Scheppach SC38 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 26

10. Operation
To prevent accidental start-up of the equipment, the
push-bar (fig. 1 / Item 1) is equipped with a safety lock-
off (fig. 1 / Item 2) which must be pressed before the
lever switch (fig. 1 / Item 1) can be pressed.
If the lever switch is released, the equipment switches
off .
Repeat this process several times so that you are sure
that the machine functions properly. Before you per-
form any repair or maintenance work on the machine,
ensure that the cutting unit is not rotating and that the
power supply is disconnected.
m Important!
Never open the ejector flap when the motor is running.
A rotating cutting unit can cause injuries. Always fas-
ten 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 direc-
tion on slopes and inclines. Maintain a solid footing and
wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers. Always
scarify along the 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)!
Tips for proper working
It is recommended that you overlap scarifying paths a
little.
Try to scarify in straight lines for a nice, clean look.
Insodoing, the aeration swaths should always overlap
each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid bare
strips.
As soon as grass clippings start to trail the scarifier, it
is time to empty the grass basket.
m Danger! Before taking off the grass basket,
switch off the motor and wait until the roller has
come to a stop.
To remove the grass basket, lift up the ejector flap with
one hand, while unhooking the basket with the other.
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How frequently you should scarify your lawn is deter-
mined primarily by the speed at which the grass grows
and the hardness of the soil. Keep the underside of the
equipment clean and remove soil and grass build-up.
Deposits make it more difficult to start the aerator and
decrease the quality of the scarifying. Always scarify
along inclines (not up and down). Switch off the motor
before doing any checks on the roller.
m Danger!
The roller rotates for a few seconds after the motor is
switched off . Never attempt to stop the roller. In the
event that the rotating roller strikes an object, immedi-
ately switch off the equipment and wait for the roller to
come to a complete stop.
Then inspect the condition of the roller. Replace any
parts that are damaged. Lay the power cable on the
ground in loops in front of the power outlet. Scarify
away from the power outlet and cable, making sure that
the power cable always trails in the already scarified
grass so that the equipment does not travel over the
cable.
11. Electrical connection
The electrical motor installed is connected and
ready for operation. The connection complies with
the applicable VDE and DIN provisions. The cus-
tomer's mains connection as well as the extension
cable used must also comply with these regula-
tions.
• The product meets the requirements of EN 61000-
3-11 and is subject to special connection conditions.
This means that use of the product at any freely se-
lectable connection point is not allowed.
• Given unfavourable conditions in the power supply
the product can cause the voltage to fluctuate tem-
porarily.
• The product is intended solely for use at connection
points where the following prerequisites apply:
a) A maximum permitted supply impedance "Z"
(Zmax = 0,433 Ω) must not be exceeded.
b) A continuous current-carrying capacity of the
mains of at least 100 A per phase must be given.
• As the user, you are required to ensure that the
connection point at which you wish to operate the
product meets one of the two requirements, a) or b),
mentioned above. As necessary, consult your elec-
tric power company.
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