SWARDMAN ELECTRA 2.0 Reel Mower User Manual
- September 17, 2024
- SWARDMAN
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ELECTRA 2.0 Reel Mower
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Specifications
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Order number: Reel mower
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Maximum operating speed: (kmph-1)
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Cutting width: (cm/inch)
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Mowing height: (mm/inch)
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Number of cuts per meter (6 blade reel)
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Grass box volume: (l)
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Weight: (kg/lb)
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Maximum overall width: (cm/inch)
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Declared sound pressure level A at the operator’s side1 LpAd
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Guaranteed sound power level2 A LWA,G (dB)
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Declared aggregate value of acceleration of vibrations
transferred to the operator’s hand/ arm3 ahvd (mps-2) -
Serial number
Product Description
The reel mower is designed for cutting grass in a safe and
efficient manner. It comes with a grass box for collecting
clippings and is equipped with safety features to prevent accidents
during operation.
Product Usage Instructions
Commissioning
Before using the reel mower for the first time, ensure that all
parts are properly assembled according to the user manual. Make
sure the grass box is securely attached.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential for the proper functioning of
the reel mower. Clean the blades after each use, lubricate moving
parts, and store the mower in a dry place when not in use.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues with the reel mower, refer to the
troubleshooting section of the user manual. Common problems and
solutions are provided to help you resolve issues quickly.
FAQ
Q: Can children use the reel mower?
A: For safety reasons, children under 16 years of age are not
allowed to operate the reel mower unless under the direct
supervision of a competent person.
Q: How often should I sharpen the blades?
A: It is recommended to sharpen the blades of the reel mower at
least once a year or more frequently based on usage and grass
conditions.
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USER MANUAL – Reel Mower
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Safety Instructions
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Basic Information
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Contents of Package
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General Safety Instructions for Walk-behind Reel Mower
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Technical Data
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Product Description / Explanations
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Commissioning
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Maintenance
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Acknowledgements
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Troubleshooting
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Warranty Information
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Accessories and Manufacturer Information
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Declaration of Conformity
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Product description and use
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Technical specifications
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Explanations to Figures 1 and 2
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Installation of regenerative cartridges
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Maintenance
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Acknowledgements
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Troubleshooting
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User Manual | Valid from January 31st, 2024
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Safety Instructions
Please read this Original User Manual from the first to the last page.
Warnings placed on the machine:
WARNING!
READ THE USER MANUAL!
DANGER – FLYING OBJECTS!
KEEP YOUR ARMS AND FEET AWAY FROM THE BLADES
DO NOT LIFT THE MACHINE USING THE HANDLE
LOCKING SCREW
KEEP BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE!
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y Read the User Manual before you start using the machine.
y Third parties must keep a sufficiently safe distance from the working area.
y For safety reasons, children and adolescents under 16 years of age and
persons who have not read and understood this User Manual sufficiently are not
allowed to work with this machine. To ensure that they do not play with the
product, persons with limited physical or mental abilities are only allowed to
use this product under the direct supervision of a competent person.
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Basic Information
Read this User Manual carefully to understand thoroughly how to use and
maintain your machine in a proper and safe manner. If you fail to do so, this
may lead to personal injury or damage to the machine.
Always keep this User Manual available as an integral part of the machine,
even if you sell the machine.
The left and right sides as referred to in this User Manual are meant from the
perspective of the operator standing behind the machine in the direction of
forward running.
Using the machine in any way contrary to this User Manual or failure to
observe the operational and maintenance instructions may void the warranty.
The Swardman A 45S and A 55S reel mowers are exclusively designed for mowing
lawns in private gardens and gardens around the house that have an area less
than 1,700 m2 or where usage does not exceed 100 running hours per year. The
use for any other purpose is considered inconsistent with the intended
purpose. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage to health or
machine thereof, and these risks are unconditionally on the user’s part.
Strict observation of the conditions for operation, maintenance and repairs
specified by the manufacturer is essential for the intended use of the
machine.
This reel mower should only be used, maintained, and repaired by persons who
are thoroughly familiar with its specific characteristics and all the relevant
safety regulations.
Safety information is marked with this symbol. In the interests of your
safety, pay special attention to sections marked with this symbol!
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Contents of Package
Contents of Package
1. Lawn mower 2. Grass box 3. Tools 4. Charger 5. User manual 6. Quick start
instructions
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General Safety Instructions for Walk-behind Reel Mower
General
· In the interests of your safety and the correct use of this machine, read this User Manual thoroughly and carefully.
· Please note that the user of this machine s responsible not only for ensuring other persons and their property are not in danger, but also for preventing any and all accidents that might occur due to the use of the machine.
· This User Manual is an integral part of the machine and must be handed over to each user.
· For safety reasons, children and adolescents under 16 years of age and persons who have not read and understood this User Manual sufficiently are not allowed to work with this machine. To ensure that they do not play with the product, persons with limited physical or mental abilities are only allowed to use this product under the direct supervision of a competent person.
· Please explain all the potential hazards and how to prevent them to anyone who is going to work with this machine.
· Please keep the machine in a secure place. Any machine that is not in use should be kept in a dry and locked place with a temperature between 10°C (-4°F) and 50°C (125°F) and should not be accessible to children.
· When using the machine, always wear protective gloves, in the interests of your safety.
· In case of continuous work with the machine longer than two hours, take a safety break.
· The lawn mower is designed for mowing lawns in private gardens and gardens around houses that have an area less than 1,700 m2 or where usage does not exceed 100 running hours per year.
· The machine must not be equipped with any additional accessories not authorised by Swardman. Failure to observe this instruction may void the warranty.
· This lawn mower must not be used for mowing areas that are not covered by grass or contain more than 20% of plants that are not grass.
· To achieve the best possible quality of the cut, we recommend to cut approximately twice a week to the height of 20-25 mm. The result as well as the battery time depends on local conditions, density and composition of the grass cover.
· Never mow if there are other persons nearby, especially children or animals.
· Before as well as during every use, make sure there are no foreign or undesirable objects on the lawn that may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user. These above all include stones, sticks, tree bark, toys, wires, cords, hoses, etc.
· When mowing, always wear safe footwear and long trousers. Do not wear open shoes or sandals.
· Before using the machine, always check its proper technical condition.
· Pay particular attention to the reel, counter-blades, screw connections and belts. If any parts are damaged or worn, have them repaired or replaced immediately. When carrying out repairs and maintenance, use only the original parts or parts authorised by Swardman.
· Batteries
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Risk of fire!
· Before using the battery for the very first time, format it by connecting the charger to the battery and charging
it to 100%.
· Never store the mower with the battery in the vicinity of acids and easily combustible materials.
· Exclusively charge the battery using the originally delivered Swardman charger. The use of other charger types may damage the battery, even cause a fire.
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Risk of explosion!
· Protect the battery against heat and fire.
· The battery-powered mower can only be used in temperature ranging from 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F).
· Check the charging cable on a regular basis for signs of damage or ageing (brittleness) and only use it in the faultless condition.
· Never leave the charger connected to the mower. After the mower is fully charged, disconnect the charger.
· The charger delivered can only be used for charging batteries that are part of the supply.
· If the mower indicates that the battery is fully charged (all LEDs are lit when mowing) then suddenly several LEDs disappear all at once, it is not a defect, but a common occurrence in LiFePO batteries.
· To improve your battery life, charge the mower after every use. Do not let the battery fully discharge.
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General Safety Instructions for Walk-behind Reel Mower
Handling
· Only mow lawns by daylight or sufficient artificial light. · Only use your
normal walking pace to drive the machine. · Primarily control the machine
speed with control buttons PLUS 23 and MINUS 22 see Fig. 5. Number of cuts
per meter and cut quality remain unchanged. Speed can additionally be
controlled with a travel lever, e.g. upon a change of the travel direction. ·
When mowing on a slope, always maintain a safe posture. · Take special care
when changing direction or turning on a slope. · For safety reasons, do not
mow a slope inclined more than 25°. · Take special care when turning or
reversing the machine. · Always keep a natural posture when mowing and
maintain a stable position while you are working. · When mowing, keep the
minimum safe distance ensured by the handlebars from the lawn mower. · If you
transport the machine to another location, load it into a vehicle, or move it
through places with no grass, always wait until the mowing blades stop. ·
Never carry or lift the mower while the motors are running. · Never operate
the mower when the grass box is not fitted correctly or other safety elements
are missing or damaged. · Start the mower only in its operating position,
never start it while it is lying on its side. · When starting the mower,
always make sure your hands and feet are at a safe distance from the mowing
blades. · Never touch the mowing blades while the machine is turned on. ·
Never adjust or clean the mowing blades while the machine is turned on. · Turn
off the machine with the main switch 12 see Fig. 2, always when you:
· Check, clean or adjust any part of the machine. · Remove any undesirable
items from the mowing blades. · If the mower blades or travel gets blocked,
immediately stop the mower, find the cause, remove it and before restarting,
check the parts for any damage. If, after having been restarted, the machine
shows increased vibrations, stop it and contact the Swardman service
department. · The handle of interchangeable cartridges does not serve for
handling of the machine but exclusively for removal and insertion of
cartridges. Handling of the machine using the cartridge handle could result in
an irreversible damage to cut settings or other functions of the cartridges.
Maintenance and Storage
· Please make sure all the screws are properly tightened. · Before mowing,
always check the mowing blades. · For safety reasons, replace damaged parts
with new parts. · During maintenance or repair work on the machine, always
wear protective gloves. · Always perform maintenance and repair work with the
motor stopped and the main switch turned off. · Do not clean the mower with
running water or a pressure washer. · For safety and reliability reasons, use
only original Swardman parts. · Make sure that the ambient temperature of the
storage area will not drop below 10°C (50°F) and will not exceed
50°C (125°F).
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Technical Data
Reel mower
Order number
Maximum operating speed (kmph-1)
Cutting width (cm/inch)
Mowing height (mm/inch)
Number of cuts per meter (6 blade reel)
Grass box volume (l)
Weight (kg/lb)
Maximum overall width (cm/inch)
Declared sound pressure level A at the operator’s side1 LpAd (dB) Guaranteed
sound power level2 A LWA,G (dB) Declared aggregate value of acceleration of
vibrations transferred to the operator’s hand/ arm3 ahvd (mps-2) Serial number
Electra 2.0 45 A45 S 5,3
44.5 (18″) 4 45 (0.15″-1.8″)
72 40 53 (117) 59 (23″)
67 + 2
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Electra 2.0 55 A55 S 5,3
54.5 (22″) 4 45 (0.15″-1.8″)
72 50 59 (130) 69 (27″)
67 + 2
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max 2.5
max 2.5
See specifications on the nameplate
1 measured in accordance with CSN EN ISO 5395-1, Annex F and CSN EN ISO 11201: April 2010 ² measured in accordance with the Government Decree No. 9/2002 Coll., or the Directive 2000/14/ES 3 measured in accordance with CSN EN ISO 5395-1, Annex G and CSN EN ISO 20643
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Product Description Figure 1
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1 Grass box 2 Handlebar body 3 Control lever for mowing blades
4 Travel control lever 5 Handlebar height adjusting 6 Control lever for mowing height adjusting
7 Mowing height indicator 8 Quick-release bolt 9 Side cover of timing gears
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10 Handlebar position adjusting 11 Power connector 12 Main switch 13 Mowing
height locking screw 14 Rear roller with differential
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15 Belt tightening pulley 16 Reel drive belt 17 Travel engine 18 Reel pulley
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19 Cartridge handle 20 Bed-knife 21 Reel adjusting screws
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LED 3
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22 Speed decreasing button 23 Speed increasing button 24 Indication of battery
charging condition
and adjustment of advanced functions 25 “OK” button 26 “LOCK” button for
activation of reel drive 27 “R” button for activation of reverse run
28 Data cable 29 Data cable socket
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Commissioning
Assembling the Lawn Mower
Take the mower out of the box. Best practice is to carefully cut the box open
from the front and draw the machine out to a free area. Do not ever use the
handle on the mowing cartridge for lifting the mower or to transport it.
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1. Insert the handlebar profile into the
mower bracket, adjust to the required position and fix the position with screws.
2. Connect the data cable 28 , Fig. 6, protruding from the handlebar bracket, to the socket 29 in the left rear part of the mower.
Checking the Reel Adjustment
Regularly check the adjustment of the reel against the bed-knife. When
adjusting, use the 8 mm wrench. Mower with 45 cm (18in) cutting width has 2
adjusting screws on the reel and 55 cm (22in) cutting width has 3 adjusting
screws.
1. Turn off the main switch 12 2. If the reel does not cut
clearly, tighten the adjusting screws 21 clockwise. Proceed carefully by
tightening them by approx. 10°. If required, repeat the procedure.
3. Tilt the machine back so that the handlebars touch the ground.
4. Insert a strip of plain paper before the bedknife 20 and carefully turn
the reel by another hand.
5. If the paper has been cut by all the blades in whole width, the reel is
adjusted. A light touch of reel blades with the bedknife is normal.
Adjust only with protective gloves on and the machine stopped.
An excessive pressure between the reel and the bed-knife will result in an excessive wear of blades as well as the driving belt. When properly adjusted, the reel should turn smoothly.
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Commissioning
Starting the Machine
1. Turn on the main safety switch by pulling it out 12 . 2. Push the OK
button 25 . 3. LEDs on handlebar come on. 4. Push the LOCK button 26 , the
fifth LED flashes. While LED is flashing, lift the right lever within 1.5
seconds. The
reel starts turning. Lift the left lever to activate the drive. The more you
lift the lever, the faster the machine will travel. 5. Release the right lever
to turn off the reel. 6. Release the left lever to stop the drive.
Mowing Height Adjusting
Mowing height can be adjusted with the control lever on the left side of the
machine. To change the height adjustment, proceed as follows:
1. The mowing height is locked with a screw 13 on the right side; the screw
moves in a groove. Before changing the mowing height, slightly loosen the
locking screw.
2. Loosen the quick-release bolt 8 . 3. Adjust the mowing height by moving
the lever 6 forwards to decrease and backwards to increase the mowing
height. 4. After the required height has been achieved, retighten the quick-
release bolt as well as the locking screw. This will
ensure a constant mowing height over the total machine width.
Next to the control lever for mowing height adjustment, there is an
orientation scale with an indicator 6 .
The scale shows the mowing height in millimetres or inches. The height of cut
is shown by the upper/rear side of the lever.
Basic Functions of Keyboard Control
Higher throttle setting = higher number of motor revolutions = faster travel
and higher number of reel revolutions. Lower throttle setting = lower number
of motor revolutions = slower travel and lower number of reel revolutions.
Number of cuts per meter and cut quality remain unchanged.
Speed Change
PLUS 23 and MINUS 22 buttons · One push = 1/20 step (+/- 0.65 kmph) · When
speed is increased, the 2nd LED flashes once · When speed is decreased, the
1st LED flashes once Keep PLUS or MINUS button pushed to change speed more
quickly
Reverse Travel – Reversing
The reversing speed is always set at 70 % of the forward speed · Push the R
button 27 , without touching the
travel lever
Standby Mode
· The mower shall sleep after 60 seconds of inactivity · Press any button on
the handlebars to make the
mower live again ·
Turning On the Reel
· Lock off the reel by pushing the LOCK button 27 the 1st LED flashes quickly
· Time required to lock off the reel is within 1.5 sec
Note: The reel cannot be locked off, if the cruise control is active (see
advanced functions)
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Maintenance
Advanced Functions of Keyboard Control
Cruise Control
· Lets you control the mower with only one lever · If the machine is
travelling and the reel is rotating,
push the R button to turn on the cruise control · If the machine is travelling
and the reel is not
rotating, push the R (not LOCK) button to turn on the cruise control (in this
case, push the LOCK button to turn on the reel) · Push the R or LOCK button or
release both levers to turn off the cruise control · When the cruise control
is active, the mower travels at the speed set when turning-on the cruise
control; the set speed can be changed with PLUS 23 or MINUS 22 button · With
the cruise control on, the mower can be operated with the left or right lever
· The left lever control can be changed in the cruise control mode for the
right lever and vice versa · Turning the cruise control on or off is signaled
by a sound signal
Regeneration Mode
· It is intended exclusively for working with
regeneration cartridges
· When this mode is activated, the maximum working
speed of the cartridge motor is set and the + / –
buttons can only be used to control the travel speed
of the mower. The cartridge speed remains the same
· It is switched on by pressing and holding the OK and
R buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds
· When the regeneration mode is switched on, number 4 flashes rapidly 4 times.
LED
· If the mower is set in regeneration mode, the 3rd LED flashes continuously
· It is switched off by pressing and holding the OK and R buttons
simultaneously again for 2 seconds
· When the regeneration mode is switched off, the 4th LED flashes slowly once
and the 3rd LED stops flashing
· When the regeneration mode is switched on, the
power of the motor driving the cartridge is always set to maximum without any
influence of the travel speed. Pressing the +, – buttons does not affect the
speed even in cruise control mode
· In regeneration mode, the travel speed of the mower
is lower than when mowing
Emptying the Grass Box
Continuously visually check that the grass box is not full. Never fill the box
to allow grass to fall from the box onto the lawn. Never fill the box so you
are not able to pick it up and empty it by yourself.
Machine Work Termination
To completely turn off the machine, use the main safety switch 12 . LEDs go
out immediately.
Charging
You can charge the lawnmower while the machine is turned both on and off. The
charging status of the mower can be monitored directly on the mower
handlebars. After connecting the mower to the charger, switch on the machine
with the main red switch. The charging status will be indicated by the LED
lights on the mower handlebars. The LED lights will gradually light up while
charging. Once the mower is fully charged, all five LED lights will light up.
If the charger indicates that the mower is fully charged but the LED lights on
the handlebars are still gradually lightning up to indicate charging, refer to
the mower handlebars and allow the mower to charge until all five LED lights
are lit continuously.
Cleaning
Clean the machine to remove dirt and cut grass after each operation.
Thoroughly brush off or air blow the machine and wipe it with a cloth. Never
use pressure washers, their use voids the warranty.
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Maintenance
Cut Quality Adjusting
A quality lawn depends on properly adjusted mowing blades. Adjust every time
you notice the machine is not mowing well. (For better illustration, see the
video manual at www.swardman.com.)
Adjust as follows (shown in the paragraph – Checking the Reel Adjustment (page
10): 1. Stop the machine 2. Turn off the main switch by pushing it in 12 3.
Put on protective gloves 4. Take off the grass box 5. Tilt the machine onto
the handlebars 6. Take a strip of a plain paper, fold it in half and take the
8 mm wrench. 7. Kneel down in front of the mower 8. Gripping the paper strip
in one hand, simulate a blade of grass and bring it perpendicularly before the
bed-knife 9. Turn the reel with your other hand so that the paper is cut – be
very careful – the mowing blades can cause painful
injuries even at a low rotational speed. 10. The paper should be cut off
smoothly – repeat on both ends and in the middle. If the cut has been smooth
at each
point, the machine is adjusted correctly. 11. If the paper has not been cut or
the cut has not been smooth, it is necessary to draw the bed-knife up towards
the reel. 12. To tighten the bed-knife, turn the nut 21 slightly right. 13.
Repeat the check using another piece of paper. Repeat this process until the
reel cuts perfectly over the total
width. 14. After correct adjusting, the reel should be spinning freely and
reel blades and bed-knife should be barely touching 15. If the mowing system
has been used for a prolonged period (depending on the mowing intensity and
dimensions
of the mown area), the blades might become dull and making adjustments will be
more difficult. If the adjustment no longer helps to achieve a smooth cut, the
mowing blades must be sharpened. To see how to have the mowing blades
sharpened, visit the Service Section on the Swardman website. 16. You can
lubricate the reel blade with organic oil after each use to protect the blade
against corrosion and reduce any noise and friction at the same time.
Winter Storage / Storage longer than 30 days
The prescribed regular maintenance is to be performed at the recommended
service intervals. Replacing worn or damaged parts if needed and having
repairs and maintenance of the machine performed at the Swardman service
department before winter storage will extend the mower lifetime and
reliability.
Before storing the mower, observe the following:
1. Thoroughly clean the machine. Remove all grass that is stuck. 2. Check the
mechanical parts of the machine (see “Counter-Blade Adjustment”) and slightly
lubricate the blades
with a biological oil. 3. Make sure all the bolts and nuts are tightened. 4.
Charge the battery to 100% and disconnect the charger. 5. Recover the
batteries by charging them to 100% every 8 weeks. The ambient temperature must
be above 10°C
(50°F) when charging the mower. 6. Make sure that the ambient temperature of
the storage area will not drop below 10°C (50°F).
Acknowledgements
Thank you for choosing the Swardman reel mower. We believe that with proper
care it will serve you for a long time and your lawn will be your pride and
joy.
Our team is always ready to advise you on how to correctly use this machine.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We would be happy if you shared your experience using the Swardman reel mower
with us.
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Troubleshooting
The following table shows possible symptoms of problems and how to fix them if your machine is not working properly. If you cannot find or fix the problem while using this table, please contact your dealer.
Caution: Before finding the problem, turn off the machine by means of the main switch 12 . For support in the form of video instructions, visit www.swardman.com/int/support
Problem
Possible cause
Problem removal
Having been mowed, the grass blades are not cut properly
The bed-knife is not adjusted correctly
Motor cannot be stopped
Failure of the sensor or electronics
Adjust the bed-knife.
Immediately turn the mower off with a main switch 12 ! If the problem
continues, contact the service department of your Swardman dealer.
Cartridge does not rotate
The mower suddenly stops and beeps (the sound comes from the body of the
mower)
The mower switches off and beeps (the sound comes from the handlebars)
1. Incorrect adjustment of the reel
2. The belt has fallen or is damaged 16
1. Loosen adjusting screws of the reel 21 and readjust the reel.
2. Replace the reel drive belt 16 . 3. Install the cartridge belt as shown in
the picture 3 on
page 11. If the belt is damaged, replace it with a new one.
Connection between the mower Make sure that the data cable is connected correctly.
and handlebars is lost
If the problem persists, contact your Swardman dealer.
Critical battery condition
Charge the battery.
LED1 is blinking fast and the cartridge does not Low battery capacity rotate
Charge the battery.
LED2 is blinking fast, the mower stopped and the cartridge does not rotate
The machine is overheated
LED4 is blinking fast, the cartridge does not rotate
Cartridge motor overload
Leave the machine at rest in a cool and well ventilated area for at least 30
minutes. After 30 minutes turn the machine on again.
1. Turn the mower off. Loosen adjusting screws of the reel. Then turn the
mower on again.
2. Turn the mower off. Check if the cartridge is obstructed. If so, remove
the obstacle. Then turn the mower on again.
3. If you are working with a regenerative cartridge, make sure that the
regeneration mode is turned on.
LED5 is blinking fast, the mower does not drive
Drive motor overload
1. Make sure that the rollers of the mower can rotate
easily. If not, remove the obstacle. Then turn the mower off and on again. 2.
Decrease the drive speed. Turn the mower off and on
again.
If the above troubleshooting procedures fail to solve problems, contact your Swardman dealer.
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Warranty Information
Swardman provides a warranty against manufacturing and material defects in the
product. In case of a manufacturing or a material defect during the warranty
period, we will repair (or replace) the product.
If this product is intended for domestic use, the warranty period is 24 months
from the date of purchase. In the event of industrial or professional use or
similar loading, it is 12 months.
A warranty repair will be made, if:
· You take the machine to your Swardman dealer. · You prove the product
purchase and the purchase date, e.g. through the product invoice.
The warranty cannot be applied, if:
· you fail to prove the product purchase with the purchase date, · the machine
is not provided with the name plate, · the product is modified resulting in a
change in the manufacturer’s specifications or the use of non-original parts,
· removal of the battery cover and control board results in damage to the
seal, · any previous repair of the product is performed elsewhere than in the
authorised Swardman service department, · a defect is caused by an incorrect
adjustment, misuse, improper use, professional use, negligence or by
accidental
damage, · a defect is caused by insufficient maintenance, · any part,
especially the travel or mowing mechanism, is damaged by its impacting against
a solid object, · a defect is caused by the product’s misuse, · a defect is
caused by the product’s normal wear and tear.
The following parts are considered to be consumables. Their lifetime depends
on regular servicing, and the warranty does not normally apply to them:
Blades, driving belts, bearings, battery and other easy-worn parts.
The warranty does not cover the costs associated with routine maintenance of
the product.
In your best interest, follow the User Manual for the lawn mower. The proper
care for the product shall ensure its excellent service for many years. To
ensure proper functioning, it is recommended to have the reel sharpened at the
authorised Swardman service department at least once a year.
If necessary, always use the Swardman original spare parts. The warranty does
not cover a damage resulting from using spare parts not manufactured or
approved by Swardman. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights in
connection with defective products.
When the time comes to dispose of the product, please consider the environment
and recycle the product.
(For information on where to properly dispose of the product, please contact
your local authorities).
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Accessories and Manufacturer Information
Interchangeable Cartridges
Reel (5, 6, 10 blades)
Verticutter cartridge
Scarifier cartridge
Groomer
Astroturf cleaner cartridge
Handlebars
Grooming lawn brush cartridge
Front roller
Leather handlebars
Beverage holder
Front grooved roller
Other accessories
Front and rear roller wiper
Mobile phone holder
Cartridge holder
Transport wheels
Colours and materials
Wheels for taller grass
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Manufacturer Information
Swardman, s.r.o. Sardice 862 696 13 Sardice Czech Republic
www.swardman.com E: info@swardman.com Service T: (+1)
754-213-2821 Service T2: +420 774 365
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Declaration of Conformity
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Declaration of Conformity
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USER MANUAL regenerative cartridges
verticutter cartridge
scarifier cartridge
rotary brush
Regenerative cartridges – Product description and use
Verticutter cartridge
Verticutter cartridge is used to cut lawns vertically. The cartridge is fitted
with steel rotating blades. The denser a lawn is, the more it needs
verticutting. We recommend to verticut the lawn 3 – 5x per year during the
grass season, always before each fertilization to a depth of 3 – 5 mm.
Verticutting the lawn before fertilizing will remove the thatch and dead parts
of the plants, prevent the fertilizer from being washed away by rain and
ensure absorption into the soil and to the roots of the lawn. At the same time
the grass sods are being broken, increased water absorption and supports the
growth of grass sprouts and growth of the new plants. By breaking the surface
of the soil, the circulation of the air in the soil will be restored. The
surface will also have better access to sunlight. All of these positive
procedures result in thicker and healthier lawn.
Verticutting must be performed at high speed in order for the blades to cut
correctly. When using Edwin, you can increase the power using the throttle
lever on the handlebar. When using the Electra, use the regeneration mode. See
the mower`s user’s manual for more information.
If the lawn is very thick and full of thatch, we recommend double verticutting
in two direction crossways.
Never carry out the verticutting if the lawn is soaked or too dry. The lawn
does not need to be verticut all over its area. If there are thin areas, skip
them. Never perform verticutting if the soil temperature is below 10 °C
(50°F).
The steel blades of the verticutter are subject to normal wear and can be
replaced with new ones when worn and not functioning. Spare parts are
available in the e-shop at www.swardman.com
Scarifier cartridge / Astroturf cleaner cartridge
The scarifier cartridge is used to remove broken thatch and dead stalks after
verticutting. It can also be used on lawns where verticutting was not
performed.
Thanks to a large number of double springs and high revolutions (increase in
high revs when using Edwin) or in regeneration mode (when using Electra), it
is much more efficient and faster than manual raking.
The scarifier can remove undesired dirt from the lawn, such as leaves, moss,
twigs, small cones and bark residues which can prevent safe mowing. The
scarifier combs the grass nicely and highlights the stripes on the lawn.
The stainless steel springs of the scarifier are subject to normal wear and
should be replaced with new ones when worn and not functioning. Spare parts
are available in the e-shop at www.swardman.com.
Astroturf cleaner will clean your artifical grass from leaves, needles, little
rocks and other small objects. It is used the same way as scarifier cartridge.
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Regenerative cartridges – Product description and use
Rotary brush
The rotary brush is used for the application of sand and material, which
usually follows the aeration. The sand can also be incorporated into a lawn
that has not been aerated, although the resulting effect is poorer than on a
previously aerated lawn.
The sand application is sufficient when the grass stalks are visible and the
sand does not form accumulated hills. An uneven terrain can be levelled by
repeating the sand application.
For best results, we recommend using dry and loose sand. Wet sand is not
suitable for rotary brush application.
Groomer
The groomer is designed for regular and frequent care that is friendly to your
lawn. While the reels mow the lawn horizontally, the groomer cuts the grass
vertically. It shortens horizontally growing grass blades and removes thatch
from the lawn. As a result, the grass is stimulated to grow further upwards.
Regular usage of the groomer cartridge therefore helps you achieve an evenly
growing, dense, and homogeneous lawn. Thanks to its narrow blades fitted close
to each other, the use of the groomer is very lawn-friendly and differs
significantly from verticutting.
As grooming is a gentle and lawn-friendly procedure, you can use the groomer
every week. The knives of the groomer should only slightly touch the soil of
the lawn the depth should be between 0 and 1 mm. The groomer should operate
at maximum machine speed. For Edwin, you can increase the power using the
throttle lever on the handlebar, whereas for Electra, switch on the
regeneration mode.
The groomer’s blades are subject to normal wear and tear and can be replaced
with new ones after excessive wear or loss of original function.
Technical Data
Model Range width
Verticutter cartridge
45 cm 18in
55 cm 22in
450 mm 550 mm
18in
22in
Scarifier cartridge
45 cm 18in
55 cm 22in
450 mm 550 mm
18in
22in
Rotary brush
45 cm 18in
450 mm 18in
55 cm 22in
550 mm 22in
Groomer
45 cm 18in
450 mm 18in
55 cm 22in
550 mm 22in
Number of blades / springs 10
12
36
44
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–
34
42
Maximum designed depth
Maximum permissible working depth
– 10 mm -0.4in
– 5 mm -0.2in
– 10 mm -0.4in
– 5 mm -0.2in
0 mm 0in
0 mm 0in
0 mm 0in
0 mm 0in
0 mm 0in
0 mm 0in
0 mm 0in
0 mm 0in
2 mm 0,08in
1 mm 0,04in
2 mm 0,08in
1 mm 0,04in
Note: The working depth of the verticutting cartridge mentioned above is indicative. The actual working depth decreases with increasing the soil hardness and in case of solid particles such as stones which can also damage the verticutter blades.
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Explanations to Figures 1 and 2
Fig. No. 1 – Swardman Edwin
1
2
4
5
6
3
7
Fig. No. 2 – Swardman Electra
1
2
4
5
6
3
7
1 Cartridge handle 2 Side cover 3 Cartridge left securing screw 4 Cartridge clutch 5 Reel drive V-belt (Edwin) / Reel drive cog belt (Electra) 6 Cartridge right securing screw 7 Cartridge pulley
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Installation of regenerative cartridges
1. Loosen the mowing height lock screw on the right side of the machine 2.
Use the height setting lever to set the mowing height to maximum 3. Unscrew
the bolts securing the side cover 2 and remove the side cover of the machine.
4. Release manually the V-belt (Edwin) 5 or cog belt (Electra) 5 from the
cartridge pulley 7 . 5. Using the Allen key, loosen and remove the left 3 and
the right securing screw 6 of the cartridge (the key is
included) 6. Remove the cartridge from the machine using the cartridge handle
1 7. Using the handle 1 insert the desired verticutter / scarifier / rotary
brush cartridge in the machine 8. Reinstall the securing screws – the left 3
as well as the right one 6 (make sure the screw can be screwed easily) 9.
Install the V-belt (Edwin) 5 or the cog belt (Electra) 5 on the cartridge
pulley 7 10. Guide the V-belt under the cartridge clutch 4 into its original
position and at the Electra under the tensioner 11. Install the side cover 2
and secure it with bolts. 12. Set the correct working height of the machine.
a. for the verticutter set the height so that the front roller is maximum 5 mm
(0.2in), preferably 3 mm (0.1in), lifted in the air, and always so that it
moves freely above a hard surface. This corresponds to a working depth of -3
mm (-0.1in) and deeper.
b. for the scarifier set the height so that the springs slightly touch the
hard surface or move over it. This corresponds to a working depth of 0 mm/in
and deeper.
c. for the rotary brush lower the working height of the machine so that the
bristles are in moderate contact with the surface / lawn. Replace the
protective cover Fig. 3 and then cover the gap between the mower chassis and
the protective with the magnetic shield Fig. 4
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
13. After installation of the verticutter or scarifier cartridge, place the
grass box (for the verticutting cartridge, the collection into the box is less
effective, but the bin serves as a protection against flying objects). After
installing the rotary brush, the grass bin is not installed.
14. The machine is then ready for work. In the case of the installation of
the rotary brush according to Fig. 5
Fig. 5
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Maintenance
When working with the machine and also with the verticutter / scarifier
cartridge, grass box should always be installed as it also serves as a
protective cover. When working with the rotary brush cartridge always use the
metal cover and a magnetic shield.
Cleaning
After each work, clean the machine from dirt and grass residues. Wipe the
appliance using a brush and wipe with a cloth, or use a leaf blower. Never use
pressure washers, their use can void the warranty for the machine or the
accessories.
Winter Storage / Storage longer than 30 days
The prescribed regular maintenance to be performed at the recommended service
intervals, replacing of the worn or damaged parts if needed and having repairs
and maintenance of the machine performed at the Swardman service department or
at the service partner before winter storage will extend the machine lifetime
and reliability.
Before storing the machine, observe the following: 1. Thoroughly clean the machine. Remove all stuck grass residues 2. Check the mechanical parts 3. Make sure all the bolts and nuts are tightened
Acknowledgements
Thank you for purchasing a Swardman product. We believe that with proper care
it will serve you for a long time and your lawn will be your pride and joy.
Our team is always ready to advise you on how to correctly use this machine.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be
happy if you share with us your experiences in using the Swardman machine.
Troubleshooting
The following table shows possible symptoms of problems and how to fix them if
your machine is not working properly. If you cannot find or fix the problem
using this table, please contact your dealer. Caution: Before troubleshooting,
turn the machine off and remove the end cap from the spark plug (Edwin) or
pull the main switch to the off position
(Electra).
Problem
Type
The cartridge does not rotate
Edwin Electra
The cartridge rotates even when Edwin the reel control lever is not pushed Electra
The cartridge does not engage in the lawn
Edwin Electra
Possible cause
1. The cartridge control cable is too loose 2. Worn belt 1. Low capacity of
the accumulator 2. Fallen or damaged belt 3. Electronics failure
Incorrect clutch adjustment, cartridge control cable too tight
Remedy
Follow the Edwin or Electra main user’s guide in the ,,Troubleshooting”
section. Removal of the fault is the same as for the same symptoms of mower
reel malfunction.
Electronics failure
The working height is not adjusted properly / or the blades are worn
Use the height adjustment on the machine to lower the working height. / replace the blades.
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