Gardena EVC1000 Function, Assembly, Interruptions of work If you come into contact with an

Interruptions of work:	If you come into contact with an
Never leave the Electric Aerator unatten-	obstruction during aerating:
ded at the working area.	1.	Turn off the Electric Aerator.
v If you interrupt your work store the unit in a	2.	Remove the obstruction.
safe place. Disconnect the mains plug!	3.	Check the Aerator for damage and have	GB
v When you interrupt work in order to go to
		it repaired if necessary.
another working area, always switch off the

Electric Aerator during transport. Put the wear compensation lever in the transport position.

3. Function

Correct aerating:The Aerator can be used for removing matting and moss in the lawn as well as for cutting flat-rooting ranks.

To maintain a well-cared-for lawn, we recommend aerating the lawn twice a year: in the spring and in the autumn.

vFirst of all, mow your lawn to the length you require.

We particularly recommend this if the grass has grown tall (e.g. while you were away on holiday).

Recommendation: the shorter you mow your lawn, the easier it is to aerate, thus lessening the strain on the Aerator and increasing the lifetime of the aerator cylinder.

Remaining in one spot too long, or aerating if the ground is wet or too dry can damage the grass.

vFor good results, guide the Aerator at an appropriate speed in strips as straight as possible across your lawn.

To avoid leaving any gaps during aerating, the strips should touch.

vAlways guide the Aerator at an even speed depending on the type of ground.

vWhen working on inclines always stand diagonally to the incline in a sturdy, safe stance. Do not work on extremely steep slopes.

Danger of tripping!

To prevent tripping take particular care when moving back- wards and when pulling the Aerator.

When aerating areas of very mossy lawn we recommend resowing the lawn after aerating. This helps the areas of lawn which were replaced by moss to regenerate more quickly.

4. Assembly

Assembling the handle:V Do not place the connecting cable 8 under strain

A during assembly.

1. Insert the two lower sections of the upright 5 (with the end with the round hole) in the mountings in the motor casing 6 and secure with the crosshead screws 9.

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