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Power cable for the device
Please only use power cables that are not dama-
ged. The total length of the power cable should
not exceed 50 meters; going beyond this distance
will reduce the power output of the electric motor.
The power cable must have a cross-section of 3
x 1.5 mm. The insulating sheath of lawn aerator
power cables is frequently damaged.
Some of the causes for this are:
•
Cuts caused by running over the cable
•
Pinching when the power cable is dragging
under doors and pulled through windows.
•
Cracking due to old age of the insulation
•
Kinking by improperly fastening or guiding the
power cable
The power cables must, at the very minimum, be
of type HO5RN-F and 3-stranded. The cable type
must be printed somewhere on the power cable.
Only purchase power cables that are marked!
Plugs and socket couplers for the power cables
must be made from rubber and splash-proof.
There is a limit to how long power cables can be.
Longer power cables require larger conductor
cross-sections. Power cables and connecting li-
nes must be regularly checked for damage. Ensu-
re that the lines are switched o
ff
before checking
them. Completely unwind the power cable. Also
check power cable entry points, plugs and socket
couplers for kinks.
7. Operation
Connect the plug (Fig. 1/Item 7) to an extension
cable. It is imperative to secure the extension
cable with the cable grip as shown in Figure 10.
Important.
To prevent the equipment switching on acciden-
tally, the lawn mower is equipped with a safety
switch (Fig. 10/Item 21) which must be pressed
before the switching bar (Fig. 10/Item 20) can
be activated. The lawn mower switches itself
o
ff
when the switching bar is released. Repeat
this process several times so that you are sure
that the machine functions properly. Before you
perform any repair or maintenance work on the
equipment, ensure that the blade is not rotating
and that the power supply is disconnected.
Important. Never open the chute
fl
ap when
the grass basket has been detached (to be
emptied) and the engine is still running. A ro-
tating blade can cause serious injuries!
Always carefully fasten the chute
fl
ap and grass
basket. Switch o
ff
the engine before emptying the
grass basket.
Always ensure that a safe distance (provided
by the length of the long handles) is maintained
between the user and the mower housing. Be
especially careful when mowing and changing
direction on slopes and inclines. Maintain a solid
footing and wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and
long trousers.
Always mow along the incline (not up and down).
For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be
used to mow inclines whose gradient exceeds 15
degrees.
Use special caution when backing up and pulling
the lawn mower. Tripping hazard!
Tips for proper mowing
It is recommended that you overlap mowing paths
a little.
Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition.
This will prevent the grass blades from fraying
and the lawn from turning yellow.
Try to mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look.
The swaths should overlap each other by a few
centimeters in order to avoid stripes.
How frequently you should mow your lawn is
determined primarily by the speed at which the
grass grows. In the main growing season (May
- June) you will probably need to mow the lawn
twice a week, otherwise just once a week. The
cutting height should be between 4 - 6cm and the
amount of growth before mowing again should be
4 - 5cm. If the grass is allowed to grow somewhat
longer on occasion, never make the mistake of
cutting it back to the normal height in one go. This
will harm the lawn. Never cut it back by more than
half the height in one go.
Keep the underside of the mower housing clean
and remove grass build-up. Deposits not only
make it more di
ffi
cult to start the mower; they
decrease the quality of the cut and make it harder
for the equipment to bag the grass.
Always mow along inclines (not up and down).
You can prevent the lawn mower from slipping
down by holding a position at an angle upwards.
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