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Mowing
– Slowly engage and firmly hold clutch lever
for travel guide (10) up to the stop.
– Guide the unit at an even, slow pace
(walking speed) and with as straight a
path as possible.
Important notes
• Always work at right angles to the slope.
• Try not to cut grass when wet.
• Use overlapping paths to produce an
even cutting pattern.
• Cut longer grass with a greater cutting
height initially, then cut crosswise using
the desired cutting height.
Tips for mulching
Mounting the mulching wedge – p. 47
– Do not mulch damp grass.
– Regularly clean the mulching wedge,
ejection duct and cutting blade.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance overview
Before each use
After each use
Every 25 hours of operation
All 100 operating hours or once in year
Cleaning the device
Clean unit immediately after every use. Dried
grass remains are very hard, and are very dif-
ficult to remove.
– Remove grass remains with a brush, and
a plastic scraper if required (do not use
sharp implements).
– Remove deposits on the wheels.
– Wipe the tool with a damp cloth.
– Never clean the unit with water or high-
pressure jet.
Changing the blades
P. 6, item 10
Removing
– Release the screw (27).
– Remove the washer (30).
DANGER! Risk of injury! Before
starting work, check the area and
remove all objects which may be
kicked up by the unit.
Note: Mulching uses the cut grass as
a natural fertiliser. When mulching,
the grass is cut, shredded into small
pieces and distributed across the
lawn in a single process.
DANGER! Risk of injury! Carry out
the maintenance work described here
in person.
Improper maintenance work can
damage the device and lead to inju-
ries.
DANGER! Risk of injury! Before
carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning work, the machine must be
disconnected from the power and
secured to prevent accidental switch
on.
What? How?
General function
check.
Visual check.
Check all screw
connections and
tighten if neces-
sary.
Hand-tighten the screw
connections using the
appropriate tool.
Check cable of the
pull-starter for
damage
Visual inspection.
Check motor oil
level
Checking the level of
motor oil – p. 49
What? How?
Cleaning the de-
vice
Cleaning the device –
p. 48.
What? How?
Cleaning the spark
plug
Cleaning the spark
plug – p. 49,
Cleaning the air fil-
ter
Cleaning the air fil-
ter – p. 49
What? How?
Replacing the
spark plug
Replacing the spark
plug – p. 49, Replace-
ment spark plugs:
Technical data –
p. 50.
DANGER! Risk of injury! Never
touch the blade on the cutting edge.
Wear gloves at all times when work-
ing with the blade.
What? How?