Operation; Setting The Cutting Height; Setting The Cutting Height - Easy And Comfort (08, 09); Setting The Cutting Height - Pre- Mium (16, 17) - AL-KO RazorCut 28.1 HM easy Manual De Instrucciones

Operation

5 OPERATION
5.1

Setting the cutting height

The cutting height is set by adjusting the height of
the roller. The roller must be at the same height
on both sides.
5.1.1 Setting the cutting height – easy and
comfort (08, 09)
1. Pull the pull knob (08/1) out on both sides
(08/a).
2. Turn lever (08/2) with roller (08/3) (08/b) until
the desired cutting height (09) is achieved.
3. Allow the pull knob on both sides to engage
in the same hole (08/4).
5.1.2 Setting the cutting height – premium
(16, 17)
1. Fix the appliance on solid, level ground (e.g.
with your foot).
2. Loosen lock nuts (16/1).
3. Move adjusting handles (17/1) on both sides
to the desired cutting height.
4. Tighten the lock nuts again.
5.2

Attaching the grass collector*

NOTE Attaching the grass collector: see
separate installation instructions.
1. Hook the grass collector into the hooks on
the sides of the roller.
2. Fasten the grass collector to the handlebar
with the attachment strap.
*: Option (not included in the scope of supply).

6 WORK INSTRUCTIONS

Mow the lawn while it is still short. The longer the
lawn, the higher the force required.

7 MAINTENANCE AND CARE

WARNING! Danger of cuts and lacera-
tions. Danger of cuts and lacerations when
reaching into sharp-edged, moving appliance
parts and into cutting tools.
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Always wear protective gloves during mainte-
nance, care and cleaning work.
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7.1

Adjusting the counterblade

NOTE The blade system of your cylinder
mower has been optimally adjusted at the facto-
ry. Should the mowing quality deteriorate after a
prolonged period of use, readjust the counter-
blade.
7.1.1 Adjusting the counterblade – easy and
comfort (10)
1. Turn the appliance over so that the blade cyl-
inder is facing upwards.
2. Slightly loosen adjusting screws (10/1) on
both sides using a 5 mm Allen key (10/a).
3. Move the counterblade (10/2) (10/b) until the
spindle blades (10/3) brush gently against the
counterblade over the whole width when turn-
ing. None of the spindle blades may collide
with or grind against the counterblade.
4. Tighten the adjusting screws again.
7.1.2 Adjusting the counterblade – premium
(18, 19)
1. Turn the appliance over so that the blade cyl-
inder is facing upwards (18).
2. Turn adjusting screws (19/1) on both sides
slowly in clockwise direction using a 10 mm
fork wrench (19/a).
3. Check whether the spindle blades (19/2)
brush gently against the counterblade (19/3)
over the whole width when turning. None of
the spindle blades may collide with or grind
against the counterblade.
7.1.3

Carry out a cutting test (11, 20)

1. Hold a sheet of paper (1) between spindle
blades (2) and counterblade (3).
2. Turn the spindle (a).
The counterblade is correctly set when a sheet of
paper between the blades is cut when the spindle
is turned.
7.2

Clean the machine

IMPORTANT! Risk of damage to the appli-
ance. Cleaning using a high-pressure cleaner will
damage the appliance.
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Do not spray the appliance with a high-pres-
sure cleaner.
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Only use a hand-held brush, bristle brush
and a damp cloth.
Accumulations of material have an adverse effect
on the cutting quality and grass discharge.
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