Gardena HB 40 400 Operating Instructions Manual - Page 7
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Make sure that no foreign
Hattrick lawn mower on its side
substances fall into the car-
opposite the tank and clean it
burettor. Afterwards pull
with a brush or rag.
cover (44) upwards. Completely
disassemble the air filter (45)
7.5 Storage (Fig. A)
and clean all parts.
Let the engine cool down be-
fore storing the petrol Hattrick
Cleaning the foam element.
lawn mower in a closed room.
Clean foam element in liquid
detergent and water. The foam
Never store the petrol Hattrick
element should be replaced if
lawn mower with fuel in the
it is extremely dirty or damaged.
tank where petrol vapour could
come into contact with an
After cleaning press dry the
open flame or could be ignited.
foam element with a clean rag.
Re-moisten the foam element
Always store your petrol Hattrick
with oil.
lawn mower in a closed dry place.
Re-assemble all parts in reverse
To save space the handle can
order and secure with screw (43)
be folded down. Loosen the lower
onto carburettor.
locking handles (2) and pull the
bars sideways out of the mount.
Cleaning the cooling air
Loosen plastic wing nut (1) at the
passages
joint. Fold guide handle down in
Clean grass from cooling fins
a Z-shape.
and air passages.
Service interval
When folding down the
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In order to achieve trouble-free
bars make sure that the
operation of the engine, this lawn
gas and brake bowden cables
mower should be checked every
are not jammed or damaged.
2 to 3 years by a GARDENA
Service Centre or a dealer
Wintering
authorised by GARDENA.
If the engine is shut down for
more than 30 days, firstly empty
7.4 Service
the tank. Afterwards, let the
Residual dirt and grass can be
engine run until it runs out of
most easily removed immediately
petrol.
after mowing. Place the petrol
8. Trouble-shooting
The following table contains the
For safety, please contact
problems most frequently occur-
one of the GARDENA service
ring and shows how to remedy
centres or an authorised
them.
specialist for any other pro-
blem.
Problem
Possible cause
Abnormal noise.
Motor fixing screws or
Clattering in the unit.
mower casing loose.
Whistling noise.
Foreign body blocking
aerator cylinder.
V-belt slipping.
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Unscrew the spark plug and
pour 1 tablespoon of motor oil
into the cylinder. Turn the motor
by slowly pulling on the starter
handle / cord so that the oil is
distributed. Screw in the spark
plug again.
After having thoroughly removed
dirt and remaining grass we re-
commend you to clean the petrol
Hattrick lawn mower with mainte-
nance spray.
If you have any problem with
your petrol Hattrick lawn mower,
please contact our Customer
Service or return the defective
unit together with a short descrip-
tion of the problem and, in case
of guarantee, with
a copy of the
receipt to one of the GARDENA
service centres listed on the rear
page.
We expressly point out that,
in accordance with the product
liability law, we are not liable
for any damage caused by our
units if it is due to improper
repair or if parts exchanged are
not original GARDENA parts
or parts approved by us, and
if the repairs were not carried
out by a GARDENA Service
Centre or an authorised spe-
cialist. The same applies to
spare parts and accessories.
Remedy
Tighten screws.
Switch off aerator cylinder,
remove the spark plug, remove
foreign body.
Contact GARDENA Service
Centre.
Problem
Possible cause
Uneven running.
Blade bar or blades damaged
Strong vibration of the unit.
(imbalance).
Blade bar fastening on motor
shaft is loose.
Engine does not start.
Primer has not been operated
before starting.
Spark plug defective or
tank empty.
Engine runs for a short time
No motor oil in crankcase.
but then suddenly stops
Piston and crankshaft bearings
with a loud bang.
have jammed.
Aerator cylinder does not run.
Rotary switch is in "0" position.
V-belt defective.
Lawn turns to yellow.
Blades are too blunt.
Not a clean cut.
Cutting height is too low.
If any other faults occur, please contact GARDENA Service.
9. Advice for proper use / safety instructions
Checks before each
You are responsible for the
A
operation
safety of the working area.
Inspect the unit before each
Only use the petrol Hattrick
use. Do not use the petrol
lawn mower for the purposes
Hattrick lawn mower if safety
specified in these instructions.
devices (safety handle; safety
Only work when visibility is
cover) and/or the blade bar
good.
or the blades are damaged or
worn. Never operate the unit
Familiarise yourself with the
with the safety devices by-
surroundings of your working
passed or missing.
area. Check for possible risks
which might be not audible due
Inspect the area to be cut
to the noise of the machine.
before beginning work.
Remove any foreign objects
Wear non-slip shoes and long
(e.g. stones) from the area.
trousers to protect your legs.
Check the working area for
Keep fingers and feet away
foreign objects (e.g. stones)
from the cutting blades and
while working.
the aerator cylinder.
The blade bar and the blades
Make sure that there are no
must be checked regularly
other people (especially chil-
for damage and properly re-
dren) or animals anywhere
paired if necessary.
near the working area.
Proper use /
Ensure that you have a secure
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responsibility
foothold when working.
Attention! Take extra care
Lawn mowers can cause
when walking backwards.
serious injuries!
You may stumble!
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Remedy
Replace damaged parts.
Tighten the blade or blade bar
bolts.
Press primer several times
(see 5.2).
Clean and replace spark plug,
fill fuel tank.
Engine overhaul by a Service
Centre.
Set rotary switch to "I " position.
Replace V-belt. Contact
GARDENA service station.
Replace or reverse the blades.
Correct cutting height.
If, in spite of care, there is an
obstruction when cutting, turn
off the petrol Hattrick lawn
mower and remove it. Check
the unit for damage and have
it repaired if necessary.
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Interruption to work
Never leave the petrol Hattrick
lawn mower to run unattended.
If your work is interrupted,
store the unit in a safe place.
Remove the spark plug!
When changing to another
working area, switch off the
petrol Hattrick lawn mower.
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Check local regulations
Never use the unit when it is
raining or in damp or wet areas.
Do not use the petrol Hattrick
lawn mower in or near swim-
ming pools or ponds.
Please observe the local re-
gulations regarding quiet times.
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