Maintenance And Storage; Replacing The Blade - Gardol ESE 4216 Bedienungsanleitung

Anleitung ESE 4216 11.03.2005
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the blade. Remember that the blade will continue to
rotate for several seconds after the motor has been
switched off. Never try to stop the blade rotating
yourself.
Check that the blade is firmly fastened at regular
intervals and that it is in good condition and sharp.
Should this not be the case, have it resharpened or
replaced.
Should the blade hit an object while rotating, stop the
lawn mower and wait until the blade has come to a
complete standstill. Then check the condition of the
blade and the blade holder. Replace if either is
damaged.
Lay out the power cable in loops on the ground in
front of the socket outlet. Mow the grass by moving
away from the socket outlet/cable and make sure
that the power cable always lies in mown grass only
so that you can never run over it with the lawn
mower.
8. Mowing
Whenever any grass remains are left in the lawn
during mowing, this means that the grass bag has to
be emptied. Important! Always switch off the motor
and wait for the blade to stop rotating before you
remove the grass bag.
To remove the grass bag, lift the ejector flap with one
hand and lift out by the handle with the other hand.
In accordance with safety regulations the ejector flap
swings down when the grass sack is removed and
closes the rear ejector opening. If any grass remains
are left in the opening it is advisable to move the
lawn mower back by approx. 1m so that the motor
can start up more easily again.
Do not remove any grass cutting remains inside the
mower housing and on the working tool by hand.
Always use suitable equipment instead, e.g. a brush.
To ensure that the mown grass is collected
effectively, the grass bag and especially the net must
always be cleaned on the inside after use.
Never fit the grass bag without the motor switched off
and the blade at a standstill.
Lift the ejector flap with one hand and, holding by the
handle with the other hand, fit the grass bag from
above.

9. Maintenance and storage

Before starting any work of maintenance and
cleaning on the lawn mower or removing the safety
guards you must ensure that the motor is shut down
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and the power cable disconnected from the mains
power supply.
Worn or damaged blades, blade holders and bolts
must be replaced in sets by an authorized dealer,
otherwise the blade will become unbalanced. Never
clean the lawn mower with running water, particularly
high-pressure water.
Make sure that all fastening elements (screws, nuts,
etc.) are fastened tightly at all times so that you can
work in safety with your lawn mower.
Check the grass bag regularly for signs of wear.
Replace any worn or damaged parts.
Store your lawn mower in a dry room. For a longer
service life, clean and lubricate all screwed parts
such as the wheels and axles.
Regular care of your lawn mower will not only ensure
that it offers you lasting service, it will also help you
to mow your lawn with care and with ease. Use a
brush or cloth to clean your lawn mower. Never use
solvents or water to remove soiling. The part which is
subject to the most wear is the blade. Check the
condition of the blade and its fasteners at regular
intervals. If the blade is worn it must be replaced or
resharpened immediately. If the lawn mower should
vibrate excessively, this means that the blade is not
correctly balanced or has been deformed by impacts.
If this is the case it should be replaced (see Fig. 23
and 24).

10. Replacing the blade

For safety reasons we recommend that you always
have the blade replaced by an authorized dealer.
Important! Always wear work gloves!
Use only genuine replacement blades, otherwise
proper functioning and safety cannot always be
guaranteed.
To change the blade, proceed as follows:
Unfasten the fastening screw using the supplied
ring wrench.
Remove the blade and replace with a new one.
When fitting the blade, make sure it is installed in
the right direction. The blade's fly regulators must
jut into the motor compartment (see Fig. 24). The
dome mounts must be aligned with the punch
holes in the blade (see Fig. 25).
Then retighten the fastening screw with the ring
wrench (see Fig. 25). The tightening torque
should be approx. 25 Nm.
At the end of the season you should perform a
general inspection of the lawn mower and remove
any residue.
Before the start of each season it is imperative that