Operation - EINHELL BG-EM 1030 Mode D'emploi D'origine

nes must be regularly checked for damage. Ensu-
re that the lines are switched off before checking
them. Completely unwind the power cable. Also
check power cable entry points, plugs and socket
couplers for kinks.

6. Operation

Before you connect the equipment to the mains
supply make sure that the data on the rating plate
are identical to the mains data. Connect the plug
(Fig. 1/Item 6) to an extension cable. It is impera-
tive to secure the extension cable with the cable
grip as shown in Figure 6.
Important!
To prevent the machine switching on accidentally,
the lawn mower is equipped with a safety lock-off
(Fig. 6/Item A) which must be pressed before the
switching bar (Fig. 6/Item B) can be activated. The
lawn mower switches itself off when the switch
is released. Repeat this process several times
so that you are sure that the machine functions
properly. Before you perform any repair or main-
tenance work on the machine, ensure that the
blade is not rotating and that the power supply is
disconnected.
Important!
Never open the discharge fl ap if the grass box is
being emptied and the motor is still running. The
rotating blade can cause serious injuries.
Always secure the discharge fl ap and grass bag
carefully. Always switch off the motor before you
remove these items. The safety distance between
the blade casing and the user provided by the
guide struts must be maintained at all times.
Take special care when mowing and changing
direction on embankments and slopes. Ensure
that you have a secure surface to stand on, wear
shoes with anti-slip soles that off er good grip, and
long trousers. Always mow across the slope (not
in up or down direction). Do not use the mower
on gradients exceeding 15° for safety reasons.
Take special care when moving backwards and
pulling the lawn mower. Danger of stumbling.
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Information on correct mowing
We recommend that you mow in overlapping
lines. Only mow with sharp, perfect blades so that
the blades of grass do not fray, making the lawn
turn yellow. To achieve a good cut, guide the lawn
mower in lines that are as straight as possible.
These lines should always overlap by a few centi-
meters so that you do not leave any strips.
How often you should mow the lawn depends on
how fast the lawn grows. During the main growth
period (May – June), mow it twice a week, and
once a week at other times. The cutting height
should be between 4 and 6 cm and the growth
before the next cut should be between 4 and 5
cm. If the lawn grows longer than this on occasi-
on, do not make the mistake of cutting to normal
length straight away since this will damage the
lawn. Never cut the grass by more than half its
height.
Keep the underside of the mower casing clean
and remove all grass deposits from it. Deposits
make it more diffi cult to start the mower and also
adversely aff ect the mowing quality and the grass
discharge.
On slopes mow across the slope (not in up or
down direction). You can counteract the tendency
of the mower to slide down the slope by setting it
at an angle upwards. Select the cutting height to
suit the actual length of the grass. Make several
passes to ensure that you do not remove more
than 4 cm of grass length in any one pass.
Switch off the motor before you carry out any
inspections of the blade. Remember than the
blade will continue to turn for a few seconds after
the motor has been switched off . Never attempt
to stop the blade. Check regularly that the blade
is correctly secured, in good condition and well
ground. If not, grind or replace the blade.
If the moving blade strikes an object, stop the mo-
wer and wait until the blade has come to a com-
plete standstill. Then check the condition of the
blade and the blade holder. If they are damaged,
they must be replaced.
Place the mains lead in loops on the ground in
front of the socket. Mow away from the socket and
cable and ensure that the mains lead is always on
the section of lawn that you have already mowed
so that you do not run over the mains lead with
the mower.
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