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Anleitung EM 1500 SPK 1
Reading off the cutting height
The cutting height can be set between 25-75 mm in 6
intervals, and can be read off on the scale (Fig.
15/B).
6. Starting up
Connect the machine's power supply cable to the
switch/plug block (Fig. 1/Item 1) and secure the
power cable with the stress-relief clip (Fig 1/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.
16/Item 1) which must be pressed before the ON
switch (Fig. 16/Item 2) 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.
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.
7. 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.
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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.
Switch off the motor before you carry out any
inspections of the blade. Remember than the blade
will continue to turn for a few seconds after the motor
has been switched off. Never attempt to stop the
blade.
Check regularly that the blade is correctly secured, in
good condition and well ground. If not, grind or
replace the blade. If the moving blade strikes an
object, stop the mower and wait until the blade has
come to a complete standstill. Then check the
condition of the blade and the blade holder. If they
are damaged, they must be replaced.
Place the mains lead in loops on the ground in front
of the socket. Mow away from the socket and cable
and ensure that the mains lead is always on the
section of lawn that you have already mowed so that
you do not run over the mains lead with the mower.
8. Mowing
As soon as you see mown grass on the lawn whilst
you are mowing, the grass bag will need emptying.
Important. Before you remove the grass bag
switch off the motor and wait until the cutting
tool reaches a standstill.
To remove the grass bag, raise the discharge flap
with one hand and remove the grass bag using its
handle with your other hand.
To maintain safety, the discharge flap will close when
you remove the grass back to seal the rear discharge
opening. If any grass residues are caught in the
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