Sovereign SLM 1500, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Try to mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look.
Insodoing, the mowing swaths should always overlap
each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid
bare strips.
How frequently you should mow your lawn is
determined primarily by the speed at which the grass
grows. During the period when the grass grows at its
fastest (May - June) you should cut it twice a week,
otherwise just once a week. The cutting height
should be between 4 – 6cm and the grass should be
allowed to grow 4 - 5cm before it is cut again. If the
grass has grown somewhat longer, do not make the
mistake of cutting it back to the normal height in one
go. This will damage the grass. Never cut back more
than half the height of the grass at any one time.
Keep the underside of the mower housing clean and
remove grass build-up. Deposits not only make it
more difficult to start the mower; they decrease the
quality of the cut and make it harder for the machine
to bag the grass. Always mow along inclines (not up
and down). Slightly turning the front wheels up the hill
while mowing will prevent the mower from sliding out
of the straight line.
Select the cutting height according to the length of
the grass. If the lawn has grown quite a bit, mow over
it several times so that no more than 4 cm of grass
are cut at one time.
Switch off the motor before doing any checks on the
blade. Keep in mind that the blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the engine has been switched
off. Never attempt to manually stop the blade.
Regularly check to see if the blade is securely
attached, is in good condition and is sharp. If the
contrary is the case, sharpen the blade or replace it.
In the event that the blade strikes an object,
immediately switch off the lawn mower and wait for
the blade to come to a complete stop. Then inspect
the condition of the blade and the blade mount.
Replace any parts that are damaged.
Lay the power cable on the ground in front of the
outlet in a figure 8. Mow away from the outlet or
cable and ensure that the power cable always trails
in the mowed grass which will prevent the lawn
mower from traveling over the cable.
8. Mowing
As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn
mower, it is time to empty the grass basket.
Important! Before taking off the grass basket,
switch off the engine and wait until the blade
has come to a stop.
To take off the grass basket, use one hand to lift up
the chute flap and the other to grab onto the basket
handle. Remove the basket.
For safety reasons, the chute flap automatically falls
down after removing the grass basket and closes off
the rear chute opening. If any grass remains in the
opening, it will be easier to restart the engine if you
pull the mower back approx. 1 meter.
Do not use your hands or feet to remove clippings
in or on the mower housing, but instead use
suitable tools such as a brush or a hand broom.
In order to ensure that the majority of grass
clippings are picked up, the inside of both the catch
bag and especially the net must be cleaned after
each use.
Reattach the catch bag only when the engine is
switched off and the blade is stopped.
Using one hand, lift up the chute flap, while grabbing
onto the basket handle with the other. Hang in the
basket from the top.
9. Maintenance and storage
Maintenance and cleaning work on the lawn mower
as well as removal of the safety devices may only be
performed when the motor is switched off and the
power cable has been pulled. Worn out or damaged
blades, blade mounts, and bolts should be replaced
as a set by an authorized professional in order to
keep the machine in balance.
Do not clean the lawn mower with running water,
particularly with high-pressure water. Ensure that all
mounting components (i.e. screws, bolts, nuts etc.)
are always tightened so that the machine can be
safely operated at all times.
Frequently check the grass catch assembly for signs
of wear.
Replace excessively worn or damaged parts
immediately.
Store your lawn mower in a dry room. In order to
ensure that you enjoy your lawn mower for many
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