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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
mm 2 . The insulating sheath of lawn aerator power
cables is frequently damaged. Some of the causes
for this are:
Cuts caused by running over the cable
Pinching when the power cable is dragging
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 as such!
Plugs and socket couplers for the power cables must
be made from rubber and be 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 de-
energized before checking them. Completely unwind
the power cable. Also check power cable entry
points, plugs and socket couplers for kinks.
6. Operation
Connect the power cable to the power plug (Fig.
10/Item 1) and secure the power cable with the cable
stress-relief clip (Fig. 10/Item 2). Use the fasteners
(cable holders) for the power cable.
Important!
To prevent the machine switching on accidentally,
the lawn mower is equipped with a safety switch (Fig.
10/Item 3) which must be pressed before the ON
switch (Fig. 10/Item 4) can be activated. The lawn
mower switches itself off when the switch 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
machine, ensure that the blade is not rotating and
that the power supply is disconnected.
Important. Never open the discharge flap if the
grass box is being emptied and the motor is still
running. The rotating blade can cause serious
injuries.
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Always secure the discharge flap and grass bag
carefully. Always switch off the motor before you
remove these items.
The safety distance between the blade casing and
the user provided by the guide struts must be
maintained at all times. Take special care when
mowing and changing direction on embankments
and slopes. Ensure that you have a secure surface
to stand on, wear shoes with anti-slip soles that offer
good grip, and long trousers.
Always mow across the slope (not in up or down
direction). Do not use the mower on gradients
exceeding 15° for safety reasons.
Take special care when moving backwards and
pulling the lawn mower. Danger of stumbling.
Information on correct mowing
We recommend that you mow in overlapping lines.
Only mow with sharp, perfect blades so that the
blades of grass do not fray, making the lawn turn
yellow.
To achieve a good cut, guide the lawn mower in lines
that are as straight as possible. These lines should
always overlap by a few centimeters so that you do
not leave any strips.
How often you should mow the lawn depends on
how fast the lawn grows. During the main growth
period (May – June), mow it twice a week, and once
a week at other times. The cutting height should be
between 4 and 6 cm and the growth before the next
cut should be between 4 and 5 cm. If the lawn grows
longer than this on occasion, do not make the
mistake of cutting to normal length straight away
since this will damage the lawn. Never cut the grass
by more than half its height.
Keep the underside of the mower casing clean and
remove all grass deposits from it. Deposits make it
more difficult to start the mower and also adversely
affect the mowing quality and the grass discharge.
On slopes mow across the slope (not in up or down
direction). You can counteract the tendency of the
mower to slide down the slope by setting it at an
angle upwards.
Select the cutting height to suit the actual length of
the grass. Make several passes to ensure that you
do not remove more than 4 cm of grass length in any
one pass.