HONDA DT18 - Manual (Page 47)

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SUPPLEMENT
Instructions for the catcher bag
WARNING!
Machines equipped with a catcher
must not be used with defective
catcher bags or without the
catcher bag.
They pose a risk of thrown stones,
eye injury and inhalation of
pollution.
Connecting the catcher plate
Fit the hooks from the plate in the tracks at the back
of the machine. Press the plate down in the tracks.
Lift the end of the plate about 45°. The hooks at the
front of the plate glide down into the keyhole.
Catcher bag
Insert the catcher bag into the underside of the
handle and place it on the catcher plate.
Most damage to the collector plate results from
incorrect assembly on the frame. See ”Assembly
instructions\Assembly directions, collector bag”.
Correct height setting
The thatch collected will be thrown into the catcher
by the force arising from the flail blades combing
through the grass. The blades may not strike the
soil. If the blades come in contact with the soil, they
will claw, which results in ineffective dethatching.
Collection conditions
One achieves best results if the lawn is short and
dry. Wet lawns make collection less effective. If the
grass is long, one may end up pulling and tearing at
the lawn. If the layer of thatch is thick, Husqvarna
recommends going over the lawn first in one
direction and then again in a perpendicular
direction. A thick layer of thatch may have formed
over several years, and the lawn may need combing
2-3 times before it is removed completely. Do not
attempt to remedy a major problem by combing the
lawn just once.
Maintenance
Check prior to use that the catcher is properly
assembled and that the bag is not damaged. See
”Assembly instructions\Assembly directions,
collector bag”.
Clean the equipment after use.
WARNING!
Make sure that the catcher bag
does not press against the clutch
bar.
This can occur, particularly if the
catcher bag is mounted incorrectly.
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