Gardena HE32 Information concerning correct mowing and aerating, Maintenance, service, storage

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6. Information concerning correct mowing and aerating

6.4 Mowing with

the grass catcher

handle of the grassbox (22) and fit it to the holder.

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Hattrick lawn mower back about 1 m so that the grass clippings

6.1General remarks on the care of lawns

To keep your lawn at its best we recommend you to cut it regularly once a week. Depending on the growth of moss and weeds, switch on the aerator cylinder as well. Frequent mowing and aerating improves growth of the lawn and makes the grass stronger.

Short clippings (up to a length of about 1 cm) can be left on the lawn. Longer clippings must be removed to prevent the lawn becoming yellow or matted.

Cut and aerate the lawn for the first time in spring when the grass begins to grow and the lawn can be walked on. If the grass has grown too long first cut it length- wise with a high cutting height setting (without switching on the aerator cylinder) and then cut

at right angles with the desired cutting height setting, optionally with the areator cylinder switched on.

6.2 Mowing

Only cut with sharp blades

so that the grass is not bruised and turn yellow.

Adjusting the cutting height Hattrick HE 32 (ill. J) Hattrick HE 36 / HE 40 (ill. E) The electric Hattrick lawn mower has a central, infinite cutting height adjustment via a turning knob (12). In front of the turning knob (12) there is a display (14) indicating the set cutting height in steps of 5 mm.

Hattrick HE 32:

cutting height range 25 - 55 mm

Hattrick HE 36:

cutting height range 30 - 70 mm

Hattrick HE 40:

cutting height range 30 - 80 mm

Note: When working on slopes, always mow at right angles to the slope. To prevent the elec- tric Hattrick lawn mower from sliding away, point it slightly uphill.

Always keep the bottom side of the mower casing clean and remove grass deposits. Deposits complicate the start- up procedure and affect the cutting result as well as ejec- tion of the grass clippings.

6.3 Mowing with the aerator

To switch on the aerator cylinder set the rotary switch (13) to position “I”.

To switch it off set the rotary switch (13) to position “0”.

Remarks on mowing with the aerator cylinder switched on The aerator cylinder can be used for pulling drainages, removing matting and moss in the lawn as well as for cutting flat-rooting ranks.

If the grass is particularly tall, before using the aerator, make a pre-cut at the maximum cutting height to prevent overload of the lawn mower.

At the end of the cutting lane or for turning round the electric Hattrick lawn mower, tilt it slightly by pressing onto the guide handle. This way you can turn it easily using the rear wheels with the aerator cylinder running free.

After having aerated heavily moss-covered areas, it is re- commended to re-sow the lawn. This will help the affected lawn to recover quickly.

The aerator cylinder can be indi-

As soon as there are grass clip-

pings left on the lawn during

mowing and aerating, the grass

catcher should be emptied.

6.4.1 Grassbox HE 32 (ill. N)

Removing the grassbox

To remove the grassbox, lift the safety cover (15) with one hand. With the other hand use the handle to remove the grassbox (22).

If the protective cover is released it automatically shuts and closes the ejection opening.

If grass clippings stick in the ejec- tion opening, pull the electric Hattrick lawn mower back about 1 m so that the grass clippings drop out and starting the motor becomes easier.

Fitting the grassbox

Attention! Attach the Agrassbox only with the motor switched off and the cutting blades still.

With one hand lift the safety cover (15); with the other hand hold the

Note: If properly seated, the protective cover fits firmly to the grassbox.

Please ensure that the protec- tive cover does not open during operation as foreign bodies (such as grass cuttings) can be thrown out.

Mowing without the grassbox The Hattrick lawn mower can be used without the grassbox with the safety cover closed. The clip- pings are put down on the lawn below the safety cover.

6.4.2Grass catcher HE 36 / HE 40 (ill. D)

Removing the grass catcher To remove the grass catcher (3) lift the protective cover (15) on your electric Hattrick lawn mower with one hand. With the other hand take the carrying handle (4) and remove the grass catcher (3) upwards.

If the protective cover (15) is re- leased it automatically shuts and closes the ejection opening.

If grass clippings stick in the ejection opening, pull the electric

drop out and starting the motor becomes easier.

Note: To ensure good filling volume regularly clean the grass catcher inside and out- side.

Attaching the grass catcher

Attach the grass catcher Aonly with motor switched off and the cutting blades still.

Lift the protective cover (15) with one hand. With the other hand hold the grass catcher (3) at the carrying handle (4) and insert it into the fixing of the ejection opening from above.

Note: If properly seated, the protective cover (15) fits snugly to the grass catcher (3).

Mowing without the grass catcher

The Hattrick lawn mower can be used without the grass catcher with the protective cover (15) closed. The clippings are put down on the lawn below the pro- tective cover.

To obtain a clean cut guide the electric Hattrick lawn mower at an appropriate speed in lanes as

cylinder
Hattrick HE 32	(ill. K)
Hattrick HE 36	/ HE 40 (ill. F)

vidually used depending on the needs and condition of the lawn. The table below provides informa-

7. Maintenance, service, storage

straight as possible. Ensure that the lanes overlap by a few cen- timetres so that no uncut strips are left behind.

Switching the aerator cylinder on/off

Switch off the motor before switching the aerator cylinder on or off.

tion on the use of the aerator cylinder.

7.1 Maintenance

Maintenance includes all jobs

which keep your electric Hattrick

lawn mower in perfect working

order. By regularly checking the

mower, or checking whether the extension cable is entan- gled or damaged. Danger of injuries!

the blades or the aerator cylinder.

Caution! Danger of injuries. Wear suitable protective gloves when working.

Use of the aerator cylinder	Cutting height setting	Function of the aerator cylinder
Deep aeration of the soil	30 - 35 mm	The aerator springs penetrate up to 4 mm
		(HE 32) and up to 7 mm (HE 36 / HE 40) deep
		into the sod depending on the type of soil.
Aeration of the soil surface	35 - 40 mm	The aerator springs remove moss and matting
		rooting near the surface.
Raking the lawn	40 - 45 mm	The aerator springs remove residues from
		the lawn.
Gathering grass clippings	40 - 55 mm	The aerator springs remove even wet or
etc.		trodden-in grass clippings etc. from the lawn.
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unit (firm seating of screw con-

nections, cracks, damage) and

replacing defective or worn parts

you can prevent accidents and

failure.

Repairs may only be carried out by GARDENA service centres or dealers authorised by GARDENA.

Turn the Hattrick off Aand disconnect from the mains before cleaning or mak- ing any adjustments to the

To avoid injury to persons and material damage: Never clean your electric Hattrick lawn mower with running water, in particular with water under high pressure.

Store your electric Hattrick lawn mower in a dry place where it is protected from frost. The lawn mower should be stored out of the reach of children.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when replacing

Please use only Original

GARDENA spare parts:

Triangular Blades (HE 32 /

HE 36 / HE 40)	Art. no. 4098
Rectangular Blades (MulchCut
HE 36 / HE 40)	Art. no. 4099
Aerator Cylinder
(HE 32)	Art. no. 4095
Aerator Cylinder
(HE 36)	Art. no. 4096
Aerator Cylinder
(HE 40)	Art. no. 4097
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