Using The Unit; Mulching - Stihl RMA 510 Instruction Manual

Using the Unit

Mowing
Frequent mowing contributes to a
beautiful and dense lawn.
The lawn should not be kept too short in
hot and dry weather because it will
otherwise be burned by the sun and
become unattractive.
A sharp blade produces a more
attractive finish than a dull one. Sharpen
the blade regularly – see also
"Sharpening the Cutting Blade".
Cuttings can be mulched, collected in
the grass bag or ejected from the side
discharge chute.
Mowing on Slopes
Your cordless lawn mower can be used
on gradients of up to 25°.
Cutting Performance
The cutting performance depends on
the type of grass and the height of cut
selected. Cutting performance is
increased by:
Mowing frequently.
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Increasing the height of cut.
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Reducing mowing speed.
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Allowing lawn to dry before mowing.
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Disposal
Do not throw cuttings in the garbage can
– they can be composted!

Mulching

Mulching
In the mulching mode, the grass
clippings are recirculated in the
airstream, re-cut several times into small
particles and then blown back onto the
lawn. The fine particles remain on the
lawn surface where they decompose
quickly and serve as a natural fertilizer.
Frequent mulching contributes to a
beautiful, dense lawn. One third of the
grass height should be cut in this
process.
It is advisable to mulch at least twice a
week in spring and at least once a week
in summer/autumn.
Mulching Result
Prerequisites for good mulching results:
Only cut dry grass
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Use properly sharpened blades
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Reduce mowing speed
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Vary mowing direction and overlap
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the cuts
Mow very high grass in gradual
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stages
The underside of the mower deck can
become clogged and block the blade if
the cutting height is too low or the grass
is wet.
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