Florabest FHM 38 A1 - Manual (Page 28)

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run the machine at walking pace.
• When working, ensure a firm foothold,
particularly on slopes. Always work
across the slope, never up or down-
wards. Take particular care when chang-
ing the direction of travel on the slope.
Do not work on excessively steep slopes.
• When switching the machine on, avoid
feet or hands being trapped between
the moving blades and the fixed parts
of the machine.
• Never carry the machine by the blade
cylinder.
Caution! To avoid damaging the
machine and potential injury as a
consequence:
• Check the terrain on which the machine
is used and remove stones, sticks, wires
or other foreign bodies that may be
picked up and flung outwards.
• Ensure that the machine is in a safe op-
erating condition. Replace worn or dam-
aged parts.
• Protect the machine from the effects of
weathering (damp, frost).
Fitting the Handle
1. Press both ends of the handle bot-
tom (6) together and insert them
vertically through the handle
holder (7) on the machine.
2. Push the holes at the ends over
the two holder bolts (16).
3. Use the screws and wing nuts
from the package to mount the
top part of the handle (1) on the
two cross bars (2).
4. Use the screws and wing nuts
from the package to mount the
cross bars (2) on the bottom part
of the handle (6).
The two centre bars can be secured
in two positions to adjust the handle
bar to your height.
5. Mount the tool holder (5) from
the package to the bottom part of
the handle (6) and snap on the
machine key (3) to it.
Adjusting the Cut Height
The cut height is infinitely adjustable from
14 – 43 mm:
1. Loosen the locknuts (12) on both
sides of the machine.
2. Place one foot on the castors (9)
and set the desired cut height with
both hands on the adjusting han-
dles (14).
Ensure that the machine is set to
the same height on both sides.
3. Retighten the locking screws (12).
Set the cut height no lower than to
where the blade cylinder does not
touch the ground even where it is
uneven.
Working Instructions
Before each use, check the machine
for obvious defects, such as loose,
worn or damaged parts. Check that
all nuts, bolts and screws are sitting
firmly.
Regular mowing stimulates the stronger
formation of leaves in the grass as well as
allowing weeds to die off at the same time.
Thus, the lawn becomes thicker each time it
is mowed and a lawn with even resilience
is produced.