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switched off before checking them. Completely
unwind the power cable. Also check power cable
entry points, plugs and socket couplers for kinks.
7. 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 Figure 15.
Important.
To prevent the equipment switching on accidentally,
the lawn mower is equipped with a safety switch (Fig.
15/Item 1) which must be pressed before the
switching bar (Fig. 15/Item 2) 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.
Important. Never open the chute flap when the
grass basket has been detached (to be emptied)
and the engine is still running. A rotating blade
can cause serious injuries!
Always carefully fasten the chute flap 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 mowing paths a
little.
Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition. This
will prevent the grass blades from fraying and the
lawn from turning yellow.
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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 on occasion, never
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 difficult 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. If the lawn has grown quite a bit, mow over it
several times so that no more than 4 cm 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 engine 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 engine and wait until the blade has
come to a stop.