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Facilité d'utilisation
Make sure the machine is stored safely. • The switch trigger may not be locked when in the start mode. • Never attempt to move the vertical scarifier with ropes or lines of any sort. WARNING! Do not scarify the lawn when wet or slippy. Mown grass is damp and creates a slippery surface, Use stout footwear when using the machine and always ensure №at you have good footing. Ensure that the scarifier is in good condition. Check that the lawn to be scarified is free from stones, sticks and other objects which may be thrown from the machine causing injurÿ to people or damage to the machine. Avoiôtransport over gravel paths or similar. Scarifying of steep slopes can be;:dahgerous. Never scarify up or down a steep slope, always traverse across the slope.. . ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE 1 HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Illus. 2) I * Pre-assemble the lower handle with the screws, washers and nuts supplied. Insert Into sockets, on the machine body and tighten the screws. ■ • Fittheintermediatestrutwiththeselftappingscrews.N.B.! The cable must hang under the strut. • Fit the upper handle ensuring that the cable will not be pinched when the handle is lowered. • Secure the cable with the supplied clips. • Ensure that the support roller is in the transport position, the blades thus clearing the ground during transportation. When starting scarification, lower the support rollers to the ° Position 3 =’ Maximum cutting depth (10 mm) relevant working height. Usually position 3. (Illus. 1) « Position 2 = Minimum cutting depth (3 mm) ° Position 1 =Transport position PRIOR TO START i • Before starting the machine ensure that the blades are not damaged. Ensure that the bearing housing, which isolates the blades, is not damaged. « Before using the machine you should always check that the blades and other underchassis parts are not worn or damaged. Change all blades at the same time to ensure . the rotating parts are balanced. STARTING To start the machine: • Press down on the handle in order to lift the front of the machine up thus keeping the blades clear of the lawn. (Illus. 3) • Press in the locking button on the switch body (2 illus. 1) and press the trigger against the handle (1 illus. IJandthe blade shaft will rotate. • Release the locking button.' IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine should hot fee-leaned at an angle more ' * than that requMd arid sjnly that part'directed away :. from you. -'y: ' ■ ■ ■' OPERATING ° Raise the handle until the support roller at the ■ front of the machine is in contact with the' ground. Walk forward slowly. Adjust walking speed to the lawn’s condition. Slower walking speed results in a higher cutting rate. If you run into stones or suchlike then press the handle down to to lift the blades clear of the ground. o Handle the electric cable as in illus.'4. WARNING! if an accident occurs fegi the cable is pulled into the blade shaft then release the switch trigger immediately Disconnect the plug at the socket. Have the cabte repaired professionally or buy a new one. .. STOPPING / TRANSPORTING » Avoid frequent starting and stopping ° Release the switch trigger and disconnect the machine from the socket if the machine is to be cleaned or carried. ' ' » Always set the-height adjustment to transport position when not in use. « During transport the handle should be carefullyfolded up. Ensure the cable is not damaged. ° Allow the motor to cool down before packing in a box or crate. MAINTENANCE OF THE VERTICAL SCARIFIER The blades must be kept sharp in order to obtain good results. These are wearing items and must therefore be checked and replaces when
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