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6. Information concerning correct mowing and aerating

6.1 General remarks

Adjusting the cutting height

on the care of lawns

Hattrick HE 32 (ill. J)

To keep your lawn at its best we

Hattrick HE 36 / HE 40 (ill. E)

recommend you to cut it regularly

The electric Hattrick lawn mower

once a week. Depending on the

has a central, infinite cutting

growth of moss and weeds, switch

height adjustment via a turning

on the aerator cylinder as well.

knob (12). In front of the turning

Frequent mowing and aerating

knob (12) there is a display (14)

improves growth of the lawn and

indicating the set cutting height

makes the grass stronger.

in steps of 5 mm.

Hattrick HE 32:

Short clippings (up to a length

cutting height range 25 - 55 mm

of about 1 cm) can be left on the

lawn. Longer clippings must be

Hattrick HE 36:

removed to prevent the lawn

cutting height range 30 - 70 mm

becoming yellow or matted.

Hattrick HE 40:

cutting height range 30 - 80 mm

Cut and aerate the lawn for the

first time in spring when the grass

Note: When working on slopes,

begins to grow and the lawn can

always mow at right angles to

be walked on. If the grass has

the slope. To prevent the elec-

grown too long first cut it length-

tric Hattrick lawn mower from

wise with a high cutting height

sliding away, point it slightly

setting (without switching on the

uphill.

aerator cylinder) and then cut

Always keep the bottom side

at right angles with the desired

of the mower casing clean

cutting height setting, optionally

and remove grass deposits.

with the areator cylinder switched

Deposits complicate the start-

on.

up procedure and affect the

6.2 Mowing

cutting result as well as ejec-

Only cut with sharp blades

tion of the grass clippings.

so that the grass is not bruised

and turn yellow.

6.3 Mowing with the aerator

cylinder

To obtain a clean cut guide the

Hattrick HE 32 (ill. K)

electric Hattrick lawn mower at

Hattrick HE 36 / HE 40 (ill. F)

an appropriate speed in lanes as

straight as possible. Ensure that

Switching the aerator cylinder

the lanes overlap by a few cen-

on/ off

timetres so that no uncut strips

Switch off the motor before

are left behind.

switching the aerator cylinder

on or off.

Use of the aerator cylinder

Cutting height setting

Deep aeration of the soil

30 - 35 mm

Aeration of the soil surface

35 - 40 mm

Raking the lawn

40 - 45 mm

Gathering grass clippings

40 - 55 mm

etc.

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-

vidually used depending on the

needs and condition of the lawn.

The table below provides informa-

tion on the use of the aerator

cylinder.

Function of the aerator cylinder

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.

The aerator springs remove moss and matting

rooting near the surface.

The aerator springs remove residues from

the lawn.

The aerator springs remove even wet or

trodden-in grass clippings etc. from the lawn.

6.4 Mowing with

handle of the grassbox (22) and

the grass catcher

fit it to the holder.

As soon as there are grass clip-

Note: If properly seated, the

pings left on the lawn during

protective cover fits firmly to

mowing and aerating, the grass

the grassbox.

catcher should be emptied.

Please ensure that the protec-

6.4.1 Grassbox HE 32 (ill. N)

tive cover does not open during

operation as foreign bodies

Removing the grassbox

(such as grass cuttings) can

To remove the grassbox, lift the

be thrown out.

safety cover (15) with one hand.

With the other hand use the

Mowing without the grassbox

handle to remove the grassbox

The Hattrick lawn mower can be

(22).

used without the grassbox with

the safety cover closed. The clip-

If the protective cover is released

pings are put down on the lawn

it automatically shuts and closes

below the safety cover.

the ejection opening.

If grass clippings stick in the ejec-

6.4.2 Grass catcher HE 36 /

tion opening, pull the electric

HE 40 (ill. D)

Hattrick lawn mower back about

Removing the grass catcher

1 m so that the grass clippings

To remove the grass catcher (3)

drop out and starting the motor

lift the protective cover (15) on

becomes easier.

your electric Hattrick lawn mower

with one hand. With the other

Fitting the grassbox

hand take the carrying handle (4)

Attention ! Attach the

and remove the grass catcher (3)

grassbox only with the

upwards.

motor switched off and the

If the protective cover (15) is re-

cutting blades still.

leased it automatically shuts and

With one hand lift the safety cover

closes the ejection opening.

(15); with the other hand hold the

If grass clippings stick in the

ejection opening, pull the electric

7. Maintenance, service, storage

7.1 Maintenance

mower, or checking whether

Maintenance includes all jobs

the extension cable is entan-

which keep your electric Hattrick

gled or damaged. Danger of

lawn mower in perfect working

injuries !

order. By regularly checking the

To avoid injury to persons

unit (firm seating of screw con-

and material damage: Never

nections, cracks, damage) and

clean your electric Hattrick

replacing defective or worn parts

lawn mower with running water,

you can prevent accidents and

in particular with water under

failure.

high pressure.

Repairs may only be carried

Store your electric Hattrick

out by GARDENA service

lawn mower in a dry place

centres or dealers authorised

where it is protected from frost.

by GARDENA.

The lawn mower should be

Turn the Hattrick off

stored out of the reach of

and disconnect from the

children.

mains before cleaning or mak-

Follow the manufacturer's

ing any adjustments to the

instructions when replacing

Hattrick lawn mower back about

1 m so that the grass clippings

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

only 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.

the

blades or the aerator

cylinder.

Caution ! Danger of injuries.

Wear suitable protective gloves

when working.

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