Gardena 400, Classic 400, 4018-88 Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the product, the proper use and the safety instructions.

For safety reasons, children and young people under the age of 16, as well as people not familiar with these operating instructions, may not use this product. Persons with reduced physical or mental abilities may use the product only if they are supervised or instructed by a responsible person.

Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.

• Keep these operating instructions in a safe place.

Correct use:
The GARDENA Cylinder Lawnmower has been designed for cutting lawn and grass areas of private houses.
Compliance with these operating instructions provided by GARDENA is a prerequisite for using the cylinder lawnmower correctly.

Please note: The cylinder lawnmower may not be used for cutting climbing plants or grass on roofs, due to the danger of bodily harm.

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.

Inspect the surface on which the lawn mower is to be used beforehand.

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.

Proper use / responsibility

Take note that the rotating blade cylinder could cause injuries.

• Never place your hands or feet on or under moving parts.

Do not use the lawnmower while people, especially children, or animals are 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 must be taken:

• Make sure you always keep a safe distance and wear shoes with a nonslip sole. Always cut diagonally to the slope..

Take special care when moving backwards and when pulling the lawn mower. Danger of stumbling!

If the cutting tools or the lawnmower run into an obstruction and / or solid objects, the lawn mower should be properly and thoroughly inspected.

• Only work when visibility is good.

Never leave the lawnmower unattended. If your work is interrupted, store the mower in a safe place.

Keep toddlers away when you assemble the unit.

• Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag can suffocate toddlers.

ASSEMBLY

Assembling the handle [ Fig. A1 / A2 / A3 ]:

1. Attach the lower uprights 3 to the upper uprights 1 using screw 2 and nut 4.
   
2. Connect the upper uprights 1 together using screw 5 and nut 6.
3. Insert both lower uprights 3 into the upright holders 7 (slightly pressing the rods together) until the bolts 8 engage in the bearings of the upright holders 7.
   

Tip: Allow to engage first on one side, then on the other side.

OPERATION

Mowing correctly

To produce a well-maintained lawn we recommend cutting the lawn regularly once 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 (13. g. holiday), first of all cut in one direction with the cutting height as high as possible (42 mm), then cut in the crosswise direction at the cutting height required. The blades of grass should not be more than 12 cm long if they are to be cut with a cylinder mower.

If possible only cut the grass when it is dry. If the grass is damp, the cutting pattern will be uneven.

Adjusting the cutting height

[ Fig. O1 / O2 ]

The cutting height can be set to any position from 12 mm to 42 mm in 4 steps.

1. Lay the mower onto the ground, so that it cannot fall over when adjusting the cutting height.
   
   FIG.O1
2. Pull both height adjustment mechanisms 9 and allow them to engage at the required height on the scale 10.
   
   FIG.O2

The height adjustment mechanisms 9 must always be set to the same height on both sides.

The mower may only be adjusted to a depth in which the lower blade does not touch the ground when it is uneven.

STORAGE

To put into storage:

• Clean cylinder mower before storage (see. Maintenance) and store in a dry place.

To save space, the uprights can be detached and stored separately.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the mower

Cutting mechanism can cause injuries!

• Wear suitable work gloves when undertaking maintenance.

Damage to cylinder lawnmower!

• Never clean your cylinder lawnmower with running water, in particular with water under high pressure.

Always keep the lawnmower clean and remove grass deposits. 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 blade cylinder and the lower blade with thin oil (13. g. sprayed oil).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cutting mechanism can cause injuries!

• Wear suitable work gloves when rectifying faults.

Adjusting the cutting mechanism

[ Fig. T1 / T2 / T3 ]:

The cutting gear of your cylinder 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. Clean the cylinder mower.
2. Lay the mower onto the ground, so that it cannot fall over when adjusting the cutting mechanism.
3. Check cylinder 11 and lower blade 12 for notches and remove these with a grindstone if necessary.
4. Unscrew the left and right hexagon screws 13 using a hexagon wrench (10 mm) anticlockwise until the blade cylinder 11 can only just turn freely.
5. Carefully tighten the left hexagon screw 13 using a hexagon wrench (10 mm) whilst the blade cylinder 11 rotates, until it lightly contacts the lower blade 12.
6. Then unscrew the left hexagon screw again until the blade cylinder just stops contacting the lower blade (rotates soundlessly).
7. Repeat the process on the right-hand side.
8. Cutting test:
   Place a strip of paper 14 in such a way on the lower blade 12 that it points towards the spindle of the cylinder 11.
9. Turn cylinder 11 carefully.
   If the lower blade is set correctly 12 the paper will be cut off as if with scissors.
10. Repeat the cutting test at different positions and on all blades on the blade cylinder 11.

Regrinding / 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 wellmaintained. Repairs to the cylinder mower and the installation of the blades can be undertaken by suitable specialist workshops.

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.
For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service department.

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