ALDI 10093, User Manual

Page 1: ...product Ensure you keep your manual in a safe place for future reference IM ed 3 10 2020 MODEL No SLM531 PRODUCT No 10093 10093 224CC 4 STROKE ELECTRIC START SELF PROPELLED PETROL LAWN MOWER WITH SIDE DISCHARGE MULCH FUNCTION X PLUS PLUS 20V BATTERY SYSTEM XFINITY 20V BATTERY SYSTEM PLUS PLUS 20V BATTERY SYSTEM PLUS PLUS ...

Page 2: ... and that contains a link to a website or contact details for example Advantage You are not required to manually enter a website address or contact details How it works To scan the QR code all you need is a smartphone with QR codes reader software and an Internet connection This type of software can be downloaded for free from your smartphone s app store Try it out now Just scan the QR code with y...

Page 3: ...ing for Operation 25 Mulch and Mowing 25 Adding and Checking the oil 26 Fuelling 27 Adjusting the Cutting Height 28 Operation 29 Starting the Engine Electric Key Start 29 Starting the Engine Manual Recoil Start 30 Stopping the Engine 30 Emergency Stopping 30 Mowing Advice Engine tipping 31 Poor Engine Performance 32 Operating Functions of the Lawn Mower 32 Maintenance 33 Replacing the Blades 33 Re...

Page 4: ...of mowing IMPORTANT INFORMATION NOTE This is a 4 stroke Lawn Mower The engine MUST be filled with 500ml of SAE 10W 30 BEFORE starting Fresh unleaded fuel must be used in this unit DO NOT use Ethanol based fuels Do NOT mix oil with fuel NOTE First time users or inexperienced operators pay particular attention to the operation of the Lawn Mower including details of starting and stopping the mower on...

Page 5: ...tions for use carefully Use at a distance of at least 15m from other people Thrown objects can cause severe injury Explosive material Extremely hot surface Do not touch a hot muffler gear box or cylinder you may get burned These parts get extremely hot from operation and remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off Before carrying out any operation stop the engine and disconnect the sp...

Page 6: ... may ignite the dust or fumes Ensure all animals children and bystanders are at least 15m away while operating this lawn mower Distractions can cause you to lose control Personal safety Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while o...

Page 7: ...dentally When not in use store power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged...

Page 8: ...nces that can affect his ability to react and concentrate Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Preparation While mowing always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects ...

Page 9: ...tion when operating the mower Operation Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect Mow only in daylight or good artificial light If possible avoid operating the equipment in wet grass Always be sure of your footing on slopes Walk never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the lawn mower Mow across the face of slopes never up and d...

Page 10: ... and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally find and remove the cause of the vibration immediately Stop the engine Whenever you leave the lawn mower unattended Before refuelling Every time you remove or replace the grass catcher When mowing always keep to a safe distance from the rotating blade This distance is the length of the h...

Page 11: ...catcher frequently for wear and deterioration and replace if damaged If the fuel tank has to be drained this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade Check the blade s balance after sharpening For reasons of safety do not use the equipment with worn or damaged parts Parts are to be replaced and not repaired Parts that are ...

Page 12: ...Turn off the engine if you must leave the lawn mower unattended Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine and never place your hands and feet underneath the deck while the engine is running If working on high grass adjust the mowing height to reduce the friction and prevent over loading The optimal mowing height should be 1 3 the height of the grass It would affect the work effici...

Page 13: ...lt fuel on the mower or in the area surrounding Take the mower away from the zone where fuel has been spilt and avoid any contact from a hot source as long as the spilt petrol is completely evaporated Tighten the fuel tank cap and jerry can cap tightly Residual risk Even if you use the petrol lawn mower properly and follow all safety notes there are always residual risks The following risks may oc...

Page 14: ... the battery pack if the ambient temperature is less than 0 C or greater than 40 C h Do not short circuit the battery pack A short circuit gives rise to a heavy current causing overheating and the possibility of fire or explosion i Do not connect a cable to the battery pack terminals j Make sure that no metal objects such as a nail paper clip or coin finds its way into the charging socket k A dama...

Page 15: ...d by people including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capacities with a lack of experience and without the appropriate knowledge unless they are supervised by someone who is responsible for their safety or have been instructed by such a person with regard to how the unit is to be operated Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device MODEL No SLM531...

Page 16: ...not used when the side discharge is used C Mulch and Mow Using the mower without the hard catcher attached the lawn mower will mulch as it cuts and and the fine grass clippings are distributed back onto the grass surface without leaving piles of grass clippings D Self Propelled Using the self propel function for effortless mowing which can be used with any of the mowing functions listed above E De...

Page 17: ...15 F A B E C D Hose not included MODEL No SLM530 PRODUCT No 10093 No Catcher ...

Page 18: ...ffler 18 Oil drain plug 19 Oil filler cap dipstick 20 Rear wheels 21 Rotating quick adjustment knobs x2 22 Rear discharge guard 23 Hard catcher 24 Key start battery system charging cable 25 Recoil Starter handle holder 26 Key Set x2 27 Fuel tank cap 28 Fuel tank 29 Lower handle mounting plate with 3 height position 30 Side discharge chute 31 Catcher attachment hook x2 32 Catcher attachment bracket...

Page 19: ...RT toll free 224cc 4 Stroke Petrol Lawn Mower e mail info aldi positecgroup com 1300 889 028 MODEL No SLM531 10 2020 10093 17 4 29 Part List 16 15 20 23 3 19 17 22 21 26 24 8 5 14 12 10 11 25 7 1 2 30 4 6 18 9 13 27 28 ...

Page 20: ... 4 Stroke Petrol Lawn Mower AFTER SALES SUPPORT e mail info aldi positecgroup com 1300 889 028 MODEL No SLM531 10 2020 10093 toll free 18 22 33 45 35 36 37 38 39 18 40 41 26 42 46 34 Part List 44 43 32 31 47 ...

Page 21: ...t holder 3 and the lawnmower with lower handle 8 fitted from the packaging box ensuring the cables do not become tangled or crossed over Damage to the cables can affect performance of the engine After removing from the packaging box lay the handles in position for assembly as shown in Fig A1 The self propel engagement cable 7 needs to be aligned down the left hand side of the handles The key start...

Page 22: ... handle mounting plate 29 Fig A5 NOTE It is suggested to select the middle location to start with You can then raise or lower the adjustment after you have seen the overall height when the assembly is complete 5 Turn the rotating quick adjustment knobs 21 90 back to the original position The location pins for the rotating quick adjustment knobs 21 will stretch out and insert into the selected hole...

Page 23: ...e 8 such that the holes in the ends of the upper handle bar 1 align with the holes in the top of the lower handle 8 Fig B2 3 Insert the upper handle locking lever 5 bolt through the upper handle bar 1 then through the lower handle 8 When in position repeat on the opposite side to keep the upper handle bar 1 sturdy in position Fig B3 4 Apply the curved washer and locking knob 6 on the internal side...

Page 24: ...embled hard catcher 23 Remove the mulching block 34 if it is in the rear chute Fig D1 NOTE Do NOT ever start the lawn mower if the rear discharge guard 22 does not fully return to the close position if the catcher 23 is not fitted 2 Pick up the hard catcher 23 by the handle attach the hard catcher 23 by aligning the catcher attachment hooks 31 located on both sides of the catcher over the catcher ...

Page 25: ...r other hand lift up the side ejector cover 16 to be able to position the side discharge chute 30 onto the side of the deck of the lawn mower Fig E1 2 Place the side discharge chute 30 into position on the side of the deck by aligning the 2 top tabs on the side discharge chute 30 with the bars on each side at the top of the side ejector cover 16 and then place the 2 top tabs underneath the bars to...

Page 26: ...0V powered batteries to start the product The charger provided with this product is a standard charger IMPORTANT Before attempting to charge the battery check the battery charger adaptor 43 plug pack charger 44 and the battery 46 to ensure the charging equipment matches the battery supplied The components are all labelled with component numbers NOTE The 20V Xfinity Li ion battery 46 needs to be re...

Page 27: ...e light returns to green the 20V Xfinity Li ion battery 46 is fully charged NOTE The power to the charger should be turned off when unattended with or without a battery inserted F3 Mulch and Mowing Using the mower without the hard catcher 23 attached the lawn mower will mulch as it cuts and and the fine grass clippings are distributed back onto the grass surface without leaving piles of grass clip...

Page 28: ... engine needs to be filled with 500ml of SAE 10W 30 engine oil We recommend Ferrex Full Synthetic 4 Stroke Oil Each time the lawn mower is used the oil level should be checked and if low add sufficient oil to ensure the oil level is to the full mark on the dipstick 1 Position the lawn mower on a flat and level surface Clean the area directly around the oil filler cap dipstick 19 2 Remove the oil f...

Page 29: ... after about 3 4 months If you find your lawn mower does not start first change the fuel in the tank 28 with newly purchased fresh unleaded fuel Do not use ethanol based fuels WARNING Do not refill fuel tank 28 while engine is running or is hot Be careful not to admit dust dirt water or other foreign objects into the fuel Wipe off spilt fuel thoroughly before starting engine Ensure you DO NOT fuel...

Page 30: ...tart on a higher setting and mow a trial area of lawn before deciding on the final cutting height position Then re adjust if necessary 1 To increase the cutting height first pull the cutting height adjustment lever 9 outward a little towards the wheel and move it up a notch towards the rear of the lawn mower Fig J1 Fig J2 2 To decrease the cutting height pull the cutting height adjustment lever 9 ...

Page 31: ...his lawn mower has an automatic choke start and operation feature and no priming bulb hence no priming or choke adjustment is required before starting the engine 1 Ensure the 20V Xfinity Li ion battery 46 is charged If not refer to the Battery Charging section of the manual 2 Insert the 20V Xfinity Li ion battery 46 into the battery compartment 42 at the rear of the tool and refreshment holder 3 A...

Page 32: ...method is to wheel the lawn mower to a safe area and allow the lawn mower to continue to run until the fuel has been all used up An alternative to this where the user is confident is to remove the spark plug cover 13 by pulling it from the spark plug 47 Fig N This removes the engines ability to fire and run However it is recommended to wear a rubber glove when grasping the spark plug cover 13 as a...

Page 33: ...ing or control of the mower Be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground Keep a firm grip on the handle bar at all times always walk never run with the lawn mower 4 For healthy growth grass should not be cut too short The grass will remain healthier greener and require less watering 5 Vary your cutting pattern from week to week this will help to prevent matting and graining of the grass 6 If...

Page 34: ...the option to be manually pushed or engine driven self propelled when the engine is operating 1 Manual Operation The lawn mower is manually maneuvered under the user s own power when the mower is operating ie the user is pushing the lawn mower to power its movement forwards or backwards To operate this way manually simply leave the self propel engage disengage bar 2 in its standard position i e DO...

Page 35: ... on the ground and the spark plug 47 faces upwards 2 Remove the blade bolt 37 using a 17mm spanner not supplied by turning in an anti clockwise direction Fig Q1 then remove the outer flange and washer 38 Fig Q2 This allows you to be able to remove the blade mounting plate 40 from the lawn mower 3 To remove a single blade from the blade mounting plate 40 again use a 17mm spanner not supplied to loo...

Page 36: ...ey can still swing back if they were to hit a solid object Where required tighten the bolts with a torque wrench the centre disc blade bolt torque 50 59Nm and the four blades torque 20 25Nm If you do not have a torque wrench ask a mower service dealer to tighten the blade bolts before you use the mower Blades should be replaced when they become worn and no longer cut the grass cleanly The performa...

Page 37: ...tion for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash pour it into the earth or pour down drains Air Cleaner Maintenance The air cleaner system uses a pleated filter IMPORTANT A dirty air filter 35 will restrict air flow to the carburettor To prevent carburettor malfunction service the air filter 35 regularly Check that the air filter 35 is clean and dry of dirt Filters thick with debris will not allo...

Page 38: ...5 is dry before re fitting Replacement air filters are available for purchase from https help tools or by calling 1300 889 028 Spark plug To ensure the engine is operating correctly the spark plug 47 must be properly gapped and free of carbon deposits Always check the spark plug cable is firmly fitted to the top of the spark plug 47 The spark plug 47 should be changed after approximately 25 hours ...

Page 39: ...the washer 9 Re position the spark plug cover 13 ENSURE the cable to the cover is in the TOP position and is clear of the carburettor rod CAUTION The spark plug 47 must be securely tightened An improperly tightened spark plug 47 can become very hot and may damage the engine Replacement spark plugs are available for purchase from https help tools or from lawn mower or small engine repair shops T4 T...

Page 40: ... do not have a standard garden hose fitting use the supplied standard hose fitting 41 to connect to your garden hose Fig U3 4 Raise the deck height to approximately mid height using the cutting height adjustment lever 9 5 Start the lawn mower and run at a low speed 6 Turn on the water at the tap then increase the speed of the lawn mower so as to distribute the water under the entire deck 7 Run the...

Page 41: ...arks in the area NOTE Be aware to not hit or cut the fuel tank while you are transporting Storage Remove the battery pack and pull out the key Store the mower far away from children When you finish working clean the engine completely making sure there is no grass or dirt on the engine Store the engine away from direct sunlight At the end of the season give the engine an overall cleaning and a thor...

Page 42: ... clippings on the blades and around underside of the deck Upper and Lower handle locking knobs levers Check before using the lawn mower Catcher Empty clippings when the catcher is 3 4 s full Battery Starting system Ensure battery is charged for operation Fittings fasteners screws bolts mulching block side discharge chute side ejector cover Ensure secure and in good condition Regular maintenance is...

Page 43: ...d your warranty Environmental protection Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste All tools hoses and packaging should be sorted taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way Dispose of used engine oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclam...

Page 44: ...ttps help tools If you have any queries regarding these accessories please call us on our Customer Support Line 1300 889 028 1 4 x swing blades 10093 BL 4 Recoil Starter 10093 RS 2 Side discharge Chute 10093 SDC 5 Mulching Block 10093 MB 3 Standard hose fitting 10093 SHF 6 Spark Plug LG F7RTC 7 Air Filter 10093 AF 8 20V Li Ion Battery 9 Charger base Plug pack charger Warranty Note also all ALDI Xf...

Page 45: ...ftbehindthemower Grassiswet 4xswingblades 36 aredullor blunt Reardischargechuteisblocked Increasethecuttingheightusingthecuttingheightadjustment lever 9 Lifttheheightofthecuttingdepthbyonenotchusingthecutting heightadjustmentlever 9 Allowthegrasstodrybeforemowing Sharpenorreplacethe4xblades 36 Stopmowerandclearthereardischargechute Mowercannotbe pulledbackward Gearboxisengaged Releasetheselfpropel...

Page 46: ...ameter 11 27 9 cm Spark PlugType LG F7RTC Equivalent Replacement Spark Plug NGK BPR6ES Catcher Capacity 65 L Weight NW 40 kg Noise label rating 98 dBA taken at 4 metres You must wear ear protection at all times Product Dimensions 1700 x 625 x 1100 mm 10 L x W x H Battery and Charger Specifications Battery 20 V Max 1 5 Ah Li Ion Battery Model Number ABP1815MA Other Compatible Batteries Any ALDI Xfi...

Page 47: ...group com 1300 889 028 MODEL No SLM531 10 2020 10093 45 This product complies with Safety EN ISO 5395 1 EN ISO 5395 2 EMC EN ISO 14982 Charger Safety IEC60335 1 IEC60335 2 29 AS NZS60335 1 AS NZS60335 2 29 EMC EN 55014 1 EN 55014 2 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Battery Safety IEC62133 2 2017 ...

Page 48: ...roducts are developed to our stringent quality specifications If you are not entirely satisfied with this product please return it to your nearest ALDI store within 60 days from the date of purchase for a full refund or replacement or take advantage of our after sales support by calling the supplier s Customer Service Hotline Made in China Ferrex is a registered trademark of ALDI Stores DISTRIBUTE...