Initial Operation - Metabo RM 36-18 LTX BL 46 Manual Original

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6. Initial Operation

6.1 Unfold the handle,
adjusting the handle height
Fig. A. Unfolding the handlebars (5)
1. Pull on the knobs (9) and turn by 90°.
2. Unfold the handlebars (5) .
3. Set the desired handle height by aligning the
knobs (9) in one of the three positions on the
brackets.
4. Rotate the knobs (9) by 90° so that they engage
in the holes of the brackets.
NOTE: Make sure that handle knobs (on both sides)
are in the same position (1, 2, 3).
WARNING! Do not damage the cables when
folding and unfolding.
Fig. B. Unfold the handle (4)
1. Unfold the handle (4) .
2. Tighten the screws (6) (on both sides).
6.2 Preparation for grass collection,
mulching or ejection
Collect grass / mount collection bag Fig. C
1. Unfold the rear ejection flap (7) upwards and
hold.
2. Ejection opening (15) must be empty. If
necessary remove mulching key (10) (lift and put
aside).
3. Hold collection bag (8) on its handles and attach
the hooks to the flap rod.
4. Close the rear ejection flap (7) .
Mulching / mounting the mulching key. Fig. D
1. Unfold the rear ejection flap (7) upwards and
hold.
2. Remove the collection bag (8) .
3. Hold the mulching key (10) on its handles and
insert into the ejection chute. (Push in until the
stop and press downwards. Ensure that the
mulching key has engaged in the designated
recesses .)
4. Close the rear ejection flap (7) .
Ejecting the grass.
1. Unfold the rear ejection flap (7) upwards and
hold.
2. Remove the collection bag (8) .
3. Ejection opening (15) must be empty. If
necessary, remove mulching key (10) . (pull out
and put aside).
4. Close the rear ejection flap (7) .
6.3 Set depth of cut.
Fig. on page 2.
Slightly pull the lever (14) outwards and shift the
guide to the desired position. Let engage in the
desired position.
Adjust the cutting height to the height of the grass to
be cut. For an optimum result when cutting grass /
mulching: do not cut too much grass in one pass.
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6.4 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance
diminishes.
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be
found in the operating instructions of the Metabo
charger.
In case of Li-Ion battery packs with capacity and
signal display (19) (equipment-specific):
- Press the button (20), the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
- The battery pack is almost flat and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
Inserting and removing the battery pack
Fig. E
WARNING! Stop the machine and wait until
the motor stops before removing or inserting
battery packs.
Inserting: Fold the protective cover (13) upwards.
Push both battery packs (18) until they engage.
Close the protective cover (13) .
Removing: Fold the protective cover (13) upwards.
Pull off the safety key (16). Press the battery pack
release (17) button and remove the battery pack
(18). Close the protective cover (13) .
7. Use
7.1 Transporting
Carrying:
- With 2 persons: Carry on handles (12) and (4)
- With 1 person: Carry when folded (with empty
collection bag) on carry handle (12) and (11) .
Driving: Wait until the blade stops when the
machine needs to be tilted or carried for transport,
when you need to cross areas other than grass and
when transporting the machine to and from the area
to be worked on.
7.2 Starting the machine
Fig. E, F.
1. Insert the safety key (16) . Close the protective
cover (13) .
2. Press and hold the on/off switch (2) .
3. Pull switch bracket (3) in direction of handle (4).
4. Release on/off switch (2) .
NOTE:
Automatic adjustment of the motor power according
to the height of the grass for maximum battery pack
runtimes: Approximately 3 seconds after starting,
the machine runs on full speed for about 5 seconds
and then adjusts the motor power downwards.
NOTE: If the machine does not start: Pull out safety
key (16) and remove the battery packs (18). Check
the mowing unit to ensure that:
• no grass got caught in the blade;
• the blade can rotate freely.
7.3 Cutting and mulching lawns
Stand upright behind the tool. Hold the handle (4)
with both hands and push the tool forward at
walking pace.