Working Instructions; Working With The Lawn Mower; Maintenance And Cleaning - ATIKA RMC 40-400 Notice Originale

Working instructions

Before commencing work, ensure the following:
You may not start to operate the machine until you
have read these operating instructions, observed
all the instructions given and installed the
machine as described!
 Provide for a safe and cleaned workplace. Remove from
the working area objects which might be thrown off.
 Before starting your work make sure that:
 the tools and bolts are not worn or damaged. To avoid
any unbalance worn or damaged tools and bolts must
only be replaced as a whole set.
 the cutting blade is in proper condition (see „Blade
replacement")
 all screw connections are tight
 no other persons or animals stay within the working
area,
 you can always step back without any barriers,
 you have always a secure standing position.
 When working on slopes, always position yourself perpendi-
cular to the incline and ensure safe footing.
Use the unit only on slopes with a gradient less than
15°. This corresponds to a slope of roughly one
metre over a length of 4 metres.
Always keep your hands and feet at a safe distance to
the rotating tool.

Working with the lawn mower

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Regular mowing is important for a healthy lawn. The
recurring cut causes the grasses to branch out at the base and
the surface remains beautifully dense. How often you want to
mow depends on the growth rate of the lawn. In the main
growth period (May - June) twice a week, otherwise once a
week.

Do not mow when the lawn is wet or too hot.
 Make sure that the cutting blade is always sufficiently
sharp, otherwise the blades of grass will fray when mowing
and the lawn will turn yellow.
 Select the appropriate cutting height (see "Adjusting the
cutting height")
 Take care not to overload the lawn mower.
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In case of excessive strain, the motor speed drops
and the motor noise changes.
 Stop and release the switch lever
 Wait until the cutting blade stops
 Set a higher cutting height

Run the mower over your lawn at an appropriate,
even speed in straight lines.
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The lawnmower should always project one wheel
width into the cut mowing track.
seamless and strip-free surface is created.
 If you are working with a collecting bag, empty it in time.
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mulching insert. This cuts the grass several times until it falls
finely chopped to the ground, where it then decomposes. This
provides the lawn with important nutrients that it needs to grow
and thrive and also protects it from drying out.
 Keep the lawn short, mow regularly so that too much mulch
 Push the lawn mower slowly when mulching.
 Ensure that the cutting tracks overlap.
working").
Maintenance and cleaning activities beyond those described in
this chapter may only be performed by customer service.
For maintaining and cleaning, removed security devices must
unconditionally be mounted properly and proved again.
Use only original parts. Other parts can result in unexpected
damages and injuries.
To make sure that the device is in a safe condition regularly
check the device for apparent defects such as
 loose fastening elements (nuts, bolts, screws),
 grass catcher for wear or damaged parts
 worn or damaged components and replace them for safety
Maintenance
Worn blades reduce the performance of the device and put
excessive strain on the motor. Therefore check the condition of
the blades before each use. If necessary, have the blades
sharpened by an expert or replace them with new ones.
In this way, a
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Mulching
During mulching, the discharge channel is closed by the
material is not produced at once.
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Do not cut more than 20 mm of grass.
In any case, adhere to all safety notes (see "Safe

Maintenance and cleaning

Before each maintenance and cleaning
work:

switch off device
 Wait until the cutting blade has come to
a stop
 Pull off the safety key and remove the
batteries
Wear protective gloves in the area of the
cutting blades during maintenance and
cleaning work to avoid possible injuries.
reasons
Blade replacement
The cutting blades can be moved even
when the power source is switched off.
Wear protective gloves when working with
the blades. Risk of injury!
Secure the cutting blade against twisting with a piece
of wood.
Loosen the fastening nut (19).