Assembly - Gardena PowerMax 1600/37 Operator's Manual

Immediately disconnect from the mains if the cable is cut,
or the insulation is damaged. Do not touch the electric
cable until the cable has been disconnected. Do not
repair a cut or damaged cable. Replace it with a new one.
The extension cable must be uncoiled. Coiled cables can
overheat and reduce the efficiency of your mower. Keep
the extension cable away from product, always work
away from the power point mowing up and down, never
in circles.
Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any
plug, cable connector or extension cable.
Stop the engine, disconnect the mains and examine the
cable for damage or ageing before you wind the cable for
storage.
Do not repair a damaged cable, replace it with a new one.
Use only genuine replacement cable.
Always wind the cable carefully, avoid kinking.
Do not carry the product by the cable.
Do not pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the prod-
uct rating label.
Our products are double insulated to EN 60335. Do not
connect an earth to any part of the product.
Check the working area for hidden cables.
Do not use for pond care or close to water.

2. ASSEMBLY

To assemble the handle:
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3
2
3
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Personal safety
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also
a risk that the polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep
toddlers away when you assemble the product.
Do not use in explosive atmosphere.
Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
Do not overload the mower.
Use gloves, wear slip resistant shoes and wear eye pro-
tection.
Do not use under wet conditions.
Do not disassemble the product further than the delivery
status.
Only start the mower with an upright standing handle.
Use the handles carefully.
Safety Cut-Out
The engine is protected by a Safety Cut-Out which is acti-
vated when the blade becomes jammed or if the engine
is overloaded. When this occurs, stop and disconnect the
product from the mains. The Safety Cut-Out will only reset
when you release the start/stop lever. Clear any obstruc-
tion and wait for a few minutes for the Safety Cut-Out to
reset before you continue to use the product.
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the mower starts accidentally.
v Wait for the blade to stop, disconnect the mower from the
mains and use gloves before you assemble the mower.
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1. Push the handle into the openings
Make sure that the handle
handle hole is inline up with the holes in the mower.
3
2. Put both screws in the holes in the mower.
3. Tighten both screws
Make sure that the screws
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
2
in the mower.
1
is completely in place and the
3
with a screwdriver.
3
are completely tightened.