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9.5.2 During work
For dethatching, the following procedure must be followed:
• Alwaysplacethemachineonthelawnbeforeengagingtheblades.
• Pushthehandlebardownslightlytoliftthebladesapproximately3to4centimetresfromthe
surface.
• Pulltheoperationhandleagainstthehandlebartoengagetheblades.
• Allowtheenginetoacquiretheproperspeed.
• Lowertheblades.
• Pushthemachineatmediumspeed.Theslowerthedethatchingprocess,thebettertheresult.
Key issues with regard to dethatching are:
• Avoidstandingstillwiththemachineasthiscancausedeepmarksinthelawn.
• Efcientdethatchinginvolvestworunsoftheentiresurface,thesecondoneperpendicularto
the first.
• Beadvisedthatdethatchingisnotthesameascultivating.Bothprocesseshavetheirownspeci-
fic purpose and are carried out with a specific machine.
• Ceasetheoperationimmediatelywhenyouhearunfamiliarnoises.Stoptheengineandexamine
the cause of the noise. Perform any necessary repairs before continuing.
• Shouldanyforeignobjectshavelandedunderthemachinedespiteproperpreparations,immedi-
ately switch off the machine. Remove the foreign object and check for damage. Any defects must
be repaired before reassuming operation.
Follow the procedure below to change direction or to cross small distances (paths or terraces):
• Releasetheoperationhandle.
• Pushthehandlebardownslightlytoliftthebladesapproximately3to4centimetresfromthe
surface. When the blades are still, the machine can be lifted a little higher if necessary.
• Rollthemachinetowheredethatchingmusttakeplace.
• Pulltheoperationhandleagainstthehandlebartoengagetheblades.
• Allowtheenginetoacquiretheproperspeed.
• Lowertheblades.
• Pushthemachineatmediumspeed.
Caution:
The blades must be switched off before crossing a paved surface. Lift the front
wheels approx. 4 cm by pushing the handlebar down. To cross relatively large
distances (> 10 m) over a paved surface the engine must be turned off.