AL-KO Soft Touch 2.8 HM Classic Mode D'emploi page 7

2.8 HM Classic, 38 HM Comfort, 380 HM Premium
Caution - risk of injury!
Safety and protective equipment must not be
disabled!
Children and other persons who are unfamiliar with
the operating instructions must not operate the
machine. Observe local regulations regarding mini-
mum age requirements for operating the machine.
The machine must not be operated if the operator is
under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
Always check the machine for damage before using
it and have any damaged parts replaced.
Carefully check the entire area to be mown and re-
move all foreign bodies.
Wear appropriate working clothes
Long trousers
Sturdy, non-slip shoes
Always ensure stability when working.
Keep body, limbs and clothing away from cutting
parts.
Keep third parties away from the danger area.
Never grasp the machine by the mowing reel.
Only carry the machine by the handle.
Do not leave the machine unattended.
Work instructions
Comply with local regulations regarding operation
of lawn mowers.
Carefully check the entire area to be mown and re-
move all foreign bodies.
Only operate the lawn mower if there are no other
persons in the danger area.
Only mow if visibility is good.
Do not mow over obstacles
(e.g. twigs, tree roots).
On sloping terrain, always mow across the slope.
Do not use reel mower to mow uphill or downhill or
on slopes where the inclination exceeds 20°.
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Tips for mowing
Maintain a constant cutting height of 3–5 cm; do
not shorten the grass to less than half its original
height.
Mow in the morning or late afternoon to prevent the
freshly cut grass from drying out.
During phases of strong growth, mow twice weekly;
in periods of low rainfall, increase intervals between
mowing accordingly.
Storing the machine
To save space during storage, fold down the upper
bar.
Store the machine in a dry condition and out of
reach of children and unauthorized persons.
Maintenance and care
Caution - risk of injury!
Always wear protective gloves when carrying out
maintenance or preventive maintenance work on
the mowing reel!
Clean the machine after every use.
Regularly check the mowing reel for damage.
Check cutting performance and adjust if necessary
(see illustration 1–5).
Repairs
Repair work may only be carried out by AL-KO Service
Centres and authorized specialist workshops.
Disposal
Do not dispose of old equipment,
batteries or accumulators as household
waste!
Machine, packaging, and accessories were made
with recyclable materials, and should be disposed of
accordingly.
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