Operating instructions – Scarifier with electric motor

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Identifying and eliminating malfunctions

Malfunctions that occur during the operation of your appliance often have simple causes that you should know and be able to repair on your own. In cases of doubt your specialised garage will be pleased to assist you further.

Problem

Possible cause(s)

Remedial action

 

 

 

Motor does not start

Household fuse overloaded

Switch on fuse; if required increase the house-hold

 

 

connection fuse or have one installed by

 

 

a specialist.

 

Power cord not connected

Check and plug in power cord; if required replace

 

or defective

or have it repaired by a specialist

 

Switch/plug combination

Have it repaired by a specialist company

 

defective

 

 

 

 

Motor is humming, but

Aerator in operating position

Place aerator on a surface with short grass;

not running

 

to do this, tilt the unit backwards while starting

 

 

it until both front wheels are off the ground

 

Cutter deck blocked

Pull out mains plug, remove blockage

 

 

 

Motor suddenly stops

Plug has become loose

Check power cord, ensure that it is attached to the

 

 

cord grip, insert plug again

 

Overload protection has

Pull out mains plug, remove blockage in the

 

switched off

discharge, wait approx. 10 min., switch on again

 

 

 

Unusual noises (jangling,

Bolts, nuts or other mounting

Tighten parts; if the noises persist:

rattling, clattering)

parts slack

contact a specialist company

 

 

 

Jolting, vibrations

Cutter deck damaged, twisted

Switch off motor immediately. Have cutting blades

 

 

replaced in a specialist workshop

 

Engine attachment slack

Switch off motor immediately. Engine must be

 

 

secured at specialist garage

 

 

 

Motor speed drops off

Depth of cut too great

Select recommended working depth

 

Grass too high

Mow the lawn before scarifying

 

Ejector channel blocked

Pull out mains plug, remove blockage

 

 

 

Poor scarification results

Depth of cut too small

Set to greater depth of cut

 

Worn cutting blades

Have cutting blades replaced in a specialist

 

 

workshop

Scarified material is not being picked up Grass catcher is not filling up

Grass catcher is full, clogged

Switch off aerator, empty grass catcher or clean air

 

slots in the grass catcher

 

 

Ejector channel blocked

Pull out mains plug, remove blockage

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769-00765D specifications

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