Husqvarna 295-6273-01 - Manual (Page 2)

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A thatch consisting of cut grass usuaiiy deveiops within a year
of laying a new iawn. The thatch cah soon be so dense as to
prevent water, nutrients and oxygen penetrating the iawn’s
roof system, resistance to wear and new growth subse-
quentiy weaken. Disease and drought resistance is reduced
with weeds and moss becoming dominant.
Scarification not only removes harmful thatch, it also reduces
the amount of moss and weeds. In addition the compacted
soil surface is loosened thus enabling it to breathe and
absorb water, oxygen and nutrients.
Due to the thinning out achieved by scarification the grass gains
increased living space and growth prospects.
Treatment of the lawn during the growing season allows the
grass to regenerate and spread onto thinner patches. A lawn
may be scarified several times a year.
Grassed areas subject to severe wear and/or regular mowing
may be scarified several times, preferably during late summer.
This prevents development of diseases during the winter.
Thatch torn up by scarification should be raked up and re­
moved.
This treatment of the lawn will lift creeping weeds, it is there­
fore adviseable to mow once more, collecting the final rem­
nants in the mower's collection box.
After scarification is completed the lawn should receive a
balanced lawn fertiliser. This supplies the correct nutrients
required for vigorous new growth. Within three weeks the
lawn should be dense, green and resistant to wear.
During the period after scarification the grass is droughtsensi-
tive and should be watered regularly under dryer conditions.
(Every two or three days.) Lawns with large bare patches or
other damage should be resown.
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, . WARNING! This machine can be dangerous!
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\ Sloppy or incorrect use can result in serious or
life-threatening injury.
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1 ifTlti operation manual thoroughly and
understand the content before use.
Always:
• Use protective glasses or a visor.
■ Use caution for objects thrown from the
machine.
' Ensure people and animals are the minimum
stated distance from the machine.
> Look out for cut cables.
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Maintenance and / or checks are only to be done
with the motor switched-off and the supply plug
disconnected.
Always use protective gloves.
Regular cleaning required.
Visual inspection.
'V¿JTL£/' Protective glasses or visor must be worn.
' Keep away from the blades.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Thfs manual should be read completely before the
verticat scarifier Is put into use. Use of the machine
ought to be restricted to those who have read,
understood and follow alt the manual’s instaictions
and warnings.
What is what? Items included Plastic bag contains:
1 On/off switch 6 Support roller 1 Vertical Scarifier 2 Wingnuts
2 Locking button 7 Air inlet filter 1 Handle, upper section 4 Screws'
3 Cable support 8 Handle, upper section 2 Handle, lower section 4 Washers
4 Cable clips 9 Handle, lower section . 1 Intermediate strut 2 Nuts ■
5 Scarifying depth control 10 Intermediate strut 1 Instruction manual 2 Self-tapping screws
1 Plastic bag 3 Cable clips