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TIPS FOR MOWING THE LAWN
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The equipment is designed for domestic use only.
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Always wear appropriate footwear such as boots, long trousers whenever you use the product. DO NOT wear open
footwear or shorts.
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Check the work area before mowing the lawn and remove any objects such as stones, etc. that may be thrown by
the mower or that may damage it.
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If the machine hits an object during cutting or if an object is caught in the mower, stop the machine immediately.
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Allow the machine to come to a complete stop and cool down before inspecting the machine or before removing
any object that may get caught in the mower.
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If the machine is damaged, have it inspected or repaired by the Official Technical Service before using it again.
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If you notice that the machine vibrates excessively during operation, it is an indication that the machine is damaged
or worn and we recommend that you take it to an authorized technical centre for inspection before using it again.
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Avoid cutting wet grass. Wet grass clippings 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 very tall, mow in several passes, each time reducing the cutting height.
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Do not use the equipment for other purposes for which it has not been designed, such as shredding leaves or
wood chipping.
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Avoid working on overly steep slopes when mowing, and when mowing on an incline, mow across the face of the
incline, and not up and down.
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Be careful when reversing or when pulling the equipment towards you and when changing direction.
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Stop the engine if the equipment has to be tilted or moved 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 can spread more easily in extremely short grass. A healthier lawn is achieved by mowing the lawn
regularly and not cutting the grass back excessively.
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When mowing the lawn, move the mower through the lawn at a sensible rate so as not to strain the machine, thus
maintaining its efficiency 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 lawn areas with trees or flowerbeds, for best results it is recommended to cut 1 to 2 rows around the
circumference of trees or flowerbeds.
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Empty the grass catcher regularly. Some models may feature an indicator that shows you when you have to empty
the grass catcher. This is usually a small flap on the top of the catcher that lifts when the catcher becomes full.
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You need to always keep in mind that the longest part of turf consists of a stem and one or two leaves. If you cut
the leaves completely, the grass will be damaged and the new growth will be much more difficult.
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The low level cut used in excess, will cause alteration in the roots and consequently the appearance of the lawn
will be irregular.
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During summer, the grass should be kept moderately high since it helps the soil not drying out.
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The grass will look better if you cut it regularly at the same height alternating cutting directions.
