Where to Use Your GARDENA PowerMax 36 E/42 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.
When received from the Manufacturer, the wheels are in a raised position. Do not switch
on the product before removing from the raised position into position 5. (See fig A)
1. Pull the lower handle bolt until it locks into position as
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 illustrated
in 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 is
firmly 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 twice clockwise as
1. Insert the Barrel Nut into the Cam Lock as illustrated
in fig F1.
2. Attach the Upper Handle to the Lower Handle with the
Round Headed Bolt, Washer and Cam Lock as
illustrated in fig F2
3. Turn the Cam Lock clockwise until a slight tension is
felt, as illustrated in fig F3.
Grassbox Handle Assembly
1. Locate the grassbox handle into the slots in the grassbox
upper and push until it clicks into position. (G1)
2. Looking at the underside of the lid (G2), ensure the
clips of the grassbox handle are securely located.
Grassbox Assembly
1. Locate the the grassbox halves together by aligning the
clips Ensure all clips are correctly located before
clicking into position. (H1)
2. Locate the grassbox lid onto the assemble grassbox by
aligning the clips. Ensure all clips are correctly located
before clicking into position H2)
Fitting Fully Assembled Grassbox to Lawnmower.
1. Lift safety flap (J1)
2. Make sure the discharge chute is clean and free from
• Height of cut is adjusted by raising or lowering the
wheels using the height adjustment lever (L1)
• There are five heights of cut on this product (20 - 60
mm).
To Start your Lawnmower
1. Attach the extension cable to the back of the switchbox.(M1)
2. Form a loop in the cable and push the loop through
the slot. (M2)
3. To secure, position the loop over the hook and pull the
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.
5. Press and hold the lock-off button (M4) on the
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Assembly of Lower Handles to Lawnmower
Assembly of Upper Handles to Lower Handles
Grassbox Assembly
Cutting Height Adjustment
Starting and Stopping
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.
illustrated in fig E1.
7. Fold out the Cam Lock and turn clockwise (E2), until
tightening is felt.
8. Ensuring the raised markings on the Pivot Block and
the deck are aligned (E3), fold down the Cam Lock
towards the Handle as illustrated in fig E4.
9. The Cam Lock can be unlocked and locked as
illustrated in fig E5.
Repeat for the other side.
10.Insert the two Lower handle plugs into the top of each
of the Lower handles (E6).
4. Fold down the Cam Lock towards the Handle as
illustrated in fig F4.
5. The Cam Lock can be unlocked and locked as
illustrated in fig F5.
Repeat for the other side.
debris (J2)
3. Locate fully assembled grassbox onto 2 location
points (J3) at the rear of the deck as illustrated in pic.
K
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.
• 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.
switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers
towards the upper handle (M5).
6. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lock-off button (M6).
• NOTE - There are two start/stop levers fitted. Either one
can be used for starting the lawnmower.
To Stop your Lawnmower
1. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
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