FLORABEST FRMA 36/1 A1 Translation Of The Original Instructions

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CORDLESS LAWNMOWER FRMA 36/1 A1

AKKU-RASENMÄHER

Originalbetriebsanleitung

CORDLESS LAWNMOWER

Translation of the original instructions

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Contents

Introduction .................................4

Intended purpose ......................... 4

General description ......................5

Extent of the delivery .........................5

Function description ..........................5

Overview ........................................5

Technical specications ................. 6

Symbols and icons .......................6

Safety precautions .......................8

General notes on safety .....................8

Assembly ................................... 14

Mounting the lower handle .............. 14

Mounting the upper handle ..............14

Mounting the grass box ................... 14

Operation ..................................15

Hanging on/removing the grass box ... 15

Level gauge ...................................15

Adjusting the cut height .................. 15

Switching On and Off ..................... 15

Charging the battery .......................16

Insert/remove rechargeable battery .. 16

Recharging the battery .................... 16

Checking the charge status of the

rechargeable battery ......................17

Used batteries ................................ 17

Working with the appliance ............. 17

Cleaning/maintenance ...............18

General cleaning and maintenance

work ............................................. 18

Changing the blade ........................ 18

Storage ......................................18

Waste Disposal/Environmental

Protection ..................................19

Spare Parts/Accessories .............20

Trouble Shooting ........................21

Guarantee .................................22

Repair Service ............................ 23

Service-Center ............................ 23

Importer ....................................23

Translation of the original

EC declaration of conformity ......45

Exploded Drawing .....................47

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your
new device. With it, you have chosen a
high quality product.
During production, this equipment has
been checked for quality and subjected to

a nal inspection. The functionality of your

equipment is therefore guaranteed.

The operating instructions constitute

part of this product. They contain

important information on safety,
use and disposal.

Before using the product, familiar-

ise yourself with all of the operating
and safety instructions. Use the
product only as described and for

the applications specied.

Keep this manual safely and in the

event that the product is passed
on, hand over all documents to the
third party.

Intended purpose

The equipment is designed only for mow­ing domestic lawns and grass areas.
Any other use that is not expressly per­mitted in these instructions may result in
damage to the equipment and represent a
serious risk to the user.

The equipment is intended for use by

adults. It is not to be used by children or
people who are unfamiliar with these in­structions. The use of the equipment is pro­hibited in the rain or a damp environment.

The manufacturer will not be liable for

damages caused by use other than for the
intended purpose or by incorrect opera­tion.
This equipment is not suitable for commer­cial use.Commercial use will invalidate the
guarantee.

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Overview

1 Upper bar

2 Tightening levers for fastening

the upper handle
3 Lower bar
4 Grass box
5 Collision guard

6 Tightening levers for fastening

the lower handle
7 Wheels
8 Housing
9 Rechargeable battery
10 Ignition key
11 Cover
12 Lever for cutting height adjust-

ment
13 Carrying handle
14 Cable holders
15 Device cable
16 Release button

17 Start lever
18 Bow-type handle

19 Charger

20 Blade
21 Blade screw
22 Motor spindle

General description

See the front fold-out pages for

illustrations.

Extent of the delivery

Carefully remove the equipment from the
packaging and check whether the follow­ing parts are complete:

- Cordless lawnmower and upper
handle

- Lower handle

- Grass box (in three parts)

- 2 cable holders

- 2 tightening levers with washers for
fastening the lower handle

- 2 tightening levers with washers and
screws for fastening the upper handle

- Rechargeable battery

- Charger

- Instruction Manual

Dispose of the packaging material cor­rectly.

Function description

The cordless lawnmower has a cutting tool,

which turns parallel to the cutting level. It is
equipped with a high performance electric
motor, robust plastic housing, safety switch,
collision guard, and grass box. Addition­ally, the equipment is height adjustable to
six levels and has smooth-running wheels.
For the function of the operating parts,
please refer to the descriptions below.

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Technical specications

Appliance .........................36/1 A1

Motor voltage ............................ 36 V

Idling speed n

0

...................... 3100 min

-1

Cutting circle ............................ 370 mm

Cut height ......25/35/45/55/65/75 mm

Protection class ....................................III

Protection type .................................IPX1

Weight (without battery

and charger) ............................. 13.2 kg

Grass box volume ............................ 40 l

Sound pressure level
(L

PA) ........................ 82 dB(A); KPA = 3 dB

Sound power level (L

WA)

measured ....93.9 dB(A); K

WA = 1.88 dB

guaranteed ...........................96 dB(A)

Vibration (a

h) ......< 2.5 m/s

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; Kh=1.5 m/s

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Battery (Li-Ion) ...............PAP 36 A1

Number of battery cells.......................20

Nominal voltage ........................ 36 V

Capacity ............................... 2600 mAh

Energy .....................................93.6 Wh

Charging time ......................approx. 1 h

Charger ............................40LFC15

Voltage input .....220-240 V~, 50 Hz, 1 A

Voltage output .....................40 V

3 A

Protection class ...............................

II

Protection type .................................IPX0

Noise and vibration values have been
determined according to the standards and
regulations mentioned in the declaration of
conformity.

Technical and optical changes may be

undertaken in the course of further develop­ment without notice. All dimensions, refer­ences and information in this instruction
manual are therefore not guaranteed. Legal
claims made on the basis of the instruction
manual can therefore not be considered as
valid.

The stated vibration emission value was

measured in accordance with a standard
testing procedure and may be used to com­pare one power tool to another.

The stated vibration emission value may

also be used for a preliminary exposure
assessment.

Warning: The vibration emission

value may differ during actual use
of the power tool from the stated
value depending on the manner in
which the power tool is used.

Safety precautions aimed at protect-

ing the user should be based on
estimated exposure under actual
usage conditions (all parts of the op­erating cycle are to be considered,
including, for example, times during
which the power tool is turned off
and times when the tool is turned on
but is running idle).

Symbols and icons

Symbols in the manual:

Warning symbols with in-

formation on damage and
injury prevention.

Instruction symbols (the instruction

is explained at the place of the ex­clamation mark) with information on
preventing damage.

Help symbols with information on

improving tool handling.

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Symbols on the battery:

Li-Ion

MAX. 60°C

MAX. 60°C

Do not dispose of

batteries in household

waste, re or water.

MAX. 60°C

Do not subject the battery to strong

sunlight over long periods and do
not leave it on a heater (max. 60°C).

Take batteries to an old battery col-

lection point where they will be recy­cled in an environmentally friendly
manner.

Battery charge level indica-

tor

Symbols on the recharger:

Caution!

Read the operating instructions be-

fore charging.

The recharger is for indoor use only.

Do not expose the unit to rain.

T3.15A

Miniature fuse

Protection class II

Electrical appliances must not be dis-

posed of with the domestic waste.

Level gauge on the grass box:

Level gauge ap open:

Grass box empty.

Level gauge ap closed:

Grass box full.

Symbols on the equipment:

Caution!

Read the operating instructions

carefully.

Risk of injury from parts being

thrown up.

Keep nearby people away from the

appliance.

Caution – sharp cutting blade!

Keep feet and hands away. Risk of
injury!

Switch off the motor and remove

the ignition key before carrying out
adjustments or cleaning work.

Wear ear and eye protection.

Do not expose the unit to rain.

dB

L

WA

Noise level specication
L

WA

in dB.

Do not dispose of electrical equip­ment in domestic waste.

Cutting circle

Note on the ignition key

Caution! Read the

operating manual. Insert
the plug before mowing.

Battery charge level indi-

cator

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Safety precautions

This section covers the basic safety

regulations when working with the
apparatus.

General notes on safety

This equipment may cause

serious injury in the case of
improper use. In order to
avoid injury to people and
damage to property, the fol­lowing safety information
must be observed and users
must familiarise themselves
with all operating parts.

Preparation:

• Do not allow the use of this
equipment by children or others
who are unfamiliar with these
operating instructions. Local
regulations may specify the
minimum age of the operator.

• Do not use the equipment when
people and particularly children
or pets are nearby. Children

must not play with the device.

• The operator or user is respon­sible for accidents, injuries to
other people or damage to the
property of others.

• Check the terrain on which the
equipment is to be used and
remove stones, sticks, wires and

other foreign objects that could
become caught and thrown up.

• Wear suitable work clothing
such as stable shoes with non­slip soles and robust, long trou­sers. Do not use the equipment
when barefoot or when wear­ing open sandals. Avoid wear­ing loose clothing or clothing
with hanging cords or belts.

• Before each use, carry out a
visual inspection of the equip­ment. Do not use the equipment
if protective devices (e.g. colli­sion guard or grass bag), parts
of the cutting device or bolts
are missing, worn or damaged.

To avoid imbalance, damaged

tools and bolts are to be re­placed only in sets.

• Take care with equipment that

has several cutting tools, as the
movement of one blade may
result in the rotation of the other
blades.

• Use only spare parts and ac­cessories supplied and recom­mended by the manufacturer.

The use of non-original parts

will immediately invalidate the
guarantee.

• Worn or damaged information
signs must be replaced.

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tions. Ensure sufcient distance

between feet and the rotating
blades.

• Do not tilt the equipment when
starting other than if it is nec­essary to do so when starting
up in long grass. In this case,
tilt the equipment by pressing
down the handle bar such that
the front wheels of the equip­ment are raised. Always check
that both hands are in the work­ing position before returning the
equipment to the ground.

• Do not work without the grass
box or collision guard. Keep
away from the ejection hole at
all times.

• Do not start the motor when
standing in front of the dis­charge chute.

Caution! Danger! The blade

continues to run after switch­ing off. There is a risk of in­jury.

• The equipment is not to be lifted

or transported while the motor
is running. Switch off the equip­ment if it has to be tilted in
transit, when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when the
equipment is being transported
to and from the surfaces to be
mowed.

• Always keep the grass ejection

Working with the Equipment:

Do not place feet or hands

near or under rotating parts
when working. Risk of injury!

• Switch on the motor accord­ing to the instructions and only
when your feet are at a safe
distance from the cutting tools.

• Do not use the equipment in
the rain, in poor weather, in a
damp environment, or on wet
grass. Work only in daylight or
with good lighting.

• Do not work with the equipment
when tired, lacking concentra-

tion or under the inuence of

alcohol or drugs. Always take

breaks in good time. Take a

sensible approach to the work.

• When working, ensure a rm

stance, particularly on slopes.
Always work across the slope,
never upwards or downwards.

Take particular care when

changing the direction of travel
on the slope. Do not work on
excessively steep slopes.

• Run the equipment only at a

walking pace. Take particular

care when turning the equip­ment around, pulling it towards
you or going backwards.

• Switch on the equipment care­fully and in accordance with
the directions in these instruc-

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hole clean and clear. Remove
cut material only when the
equipment is stopped.

• Do not leave the equipment un­attended in the workplace.

• Do not work with equipment
that is damaged, incomplete, or

has been modied without the

authorisation of the manufac­turer. Do not use the equipment
with damaged safety devices or
screens or with missing safety

equipment such as deection

and/or grass collection devices.

• Do not overload the equipment.
Work only within the speci-

ed power range and do not

change the regulator settings on
the motor. Do not use low-pow­ered machines for heavy work.
Do not use your equipment for
purposes other than those for
which it is designed.

• Do not use the equipment near

inammable liquids or gases.

Non-observance will result in a

risk of re or explosion.

• Do not lift or carry the equip­ment when the motor is running.

• Switch the device off, remove
the safety key and take out the
battery. Make sure that all mo­vable parts are stationary:

- whenever you leave the

apparatus unattended and
when it is not being used,

- before removing obstructions

or loosening blockages from
the discharge chute,

- before checking or cleaning
the apparatus or performing
any work on it,

- when a foreign object has
been hit by the apparatus.
Check for damage to the
apparatus and carry out the
necessary repairs before
switching it on again and
working with it,

- if the apparatus starts to vi­brate excessively, an immedi­ate check is required.

- make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight­ened.

- inspect the apparatus for any
damage.

- have any necessary repairs
carried out to damaged
parts.

• Do not place feet or hands near
or under rotating parts. Do not
stand in front of the grass ejec­tion hole during sickle mowing.

• Always pull the circuit breaker/
ignition key if:

- you leave the apparatus

unattended, before clearing
blockages,

- if you check or clean the ap-

paratus or work on it,

- after a collision with a for-

eign object. Immediately
examine the device for dam-

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changing the cutting device.

• Regularly check the grass col­lection device for wear and
strains. For safety reasons, re­place worn or damaged parts.
When adjusting the blades,
take particular care to avoid n­gers being trapped between the

rotating blades and xed parts

of the machine.

• Check that only replacement
tools authorised by the manu­facturer are used.

Electrical Safety:

• The plug of the charger must t
into the socket. The plug must
not be modied in any way.

Do not use any adapter plugs
together with electric tools that
have a protective earth. Un-

modied plugs and matching

sockets reduce the risk of elec­tric shock.

• Avoid body contact with
earthed surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, cookers and refriger-

ators. There is an increased risk

of electric shock if your body is
earthed.

• Do not expose electric tools to
rain or wet conditions. The pen­etration of water into an electric
tool increases the risk of electric
shock.

age and, if necessary, have
it repaired,

- if the apparatus starts to
vibrate in an unusual way
(check immediately!).

Maintenance and Storage:

• During maintenance of the cut­ting blades, be aware of the
fact that even if the power sup­ply is switched off, the cutting
blades can be set into motion.

• When servicing the cutting
blade on it that even if the volt­age source is switched off, the
cutting blade can be moved.

• Ensure that all nuts, bolts and

screws are tightened rmly and

the equipment is in safe work­ing condition.

• Do not attempt to repair the
equipment yourself unless you
have been trained to do so.

Any work not specied in these

instructions is to be carried out
only by customer service centres
that we have authorised.

• Keep the equipment in a dry
location and out of reach of
children.

• Handle the equipment with
care. Keep tools sharp and
clean, in order to facilitate bet­ter and safer work. Follow the
maintenance instructions.

• Wear protective gloves when

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Careful handling an use of battery
devices:

• Charge the batteries only in
chargers that are recommended

by the manufacturer. Risk of re

if a charger that is suitable for a

specic type of battery is used

with other batteries.

• In the power tools, use only the
batteries designed for the pur-

pose. The use of other batteries

may result in injuries and risk of

re.

• Keep the unused battery away
from paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws and other small
metal objects, which could
cause bridging of the contacts.
A short circuit between the bat­tery contacts may cause burns

or re.

• If used incorrectly, liquid may
leak from the battery. Avoid
contact with this. In the event
of accidental contact, rinse off
with water. If the liquid gets into
eyes, seek medical assistance.

Leaking battery uid may cause

skin irritations or burns.

Special safety directions for bat­tery-operated tools:

• Ensure that the device is
switched off before inserting the
battery. Inserting a battery into

a power tool that is switched on
may result in accidents.

• Recharge the batteries indoors
only because the battery charg­er is designed for indoor use
only. Risk of electric shock.

• To reduce the electric shock

hazard, unplug the battery
charger from the mains before
cleaning the charger.

• Do not subject the battery to
strong sunlight over long peri­ods and do not leave it on a
heater. Heat damages the bat­tery and there is a risk of explo­sion.

• Allow a hot battery to cool be­fore charging.

• Do not open up the battery and
avoid mechanical damage to
the battery. Risk of short circuit
and fumes may be emitted that
irritate the respiratory tract.
Ensure fresh air and seek medi­cal assistance in the event of
discomfort.

• Do not use non-rechargeable

batteries. This could damage

the appliance.

Correct handling of the battery
charger:

• This appliance can be used

by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or

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mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervi­sion or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the haz­ards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.

• To charge the battery, use only

the charger supplied. Risk of

re and explosion. This ensures

that the safety of the device is
maintained.

• Before each use, check the
charger, cable and plug and
have them repaired by quali-

ed professionals and only with

original parts. Do not use a
defective charger and do not

open it up yourself. This ensures

that the safety of the device is
maintained.

• Connect the charger only to a
socket with an earth. Ensure
that the mains voltage matches
the specications on the charg­er rating plate. Risk of electric
shock.

• Disconnect the charger from the
mains before closing or open­ing connection to the battery

/ power tool / device. This

ensures that the battery and
charger are not damaged.

• Keep the charger clean and
away from wet and rain. Do
not use the charger outdoors.
Dirt and the entry of water in­crease the risk of electric shock.

• Operate the charger only with
the appropriate original batter­ies. Charging other batteries
may result in injuries and risk of

re.

• Avoid mechanical damage to

the charger. This can result in

internal short circuits.

• Do not operate the charger on
a combustible surface (e.g. pa-

per, textiles). Risk of re due to

heating during charging.

• If the power cable for this
equipment is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufac­turer, a customer service agent
of the same or a similarly quali-

ed person in order to prevent

hazards.

• Do not charge non-rechargea-

ble batteries in the charger. This

could damage the appliance.

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Assembly

• Only carry out work that you know you
are capable of.

• If in doubt, consult an expert or our
service centre directly.

Mounting the lower handle

1. Attach one end of the lower han­dle (3) to the screw thread on
the apparatus housing.

2. Pull the ends of the lower handle
(3) slightly apart and put the
other end of the screw thread on
the apparatus housing.

The lug indicating the angular

position (3a) must face inwards.

You can lock the lower

handle in 3 angular posi­tions (steep/medium/shal­low).

3. Place the enclosed washers (6a)

in position. The curved sides

face the handle.

4. Turn the lower tightening levers

(6) clockwise.

5. Lock the tightening levers (6) by
pressing them in the direction of
the lower handle (3). The tighten­ing levers must be pulled tight
and then positioned against the
handle so that tightening can be
carried out with medium force.
If this fails, continue to turn the
tightening lever clockwise, or
loosen it by turning anti-clock­wise (see small image).

Mounting the upper handle

1. Fasten the upper handle (1) with
the enclosed screws (2b), the
washers (2a) and the upper tight­ening levers (2) on the right and

left of the lower handle (3). The

release button (16) must be lo­cated on the right in the mowing
direction.

Two positions are possible.

2. Turn the tightening levers (2)

clockwise.

3. Lock the tightening levers (2) by
pressing them in the direction of

the handle (3). The tightening

levers must be positioned against
the handle such that tightening
can be carried out with medium
force.

If this fails, continue to turn the

tightening lever clockwise, or
loosen it by turning anti-clockwise
(see small image).

4. Clipping in the cable holders:

Clip in the cable holders (14) on

the upper (1) and lower handle

(3) and use them to x the device

cable (15) in position.

If you release the tightening levers

(2), you can fold the bow-type han­dle (18) downwards to store the ap­paratus.

Mounting the grass box

Wear gloves when mounting the

grass box (4), to avoid risk of injury.

See also the enclosed information

for installation of the grass box.

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1. Assemble the two parts of the
lower section (4a) of the grass
box.

2. Place the upper section (4b) of
the grass box on the lower sec­tion (4a). It then locks into place
in the recesses provided for this
purpose in the upper section.

Operation

The apparatus must only be

adjusted when the motor is
switched off and the blades
are stationary. There is a risk
of personal injury.

Switch off the apparatus, remove

the ignition key (

10) and wait
for the blades to come to a stand­still.

Hanging on/removing the
grass box

1. To hang on the grass box (4), lift

the collision guard (5) and hang
on the grass box using both sup­ports.

2. Fold the collision guard (5) onto
the grass box (4). It holds the
grass box in the correct position.

3. To remove the grass box (4),

lift the collision guard (5) and
detach the grass box. Fold the
collision guard (5) back onto the
mower housing (8).

Do not operate the appliance

without the collision guard or
the grass box. Risk of injury!

Level gauge

The level gauge ( 4c) is located on the
side of the grass box (

4).

Level gauge ap open:

Grass box empty.

Level gauge ap closed:

Grass box full.

Adjusting the cut height

The apparatus has 6 positions for adjusting

the cutting height:
35 mm/25 mm - Short cutting height
55 mm/45 mm - Medium cutting height
75 mm/65 mm - Tall cutting height

1. Take hold of the carrying handle

(13) and lift the apparatus.

2. Grip the lever (12) for adjusting
the cutting height and move it
past the ratchet mechanism to
the desired cutting height.

The correct height is around 25 – 45 mm

for a decorative lawn and around 45 –

65mm for a used lawn.

A higher cut height should be se-

lected for the rst cut of the season.

Switching On and Off

1. Place the apparatus on a level
surface.

2. Lift the cover (11) of the ap­paratus housing and insert the
charged battery (9) along the
guide rail into the apparatus.
You should be able to hear the
rechargeable battery lock into
place.

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3. Insert the ignition key (10) into
the opening provided for it next
to the battery (9).

4. Before switching the apparatus
on, make sure that it is not touch­ing any objects.

5. To switch the

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apparatus on,
press the release
button (16) and hold it down
while pressing the starting lever
(17). Let go of the release but­ton.

6. To switch the apparatus off, let

go of the starting lever (17).

Due to the intelligent energy man-

agement system, the motor starts
after a delay.

After switching off the equip-

ment, the blade continues to
turn for several seconds. Do
not touch the moving blade.
There is a risk of injury.

Charging the battery

Do not expose the battery to

extreme conditions such as
heat or impact. Risk of injury
from escaping electrolytic so­lution! After eye/skin contact,
rinse the affected areas with
water or a neutraliser and
consult a doctor.

Charge the battery in a dry

room only. Prior to attach­ing the charger, check that
the battery’s outer surface is
clean and dry. There is a risk
of injury due to electric shock.

Only use the charger from the pack-

age to charge the battery.

• Charge the battery before the rst time
of use. Do not briey charge the bat-

tery several time in a row.

• If a fully recharged battery lasts for
considerably shorter operating times,
the battery is used up and needs to
be replaced. Only use an OEM spare
battery available from our Customer
Service.

• Always take heed of the applicable
safety instructions as well as the envi­ronmental protection regulations and
information.

• The warranty excludes all defects

caused by improper handling.

Insert/remove rechargeable
battery

Switch off the apparatus, remove

the ignition key (

10) and wait
for the blades to come to a stand­still.

1. To insert the battery (9) push the

battery along the guide rail into
the appliance. It locks into place
audibly.

2. To remove the battery (9) from the

appliance, press the release but­ton (9a) on the battery and pull
the battery out.

Recharging the battery

Switch off the apparatus, remove

the ignition key (

10) and wait
for the blades to come to a stand­still.