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Safety
16. Remove the plug from the mains :
- before leaving the product unattended for any period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your product until you are
sure that the entire product is in a safe operating condition.;
- if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Caution: Do not touch rotating blade(s)
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
product is in safe working condition.
3. Check the grassbox frequently for wear or deterioration.
4. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
5. Only use the replacement parts specified for this product.
6. Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and
fixed parts of the machine.
7. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of
children. Do not store outdoors.
Where to Use Your GARDENA PowerMax 32 E Mower
The GARDENA mower is designed for cutting lawns in
and around the garden.
Do not use the mower on a slope steeper than 20°
maximum.
To prevent injury, the mower must not be used for
trimming bushes, hedges, shrubs, for cutting and pruning
of climbers or grass on roofs or in balcony boxes. In
addition, the mower must not be used for chopping up
branches, twigs or for levelling irregularities in the soil.
Assembly Instructions
• The Loose Parts Pack is packaged underneath the deck.
Assembly of Lower Handles to Deck
1. Place the bolt (A2)through the hole in the lower handle
(A1)until the lower handle fits into the recess (A3)
2. Place the washer (B1)and the wing knob (B2)on to
the bolt and tighten the wing knob. It may take 20 - 25
turns to fully tighten on initial assembly.
3. Repeat on the other side.
Assembly of Upper Handle to Lower Handle.
1. Ensure the upper handle is located correctly with the
lock-off button on the switchbox uppermost.
2. Ensure the upper handle (C1)and the lower handle
(C2)are aligned correctly.
3. Fit the bolt (C3), washer (C4)and wing knob (C5).
Tighten the wing knob.
4. Repeat on the other side.
5. Fit the cable to the handles with the clips provided.
Make sure the cable is not trapped between the upper
and lower handles.
Grassbox Assembly
1. Slide the grassbox tongue into the slots in the
grassbox lower until it clicks securely into position (D)
2. Push the grassbox handle into the slots in the
grassbox upper until it clicks securely into position. (E)
3. Starting at the rear of the grassbox, locate the
grassbox upper into the grassbox lower by aligning
the clips (F1). Ensure all clips are correctly located
before clicking into position.
4. Clip the two halves together, ensuring all clips are
securely connected.
Grassbox
Fitting Fully Assembled Grassbox to Lawnmower.
1. Lift safety flap (G1)
2. Make sure the discharge chute is clean and free
from debris (G2)
3. Locate fully assembled grassbox onto 2 location
points (G3)at the rear of the deck as illustrated in
pic. H
4. Locate safety flap onto the top of the grassbox.
Ensure the grassbox is securely located.
• IMPORTANT ! AFTER FITTING ENSURE NO
GAP REMAINS BETWEEN THE SAFETY FLAP
AND THE GRASSBOX.
• Removal is the reverse procedure.
• For larger areas of grass where grass collection is
not required you can use your lawnmower without
the grassbox. Ensure the Safety Flap is fully closed.
The design of the safety flap permits the cut grass
to be discharged downward behind the machine.
Cutting Height Adjustment
• Height of cut is adjusted by raising or lowering the
wheels using the height adjustment lever (J1)
• There are five heights of cut on this product
(20 - 60 mm).
• NOTE
A medium height of cut is recommended for most
lawns. The quality of your lawn will suffer and
collection will be poor if you cut too low.
Starting and Stopping
To Start your Lawnmower
1. Attach the extension cable to the back of the
switchbox.(K)
2. Form a loop in the cable and push the loop through
the slot. (L)
3. To secure, position the loop over the hook and pull the
cable back through the slot (M).
4. Connect the plug to the mains and switch on.
The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (N1) to
prevent accidental starting.
5. Press and hold the lock-off button (N1)on the
switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers
towards the upper handle (P).
6. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lock-off button (Q).
• NOTE - There are two start/stop levers fitted. Either
one can be used for starting the lawnmower.
• IMPORTANT - Do not use the start/stop levers
intermittently
To Stop your Lawnmower
1. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
