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ROTARY PETROL LAWNMOWER USER’S MANUAL
13 Controlling and operating the lawnmower | Safety instructions
SETTING THE MOWING HEIGHT
The mowing height is set centrally using the central mowing height adjustment lever (Fig. 9.1). You can select
in the range of 30 to 70 mm. The middle mowing height is the most suitable for the majority of lawns. Lawn
damage may result when the lowest height is set.
Fig. 9.1
Caution!
For maximum effectiveness, please always trim the grass by 1/3 of its length only. Mow the
overgrown grass gradually and after each mowing, lower the height by one step. To keep quality lawn, do not
use the lowest mowing height setting
LAWN CARE
Various forms of care are required depending on the type of grass area.
Therefore, always read the instructions included on seed packages with respect to the mowing height for the
growing conditions in the given locality.
It is necessary to always keep in mind that the larger part of grass consists of a stem and one or more leaves. When
the leaves are cut off completely, the lawn is damaged and the renewal of growth will be much more difficult.
The following instructions generally apply:
– excessively low mowing causes disruption to the roots and subsequently "spotty" appearance;
– in summer, mowing must be higher to prevent the soil from drying out;
– mowing wet grass may result in a lower efficiency of the blade due to grass catching on the blade and
grass being ripped out of the ground;
– in the event of exceptionally tall grass it is appropriate to perform the first mow at the maximum permitted
mowing height of the machine and then mow again only after two or three days.
The lawn will have a better appearance by mowing regularly and all over at the same height and keeping the
two directions alternating.
8. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is used exclusively for mowing grass. Do not use it for any other purposes than those intended.
Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging it or an injury.
Never allow children or persons who are not acquainted with the contents of this user's manual to work with
the machine.
The person operating the lawnmower is responsible for the safety of persons in the work area. Never operate
the lawnmower in the near vicinity of other people, children or freely roaming animals.
Before starting mowing, check the terrain where the lawnmower will be used and remove stones, wires, sticks,
splinters, bones and other foreign objects, which could become caught in it or deflected or cause injuries.