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● If you do not screw the quick-release catches in far
enough, the quick-release catches will not clamp the
handle securely.
3. Fasten the motor control cable using the cable hold-
er.
Illustration D
Installing the grass catcher
1. Fold the rods apart.
2. Insert the rods into the lower guide.
Illustration E
3. Clip in the rods.
4. Clip in the handle.
Initial startup
Adjusting the handle
1. Loosen both quick-release catches.
Illustration F
2. Fold over the telescopic handle.
3. Lock the handle with the quick-release catches.
Illustration G
4. Unlock the handle locks.
Illustration H
5. Pull the telescopic handle out completely.
6. Lock the handle locks.
7. Adjust the inclination angle of the handle if neces-
sary.
a Loosen both quick-release catches.
Illustration I
b Choose the inclination angle.
c Lock the quick-release catches.
Attaching the mulch plug
The mulch plug is used when the mown grass is to re-
main on the lawn.
1. Open the ejection chute flap.
Illustration J
2. Insert the mulch plug into the ejection chute.
3. Close the ejection chute flap.
Inserting the grass catcher
The grass catcher is used when the mown grass is to be
collected for disposal.
1. Open the ejection chute flap.
Illustration K
2. Squeeze the handle of the mulching plug and pull
out the mulching plug.
3. Insert the grass catcher on the ejection chute. Take
care to ensure that the ejection chute flap locks the
grass catcher in place.
Illustration L
Mount the battery pack
1. Open the battery flap.
Illustration M
2. Push the battery pack into the mount in the device
until it audibly latches into place.
3. Insert the safety key.
4. Close the battery flap.
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General information on handling the
The run time of the battery depends on several factors:
● The condition, length and density of the grass
● The cutting height setting
The maximum surface performance, depending on the
state of the grass, with two fully charged 5 Ah battery
packs: approx. 550 m
The results of the mowing process can be optimised as
follows:
● Cut at a maximum of one third of the grass height.
● Reduce the speed at which push the device when
mowing tall grass.
Note
Do not mow wet grass. Wet grass sticks to the under-
side of the lawnmower and prevents correct collection of
the grass in the grass catcher or ejection of the grass.
WARNING
Lifting or tipping the lawnmower during operation
Incision injuries
The blade of the lawnmower rotates approximately par-
allel to the ground over which it moves. Take care to en-
sure that all four wheels touch the ground when
mowing.
1. Install the grass catcher or mulch plug (see Chapter
Initial startup).
2. Set the cutting height using the cutting height adjust-
ment lever.
Illustration N
Choose the cutting height according to the condi-
tion, length and density of the grass (see Chapter
General information on handling the lawnmower).
Illustration O
3. Press and hold the start button, then immediately
press the start/stop bow.
Illustration P
The device starts.
4. Release the start button and continue to hold the
start/stop bow until you reach the handle.
Empty the grass catcher regularly when using the grass
catcher, otherwise the ejection chute can become
clogged with cut grass (see Chapter Emptying the
grass catcher).
Lawn edges, e.g. along a wall, can also be mown using
the device.
1. Push the lawnmower along the wall, close to the
wall.
Illustration Q
The side inlet ensures that the grass is pulled into the
cutting zone.
Illustration R
1. Release the start/stop bow.
Illustration S
The motor stops.
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Operation
lawnmower
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Mowing lawns
Mowing edges
Ending operation