CONTROLS
Blade versatility
Flail Blades
Thatch is the dense layer of clippings, roots and stems that forms between the soil and the base of the grass. As thatch builds up, it prevents water, air and fertilizer from being absorbed into the soil. This causes shallow root development leading to vulnerability to drought and frost. Excessive thatch also creates an ideal environment for insects and lawn diseases.
Delta Blades
Delta blades were created primarily for overseeding existing lawn. They effectively incorporate grass seed into the soil. This is an easy, reliable method for rejuvenating poor lawns. The delta blade is also useful as a vertical mower for cutting running stem grasses and opening up the soil to oxygen, water, nutrients and other chemicals. Delta blades are also beneficial on slopes, terraces and in high clay content soils where water runoff is a problem. The blades should be set to penetrate the soil to a depth of 1/8" to ¼" with a maximum penetration of ½".
Check your seed bag for the manufacture’s recommended depth of application.
Spring Tines
Ideal for the established lawn that is not in need of a complete renovation but requires dethatching (dry- spots, fungus, etc.). Spring tines are designed to pluck dead grass and thatch out of the lawn without tearing or damaging existing root structure. With the flexible tines, the lawn is combed only 0.5 cm into the soil, so it cannot penetrate the root structure. Spring tines provide less aggressive dethatching than flail blades. NOTE: Do not use spring tines with bagger
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