Operation - Scheppach MS226-53E SE Original Bedienungsanleitung

5. Insert the throttle cable into the engine brake le-
ver (3) using a plier. (fig. 5b-5c)
6. Secure the electric starter unit (18) using the
screws (f) on the upper push bar (4). (fig. 5d)
7. Insert the pull start handle (17) in the designated
hook as shown in Fig. 6.
8. Fix the cables to the push bar with the cable clips
(18) provided (Fig. 7).
9. Grass box (16) - open it up and click the plastic
clips into position on the frame (Fig. 8).
10. Mowing with grass box:
Lift the discharge flap (15) with one hand and
hang the grass box (16) as shown in Fig. 9.
11. Mowing with side discharge (8):
Lift the side discharge flap and mount the side
discharge adaptor (Fig. 15/15a). If the grass box
is attached, remove it and replace it with the
mulch insert.
12. Mulching:
If the grass box (16) is attached, remove it and
replace it with the mulch insert (19) as shown in
Fig. 10-12.
m Attention:
The side discharge adaptor must not be installed
when mulching.
Setting the cutting height
m CAUTION!
Adjust the cutting height only when the engine is
switched off and the plug boot has been pulled.
• Before you begin to mow, check to ensure that the
blade is not blunt and that none of the fasteners are
damaged.
• To prevent any imbalance, replace blunt and/or
damaged blades as a set only (if applicable). To
carry out this check, first switch off the engine and
pull the spark plug boot.
• The cutting height is centrally adjusted with the cut-
ting height adjustor lever (Fig.13/ Item 14). 7 differ-
ent cutting heights can be selected.
• Pull the adjustor lever out and select the desired
cutting height. The lever snaps into the desired po-
sition. (Fig. 13)
Preparing the area to be mowed
Before mowing, carefully examine the area. Remove
stones, sticks, bones, wires, toys and other objects
that may be ejected.

9. Operation

m ATTENTION!
Always make sure the device is fully assembled
before start-up!
Charge Battery Pack
Improper use of the battery and charger can result in
an electrical shock or fire.
When Charging Battery Pack
• Charge battery pack only with original battery
charger.
• Do not use battery charger to charge any other
types of batteries.
• Keep battery charger dry. Avoid exposing battery
pack to rain or wet conditions.
• To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger.
• An extension cord should not be used unless abso-
lutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an
extension cord must be used, make sure:
1. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size, and shape as those of plug on
charger;
2. That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition; and
3. That wire size is a minimum of 16 AWG to allow
for AC ampere rating of charger.
• Do not operate charger with damaged plug or cord.
The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged, the charger should be replaced imme-
diately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way. If charger is damaged it must be replaced.
Charger is not serviceable.
• Do not disassemble charger; or attempt to service.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger
from outlet before cleaning.
• Do not short circuit; never place any object into the
battery contacts.
• The charger is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the charger.
When To Charge Battery Pack
As Required - To check available charge, press the
Battery Fuel Gauge button (E, Fig. 25) and charge if
required. See the Battery Fuel Gauge section.
How To Charge Battery Pack
1. Connect battery charger to electrical outlet. A green
light appears. Keep battery charger dry. Avoid ex-
posing battery pack to rain or wet conditions.
2. Slide the battery firmly into the battery charging
bay. If the red charging light does not illuminate,
remove the battery pack and reinstall. Make sure
the battery pack is firmly seated in the battery
charging bay.
• Red light indicates battery pack is charging nor-
mally.
• Green light indicates battery pack is fully
charged.
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