To prevent tripping, take par- ticular care when moving backwards and when pulling the scarifier.
3.When turning the scarifier, al- ways turn the cable strain relief device 8 on the guide handle to the side you are working on. This makes it considerably easier to guide the cable.
4.When aerating areas of very mossy lawn we recommend re-sowing the lawn after aerat- ing.
This helps the areas of lawn which were replaced by moss to regenerate more quickly.
5.After using the scarifier, dis- connect the mains plug, re- move the grass etc. from the wheels and clean the aerator cylinder.
Important ! Do not rinse the scarifier with water.
Note: To prevent injury, Awear protective gloves!
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6.2Transport Important! Switch off the motor, remove the mains plug from the socket and wait until the tool has stopped moving.
When moving the scarifier over sensitive surfaces, e.g. tiles, we recommend you carry the scarifier.
Warning! The aerator does Anot stop immediately after the motor has been turned off.
Danger of injury due to spring prongs.
6.Insert the new aerator with the square bar hole on the receptacle square bar I.
7.Replace the wheel with end plate D on the mount of the aerator cylinder and secure with the two screws F.
8.Set the adjustment unit C
to 1 as described in “Adjusting the Position”.
Note: Ensure that the parts are not under stress when installed and that the screws in the end plate are not overturned.
7.3 Care
Warning: Always discon- Anect the mains plug be- fore working on the scarifier!
Clean the wheels of the scarifier immediately after you have used it to remove grass etc.
Important! Do not rinse the scarifier with water.
Also remove grass etc. from the aerator cylinder.
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Important: To prevent damag- ing the scarifier, do not use hard or sharp objects to re- move the grass.
Note: Mixed with cooling air that was taken in, the air inlets may collect dirt. Therefore remove all dirt from the air inlets before put- ting into operation.
7.4 Storage
Always store the scarifier in a closed room.
7.1Adjusting the Aerator (Fig. E/E1)
Like every technical unit the Lawn Scarifier has wear by using. The more intensive use the bigger will be natural abrasion. Hard and heavy soils accelerate wear also like over-proportional use of the scarifier, e.g. by lending it often or improper handling.
If the results of your work with the aerator become increasingly worse the aerator can be adjust- ed up to two steps lower. If the springs have worn down to the bend (Fig. E1) we recommend you exchange the aerator as described in "Exchanging the Aerator".
Adjusting Positions
of the Aerator
The aerator has the following adjusting positions:
Position 1
Position set at the factory
Position 2
First adjustment position after wear (aerator lowered by 5 mm)
Position 3
Second adjustment position after wear (aerator lowered by a further 5 mm)
Adjusting the Position (Fig. E) The adjusting unit C in the centre of the wheels is optimally factory pre-set (position 1).
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Tip: Adjusting the aerator with- out visible wear of springs could damage the aerator.
If the aerator is worn it can be adjusted as follows:
1.Turn off the scarifier, remove the mains plug from the socket and wait until the aerator has stopped turning. Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating parts.
2.Press the retaining spring G together and pull out the ad- justment unit C on the right hand side of the aerator in the direction of movement (i.e. on the right hand side when standing behind the aerator) approx. 6 mm.
3.Turn the adjustment unit C until the next highest number is in the 12 o’clock position.
4.Re-attach the wheel to the axle by pressing the middle of the
adjustment unit C until the retaining spring G provides an audible snap-in. The wheel is now re-attached to the axle. Note: If necessary remove all dirt and contamination from the recesses.
5.Repeat points 1- 4 with the adjustment unit C on the left hand side of the aerator in the direction of movement (i.e. on the left hand side when standing behind the aerator). Important! This time you must turn the adjustment unit
C in an anticlockwise direc-
tion.
Important information:
The aerator must be set to the same number on both sides.
7.2Exchanging the Aerator (Fig. F)
After you have adjusted the aerator twice (lowered twice) the aerator cylinder must be ex- changed. A new aerator cylinder is available from GARDENA Service, Art. No. 4097.
Warning! Danger of in- Ajury due to spring prongs.
Wear protective gloves.
Change the aerator as follows:
1.Turn off the scarifier, remove the mains plug from the socket and wait until the aerator has stopped rotating.
2.Turn the scarifier over so the aerator cylinder is facing up- wards (Fig. F).
3.Loosen the two screws F of the end plate D using a Phillips screw driver (Fig. F).
4.Lift the wheel with the end plate D diagonally until you can remove the aerator from the square bar I of the drive shaft (Fig. F1).
5.Remove the aerator E by tilting and pulling it from the receptacle square bar of the drive shaft I (Fig. F 2).
Checks before each AOperation
Inspect the unit before each use. Do not use the Electric Lawn Scarifier if safety devices (starting lever; safety cover) are damaged or worn. Never operate the unit with the safety devices by-passed or missing.
Note: Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and that the scarifier is in good working order. For safety reasons, allow all worn out and damaged parts to be exchanged by GARDENA Service or authorised specialist dealers.
Inspect the area to be aerated before beginning work. Remove any foreign objects (e.g. stones) from the area. Check the working area for foreign objects (e.g. stones, branches) during work.
Proper Use /
AResponsibility
This Electric Lawn Scarifier can cause serious injuries! You are responsible for the safety of the working area.
Only use the Electric Lawn Scarifier for the purposes specified in these instructions.
Only work when visibility is good.
Familiarise yourself with the surroundings of your work- ing area. Check for possible risks which might be not audible due to the noise of the machine.
Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to protect your legs.
Keep fingers and feet away from the aerator cylinder. Danger of injury!
Make sure that there are no other people (especially chil- dren) or animals anywhere near the working area.
Always push the scarifier at a walking pace.
Ensure that you have a secure foothold when working. The cable should always be kept away from the aerating area. Attention! Take extra care when walking backwards. You may stumble!
If, in spite of this, you contact any obstruction when cutting, turn off the Electric Lawn Scarifier and remove the ob- struction. Check the unit for damage and have it repaired if necessary.
AInterruptions of Work
Never leave the Electric Lawn Scarifier unattended at the working area.
If you interrupt your work store the unit in a safe place. Disconnect the mains plug!
When you interrupt work in order to go to another working area, always switch off the Electric Lawn Scarifier during transport.
ACheck the Environment
Never use the unit when it is raining or in damp or wet areas.
Do not operate your Electric Lawn Scarifier near swimming pools or garden ponds.
Please observe the prescribed local quiet times.
AElectric Safety
Keep the mains cable away from the aerator!
Check the power cable re- gularly for damage and signs of wear and tear.
The Electric Lawn Scarifier must only be operated with un- damaged electric cable. If the electric cable or the extension cable is damaged disconnect the mains plug immediately.
The socket of an extension cable should be water-proof or the connection sockets for extension cables must be
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