Gartenmeister GM-HM 20, Operating Instructions Manual

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MAINTENANCE

 DANGER!

Switch the appliance off and remove the contact 

key before any adjustment, cleaning and 

servicing work. Wait until all rotating parts have 

stopped and the appliance has cooled down.
Keep hands away from all cutting edges and 

moving parts. Fingers can be pulled into cutting 

carriage and be cut or crushed.

After every work stint, clean the machine thoroughly 

to remove all dust and debris, and repair or replace any 

faulty parts. 
Check the collection bag at regular intervals for any wear 

and aging.
Clean the ejection opening and cover at regular intervals.

Keep the device, in particular the air vents, clean at all 

times. Never spray water on the device body! 
Never clean the machine and its components with 

solvents, flammable or toxic liquids. Us only a damp cloth 

making. 
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-

ment is in safe working condition;
Only a regularly maintained and treated appliance can 

serve as a satisfactory aid. Insufficient maintenance and 

care can lead to unforeseen accidents and injuries.
Repairs and works specified in these Instructions may 

only be performed by qualified authorised staff. 
Use only original accessories and original spare parts. 

Using other spare parts can result in accidents/injuries of 

the user. The manufacturer will not be liable for any such 

damage.
Please contact our service department if you need acces-

sories or spare parts.

STORAGE

The appliance must be stored in a dry place and pro-

tected from frost.
Lock the device in a proper place to protect it from 

unauthorised use.

Let the engine cool down, before you store the device in 

a closed room.

FAILURE REMOVAL

Defect 

Cause

Removal

The motor does not start

Battery is empty

Charge the battery

Battery is defective

Contact customer service

Contact key is not inserted

Refer to the instructions in these operating 

instructions.

Main switch or safety arch is not controlled

Refer to the instructions in these operating 

instructions.

The angle of inclination of the handle is 

outside the working area (27 ° - 63 °)

The angle of inclination of the handle must 

be inside the working area (27 ° - 63 °)

Unsteady running, 

strong vibrations

Blade is damaged

Replace the blade, 

Repairs and works 

specified in these Instructions may only 

be performed by qualified authorised 

staff. 

Blade is loose

Check and tighten the blade clamping

Poor mowing/catching 

performance

Blade is blunt

Have the blade sharpened or replaced, 

Repairs and works specified in these 

Instructions may only be performed by 

qualified authorised staff. 

Battery is defective

Contact customer service

Mowing height adjustment not regulated

Adjust the mowing height

DISPOSAL

If your device should become useless somewhere 

in the future or you do not need it any longer, 

do not dispose of the device together with your 

domestic refuse, but dispose of it in an environ-

mentally friendly manner.

Please dispose of the device itself at an according collec-

ting/recycling point. By doing so, plastic and metal parts 

can be separated and recycled. Information concerning 

the disposal of materials and devices are available from 

your local administration.

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