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5. Lower the discharge flap again.
6. Empty the grass collection basket (12).
7. Remove any blockages in the mowing chamber
before hooking the grass collection basket into
place.
Working without grass collection basket
When you remove the grass collection basket (12),
the discharge flap folds down. When working without
a grass collection basket, the cuttings are ejected di-
rectly to the rear.
Lawn care tips
Some tips to help your lawn grow healthy and evenly:
• Lawns consist of different types of grass. If you mow
frequently, more grasses will grow, which take root
strongly and form a firm sward. If you mow infre-
quently, tall grasses and other wild weeds (e.g. clo-
ver, daisies) will develop more.
• The normal height of a lawn is about 4–5 cm. When
mowing, only the top third of the total height should
be removed; so at 7–8 cm cut to normal height.
• If possible, do not cut the lawn shorter than 4 cm,
otherwise the turf could be damaged in dry con-
ditions.
• Mow tall grass (e.g. after a holiday) in stages to
normal height.
• When mowing, always allow the cutting paths to
overlap slightly.
Before mowing
Important notes:
• Dress appropriately. Wear sturdy shoes and no san-
dals or trainers.
• Check the cutting blade. If a blade is bent or other-
wise damaged, it must be replaced with an original
blade.
• Read and follow the operating instructions and also
the instructions regarding the engine and the acces-
sories. Keep the manual accessible for other users
of the device.
• Make sure that all safety devices are in place and
working properly.
• 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.
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• 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 basket
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 main-
tained. Special care must be taken when mowing and
changing 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!
Mowing
Mowing can be done either with or without the grass
collection basket fitted (12).
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 lawn mower in the
straightest possible paths. These strips should always
overlap by a few centimetres so that no patches re-
main.
Keep the underside of the mower housing clean and
remove any grass deposits. Deposits make the starting
process more difficult, impair 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 slip-
ping by lifting it upwards at an angle. Set the cut-
ting 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 continue
to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is switched
off. Never try to stop the blade.
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