Operating Information; Maintenance And Care; Maintenance Works - AL-KO Garten + Hobby Comfort 38 VLE COMBI CARE Manual Del Usuario

2. Form a loop from the power cable and slide it
into the cable relief. The loop of the power
cable must be long enough to be able to
slide from one side to the other.
Switching the motor on (picture C and D)
1. Press the safety push button and keep
pressed.
2. Pull the safety handle against the bar. The
motor starts.
Note:
The safety handle does not engage. It
must be hold all the time.
3. Let go the safety push button.
Switching the motor off
1. Let go of the safety handle. The safety han-
dle automatically returns to the zero position.
The motor is now turned off.
Danger!
!
After the motor has been switched off,
the roller continues to rotate for a few
seconds – therefore, do not put your
hands under the appliance straight away.

Operating information

Note:
Before using the appliance, check it for
external damages. The green marking of
the optical safety display must be visible
(5 mm).
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To start the appliance, the roller must be
completely unobstructed.
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Don't bring your hands and feet close to
rotating parts.
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Operate the appliance only, when the safety
distance defined by the guiding bar is com-
plied with.
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Keep the power cable safely.
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Drive the appliance only at walking speed.
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Make sure you have a good standing while
using the appliance.
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Do not scarify along steep slopes.
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Always scarify at right angle to slopes, never
directly upwards or downwards.
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Caution while changing direction during work
on slopes.
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Caution while making turns with the appli-
ance or approaching it to persons.
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Never tilt or transport appliance with running
motor.
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Never leave the appliance unattended.
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When leaving, disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.
Checking by an expert is necessary
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after hitting an obstacle
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if the motor comes to an immediate standstill
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if the blades of the scarifier roller are bent
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if the toothed belt is defective
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if the wire leading to the motor is damaged
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if there are other damages.

Maintenance and care

Danger!
!
Pull the plug out before any maintenance
and wait for a standstill of the roller.
Repairs of the appliance may only be
executed by an authorized dealer.
Maintenance rates
Before each operation
1. Make a visual control of the appliance.
2. The appliance must not be used, when nuts,
bolts, screws or other parts are missing, de-
fective or loose.
3. Make a visual control of the connection line.
Don't use faulty connection lines (e. g. with
cracks, cutting, crushing or bucking signs in
the insulation).
4.
Check rear flap and/or grass box for wear
and damages.
Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance after each use.
Attention!
Never splash with water. Penetrating
water can destroy the motor and the
safety plug.
Clean the roller with a spatula, brush etc.
Danger!
!
Risk of injury on the blades of the roller.
Wear protective gloves.

Maintenance works

Removing the scarifier roller (picture E)
1. Unscrew the screw (1) from the bearing.
2. Flap up the bearing half (3).
3. Lift the scarifier roller from the lower bearing
half and pull it out from the drive side (2).
To re-assemble proceed in reverse order.
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