AL-KO 3.25 Li easy Betriebsanleitung Seite 45

Operation
3. Release the locking mechanism (13/1) on the
mulching insert (13/a).
4. Pull out (13/b) the mulching insert (13/2).
6.5 Adjusting the handlebar to your body
size*
* depending on the model, see technical data.
6.5.1 Adjusting the handlebar – easy (14)
1. On both sides of the handlebar:
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Loosen height adjustment screw (14/1).
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Pull out screw (14/2).
2. Push upper brace (14/3) to the next hole in
lower brace (14/4) (14/a).
3. Tighten upper brace again in the reverse or-
der.
6.5.2 Adjusting the handlebar – comfort (15,
24)
1. Open quick-release levers (15/1) (15/a).
2. Rotate handlebar (15/2) around rotary/snap-
in joints (15/3) until the desired height is
reached (15/b).
3. Observe marking arrows (24/1).
4. Position plastic washers (24/2) and close the
quick-release levers.
6.5.3 Adjusting the handlebar – premium
(16)
Upper brace
1. Open quick-release levers (16/1).
2. Pull up or push down (16/a) upper brace
(16/2) to the desired height.
3. Close the quick-release levers.
6.6 Folding the handlebar in and out*
* depending on the model, see technical data.
After folding in the handlebar, the appliance can
be placed on its back to allow the mowing mech-
anism to be easily cleaned. This position also
saves space when storing the appliance.
CAUTION! Danger of crushing. Fingers or
other parts of the body can be crushed between
the loose parts of the handlebar.
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Hold the loose parts of the handlebar tightly.
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Do not hold any fingers or other parts of the
body between the loose parts.
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6.6.1 Folding the handlebar in and out –
comfort (17, 24)
Folding in the handlebar
1. Release upper quick-release lever (17/1) and
fold the upper brace downwards.
2. Release lower quick-release lever (17/2) until
the entire handlebar can be folded forward in-
to the horizontal position.
3. Position plastic washers (24/2) and close all
quick-release levers.
Folding out the handlebar
Proceed in the reverse order.
6.6.2 Folding the handlebar in and out –
premium (18, 25)
Folding in the handlebar
1. Release upper quick-release lever (18/1) and
push in the upper brace up to the stop.
2. Release lower quick-release lever (18/2) until
the lower brace can be folded forward into
the horizontal position.
3. Position plastic washers (25/2) and close all
quick-release levers.
Folding out the handlebar
Proceed in the reverse order.
6.7 Starting and stopping the mower
mechanism (19, 20)*
* depending on the model, see technical data.
Start the mower mechanism on level ground and
not in long grass. The ground must be free of for-
eign objects such as stones, etc. Do not lift or tilt
the appliance to start it.
IMPORTANT! Risk of damage to the appli-
ance. The motor and mower mechanism can be
damaged by repeatedly switching on and off.
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Switch the motor on only when the mower
mechanism has stopped.
NOTE Permitted operating position: You
stand behind the lawnmower and hold the han-
dlebar with both hands.
Starting the mower mechanism
1. If you have not already done so: Switch on
the power supply (see chapter 5.3 "Switching
the power supply on and off (05)", page 43).
2. Press start button (19/1, 20/1) and hold.
3. Pull operator presence control (19/2, 20/2) to-
wards the handlebar (19/3, 20/3) (19/a, 20/a).
The motor and mower mechanism are started.
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