– Release the operating safety lock.
The unit will switch itself on with approxi-
mately 2 seconds delay.
Switching-off the device
– Release the switch on lever.
Mowing
DANGER! 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.
Cleaning and maintenance
DANGER! Risk of injury! Carry
out the maintenance work
described here in person.
Improper maintenance work can dam-
age the device and lead to injuries.
Cleaning and maintenance overview
Before each use
What?
General function
check.
Check all screw
connections and
tighten if necessary.
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.
How?
Visual check.
Changing the blades
DANGER! Risk of injury! Never
touch the blade on the cutting
edge. Wear gloves at all times
when working with the blade.
Removing
► P. 6, fig. 9
– Loosen screw (13).
– Carefully remove the blade (14).
Installing
Install in reverse.
NOTICE! Risk of damage to the
device! Pay attention to the rota-
tion direction of the blade (arrow).
Storage, transportation
Storage
DANGER! Risk of injury! Store
the unit in such a way that it cannot
be started by unauthorised persons.
Ensure that no one is able to hurt
themselves on the stored unit.
NOTICE! Risk of damage to the
device! Do not stored unprotected
in a damp environment.
– Clean unit before storing.
– Store the tool in a dry and well ventilated
place.
Transportation
– When dispatching, try to use the original
packaging, if possible.
Troubleshooting
What to do when something doesn't
work...
DANGER! Risk of injury! Unpro-
fessional repairs may mean that your
unit will no longer operate safely. This
endangers you and your environment.
In many cases small defects can lead to a
malfunction. You will usually be able to deal
with these yourself. Please refer to the table
below before contacting your local OBI mar-
ket. This may save you a lot of effort and quite
often money.
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