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3. GRASS CUTTING

 NOTE 

  This machine can be used to mow lawns in a num-

ber  of  different  ways;  before  starting  work,  prepare  the  ma

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chine  based  on  how  the  lawn  is  to  be  mowed.  DO  THIS 

WHEN THE MOTOR IS SWITCHED OFF.

 3.1 

   Preparation for grass cutting

and collection in the grass catcher:

Lift the rear discharge guard (1) and fasten the grass catch-

er (2) correctly as shown in the illustration.

 3.2  Ignition

Fasten the extension lead correctly as shown.

To ignite the motor, push the safety button (2) and pull the 

switch lever (1).

 3.3   Grass cutting

While  mowing,  make  sure  the  electric  cable  is  always  be

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hind you and on the side of the lawn that has already been 

cut.

The  appearance  of  the  lawn  will  improve  if  you  alternate 

cutting in both directions at the same height.

When the grass catcher is too full, grass collection is no 

longer eicient and the sound of the lawnmower changes.

To remove and empty the grass catcher, 

–   release  the  switch  lever  and  wait  for  the  cutting  means 

to stop;

–   lift the rear discharge guard, grasp the handle and re-

move the grass catcher keeping it in an erect position.

Lawn care recommendations

Each  type  of  grass  has  diferent  characteristics  and  may 

thus  require  diferent  ways  of  caring  for  the  lawn;  always 

read  the  instructions  on  seed  boxes  for  mowing  height  for 

the growing conditions in the work area.

Keep in mind that most grass is made up of a stem and one 

or more leaves. If leaves are fully cut, the lawn is damaged 

and growth is more diicult.

The following indications generally apply:

–   cutting  too  low  tears  and  uproots  the  grass,  giving  it  a 

“spotted” appearance;

–   in  the  summer,  cutting  must  be  higher  to  prevent  the 

ground from drying;

–   do not cut wet grass; this could reduce cutting means ef

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iciency due to sticky grass and tear the lawn.

–   for  particularly  high  grass,  initially  mow  at  the  maximum 

height allowed by the machine then mow again after two 

or three days.

 3.4 

 End of operations

Release  the  lever  (1)  when  work  has  been  completed. 

Disconnect  the  extension  lead  FIRST  from  the  general 

mains  socket  (2)  THEN  from  the  side  of  the  lawnmower 

switch (3).

WAIT  UNTIL  THE  CUTTING  MEANS  STOPS  before  mak

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ing any adjustments to the lawnmower.

 IMPORTANT 

 If the motor stops while mowing due to over-

heating, you must wait about 5 minutes before restarting it.

4. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Store the lawnmower in a dry place.

 IMPORTANT 

 Routine and accurate maintenance is es-

sential  in  maintaining  original  machine  safety  and  perfor

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mance levels.

Adjustments or maintenance operations must only be per

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formed with the motor switched of and the machine discon

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nected from the mains power supply.

1)   Wear  strong  protective  gloves  before  cleaning,  main

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taining or adjusting the machine.

2)   Accurately  wash  the  machine  with  water  after  cutting, 

remove grass debris and mud accumulated in the chas

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sis  to  prevent  it  from  drying  and  causing  problems  the 

next time the lawnmower is used.

3)   Always make sure the air intakes are free of debris.

 4.1   Cutting means maintenance 

It is best if all interventions on the cutting means are done 

at a specialised Centre that has the most appropriate tools 

and equipment.

Only cutting means bearing the code indicated in table on 

page ii must be used on this machine.

Given  product  evolution,  the  above  mentioned  cutting 

means  may  be  replaced  in  time  with  others  having  similar 

interchangeable and operating safety features. 

Reassemble  the  cutting  means  (2)  with  the  code  facing 

the ground, following the steps indicated in the illustration.  

Tighten  the  central  screw  (1)  using  a  torque  wrench  set  to 

15 Nm.

 4.2  Cleaning the machine

Do  not  spray  water  onto  the  motor  and  electrical  compo

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nents and prevent them from getting wet.

Do not use aggressive liquids to clean the chassis.

5. DIAGNOSTICS

What to do if ....

Problem description

Corrective Action

1.  The electric lawnmower doesn’t work

The machine has no power 

supply 

Check the electrical 

connection.

2.  The electric lawnmower trips the power supply.

The mains socket 

amperage is insufficient

Connect the machine 

to a mains socket with 

sufficient amperage

Other electrical appliances 
are being used

Do not connect other 

appliances to the same 

mains socket at the same 

time.

3. The cut grass is not collected in the grass catcher

The cutting means has 

received a knock

Have the cutting means 

sharpened or replace it

Check the fins that direct 

the grass towards the 

grass catcher