AL-KO 5351VS-B Instrucciones De Uso página 24

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Mulching with the mulch kit (optional)
When mulching, the grass cuttings are not collected, but
are left on the lawn. The grass mulch prevents the soil
from drying out, and supplies it with nutrients.
The best results are obtained by cutting back regularly
by about 2 cm. Only young grass with a soft leaf texture
decomposes quickly.
Grass height before mulching: 8 cm maximum
Grass height after mulching:
Adapt your walking pace to the mulching process,
do not walk too fast.
Inserting the mulch kit
Caution - Risk of injury!
Insert/remove the mulch kit only with the motor
switched off and when the mower blade has come
to a standstill.
1. Remove the grass catcher (
2. Lift the defl ector plate and insert the mulch kit in the
outlet shaft ( 5).
It must lock into place.
If the mulch kit is not locked into position, both the
mulch kit and the mower blade may be damaged.
Removing the mulch kit
1. Lift the defl ector plate.
2. Release the lock on the mulch kit (
3. Pull out the mulch kit (
Mowing with side discharge unit (option)
Important – Danger of injury!
Attach or remove the side discharge unit only
when the motor has been switched off and the
cutting blade is at a standstill.
Fitting the side discharge unit
1. Remove the grass collector and fi t the mulching kit.
2. Press the release lever on the cover of the side
discharge unit ( 7/1).
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4 cm minimum
4).
6/1).
6/2).
3. Open and hold the cover of the side discharge unit
( 7/2).
4. Fit the side discharge tunnel (
5. Slowly close the cover.
The cover secures the side discharge tunnel to
prevent it from falling out.
Removing the side discharge unit
1. Open and hold the cover of the side discharge unit
( 7/2).
2. Remove the side discharge unit and close the cover
( 7/3).
Setting the handle height (optional)
Clamp adjustment
1. Hold the bar and loosen both clamps (
2. Move the bar to the desired position
3. Lock the clamps.
Starting the motor
Caution - risk of poisoning!
Never leave a motor running in an enclosed
space.
Caution - Risk of injury!
Do not tilt the lawnmower while starting.
▪ Start the motor only when the blade is mounted
(the blade acts as a fl ywheel mass)
▪ If starting the motor when hot do NOT use the
choke or primer button
▪ Do not change the motor controller settings
Do not start the equipment if the outlet shaft is not
covered by one of the following parts:
Grass catcher
Defl ector plate
Mulch kit
Be particularly careful when operating the starter
switch - follow the manufacturer's instructions
Keep your feet at a safe distance from the cutting
gear
Start the lawnmower where the grass is shorter
Translation of original user instructions
Petrol lawnmower
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