User manual HUSQVARNA MK380

[. . . ] 3 & 4) CAUTION: Do not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. [. . . ] nOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also. €¢ For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut and mow slowly. €¢ The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades. €¢ Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. [. . . ] Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. [. . . ]