Simply set your height as mentioned earlier, press the red button on the right side of the handle and pull back the small handle against the main handlebar, and it kicks into life. I have no affilliation with this product whatsoever just thought it may be helpful to another forum member.

My garden had new lawn laid in March 2019, by May 2020 my grass was starting to look like straw no matter how much I watered it.Some manufacturers will offer a direct repair or replacement service (as applicable) which will often resolve your problem more quickly. While they share some similarities, there are also some key differences between the two models that are worth considering before making a purchase. The Patented Jet Collect system with 14 blades provides better collection, increasing convenience and saving time.

Removing this moss and thatch gives the grass chance to grow and lets nutrients and oxygen reach the roots. Be prepared to get rid of the moss - my front lawn was in a shocking state and at only 20 square metres created 500 litres of moss. Just make sure you don’t set it at the shortest setting from the start when the lawn has significant growth, instead start at a much higher setting and gradually work your way down.The ‘Jet Collect’ system on the Bosch does seem to, perhaps, just make it the slight winner when it comes to collection of wet leaves on the lawn for example. After reassembly, check that all screws and nuts are securely tightened to ensure safe operation of the device. When you need a lawn rake that’s light in weight and going to get in the smaller areas of your lawn, this may well be the best option.

I have since looked carefully at a parts diagram, have seen that there is a “thermal protector” on top of the motor, which I have now tackled, so the problem is hopefully now resolved. Also, the power system is completely electric so it produces zero emissions and is one of the more quiet lawn rakes.

After the heavy rains in January, the lawn was covered in lots of moss and needed some TLC so rather than doing it by hand, I bought this machine (chose this over the AVR 900 as more power and no small metal pieces to replace). I have also been lucky enough to try other models, so don’t forget to check out my best scarifier reviews guide here, and if you think petrol is for you (you have a larger lawn or perhaps no plug socket, then check out my petrol scarifier review in this guide.