Scheppach MS149-46X Original Bedienungsanleitung Seite 30

• The device should only be operated by a person
who is capable of doing so.
• Mowing wet grass can be dangerous. Mow grass
when it is as dry as possible.
• Instruct other persons or children to stay away from
the mower.
• Never mow when visibility is poor.
• Pick up loose objects lying around, such as stones,
toys, sticks and wires, etc., from the ground before
mowing.
Hints for mowing correctly
m Attention! Never open the discharge flap when
the catcher is being emptied and the engine is still
running. The rotating blade can lead to injuries.
Always secure the discharge flap and the catch bas-
ket carefully. Switch off the engine before removing.
The safety distance between the blade housing and
the user given by the guide rails must always be
maintained.
Special care must be taken when mowing and chang-
ing direction on embankments and slopes.
Make sure you have a secure footing, wear shoes
with non-slip, well gripping soles and long trousers.
Always mow across slopes.
For safety reasons, slopes with an inclination of more
than 15 degrees must not be mowed with the lawn-
mower.
Exercise particular caution when moving backwards
and pulling the lawnmower. Risk of tripping!
Mulching
When mulching, the cuttings are shredded in the
closed mower housing and then dispersed on the
lawn. Grass collection and disposal are not required.
m NOTE! Mulching is only possible on relatively
short lawns.
To use the mulching function, unhook the catch bas-
ket (16) and slide the mulching adapter (fig. 10-12
/ 19) into the discharge opening and close the dis-
charge flap (15).
Mowing
Mowing can be done either with the catch basket (16)
fitted or alternatively with the side discharge (8) fitted.
The mulching insert (19) should be fitted to use the
side discharge.
Cut only with sharp, clean cutting blades so that the
blades of grass do not fray and the lawn does not turn
yellow.
To achieve a clean cut, guide the lawnmower in the
straightest possible paths. These strips should al-
ways overlap by a few centimetres so that no patches
remain.
Keep the underside of the mower housing clean and
remove any grass deposits.
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Deposits make the starting process more difficult, im-
pair cutting quality and grass discharge. On slopes,
the cutting path should be made perpendicular to
the slope. It is possible to prevent the lawnmower
from slipping by lifting it upwards at an angle. Set the
cutting height depending on the actual length of the
lawn. Carry out several passes so that a maximum of
4 cm of lawn is removed at a time.
Switch off the engine before carrying out any checks
on the blade. Remember that the blade will contin-
ue to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is
switched off. Never try to stop the blade.
Regularly check that the blade is properly fastened, in
good condition and sharpened. Sharpen or replace it if
this is not the case. If the moving blade strikes an object,
stop the mower and wait for the blade to come to a com-
plete stop. Then check the condition of the blade and
the blade holder. If it is damaged, it must be replaced.
Tips for mowing:
• Pay attention to ensure that you do not run into or
over solid objects. The lawnmower could be dam-
aged and/or the machine could inflict bodily injury.
• A hot engine, exhaust pipe or drive unit can burn
the skin. Thus, do not touch these parts.
• Use extra caution when mowing on inclines and
steep grades.
• Only mow when there is sufficient light.
• 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. Remove the spark
plug connector.
• Pay special attention to traffic if you are mowing
directly next to a street or are close by one. 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).
• 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 disconnect the igni-
tion cable.
• Never remove any safety-related parts.
• Never fill the engine with petrol when it is hot or is
running.
Emptying the catch basket
The catch basket (16) has a level indicator (fig. 16).
This is opened by the air flow generated by the mow-
er during operation. If the flap (fig. 16) closes during
mowing, the catch basket (16) is full and should be
emptied. The holes under the flap must always be
clean and passable for the level indicator to function
properly.
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