Operation - EINHELL GE-CM 36 Li Originalbetriebsanleitung

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If the battery still fails to charge, send
the charging unit
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and the screwdriver
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to our customer service center.
To ensure that the battery pack provides long service
you should take care to recharge it promptly.
Recharging is always necessary when you notice a
drop in the performance of your cordless grass
trimmer.
Never fully discharge the battery pack. This will
cause it to develop a defect.
Installing the battery (Fig. 15b-15d)
Open the battery cover. This is done by pulling the
snap fastener (Fig. 15b/Item A) as shown in Fig. 15b
and swinging up the cover. Then insert the two
batteries in the mounts as shown in Fig. 15c.
Important.
Use only batteries which are charged to the
same level. Never combine full and half-full
batteries. Always charge the two batteries
simultaneously.
The equipment's operating time depends on the
battery with the lower charge level. The two
batteries must always be fully charged before
use.
Close the battery cover by swinging it down, and
make sure that it latches in place correctly.

7. Operation

Important.
The lawn mover is equipped with a safety circuit
to prevent unauthorized use. Directly before
starting up the lawn mover insert the safety plug
(Figure 15e) and remove the safety plug again
whenever you interrupt or terminate your work.
Important.
To prevent the equipment switching on accidentally,
the lawn mower is equipped with a safety switch (Fig.
16/Item 1) which must be pressed before the
switching bar (Fig. 16/Item 2) can be activated. The
lawn mower switches itself off when the switching bar
is released. Repeat this process several times so that
you are sure that the machine functions properly.
Before you perform any repair or maintenance work
on the equipment, ensure that the blade is not
rotating and that the power supply is disconnected.
Important. Never open the chute flap when the
grass basket has been detached (to be emptied)
and the engine is still running. A rotating blade
can cause serious injuries!
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Always carefully fasten the chute flap and grass
basket. Switch off the engine before emptying the
grass basket.
Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the
length of the long handles) is maintained between the
user and the mower housing. Be especially careful
when mowing and changing direction on slopes and
inclines. Maintain a solid footing and wear sturdy, non-
slip footwear and long trousers.
Always mow along the incline (not up and down). For
safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be used to
mow inclines whose gradient exceeds 15 degrees.
Use special caution when backing up and pulling the
lawn mower. Tripping hazard!
Tips for proper mowing
It is recommended that you overlap mowing paths a
little.
Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition. This
will prevent the grass blades from fraying and the
lawn from turning yellow.
Try to mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look. The
swaths should overlap each other by a few
centimeters in order to avoid stripes.
How frequently you should mow your lawn is
determined primarily by the speed at which the grass
grows. In the main growing season (May - June) you
will probably need to mow the lawn twice a week,
otherwise just once a week. The cutting height should
be between 4 - 6cm and the amount of growth before
mowing again should be 4 - 5cm. If the grass is
allowed to grow somewhat longer on occasion, never
make the mistake of cutting it back to the normal
height in one go. This will harm the lawn. Never cut it
back by more than half the height in one go.
Keep the underside of the mower housing clean and
remove grass build-up. Deposits not only make it
more difficult to start the mower; they decrease the
quality of the cut and make it harder for the equipment
to bag the grass.
Always mow along inclines (not up and down). You
can prevent the lawn mower from slipping down by
holding a position at an angle upwards.