to switch off the cylinder mower whilst you are on the move.
The mains voltage and the equipment voltage stated on the type plate must be the same. If extension cables are used, these must comply with the minimum cross-sections in the table below:
Voltage 220 - 240V/ 50 Hz 220 - 240V/ 50 Hz
Cable length Up to 50 m 50 - 100 m
Crosssection 1.5 mm 2 2.5 mm 2

3. Assembly

Assembling the handle :
1. Insert the lower part of the upright 1 into the mountings for the upright 2 as far as the stop and fix with the screws
2. Push connecting pieces 4 from below into the lower part of the upright 1 and middle part of the upright 5.
3. Insert threaded rod 6 (from the cable side) through the centre part of the upright 5, lower part of the upright 1 and the connecting piece 4 from the left.
7 into clamping lever 8. 5. Screw the clamping lever 8 on to the threaded rod 6 until

4. Push threaded bearing

it grips when moved. The centre part of the upright is fixed.
6. Push threaded rod 6 from the left through the crossbar 9, centre part of the upright 5 and connecting piece 4. The safety starter lock B on the crossbar 9 must then be on the left.

4. Function

Mowing correctly :
7. Screw clamping lever 8 on to the threaded rod when moved. The upright is assembled. 8. Fix the motor cable

6 until it grips

0 to the upright with the two cable clips A.
To produce a well-maintained lawn we recommend cutting the lawn one a week if possible. The lawn becomes thicker if cut frequently. Relatively long cut grass (> 1 cm) must be removed so that the lawn does not become yellow and matted. After relatively long intervals between mowing (holiday lawn), up to max. 12 cm, first of all cut in one direction with the cutting height as high as possible, then cut in the crosswise direction at the cutting height required. If possible, only cut the grass when it is dry, if the grass is damp, the cutting pattern will be uneven.

5. Operation

Connecting to power sypply :
1. Place the connector of the extension cable safety starter lock B.

C on the plug of the

2. Draw a loop of the extension cable C through the cable strain relief device D 1 and suspend in position 2. This prevents inadvertent disconnection of the plug and socket connection. 3. Insert extension cable

D into a mains socket.

Starting electric cylinder lawnmower
Danger of injury if the cylinder lawnmower does not switch off automatically ! V Do not remove or bridge safety devices fitted to the cylinder lawnmower (e.g. by tying the starting lever to the upper handle) !
Danger ! The cylinder does not stop immediately after the motor has been switched off : V Never lift, tip or carry the lawnmower with the motor running ! V Never start on solid ground (e.g. asphalt). V Always maintain the safety distance between the cylinder and the user as defined by the guide handle.
1. Place cylinder lawnmower on flat grass surface. 2. Keep safety interlock B pressed down and pull starting lever on the upper handle 3. The lawnmower starts. 3. Release safety interlock
4. Only push the mower forwards and at walking pace. When in operation, the extension cable C must always be guided in the direction you are working and to the side of the area to be worked on. Always work away from the connection cable. Blockage Protection : If the blade cylinder is blocked, e. g. by a foreign body, release starting lever immediately, disconnect plug from mains socket and remove the blockage. Danger of injury ! If the thermal response switch responds and the starting handle remains in the ON position, the cylinder mower starts again automatically after cooling down. V Release starting lever immediately.
Circuit Breaker : If the electric cylinder lawnmower is overloaded over a longer period of time the motor may become hot.To protect the motor from overheating the circuit breaker switches the motor off. You can switch the mower on again after approximately 5 -10 minutes. 14
Note: The cylinder mower can be used in electric mode or as a push-lawnmower without the electric drive.
Adjusting the cutting height :
The cutting height can be set to any position between 12 mm and 42 mm. 1. Slacken the two locking screws H and set to the height required on the scale I. 2. Tighten the two locking screws H on both sides to the same height. The locking screws H must always be set to the same height on both sides.
Mowing with the grass collection sack (accessories) :
The mower may only be adjusted to a depth in which the lower blade does not touch the ground when it is uneven. v Suspend the grass collection sack in the cylinder mower as described in the Operating Instructions for the grass collection sack.

6. Putting into Storage

Storage :
1. Switch off the lawnmower and pull out the extension cable. 2. Clean mower before storage (see 7. Maintenance). 3. Store mower in a dry, frostproof but cool place out of reach of children. To save space, the cylinder mower can be folded up by folding the clamping lever.

Disposal :

(in accordance with RL 2002 / 96 / EC)
The product must not be added to normal household waste. It must be disposed of properly.

7. Maintenance

DANGER ! Cutting tool can cause injuries ! V Before maintenance, wait until the cutting tool is stationary, wear suitable work gloves and pull out the mains plug. DANGER ! Injury to persons and damage to property ! V Do not clean mower under running water (especially at high pressure).
DANGER ! Cutting tool can cause injuries ! V When adjusting the cutting height, wait until the blade cylinder is stationary, put on suitable working gloves and unplug from the mains.

Cleaning the mower :

Deposits affect the cutting result as well as discharge of grass clippings. Residual dirt and grass is easily removed immediately after mowing. 1. Remove grass deposits with a brush and a cloth. 2. Oil the red cutting mechanism lightly with thin oil (e.g. sprayed oil).
8. Troubleshooting / Service
DANGER! Cutting tool can cause injuries! V Before rectifying faults, wait for the cutting tool to stop, wear suitable work gloves and pull out the mains plug. Problem Abnormal noise. Clattering in the mower Possible cause Screws / components loose. Foreign bodies on the blade. Notch in the blade. Blades are striking each other too hard. Motor will not start Power cable faulty. Fuse / fault current circuit-breaker has responded. Extension cable may not have a large enough cross-section. Circuit breaker has been triggered. Motor jams and is noisy Blocked by foreign body. Blocking protection activated. Remedy v Tighten screws or send to GARDENA Service. v Remove foreign bodies. v Remove notches with grindstone. v Adjust cutting mechanism. v Unplug from mains and check power cable. Check power cable and replace fuse / switch fault current circuit breaker on again. v Use extension cable with cross-section complying with table (2. Safety references). v Wait approx. 5 -10 minutes then turn on the mower again. 1. Release starting handle. 2. Unplug mains plug at the socket. 3. Remove foreign body. v Reduce mowing speed and / or raise cutting height. Let the motor cool for 5 -10 minutes, then use the mower with a higher cutting height and reduce the cutting height and the mowing speed in stages. v Have cutting tool checked by an authorised specialist dealer or GARDENAService. v Clean blade.

Cutting load too high. Motor turns off The cutting height you have selected is too low; Circuit breaker has been activated. Cutting tool damaged.
Runs unevenly, mower vibrates significantly

Blade very dirty. 16

Problem Lawn cut unevenly
Possible cause Blade set incorrectly. Cutting mechanism blunt.
Remedy v Adjust cutting mechanism. Recommendation: v Have cutting mechanism reground or replaced by GARDENA Service. v See 4. Function Mowing Tips.

Lawn too long / too wet.

Adjusting the cutting mechanism :
The cutting gear of your lawn mower was optimally adjusted before leaving our company. If, after longer use, a clean cut of the grass is no longer possible or the blade roller contacts the lower blade, then the lower blade should be adjusted. 1. Remove the plug from the mains socket. 2. Check cylinder J and lower blade K for notches and remove these with a grindstone if necessary.

J M L K

3. Unscrew internal hexagon screws L with an internal hexagon wrench (5 mm) anticlockwise until the cylinder J turns freely. 4. Push the feeler gauge supplied (thin strip of metal) M on the left side between one blade J on the cylinder and the lower blade K. 5. Tighten left internal hexagon screw L with an internal hexagon wrench (5 mm) until the feeler gauge M is held gently. 6. Continue turning the cylinder until the blade J, already adjusted on the left side, is exactly above the lower blade on the right side.
7. Tighten the right internal hexagon screw L with an internal hexagon wrench (5 mm) until the feeler gauge M is held gently. 8. Rotate cylinder J. If a banging noise is produced during this, open up the internal hexagon screw L slightly on the side affected. When the cylinder and the lower blade can hardly be heard touching each other, the cutting mechanism has been adjusted correctly. 9. Cutting test: Place a strip of paper N in such a way on the lower blade that it points towards the spindle of the cylinder J. 10. Turn cylinder J carefully. If the lower blade is set correctly as if with scissors.