Preparing The Lawn; Scarifying And Combing; Emptying The Grass Catcher Box; After Finishing Work - Stihl RLA 240 Notice D'emploi

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Setting the working depth
► Move rotary wheel (1) into the desired posi‐
tion.
The roller raises and lowers.
Setting the transport position
► Turn rotary wheel (1) anti-clockwise into the
highest position.
The roller raises and no longer touches the
ground.
13.3

Preparing the Lawn

The shorter the lawn is mown, the better the
scarifying results.The ideal grass height is
between 2 to 3 cm.
► Remove objects from the work area.
► Mark stationary obstacles (e.g. roots and tree
trunks).
► If the grass is higher than 3 cm:mow the lawn.
13.4

Scarifying and Combing

Scarifying with the scarifying roller
Scarifying involves scratching the turf to remove
weeds, moss, old clippings and lawn thatch.
► Set the working depth.
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► Place the roller in the highest position
before starting.
► Slowly lower the roller so it is just scratching
the ground.The ideal scarifying depth is
between 2 to 3 mm.
The grass roots are not damaged.
► Push the lawn scarifier forwards slowly and in
a controlled manner.
► Avoid staying stationary in one place for any
duration.
Combing with the combing roller
Combing involves carefully removing lawn thatch
and excess moss previously loosened by scarify‐
ing from the lawn.
In addition, it counteracts soil compaction and
the resulting lack of oxygen in the soil.
► Set the working depth.
► Place the roller in the highest position
before starting.
► Slowly lower the roller until the spring-tines
touch the ground.
► Push the lawn scarifier forwards slowly and in
a controlled manner.
► Avoid staying stationary in one place for any
duration.
13.5 Emptying the Grass Catcher
Box
► Remove grass catcher box (1) upwards by the
handle.
► Empty grass catcher box (1).

14 After Finishing Work

14.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch the lawn scarifier off, pull out the acti‐
vation key and remove the battery.
► Place the lawn scarifier on a level surface.
► If the lawn scarifier is wet:allow the lawn scari‐
fier to dry.
► Clean the lawn scarifier.
Caring for the lawn after scarifying
► Remove all scarified material from the lawn.
► Fertilise the lawn and re-seed bare patches.
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