Safety Instructions; Original Operating Instructions - Wolf Garten AMBITION 34 E Original Operating Instructions

Original operating instructions

Congratulations on your purchase of a WOLF-Garten lawn mower
It is important that you read, fully understand and ob-
serve the following safety precautions and warnings.
Careless or improper use of the machine may cause
serious or fatal injury. The user is responsible for any
accidents involving other people or other people's pro-
perty.
Never let children or other persons who are not familiar
with the operating instructions use the lawnmower. Ju-
veniles under l6 years may not use the equipment. Lo-
cal regulations may specify the minimum age of the
operator.

Safety instructions

Meaning of the symbols
Attention!
Read instruction
manual before
use!
Attention!
- Sharp knives -
before perfor-
ming a mainte-
nance work or if
the cable is da-
maged pull out
the plug!
General information
z This lawnmower is designed for domestic grass and lawn sur-
faces. Because of the physical risk to the user or to others, the
lawnmower must not be used for other purposes.
z Never mow the lawn if others - in particular children and ani-
mals - are in the vicinity.
z Only mow the lawn during daylight or with the aid of appropri-
ate artificial light.
Before mowing
z Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers when mowing.
Never mow while barefoot or wearing flimsy sandals.
z Check the site on which the machine is to be used, and remo-
ve all items which could be caught and ejected
z Check the line and connection cable fitted to the outside of the
lawnmower for damage and ageing (brittleness). Only use if in
perfect condition.
z Only have the cable repaired by a qualified person.
z Check the grass catchment device regularly for wear-and-tear
and deformation.
z Check the protective flap frequently for brittleness and to en-
sure that it is attached firmly.
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Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Faults and how to remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
z Before use, carry out a visual inspection to check whether the
cutting gear and its mounts are blunt or damaged. In order to
avoid generating an imbalance, replace blunt or damaged cut-
Keep bystan-
ting gear as an entire set.
ders away!
Cable
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Keep the sup-
ply flexible cord
away from the
z Repairs to the cable should only be undertaken by an expert.
cutting blade!
z Attach the cable to the tension relief unit. Do not let it rub up
against edges, points or sharp items.
z Do not squash the cable by putting it through door gaps or
gaps in windows.
z Switching devices must not be removed or bridged out
(e.g.strapping the switching lever to the guide bar).
z Use only extension cables with a minimum cross-section of
3 x 1.5 mm
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z The cables must be water spray protected.
When mowing
z Do not tilt the lawnmower when switching on the motor, unless
the lawnmower has to be tilted when starting. If that is the
case, do not tip the lawnmower more than absolutely neces-
sary, and only lift the part furthest removed from the user. Al-
ways ensure that both hands are in the operating position
before replacing the lawnmower on the ground.
z Caution, danger! Cutting gear will continue running!
z Maintain the safety distance prescribed by the handle bars.
z Only switch on the motor if your feet are at a safe distance
from the cutting gear.
z Take care to ensure a safe and stable position, especially on
slopes. Never run; always walk calmly forward.
Caution! Risk of electrocution from damaged cables
The fuse does not always respond if the cable is cut
or damaged.
z Do not touch the cable before the plug has been remo-
ved from the plug socket.
z Damaged cables should be replaced completelyIt is pro-
hibited to mend the cable using insulating tape.
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and a length of max. 25 m:
When using rubber-sheathed cables, they must be of
type HO 7 RN-F or heavier.
When using PVC-sheathed cables, they must be of type
HO5 VV-F or heavier (cables of this type are not suitable for
continuous outdoor use -
e.g. underground installation for the
connection of an outdoor socket or pond pump, or outdoor storage
).
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