Scheppach MS173-51E Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 35

• Make sure that all the guards are fitted and that
they are in good working order.
• The machine should only be operated by persons
who are well informed with the way it works, and
who are in reasonably good physical condition.
• It can be dangerous to mow the grass when it is
wet. Try to ensure that you only mow the grass
when it is dry.
• Advise children and others to keep well away from
the lawn mower.
• Never mow the grass in poor visibility.
• Remove all loose objects from the lawn before you
start mowing the grass.(Like stones, toys, sticks
and wires etc.)
Tips for proper mowing
m CAUTION! Never open the chute flap when the
catch bag has been detached (to be emptied) and
the engine is still running. The 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!
Mulching
In the mulching mode the cuttings are shredded in
the enclosed mower housing and then spread back
onto the lawn. It is not necessary to gather and dis-
pose of the grass.
m Note! Mulching is only possible if the lawn is rel-
atively short.
To use the mulching function, disconnect the debris bag
(16), slide the mulching adaptor (Fig. 10-12 / 19) into the
ejector opening and close the ejector opening (15).
Mowing
Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition. This
will prevent the grass blades from fraying and the lawn
from turning yellow.
Try to mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look. Inso-
doing, the mowing swaths should always overlap each
other by a few centimeters in order to avoid bare strips.
Keep the underside of
ing clean and remove
the mower hous-
grass build-up.
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Deposits not only make it more difficult to start the
mower; they decrease the quality of the cut and make
it harder for the machine to bag the grass. Always mow
along inclines (not up and down). Slightly turning the
front wheels up the hill while mowing will prevent the
mower from sliding out of the straight line. 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 engine 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 com-
plete stop. Then inspect the condition of the blade and
the blade mount. Replace any parts that are damaged.
Tips for proper mowing:
• Pay attention to ensure that you do not run into or
over anything that could damage the mower. The
lawn mower could be damaged and/or the machine
could inflict bodily injury.
• A hot engine, exhaust or drive unit can burn the
skin if touched. Thus, do not touch these parts un-
less the mower has been switched off for a while
and you know that they have cooled down!
• Use extra caution when mowing on inclines and
steep grades.
• Insufficient daylight or even a sufficient level of arti-
ficial light is one reason not to mow.
• Check the mower, the blade and other parts if they
have struck a foreign object or if the machine vi-
brates more than usual.
• Do not make any adjustments or repairs until the
engine has been switched off. Pull the plug boot.
• Pay special attention if you are mowing directly
next to a street or are close by one (traffic). Always
keep the grass chute pointed away from the street.
• Avoid mowing in places where the wheels have
trouble gripping or mowing is unsafe in any other
way. Before you back up, ensure that nobody is
standing behind you (especially little children, who
are more difficult to see).
• When mowing over thick, high grass, select the
highest cutting level and mow at a slower speed.
Before you remove any grass or blockages of any
kind, switch off the engine and pull the plug boot.
• Never remove any safety-related parts.
• Never fill the engine with petrol when it is hot or is
running.
Emptying the grass basket
As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn mow-
er, it is time to empty the grass basket.
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