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Anleitung EVK 1600 SPK 1
grass bag by the handle and hook it onto the
scarifier from above (Fig. 11).
Important! Before you ever hook the grass
basket to the scarifier you must ensure that the
motor is switched off and the cutting unit is not
rotating.
6. Adjusting the scarifier depth (see
Fig. 12)
The scarifier depth is set using the handle (Fig.
12/Item 8) on the rod assembly for the height
adjustment.
Push the engage handle (Fig. 12/Item 6) forward
and set the desired depth (+/-).
To test the working depth, push the operating
lever back and start the machine up. Gently push
the scarifier forward and slowly pull the operating
lever forward. Repeat this process as many
times as required until the desired working depth
is achieved.
7. Starting up
Connect the machine's power supply cable to the
plug (Fig. 1/Item 3) and secure the power cable with
the stress-relief clip (Fig 13).
Important!
To prevent accidental start-up of the scarifier, the
push-bar (Fig. 1/Item 2) is equipped with a safety
switch (Fig. 14/Item 1a) which must be pressed
before the lever switch (Fig. 14/Item 1) can be
operated. If the lever switch is released, the scarifier
switches off.
Repeat this process several times so that you are
sure that the machine functions properly. Before you
perform any repair or maintenance work on the
machine, ensure that the cutting unit is not rotating
and that the power supply is disconnected.
Important! Never open the ejector flap when the
motor is running. A rotating cutting unit can
cause injuries.
Always fasten the ejector flap carefully. The flap flips
back to the "Closed" position by the tension springs!
Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the
long handles) is maintained between the user and
the housing. Be especially careful when scarifying
and changing direction on slopes and inclines.
Maintain a solid footing and wear sturdy, non-slip
footwear and long trousers. Always scarify along the
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incline (not up and down).
For safety reasons, the scarifier may not be used to
scarify inclines whose gradient exceeds 15 degrees.
Use special caution when backing up and pulling the
scarifier (tripping hazard)!
8. Tips for proper scarification
ry to scarify in straight lines for a nice, clean look.
The scarification swaths should always overlap each
other by a few centimeters in order to avoid bare
strips.
How frequently you should scarify your lawn is
determined primarily by the speed at which the grass
grows and the firmness of the soil.
Keep the underside of the scarifier housing clean
and remove soil and grass build-up. Deposits make it
more difficult to start the scarifier and decrease the
quality of the scarification.
Always scarify along inclines (not up and down).
Switch off the motor before doing any checks on the
spike drum. Keep in mind that the spike drum
continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor
has been switched off. Never attempt to manually
stop the spike drum. In the event that the spike drum
strikes an object, immediately switch off the scarifier
and wait for the roller to come to a complete stop.
Then inspect the condition of the spike drum. If the
spike drum is damaged, it must be replaced (Fig.
10).
Lay the power cable on the ground in front of the
outlet in a looped arrangement.
Scarify away from the outlet or cable and ensure that
the power cable always trails in the scarified grass
which will prevent the scarifier from traveling directly
over the cable.
9. Care and maintenance
Maintenance and cleaning work on the scarifier as
well as removal of the safety devices may only be
performed when the motor is switched off and the
power cable has been pulled.
Worn out or damaged spike drums should only be
replaced by an authorized professional (see address
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