LEGEND FORCE A111007 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 3

Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General Safety Warnings! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Double-Insulated Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
IMPORTANT! Safety Instructions for Walk-Behind Scarifier +
Dethatchers
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Slope Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Children Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Vibration and Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Residual Risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Our Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Who Can Seek Limited Warranty Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What is Not Covered?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Pre-Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Planning Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hardware Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Other Items Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Read All Instructions
Safety Information
All Operators Must Read These Instructions Before Use
Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may result in
serious bodily injury or death.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS!
When using this electric scarifier + dethatcher, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
Before using the electric scarifier + dethatcher, take the time to
familiarize yourself with the controls, especially how to stop the
machine in an emergency. The only individuals who should use
the electric scarifier + dethatcher are those who have a thorough
understanding of the instructions and who know how to operate the
machine. Children should never be allowed access to the electric
scarifier + dethatcher.
Retain this manual for future reference and reread it at the start of
each dethatching session.
GENERAL SAFETY
□ Keep work area clean and well-lit – Cluttered, dark areas invite
accidents.
□ Replacement parts – When servicing this unit, use only
identical replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged cords
immediately.
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Removing and Emptying the Thatch Collection Bag . . . . . . . .12
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cutting Depth Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Overload Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Scarifying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Raking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Service and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Replacing/Changing Cutting Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
After Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Thatch Collection Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
□ Keep children, bystanders, and pets away – All spectators,
including pets, should be kept a safe distance away from the
work area.
□ Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as such
articles can get caught in moving parts. Wear a protective
covering to contain long hair. Wearing rubber gloves and
substantial non-slip footwear is recommended when working
outdoors.
□ Avoid accidental starting – Do not carry the electric scarifier +
dethatcher with your finger on the switch. Make sure the switch
is off before plugging in the unit.
□ Do not force the tool – It will perform better with less likelihood
of personal or mechanical injury if it is used at the rate for
which it is designed.
□ Wear personal protective equipment – When using this
tool, wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to
provide necessary eye protection. Wear ear defenders to
prevent hearing damage. Use a face or dust mask if the work
environment is dusty.
□ Disconnect the tool – Disconnect the electric scarifier +
dethatcher from the power supply when it is not in use, before
servicing it, when changing accessories, and when performing
any other maintenance task.
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