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IMPORTANT
The grass collecting bag will only collect grass properly if air can pass through
it freely.
IMPORTANT
Do not clean the grass collecting bag with hot water!
Emptying the grass collecting bag (figure F + K2 + L )
– Switch off the engine F .
– Remove the safety key K2 .
– Lift the ejection flap.
– Remove the full grass collecting bag from the mower by the carrying strap – the
ejection flap closes automatically.
– Shake out of the grass collecting bag thoroughly, holding it by the moulded
handle on the bottom L .
Operation without grass collecting bag
WARNING
When mowing without grass collecting bag, the ejection flap on the mower
housing must always be closed (flap down).
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Using the machine on slopes
ATTENTION
Do not mow excessively steep slopes! Mowing slopes always comes with
additional risks. Always work at right angles to the slope, never straight up or
down.
Always make sure you have a firm stance. Walk-behind lawn mowers should
never be used for slopes with a gradient in excess of 26% (15° angle of slope).
Stability may be lost.
Checking operating safety
The lawn mower is fitted with an engine stop device.
Before every mowing job, make sure that the engine stop safety control bar is working
perfectly. When the safety control bar is released, the cutter bar must come to
a standstill within 3 seconds.
After release, the safety control bar must always return to the position shown in the
"Description of components" diagram.
If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an authorised workshop.
Risk of injury!
If the stopping time of the blade is longer, stop using the device and take it to an
authorised workshop.
Measuring the stopping time
After starting the engine, the blade rotates and a wind noise can be heard.
The stopping time corresponds to the duration of the wind noise after the engine has
been stopped; it can be measured with a stopwatch.
Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled.
Make sure that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not
damaged.
To avoid any risk, always check the condition and firm seating of the blade before
each mowing job. The blade fastening screw must always be tightened by an
authorised workshop. If the blade screw is tightened excessively or insufficiently,
blade fastening and cutter bar may be damaged or get loose, which can lead to
serious injuries. A worn or damaged blade must imperatively be replaced (see chapter
"Maintenance of the cutter bar").
Check fan, blade fastening and fan housing for wear and a tight fit every 10 operating
hours. Also check device screws and nuts for a firm fit and re-tighten, if necessary.
If the mower becomes blocked e.g. by colliding with an obstacle, have an authorised
workshop check whether any parts of the mower are damaged or deformed. Always
have any necessary repairs done by an authorised workshop too.
If the machine starts to vibrate unusually heavily or to make unusual noises, please
have it checked immediately by an authorised workshop.
Safety information!
For explanation of symbols,
see the table on page 2
Time restrictions
In Germany, the time for the operation of lawn mowers is regulated in the "32nd
Ordinance for the Implementation of the Federal Immissions Act (32. BImSch-V)".
In addition, regional restrictions are possible (e.g. to observe the afternoon quiet
hours); related information is available from the competent municipal authority.
Tips on caring for your lawn (figure M )
WARNING
Remove all foreign bodies (stones, wood, branches, etc.) from the lawn before
any mowing; however, you should still keep an eye out for objects lying around
while mowing.
You can get an introduction to lawn care from your dealer on request. Information and
instructions for mowing can also be found on the manufacturer's website.
Mulching
40-ACCU CLASSIC
Your lawn mower cannot be equipped with a mulch plug.
45-ACCU CLASSIC
Your lawn mower can be equipped with a mulch plug. The corresponding conversion
kit to the mulch system is included upon delivery.
What is mulching?
During mulching, the lawn is cut and the cut stalks are simultaneously repeatedly
shredded by the special mulching knife. This mulch knife straightens the stalks of
grass and cuts the stalks into very short pieces, which are then evenly distributed over
the lawn.
The grass sections can now dry out and rot more quickly, thus promoting humus
formation. In this way, the soil is fertilised in a natural manner and also protected from
drying out. The collection and disposal of the cut material is no longer necessary.
The mulching concept thus substantially supports the ecological cycle.
How to achieve a perfect lawn cut?
When using the mulch mower, the grass height to be cut should not exceed 10 cm,
if possible. In one pass, a maximum of 1/3 of the grass height is cut down. If a positive
result is not achieved, it may be necessary to mulch two times in succession.
Depending on the type of lawn and the intensity of growth, the lawn should be mown
at regular intervals. Especially during strong growth phases, mulching requires more
frequent mowing than the traditional collection as otherwise this "one third" rule is
difficult to adhere to.
In order to achieve an optimal mulching result, you should reduce the speed of the
machine when mulching compared to traditional mowing, to give the grass time to stay
longer in the mower and to be thus cut several times.
The best cut pattern and result is achieved on a dry lawn, as wet lawn quickly sticks
and clumps due to the short grass sections. These lumps of grass rot and get mouldy
and hinder the desired ecological cycle.
If, nevertheless, the lawn must be mowed when it is very damp or wet, the grass
sections must be shorter, i.e. the cutting height must be set 1-2 steps higher than for
a dry lawn.
You will notice that observing these simple rules, you will get a healthy lawn and the
green waste disposal is no longer necessary.
Information regarding mulching can also be found on the manufacturer's website.
And if the grass is too high for mulching, the mulch mower can be converted for
mowing with the grass collecting bag with only a few steps.
Converting to mulch mower (figure F + K2 + U5 )
45-ACCU CLASSIC
– Switch off the engine F .
– Remove the safety key K2 .
– Lift the ejection flap.
– Remove the grass collecting bag.
– Clean the ejection channel, if necessary.
– Insert the mulch plug into the ejection channel as far as you can U5 . Make sure
it is fitted tightly.
– Close the ejection flap.
NOTE
The mower can also be used as a rear discharge mower. Conversion of the
mulching blade system is not necessary! However, under difficult mowing
conditions (e.g. wet grass), the collecting bag filling may be reduced.
The mulch plug must be removed again for the device to be used as a rear discharge
mower again. To do this, switch off the engine, remove the safety key, raise the
ejection flap, remove the mulch plug from the channel and attach the grass collecting
bag to the provided holder at the mower housing.
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