Scarifying And Combing; Emptying The Grass Catcher Box; After Finishing Work - Stihl RLE 240 Gebrauchsanleitung

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► Mark stationary obstacles (e.g. roots and tree trunks).
► If the grass is higher than 3 cm:mow the lawn.

11.4 Scarifying and Combing

Scarifying with the scarifying roller
Scarifying involves scratching the turf to remove weeds,
moss, old clippings and lawn thatch.
► Set the working depth.
► Place the roller in the highest position before starting.
► Slowly lower the roller so it is just scratching the ground.
The ideal scarifying depth is between 2 to 3 mm.
The grass roots are not damaged.
► Ensure that the extension cable is routed in such a way
that it is visible and always behind the lawn scarifier.
► Push the lawn scarifier forwards slowly and in a controlled
manner.
► Avoid staying stationary in one place for any duration.
Combing with the combing roller
Combing involves carefully removing lawn thatch and
excess moss previously loosened by scarifying from the
lawn.
In addition, it counteracts soil compaction and the resulting
lack of oxygen in the soil.
► Set the working depth.
► Place the roller in the highest position before starting.
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► Slowly lower the roller until the spring-tines touch the
ground.
► Ensure that the extension cable is routed in such a way
that it is visible and always behind the lawn scarifier.
► Push the lawn scarifier forwards slowly and in a controlled
manner.
► Avoid staying stationary in one place for any duration.

11.5 Emptying the Grass Catcher Box

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► Remove grass catcher box (1) upwards by the handle.
► Empty grass catcher box (1).
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12.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch the lawn scarifier off and detach the extension
cable connector from the mains plug of the lawn scarifier.
► Place the lawn scarifier on a level surface.
► If the lawn scarifier is wet: allow the lawn scarifier to dry.
► Clean the lawn scarifier.
Caring for the lawn after scarifying
► Remove all scarified material from the lawn.
► Fertilise the lawn and re-seed bare patches.
► Water the lawn thoroughly.
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