Operation
Check before starting!
DANGER! Risk of injury! The prod-
uct must only be put into operation if
no defects are found. Ensure that any
defective parts are replaced before
the product is used again.
Check the safe condition of the product:
– Check whether there are any visible
defects.
– Check whether all parts of the product are
firmly attached.
Turning on the tool
Note: The product cannot be
switched on without the circuit
breaker.
► P. 6, fig. 6
– Insert the circuit breaker (21) (pay atten-
tion to the fit)
► P. 7, fig. 11
– Press and hold down the switch lock (24).
– Pull the switch on lever (1) and hold.
– Release the switch lock.
• The unit will switch itself on with approxi-
mately 2 seconds delay.
Switching-off the device
– Release the switch on lever.
Mowing
WARNING! Risk of injury! Before
starting work, check the area and
remove all objects which may be
kicked up by the unit.
– Guide the unit at an even, slow pace
(walking speed) and with as straight a
path as possible.
Important notes
• Always work at right angles to the slope.
• Try not to cut grass when wet.
• Use overlapping paths to produce an
even cutting pattern.
• Cut longer grass with a greater cutting
height initially, then cut crosswise using
the desired cutting height.
► P. 6, fig. 9
• If the air flap (22) closes, the collection
container is full and must be emptied.
Information on mulching
Note: Mulching is the use of cut grass
as a natural compost. When mulch-
mowing, the grass is cut, finely
chopped and spread across the grass
in one operation.
► Mounting the mulch wedge – p. 36
• Do not mulch moist grass.
• Regularly clean the mulch wedge, ejec-
tion channel and cutting blade.
Cleaning and maintenance
DANGER! Risk of injury! Carry out
the maintenance work described here
in person.
Improper maintenance work can
damage the device and lead to inju-
ries.
DANGER! Risk of injury! Before
carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning work, the machine must be
disconnected from the power and
secured to prevent accidental switch
on.
Cleaning and maintenance overview
Before each use
What?
General function check.
Check all screw connec-
tions and tighten if neces-
sary.
Cleaning the device
Clean unit immediately after every use. Dried
grass remains are very hard, and are very dif-
ficult to remove.
– Remove grass remains with a brush, and
a plastic scraper if required (do not use
sharp implements).
– Remove deposits on the wheels.
– Wipe the tool with a damp cloth.
– Never clean the unit with water or high-
pressure jet.
Changing the blades
CAUTION! Risk of injury! Never
touch the blade on the cutting edge.
Wear gloves at all times when work-
ing with the blade.
GB
How?
Visual check.
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