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∫ Push the machine forward by its handle. Keep the handle dry to ensure safe
support.
Ensure that the air vents are always unobstructed and clear. Clean them if
necessary with a soft brush. Blocked air vents may lead to overheating and
damage the product.
∫ Switch the machine o immediately if you are disturbed while working by other
people entering the working area. Always let the machine come to complete stop
before putting it down.
∫ Do not overwork yourself. Take regular breaks to ensure you can concentrate on
the work and have full control over the machine.
∫ Mow the lawn before working and fertilize afterwards.
∫ Make sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects that could
damage the machine or its motor.
∫ Select the suitable cutting depth for the actual grass height.
∫ Do not work with this machine on a wet lawn because it tends to stick to the
underbody of the machine, preventing the proper discharge of collected material,
and it could also cause you to slip and fall.
∫ Slowly push the machine forward. Move the machine at appropriate speed. Do
not move it too fast to prevent the discharge from getting blocked and engine
from useless overloading.
∫ Work in slight overlapping rows. The most eective pattern for raking lawns is
straight lines along one of the sides. This will keep the rows even and
ensures that all the lawn is raked without missing any spots.
∫ Circle around flower beds. When reaching a flower bed in the middle of the lawn,
make a row or two around the circumference of the bed.
∫ Pay special attention when changing direction.