Bäumr-AG Petrol Powered Lawn Mowers
E&OE
©2017 Bäumr-AG
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Mowing Guidelines
If the machine strikes against an object during mowing or an object gets caught in the
mower, stop the machine immediately. Allow the machine to stop running completely and to
cool down before inspecting the machine and/or removing any objects that may be caught in it. If the
machine is damaged, have it inspected and repaired at an authorized service centre before using it again. • If
you experience excessive vibration from the mower during operation, this is an indication of wear or damage.
It is recommended to have it inspected and repaired at an authorized service centre before using it again.
The following information are general guidelines to mowing:
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The equipment is designed for domestic use only.
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Always wear substantial footwear, such as boots, and long trousers when operating the product. Do
NOT wear open shoes and shorts.
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Check the work area before mowing and remove any objects (stones etc) that may be thrown by the
mower or may otherwise damage it.
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Avoid cutting wet grass. Wet grass clipping do not collect well and have a tendency to stick to the
underside of the mower deck.
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Avoid cutting very tall grass. If the grass is tall, mow in several passes, each time reducing the cut
height.
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Do not use the equipment for purposes it is not designed for, such as shredding leaves or wood
chipping.
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Avoid overly steep slopes when mowing and, when mowing on an incline, mow across the face of the
incline, not up and down it.
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Do not start self-propelled models (where applicable) with the drive mechanism engaged.
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Use caution when reversing or pulling the equipment towards you, and changing direction.
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After stopping the engine, always allow all moving components (blades etc) to stop moving before
moving, lifting etc.
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Stop the engine if the equipment requires tilting or moving over non-grass surfaces.
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Be aware that cutting more than one third of the total height of the grass may affect the health of the
grass, and that weeds are able to spread more easily in extremely short grass. A healthier lawn is
achieved by regular mowing and not cutting the grass back excessively.
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When mowing, move the mower through the grass at a sensible rate so as to not strain the machine or
otherwise reduce its effectiveness, and to achieve the best cutting results.
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Mow in slightly overlapping rows. An effective pattern is to mow in straight lines,
starting along the longest edge of the work area, then turning at the end and mowing
the next row and so on. Using a regular pattern helps keep the end result neat and
reduces the chance of uncut areas.
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For lawns with trees or flowerbeds, for best results it is recommended to cut 1 or 2
rows around the circumference of trees/flowerbeds.
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Regularly empty the grass catcher. Some models may feature an indicator to
show when the grass catcher requires emptying. This is usually a small flap
on the top of the catcher that lifts when the catcher becomes full.
