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Fig. 25, open position
Fig. 26, closed position
20b
20
Emptying
• Empty the grass catcher (20) frequently during use. Do not wait until it is completely full. We recommend emptying it when it is
half full.
NOTE:
A full grass catcher will reduce the performance of
this product.
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• Lift the hooks (20c) of the grass catcher off the rods (20d).
• Remove the grass clippings from the discharge chute (25) into the grass catcher (20). Use a proper tool such as a brush.
WARNING!
Never use your hands or feet to remove grass
clippings from the discharge chute (25)!
• Remove the grass catcher (20).
• Empty the grass clippings onto a compost heap.
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WARNING!
Do not attempt to use the product without the
grass catcher attached when collecting grass – danger of
Switch the engine off and wait that the blade had come to a
complete stop before removing the grass catcher!
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Mulching insert
• For mulching work use the insert (28).
NOTE:
Mulching means cutting and returning the grass
clippings to the lawn in one step: the grass clippings are cut
Under normal conditions, the mulched grass will biodegrade
quickly to provide nutrients to the lawn.
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(Fig. 27).
• Ensure the unlock button (28a) snaps in place.
• Press the unlock button (28a) downward to disengage and remove the mulching insert (28) (Fig. 28).
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
28
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25
28a
• Insert the mulching insert (28) into the rear discharge chute (25), make sure the side discharge attachment (29) and grass catcher
• Avoid mowing when the grass is wet from rain or dew. Wet grass may form clumps which interfere with the mulching action and
reduce runtime. The best time to mow grass is late afternoon when the grass is dry and the newly cut area will not be exposed to
direct sunlight.
• Set the cutting height to about one third of the grass blade length, ideally no more than 35 mm at one time for best mulching
performance. If the lawn is overgrown, it may be necessary to increase the cutting height to reduce the pushing effort and prevent
cutting height. Otherwise, make narrower cuts and mow slowly.
• Keep the housing free of built-up grass for best performance. From time to time switch the product off and wait for the blade to
come to a complete stop. Then turn the product on its side. Using an object such as a wooden stick, remove any accumulation of
grass in the blade area. Be careful of the sharp edges of the blade. Clean often after cutting new grass and after every use.
NOTE:
Sometimes fuel would leak from the fuel cap and
carburettor. Keep the fuel tank at top position to avoid it.
• Certain types of grass or grass conditions may require an area to be mulched a second time to fully disperse the grass across the
pattern in any way that would cause you to mow downhill.
• Change your cutting pattern from week to week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.
Grass collection
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• Empty the grass catcher regularly.
