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Difference between moving
and mulching lawns
grass clippings are not captured in a col-
spread across the lawn. The nutrients con-
tained in the clippings are thus left to be
broken down by soil organisms and form
a nutrient cycle. Mulched lawns therefore
need to be fertilised much less frequently.
As a basic rule, the lawn has to be mowed
relatively often so that only small amounts
of mulch remain on the lawn.
It is therefore best to mulch the lawn at
least once a week and to adjust the mower
so that only about 40% of the total height
of the lawn is left as mulch. If the mulch
Cleaning, Maintenance
and Storage
Have work that is not de-
scribed in these instructions
carried out by a customer
service centre that we have
authorised. Use only original
parts.
Wear gloves when handling the
blade.
Switch off the equipment before all
maintenance and cleaning work,
disconnect the plug and wait until
the blade stops. There is a risk of
injury.
General Cleaning and
Maintenance Work
Do not hose down the
lawnmower with water.
clean, use a brush or cloth but no de-
tergent or solvent.
or plastic to remove adherent plant
remains from the wheels, ventilation
holes, ejection hole and blade area.
Do not use hard or pointed objects, as
these may damage the blade.
for obvious defects such as loose, worn
-
vices for damage and check that they
are sitting correctly. Replace them if
necessary.
Changing the Blade
If the blade is blunt, it can be sharpened by
a specialist workshop. If the blade is dam-
aged or showing signs of imbalance, it must
1. Switch off the equipment, disconnect
the plug and wait until the blade stops.
2. Turn the equipment over.
3. Use sturdy gloves and hold the blade
anticlockwise off of the motor spindle
4. Install the new blade in the reverse or-
der. Ensure that the blade is positioned
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