Set cut height
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Attention! Rotary cutter blade
Undertake work/adjustments on the equipment only after the
motor is switched off and the cutting tool has come to a
standstill.
z Switch off motor and pull out power plug.
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1. Pull the lever out
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2. Set the desired cutting height
3. Press the lever back in
Selection of Cutting height
z If possible, mow when grass is dry in order to protect turf. Do not
se cutting position too low when mowing very hight or wet grass.
z We recommend an average cutting height of 40 mm.
Connecting to the mains (230 Volts, A.C., 50 Hz)
z The mower operates from any normal household mains supply,
provided with a 16 Amps. fuse.
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Note: Residual current protection device
These protection devices safeguard while touching damaged
wires, from insulation flaws and in certain cases, also while
damaging live wires.
z We recommend that the equipment only be plugged into a
power socket, which is protected by a residual current
protection device (RCD) with a residual current of not more
than 30 mA.
z Retrofit kits are available for old installations. Consult an
electrician.
Maintenance
General
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Attention! Rotary cutter blade
Before all maintenance and cleaning work:
z pull out the power plug.
z Do not touch running blades.
Cleaning
z Clean mower thoroughly after each mowing with cloth or brush.
z Do not spray with water.
Winter Storage
z Clean mower thoroughly before storing away.
z Have your mower thoroughly checked once a year by an appro-
ved Service Centre.
z Do not store it in a wet or humid place.
Spare parts
Item number
4970 031
4970 096
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Order description
Vi 40 FM
Starting and Stoping
z Switch on motor with mowerplaced on level and firm ground.
z not in high grass - alternatively tilt slightly
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Switch-on motor
1. Depress button and hold (1).
2. Lift up bar (2).
3. Release bar (1).
Switch-off motor
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z Release bar (2).
Emptying of Grassbox
When the collection bag is full, the flap lowers by itself
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Attention! Rotary cutter blade
Undertake adjustments on the equipment only after the motor
is switched off and the cutting tool has come to a standstill.
z Switch off motor and pull out power plug.
z Empty collection bag
z Remove potential blockages in the cutting space before
starting.
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Instructions for level indicator:
For an efficient functioning of the level indicator, regularly clean
the holes under the level indicator in the collection bag with a
hand brush.
Tips for mowing
z To prevent strips of grass from being left unmowed, the cutting
paths must always overlap a few centimeters
z Always let cable trail on the cut side of the lawn.
Changing blades
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z For all works on blades, coupling and cutter bars, first of all, pull
out the power plug and wear protective gloves.
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Attention!
An unbalance can develop after regrinding of the blade.
z Always regrind the blades in a specialist workshop,
because an unbalance check should be undertaken
according to the safety regulations.
z Always change blades in a specialist workshop. A torque spanner
is mandatorily required.
Product information
Grass catcher
Replacement blade 40 cm
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