Operation Manual
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Do not tilt the lawnmower when switching on the motor, unless
the lawnmower has to be tilted when starting. If that is the case,
do not tip the lawnmower more than absolutely necessary, and
only lift the part furthest removed from the user. Always ensure
that both hands are in the operating position before replacing the
lawnmower on the ground.
During aeriation
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Warning, Danger! Cutting tool is lagging!
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Adhere to the safety distance given by the guidance spars.
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Never put your hands or feet near the rotating parts.
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Always keep away from the ejection opening.
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Only switch on motor when your feet are at a safe distance from
the cutting tools.
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If possible, avoid the use of the unit when the grass is wet other-
wise exercise extreme caution to avoid slipping.
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Always make sure that you have a safe footing, especially on slo-
pes. Never run, always walk slowly.
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Do not use the aeriator on steep slopes.
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Always move aeriator horizontally to the slope, never up and
down.
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Take particular care when changing direction on inclined ground.
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Take particular care when turning the machine or when pulling it
towards you.
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Stop the working tools if:
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the machine needs to be tilted for transport.
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if areas other than grass are to be crossed
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when transporting the machine.
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Never use the aeriator when protective devices or housing parts
are damaged or missing.
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Before lifting or removing the aeriator switch off motor an wait un-
til the operating tools have come to a complete standstill.
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Before removing the grassbox or adjusting of the operating height
switch off motor and wait for the complete standstill of the opera-
ting tools.
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Replace worn or damaged blades as a complete set. Observe in-
stallation instructions. For safety reasons always use original
spare parts.
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Maintenance and cleaning procedures on the aeriator as well as
removing the protective devices may only be carried out when the
engine is switched off.
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Never store the aeriator in damp surroundings or near open fl
ame.
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Should have run over an object with the aeriator it should be ex-
amined by a specialist (see list of repair shops) for safety rea-
sons.
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If the connection cable is damaged during use it must be discon-
nected immediately. Do not touch the cable until it is disconnec-
ted.
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Switch off the lawnmower, pull the mains plug and wait for the
lawnmower to stop running if, for example:
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leaving the lawnmower
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unblocking a blade
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intending to check, clean or work on the lawnmower
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you have encountered a foreign object, in which case you
should check the lawnmower for damage and carry out any ne-
cessary repairs.
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the lawnmower is vibrating heavily (switch off immediately and
ascertain the cause).
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you wish to change the settings or carry out cleaning work.
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you wish to check whether the connection cables have become
tangled or damaged.
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If the connection cable is damaged during use, it must be im-
mediately disconnected from the mains power supply.
Do not touch the cable before it has been disconnected from
the mains power supply.
Maintenance
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Attention! Rotary cutter blade
Before all maintenance and cleaning work:
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Pull out the power plug.
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Do not touch running blades.
Disposal
Assembly
Fixing the grab handle
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Caution!
When collapsing and unfolding the grab handle, the cable
could be damaged.
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Take care that you do not kink the electrical cable and the
Bowden cable.
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See illustrations for assembly.
Do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic
waste. Recycle equipment, accessories and pa-
ckaging in an environment-friendly manner.
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