Switching Off; How To Aerate Correctly - Brill 36 VE Manual Del Usuario

Warning! The aerator
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moves forwards.
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In order to deactivate the working
position of the aerator cylinder, pull
the control lever (Figure E Pos. 3)
back to Pos. P (Park). The aerator
cylinder is no longer in use.
Warning! A frequent over-
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loading of the motor (the
rotation speed is audibly reduced

8. How to aerate correctly

Aeration is deemed to be the aera-
tion, cleaning and defelting so that
the lawn is then fully able to take
in fertiliser, water and air (oxygen).
With aeration, the damaging lawn
felt, moss and flat-growing weeds
are removed and the scaly top
lawn layer is loosened. The lawn is
able to breathe again.
Basically speaking, aeration is pos-
sible throughout the vegetation
period. Aeration is normally car-
ried out once or twice during
the mowing periods, in April or
September depending on the
weather. The lawn soil must be
dry.
Before commencing, mow the lawn
down to a height of approx. 3 cm.
Immediately after aeration, brush
the lawn off thoroughly and repeat
the mowing with the same height
setting.
A subsequent fertilisation and
corresponding watering is very
important.
The aerator height must be so
adjusted that the blades scratch the
top grass layer. A deep insertion
of the blades into the soil must
under all circumstances be avoid-
ed. When using the aerator, only
move in a straight line, no cross-
wise or diagonally.
Whilst aerating, hold the imple-
ment back slightly go over the lawn
at a normal walking speed.
When aerating, do not pull the
running implement back.
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in the working range) results in
damage being caused to the motor
coil.
Note:
Reduce the working depth by
turning the adjusting hand wheel
(Figure F Pos. 8) in direction – .
To turn at the end of a strip, switch
the working position off then turn
the implement around and switch
the working position on again.
Never lift or carry an aerator when
the motor is running.
If you should make contact with
a foreign body, switch the motor
off and disconnect the power sup-
ply. Inspect the aerator for signs of
damage and carry out the neces-
sary repairs. before you restart and
work with the aerator; an immedi-
ate inspection should be carried
out should the aerator start to
vibrate to an unusual extent.
Special care is to be taken on
slopes and embankments.
Note:
On slopes, the cutting strip should
be at an angle to the slope.
A slightly diagonal position in an
upwards direction prevents the
implement from slipping. Do not
aerate on extremely steep slopes
and take special care should you
change the direction of travel
on the slope. The safety distance
provided by the guide rod is
always to be adhered to.
The underside of the housing is
to be cleaned at regular intervals.
Deposits must be removed.
Deposits make the starting process
more difficult, impair the cutting
quality and the discharge.
When leaving the aerator, switch
the motor off and disconnect it from
the mains.

7.4 Switching off

To switch the motor off, release the
safety gripper (Figure D Pos. 6).
Warning! The cutting tool
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coasts!
For the purposes of transportation
and storage, move the control lever
(Figure E Pos. 3) to Position P (Park)
so that the blades no longer make
contact with the ground.
Aerating without the grass box
As a result of the high rear dis-
charge area, lawn felt is evenly
distributed across the lawn when
aerating without a box.
Aerating with the grass box
(The grass box is available as an
accessory)
The grass box must be emptied as
soon as lawn felt remains on the
lawn during the work.
Warning! Before removing
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the grass box, switch the
motor off and wait until the cutting
tool has come to a complete stand-
still.
To remove the grass box, release
the safety gripper (Figure D
Pos. 6), the motor switches itself
off. The grass box can be removed
at the handle with one hand.
Note:
In order to guarantee a good filling
result, you should clean the grass
box and especially the ventilation
grid after use.
Warning! Do not remove
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any deposits from the hous-
ing by hand or with your shoe,
but with suitable aids, e. g. brush.
After emptying the grass box,
replace it in the retainer provided.
Warning! Only replace the
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grass box when the motor
is switched off and the cutting tool
is stationary.