Gardena 4046 - Manual (Page 4)

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5. Operation
The handle can be set to any body size by setting the angle of
inclination.
1. Undo both wing nuts 8 until
the handle 6 can be inclined.
2. Set the required handle
inclination.
3. Tighten both wing nuts 8 .
The cut height can be set centrally in six stages.
46 V / 46 VD:
30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 mm
46 VDA / 51 VDA: 25 / 35 / 45 / 65 / 75 / 95 mm
1. Pull the handle z towards the wheel u until the lock is
released.
2. Set the required cut height by rotating the handle z .
The cut height set will be shown in mm on the cut height
display
i on the mower.
3. When the cut height has been selected engage the handle z
in the appropriate locking position again.
Inserting mulch unit:
1. Lift protective flap o and push the mulch unit p into the
ejection chute until it stops.
2. Fit the retaining spring a to the top of the mulch unit p and
the bottom of the housing.
This stops the mulch unit
p falling out.
Removing the mulch unit:
v Lift the protective flap o , unhook the retaining spring a from
the housing and remove the mulch unit p .
o
p
a
DANGER!
Foreign bodies thrown out of the mower can cause
injuries!
v Only lift the protective flap o when the engine is turned
off and the blade bar has stopped.
Mowing with mulch unit:
1
2
u
z
i
Setting the cut height:
8
6
8
6
Adjust the handle inclination:
DANGER!
Danger of physical injury from the blade bar!
v Before making any adjustments wait for the
blade bar to stop, put on suitable working
gloves and remove the spark plug connector.
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If the protective flap o is released it will close automatically and
cover the ejection chute.
The protective flap o is designed in such a way that mowing
can take place even if the protective flap is closed without the
mulch unit or Collecting Bag. The cuttings are then left on the
lawn.
The mulch unit must be removed before mowing with the
collection bag (see Mowing with mulch unit).
The collecting bag must be emptied as soon as grass cuttings
are left on the lawn while mowing.
1. Lift the protective flap o and remove the grass collection
bag s from the handle.
2. Empty the grass collection bag s , lift up the protective flap o
and replace the grass collection bag s at the back of the
housing.
The drive handle / lever must not be removed from the
handle when starting.
ATTENTION!
Damage to the engine!
The engine must be filled with oil before starting.
v See 7. Maintenance for instructions on filling the engine
with oil.
DANGER !
Danger of physical injury if the mower does not
switch off automatically!
v The security devices fitted to the mower (safety swich,
drive lever) must not be removed or bypassed.
Starting the mower:
s
o
DANGER!
Foreign bodies thrown out of the mower can cause
injuries!
v Only lift the protective flap o when the engine is turned
off and the blade bar has stopped.
Mowing with the
collection bag:
o
Do not grasp the ejection chute with your hand.