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ADVICE FOR USE
To get the best results when mowing a lawn and save time you should follow a certain method. Mow from
the edge to the centre. You should mow transversely. To make the height of the grass even, you should
cut in different directions. However, you should take greater care when mowing on sloping ground to
avoid tipping the lawn mower. After mowing, the cut grass must be collected if it has not been mulched.
Otherwise, residue can asphyxiate the lawn and prevent it from having a green colour.
MOWING METHOD
- Clear the edges of the area, if possible using the
mower, otherwise using a brush cutter.
- Mow by going forwards and backwards (1), first
lengthwise.
- Then change direction (2) and mow crosswise.
- Try to overlap slightly on the previous line to attenuate
the mowing lines and obtain a uniform lawn.
CUTTING HEIGHT
The cutting height depends both on the type of lawn that has been sown and the aesthetic appearance you
wish to obtain:
- For a recreational lawn [A], (family garden), mow to a
height of 35 to 75 mm.
- For an ornamental lawn [B], (municipal and town
gardens) mow to a height of 35 mm.
- For a sports ground [C], (stadiums, golf courses, play
areas) mow to a height of 45 to 65 mm.
- For a meadow [D], mow to a height of 75 mm.
- Ensure that you do not cut more than 1/3 of the height of the grass each time that you mow .
- The lower you mow, the more often you mow .
- Mowing higher allows the lawn to take root deeper .
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