Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Before switching on the im-
plement ensure that it is not in
contact with any objects. Keep
your feet and hands well away
from the cylinder and the ejector
opening. Danger of injury!
Warning! Petrol is flammable.
Start the engine at least 3 m
away from the filling location.
Regularly check petrol and oil level
(see „Initial Operation") and refill in
due time.
1. Set the On/Off switch (24) on
the switching element to "On" .
2. For a cold start set the choke
lever(25) into position
„START".
For a warm start leave the
choke lever (25) in position
.„RUN" .
3. Move the safety catch (2) to-
wards the handle bar (1) and
hold it.
4. Pull the starter cord (17).
5. When the engine starts, allow the
starter handle to slowly slide back
into the starter cable guide (16).
Stopping the engine:
6 Release the safety loop (2). The
motor switches off and the knife
is braked.
WARNING! The cylinder con-
tinues to run for a brief period
after the implement has been
switched off. Do not tilt or carry
the implement while the motor
is still running and do not touch
the cylinder while it is still rota-
ting.Danger of injury!
Working with the implement
To maintain a well cared-for lawn it should
be aerated every 4 to 6 weeks.
Verticuting is a more intensive intervention
than aerating and should only be carried
out once a year, the best time being in
spring after the lawn has been mown for
the first time.
When working on slopes always
proceed across the slope. Be
particularly careful when walking
backwards and pulling the imple-
ment. Danger of stumbling!
The shorter the grass, the better the
lawn can be treated. Furthermore,
the implement is less stressed and
the service life of the cylinder is pro-
longed.
•
The implement can be operated with
or without the collection bag.
Recommendation: Work with the col-
lection bag for aerating and without
the collection bag for verticuting.
•
To ensure that the collision guard flap
closes properly, remove any earth that
may have collected on the collision
guard springs and/or the housing.
When working without the bag, check
that the collision guard flap is tightly
closed.
•
Mow the lawn to the required grass
height.
•
Do not use the scarifier in long grass.
It may otherwise wind around the
scarifier blade and result in damage to
the equipment.
•
Select the appropriate working or
readjustment position (in the event of
cylinder wear) so that the implement
is not overloaded.
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