Using The Unit; Mulching - Stihl RMA 510 Instruction Manual

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Using the Unit

Mowing
A beautiful and dense lawn is obtained
by frequent mowing.
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 collected in the grass
box or ejected to the rear.
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 produces a beautiful,
dense lawn. One third of the grass
height should be cut in this process.
Mulch at least twice a week in spring and
at least once a week in summer/autumn.
Mulching Result
Prerequisites for good mulching results:
Lawn should be dry
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Use properly sharpened blades
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Low 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 housing can become clogged and
block the blade if the cutting height is too
low or the grass is wet.
Conversion for Mulching
The mulch insert must be fitted for
mulching.
RMA 510