must ensure that the motor is switched off and the
blade is not rotating.
Lift the ejector flap (Fig. 1 / Item. 5) with one hand.
With the other hand, hold the grass bag by the
handle and fit from above (Fig. 18).
5. Adjusting the cutting height
Important! Never adjust the cutting height without the
motor switched off and the power cable pulled out
from the socket-outlet.
Before you start to mow the grass, check that the
blade is not blunt and that its fasteners are not
damaged. Replace a blunt and/or damaged blade to
avoid imbalance. Always switch off the motor and
pull out the mains power plug before starting this
inspection.
The cutting height is adjusted as follows (see Figs.
19 and 21):
To reduce the cutting height, turn the adjuster
knob to the left.
To increase the cutting height, turn the adjuster
knob to the right.
Reading off the cutting height
The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between 25
- 73mm.
The cutting height can be read off on the outside of
the housing just above the rear left wheel (see Fig.
20).
6. Using for the first time
Connect the power cable to the plug unit (Fig.
22/Item. 1) in the handle and secure the cable with
the cable grip (Fig. 22/Item. 2). The cable grip for the
power cable must be used at all times.
Important!
In order to prevent the lawn mower from being
switched on unintentionally it comes with a two-point
switch (Fig. 23). To switch on, press and hold the
button (1). Then press the button switch (2) and
release the button (1). To switch off, release the
button switch (2).
Repeat this procedure several times so that you can
be sure that your device works properly. Before you
ever start any work of repair or maintenance on the
device, always check that the blade is not rotating
and the device has been disconnected from the
mains power supply.
Important! Never open the ejector flap when the
grass bag is being emptied and the motor is still
running. A rotating blade can cause injury.
Fasten the ejector flap and grass bag with good care.
Always switch off the motor before removing.
The safety distance between the blade housing and
the user created by the long handles must be
maintained at all times. Take particular care when
mowing and changing the direction of mowing on
slopes. Make sure you have a firm footing at all
times, wear shoes with non-slip soles and a good
grip, and long trousers. Always mow crosswise to the
slope.
For safety reasons, never use the lawn mower to
mow grass on slopes with an incline of more than 15
degrees.
Take particular care when moving backwards with
the lawn mower and when pulling the lawn mower.
Risk of tripping!
7. Tips on mowing properly
It is recommended that you work on an overlapping
basis when mowing the grass.
Only ever use sharp blades which are in perfect
condition to avoid fraying the grass and making it
turn yellow.
For the most attractive mowing results, guide the
lawn mower in straight lines as far as possible. In so
doing, allow the mowing paths to overlap by a few
centimeters to avoid leaving any unmowed lines.
The frequency with which you have to mow the lawn
will depend largely on the speed with 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 at all times. It is essential that you remove all
grass deposits on the mower as these will impair the
start-up, reduce the quality of the mowing results and
impair the grass ejection. On slopes, always mow
crosswise to the slope. You can prevent the lawn
mower from slipping down by holding a position at an
angle upwards.
Select the cutting height according to the actual
length of the grass. If necessary, mow a number of
times so that you never cut more than 4cm of grass
in one go.
Always switch off the motor before starting to inspect
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