Einhell GC-EM 1600-37 Electric Lawn Mower Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: Einhell

Table of Contents

Safety regulations
Layout and items supplied
Proper use
Technical data

**Einhell GC-EM 1600-37 Electric Lawn Mower Instruction Manual

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Danger!

‘When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care.

Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment (see Fig. 12)

Read the directions for use before operating the equipment
Keep all other persons away from the danger zone.
Caution: Sharp blades! Pull out the power plug before carrying out any repair work or if the power cable is damaged. The blades will continue to rotate after the motor is switched off .
Caution: Keep the power cable away from the cutters!
Guaranteed sound power leve

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

Warning!

Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.

Keep all the safety information and instructions in a safe place for future use

This equipment is not allowed to be used by children. Children should be supervised so that they do not play with the equipment. Children are not allowed to carry out the cleaning or maintenance. This equipment is not allowed to be used by people with

limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or by those with insufficient sent knowledge or experience unless they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for them.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

Top push bar
Bottom push bar
Ejector fl ap
Carry-handle
Lever for cutting height adjustment
Grass basket
Filling level indicator
Power plug
On/Off switch
Cable strain-relief
Rear wheels
Wheel caps
Wing nuts for push bar
Split pin
Washers for wheels
Cable clips
Fastening screws for push bar
Washers for bottom push bar
Grass box handle

Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
Check to see if all items are supplied.
Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Danger!

The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suffocating!

Electric lawn mower
Grass basket
Original operating instructions
Safety instructions

Proper use

The lawn mower is intended for private use, i.e. for use in home and gardening environments.

Private use of the lawn mower refers an annual operating time generally not exceeding that of 50 hours, during which time the equipment is primarily used to maintain small-scale, residential lawns and home/hobby gardens. Public facilities, sporting halls, and agricultural/forestry applications are excluded.

Important! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the user, the lawn mower may not be used to trim bushes, hedges or shrubs, to cut scaling vegetation, planted roofs, or balcony-grown grass, to clean (suck up) dirt and debris off walkways, or to chop up tree or hedge clippings. Moreover, the lawn mower may not be used as a power cultivator to level out high areas such as molehills.

For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be used as a drive unit for other work tools or toolkits of any kind, unless they have been expressly permitted by the manufacturer.

The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

Mains voltage: 220-240 V ~ 50Hz
Power consumption: 1600 W
Motor speed: 3400 min-1
Cutting width: 37 cm
Cutting height adjustment: 20-60 mm; 5 levels
Grass basket capacity: 38 liters
LpA sound pressure level: 81.7 dB(A)
KpA uncertainty: 3 dB
LWA sound power level measured: 94.4 dB(A)
KWA uncertainty: 0.8 dB
LWA sound power level guaranteed: 96 dB(A)
Vibration at the handlebars ah: 4.5 m/s2
K uncertainty: 1.5 m/s2
Protection class : II
Weight: 10.9 kg

Danger!

Sound and vibration Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 62841.

Wear ear-muff s.

The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.

Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 62841.

The stated noise emission values were measured in accordance with a set of standardized criteria and can be used to compare one power tool with another.

The stated noise emission values can also be used to make an initial assessment of exposure.

The noise emission levels may vary from the level specifi ed during actual use, depending on the way in which the power tool is used, especially the type of work piece it is used for.

Limit the operating time!

All stages of the operating cycle must be considered (for example, times in which the electric tools are switched off and times in which the tool is switched on but operates without load).

Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect working order.
Service and clean the appliance regularly.
Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
Do not overload the appliance.
Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary.
Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
Wear protective gloves.

Caution!
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.

Warning!
This equipment generates an electromagnetic fi eld during operation. Under certain circumstances this fi eld may actively or passively impede medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to using the equipment.

Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.

Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.

The lawn mower is delivered unassembled. The complete push bar and the grass basket must be assembled before using the lawn mower. Follow the operating instructions step-by-step and use the pictures provided as a visual guide to easily assemble the equipment.

Fitting the wheels (Fig. 3a and b)
Take a rear wheel (Fig. 2/Item 11) and push it onto the axle as shown in Fig. 3a. Then slide a washer (Fig. 2/Item 15) onto the axle and fasten all parts with the supplied split pin (Fig. 2/Item 14) as shown in Fig. 3a. Finally, press the wheel cap (Fig. 2/Item 12) onto the wheel as shown in Fig. 3b. Proceed in exactly the same way on the other side.

Mounting the push bar (Fig. 4 to 7).
Mount a bottom push bar (Fig. 2/Item 2) onto the screw provided for it and secure everything with a wing nut (Fig. 2/Item 13) as shown in Fig. 4. Proceed in the same way on the other side. When you fi t the top push bar you can decide the height of the push bar by selecting the appropriate fastening hole (Fig. 5). Finally, secure the top push bar to the bottom push bar as shown in Fig. 6.
Now you can attach the motor cable to the push bar (Fig. 7/Item A) using the cable clips (Fig. 2/ Item 16).

Mounting the grass basket (see Figs. 8a and b)
Press the grass box handle (Fig. 8a/Item 19) into the grass basket as shown in Fig. 8a. Before you fi t the grass basket you must ensure that the motor is switched off and the blade is not rotating. Lift the ejector fl ap (Fig. 8b/Item 3) with one hand. With the other hand, hold the grass basket by the handle and hook it in from above (Fig. 8b).

Filling level indicator of the grass collector
The grass collector is equipped with a fi lling level indicator (Fig. 2/Item 18) which is opened by the airfl ow that the lawn mower generates during operation. If the fl ap closes during mowing, the grass collecting device is full and must be emptied. To ensure the proper functioning of the fi lling level indicator, the holes under the fl ap must always be kept clean and passable.

Adjusting the cutting height

Important!
Adjust the cutting height only when the motor is switched off and the power cable has been disconnected.

Before you begin to mow, check to ensure that the blade is not blunt and that none of the fasteners are damaged. To prevent any imbalance, replace blunt and/or damaged blades. To carry out this check, fi rst switch off the motor and pull out the power plug.

The cutting height is adjusted as follows (see Fig. 9):

Push the lever inwards.
Set the lever to the desired cutting height.
Release the lever and check that it is securely seated in the lock.

Reading off the cutting height
The cutting height can be set between 20-60 mm in 5 intervals, and can be read off on the scale.

Power supply
The lawn mower can be connected to any light socket-outlet with a 220-240 Volt alternating current. However, the socket outlet must have an earthing contact protected by a 16 A circuit breaker. Additionally, a residual current device (RCD) circuit-breaker with max. 30 mA must be used!

Power cable for the device
Please only use power cables that are not damaged. The total length of the power cable should not exceed 50 meters; going beyond this distance will reduce the power output of the electric motor. The power cable must have a cross-section of 3 x 1.5 mm². The insulating sheath of lawn aerator power cables is frequently damaged.

Some of the causes for this are:

Cuts caused by driving over the cable.
Pinching when the power cable is dragged under doors and pulled through windows.
Cracking due to old age of the insulation.
Kinking by improperly fastening or guiding the power cable.

The power cables must, at the very minimum, be of type HO5RN-F and 3-stranded. The cable type must be printed somewhere on the power cable. Only purchase power cables that are marked! Plugs and socket couplers for the power cables must be made from rubber and splash-proof. There is a limit to how long power cables can be. Longer power cables require larger conductor cross-sections. Power cables and connecting lines must be regularly checked for damage. Ensure that the lines are switched off before checking them. Completely unwind the power cable. Also check power cable entry points, plugs and socket couplers for kinks.

Operation

Connect the plug (Fig. 1/Item 8) to an extension cable. It is imperative to secure the extension cable with the cable grip as shown in Fig. 10.

Caution!
To prevent the machine switching on accidentally, the lawn mower is equipped with a safety lock-off (Fig. 10/Item A) which must be pressed before the switching bar (Fig. 10/Item B) can be activated. The lawn mower switches itself off when the switching bar is released. Repeat this process several times so that you are sure that the machine functions properly. Before you perform any repair or maintenance work on the equipment, ensure that the blade is not rotating and that the power supply is disconnected.

Caution! Never open the chute fl ap when the grass bag has been detached (to be emptied) and the motor is still running. A rotating blade can cause serious injuries!

Always carefully fasten the chute fl ap and grass basket. Switch off the engine before emptying the grass basket.

Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the length of the long handles) is maintained between the user and the mower housing. Be especially careful when mowing and changing direction on slopes and inclines. Maintain a solid footing and wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers.

Always mow along the incline (not up and down). For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be used to mow inclines whose gradient exceeds 15 degrees.

Use special caution when backing up and pulling the lawn mower. Tripping hazard!

Tips for proper mowing
It is recommended that you overlap the mowing swaths.
Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition.
This will prevent the grass blades from fraying and the lawn from turning yellow.
Try to mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look. The swaths should overlap each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid stripes.

How frequently you should mow your lawn is determined primarily by the speed at which the grass grows. In the main growing season (May – June) you will probably need to mow the lawn twice a week, otherwise just once a week. The cutting height should be between 4 – 6cm and the amount of growth before mowing again should be 4 – 5cm. If the grass is allowed to grow somewhat longer for whatever reason, do not make the mistake of cutting it back to the normal height in one go. This will harm the lawn. Never cut it back by more than half the height in one go.
Keep the underside of the mower housing clean and remove grass build-up. Deposits not only make it more diffi cult to start the mower; they decrease the quality of the cut and make it harder for the equipment to bag the grass.

Always mow along inclines (not up and down). You can prevent the lawn mower from slipping down by holding a position at an angle upwards.

Select the cutting height according to the length of the grass. Make several passes so that no more than 4cm of grass are cut at one time.

Switch off the motor before doing any checks on the blade. Keep in mind that the blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor has been switched off . Never attempt to manually stop the blade. Regularly check to see if the blade is securely attached, is in good condition and is sharp. If the contrary is the case, sharpen the blade or replace it. In the event that the blade strikes an object, immediately switch off the lawn mower and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop. Then inspect the condition of the blade and the blade mount. Replace any parts that are damaged.
Lay the power cable on the ground in loops in front of the power outlet. Mow away from the power outlet and cable, making sure that the power cable always trails in the mowed grass so that the lawn mower does not travel over the cable.

As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn mower, it is time to empty the grass basket. Important! Before taking off the grass basket, switch off the motor and wait until the blade has come to a stop.

To take off the grass basket, use one hand to lift up the chute fl ap and the other to grab onto the basket handle. Remove the basket. For safety reasons, the chute fl ap automatically falls down ear chute opening. If any grass remains in the opening, it will be easier to restart the engine if you pull the mower back approximately 1m.

Do not use your hands or feet to remove clippings in or on the mower housing, but instead use suitable tools such as a brush or a hand broom.

In order to ensure that the majority of grass clippings are picked up, the inside of both the grass basket and especially the net must be cleaned after each use.

Reattach the grass basket only when the motor is switched off and the blade has stopped.

Lift up the chute fl ap with one hand and, holding the grass basket by its handle with the other hand, hang in the basket from the top.

Replacing the power cable

Danger!
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.

Cleaning

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

Carbon brushes
In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes checked only by a qualifi ed electrician. Danger! The carbon brushes should not be rep laced by anyone but a qualifi ed electrician.

Maintenance

Worn out or damaged blades, blade mounts, and bolts should be replaced as a set by an authorized professional in order to keep the equipment in balance.
Do not clean the lawn mower with running water, particularly with high-pressure water.
Ensure that all mounting components (i.e. screws, bolts, nuts etc.) are always tightened so that the equipment can be safely operated at all times.
Frequently check the grass catch assembly for signs of wear.
Replace excessively worn or damaged parts immediately.
Store your lawn mower in a dry room.
In order to ensure that you enjoy the equipment for many years to come, all screwed parts, as well as the wheels and axles, should be cleaned and lubricated.
Keeping your lawn mower in good condition not only ensures a long lifespan and high performance, but also enables the equipment to thoroughly cut your grass with minimal effort.
For best results, clean the lawn mower with a brush or rag. Do not use any solvents or water to remove dirt.
The blade is subjected to more wear and tear than any other component. Therefore, routinely check the condition of the blade and make sure that it is tightly fastened. If the blade is completely worn out, it must be immediately replaced or ground sharp again. An excessively vibrating mower means that the blade is not properly balanced or has become deformed from striking an object. In this case, the blade must be repaired or replaced.
There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.

Replacing the blade

For safety reasons, we recommend having the blade replaced by an authorized professional. Important! Wear work gloves! Only replace the blade with a genuine Einhell replacement blade, as this will ensure top performance and safety under all conditions.

Carry out the following steps to change the blade:

Undo the fastening screw (see Fig. 11a).
Remove the blade and replace with a new one.
When fi tting the blade, make sure it is installed in the right direction. The blade‘s air vanes must project into the motor compartment (see Fig. 11b). The dome mounts must be aligned with the punch holes in the blade.
Then retighten the fastening screw with the universal wrench. The tightening torque should be approx. 25 Nm.

At the end of the season, perform a general inspection of the lawn mower and remove any grass and dirt which may have accumulated. At the start of each season, ensure that you check the condition of the blade. If repairs are necessary, please contact our customer service center. Use only genuine spare parts

Ordering replacement parts:
Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Type of machine
Article number of the machine
Identification number of the machine
Replacement part number of the part required

For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell- Service.com

Spare blade art. no.: 34.054.35

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces.

Storage

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

Troubleshooting

Fault	Possible causes	Remedies
The motor fails to start	a) The capacitor is defective

b) There is no electricity at the plug

c) The cable is defective

d) The combined switch/plug is de- fective

e) The connectors have become separated from the motor or the capacitor

1) The mower is standing in high grass

g) The mower housing is clogged

| a) The mower housing is clogged. Have repaired by the Customer Service Center

b) Check the cable and the fuse

c) Check the cable

d) Have repaired by the Customer Service Center

e) Have repaired by the Customer Service Center

f) Start in low grass or on an area that has already been mowed; change the cutting height if necessary

g) Clean the housing so that the blade moves freely

The motor perfor- mance drops| a) The grass is too high or too damp

b) The mower housing is clogged

c) The blade is severely worn

| a) Correct the cutting height

b) Clean the housing

c) Replace the blade

Cutting is irregular| a) The blade is worn

b) Wrong cutting height

| a) Replace or resharpen the blade

b) Correct the cutting height

Important! For protection, the motor is equipped with a thermal switch which cuts out when the motor is overloaded and switches on again automatically after a short cooling period.

For EU countries only

Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.

To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the return request:
As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment.
The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.

Please note that batteries and lamps (e.g. light bulbs) must be removed from the tool before it is disposed of.

The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG.

Subject to technical changes

Service information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. These partners will help you with all service requests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables.

Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables

Category	Example
Wear parts*	V-belt, carbon brushes
Consumables*	Blade
Missing parts

Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com.
Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?
Describe this malfunction.

Warranty certificate

Dear Customer,

All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that this equipment develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

These guarantee terms apply solely to consumers, i.e. natural persons, who do not want to use this product in connection with either their commercial or other self-employed activities. These guarantee terms
regulate additional guarantee services which the undermentioned manufacturer promises to buyers of its
new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory rights of guarantee are not
aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
The guarantee services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on the new product
which you have bought in the European Union from the undermentioned manufacturer and are limited to
either the rectifi cation of said defects or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note
that only equipment under the brand name “Professional” has been designed for use in commercial, trade
or professional applications. For all other products the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used
within the guarantee period in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities.
3. Our guarantee does not cover:
- Damage to the equipment caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or by
  unprofessional installation; damage caused by failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g.
  connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type); damage caused by failure to comply with the
  maintenance and safety regulations; damage caused by exposing the equipment to abnormal environmental conditions; damage resulting from poor care and maintenance.
- Damage to the equipment caused by misuse or incorrect applications (e.g. overloading the equipment
  or using non-approved attachments or accessories); damage caused by foreign bodies (e.g. sand,
  stones, dust, ….) getting inside the equipment. Damage in transit; damage caused by force or external
  influences (e.g. by dropping the equipment).
- Damage to the equipment or parts of the equipment which is owed to use-related, normal or otherwise natural wear. For example, batteries and battery packs are manufactured with a cycle limit for designrelated reasons. Wear is negatively influenced in particular by load demands and charging speeds as well as exposure to heat, cold, vibration and impact.
The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the equipment. Guarantee claims must be submitted before the end of the guarantee period and within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the equipment even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or for any replacement parts fi tted. This also applies if on-site service is used.
To assert your guarantee claim, register the defective equipment at: www.Einhell-Service.com. You will need to provide proof of purchase of the new item of equipment. Equipment returned without such proof or without a rating plate are excluded from the guarantee services because of the lack of traceability. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then either the item in question will be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.
If you have taken the equipment with you to a diff erent EU country than where you bought it, we will arrange for a local service partner to provide the guarantee services. If you take the equipment outside the EU, the guarantee will not apply.

Of course, we are also happy to off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered or no
longer covered by the scope of this guarantee. To take advantage of this service, please send the equipment to
our service address. We draw attention to the restrictions of this guarantee concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as presented in the service information included in this operating manual.

Warrantor / Service:
Einhell UK Ltd, Unit 10, 1st Floor, Champion‘s Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0UQ

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