Where to Use Your GARDENA PowerMax 36 E/42 E MowerThe GARDENA mower is designed for cutting lawnsin 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 fortrimming bushes, hedges, shrubs, for cutting andpruning of climbers or grass on roofs or in balconyboxes. In addition, the mower must not be used forchopping up branches, twigs or for levellingirregularities in the soil.1. Pull the lower handle bolt until it locks into positionas illustrated in fig B1.2. Place the Spring over the Bolt (B2)3. Insert the Pivot Block on to the Bolt (B3)Repeat for the other side.4. Insert the Barrel Nut into the Cam Lock as illustratedin fig C1.5. Ensuring the Lower Handle is in the correct position (C2),insert the Lower Handle (D1) on to the Bolt (D2) until it isfirmly fitted into the Pivot Block (D3).6. Place the Washer (D4) and Cam Lock (D5) on to the Bolt(D2) and turn the Cam Lock 3 times clockwise, asillustrated in fig E1.7. Ensuring the raised markings on the Cam Lock andthe deck are aligned (E2), fold down the Cam Locktowards the Handle as illustrated in fig E3, andcontinue to turn clockwise (E4) until tightened.8. The Cam Lock can be unlocked and locked asillustrated in fig E5.Repeat for the other side.9. Insert the two Lower handle plugs into the top ofeach of the Lower handles (E6).Grassbox AssemblyGrassbox Handle Assembly1. Locate the grassbox handle into the slots in the grassboxupper and push until it clicks into position. (G1)2. Looking at the underside of the lid (G2), ensure theclips of the grassbox handle are securely located.Grassbox Assembly1. Locate the the grassbox halves together by aligningthe clips Ensure all clips are correctly located beforeclicking into position. (H1)2. Locate the grassbox lid onto the assemble grassbox byaligning the clips. Ensure all clips are correctly locatedbefore clicking into position H2)Fitting Fully Assembled Grassbox to Lawnmower.1. Lift safety flap (J1)2. Make sure the discharge chute is clean and freefrom debris (J2)3. Locate fully assembled grassbox onto 2 locationpoints (J3) at the rear of the deck as illustrated inpic. K4. Locate safety flap onto the top of the grassbox.Ensure the grassbox is securely located.• IMPORTANT ! AFTER FITTING ENSURE NO GAPREMAINS BETWEEN THE SAFETY FLAP ANDTHE GRASSBOX.• Removal is the reverse procedure.• For larger areas of grass where grass collection is notrequired you can use your lawnmower without thegrassbox. Ensure the Safety Flap is fully closed. Thedesign of the safety flap permits the cut grass to bedischarged downward behind the machine.Cutting Height Adjustment• Height of cut is adjusted by raising or lowering thewheels using the height adjustment lever (L1)• There are five heights of cut on this product (20 - 60mm).• NOTEA medium height of cut is recommended for mostlawns. The quality of your lawn will suffer andcollection will be poor if you cut too low.Starting and StoppingTo Start your Lawnmower1. Attach the extension cable to the back of the switchbox.(M1)2. Form a loop in the cable and push the loop throughthe slot. (M2)3. To secure, position the loop over the hook and pullthe cable back through the slot (M3).4. Connect the plug to the mains and switch on.The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button(M4) to prevent accidental starting.6. Press and hold the lock-off button (M4) on theswitchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop leverstowards the upper handle (M5).7. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards theupper handle and release the lock-off button (M6).• NOTE - There are two start/stop levers fitted. Eitherone can be used for starting the lawnmower.• IMPORTANT - Do not use the start/stop leversintermittentlyTo Stop your Lawnmower1. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONWhen received from the Manufacturer, the wheels are in a raised position. Do not switchon the product before removing from the raised position into position 5. (See fig A)Assembly of Lower Handles to LawnmowerAssembly of Upper Handles to Lower Handles1. Insert the Barrel Nut into the Cam Lock as illustratedin fig F1.2. Attach the Upper Handle to the Lower Handle withthe Round Headed Bolt, Washer and Cam Lock asillustrated in fig F23. Turn the Cam Lock 3 times clockwise, as illustratedin fig F3.4. Fold down the Cam Lock towards the Handle asillustrated in fig F4, and continue to turn clockwise(F5) until tightened.5. The Cam Lock can be unlocked and locked asillustrated in fig F6.Repeat for the other side.ENGLISH - 2www.devicemanuals.eu