Assembling The Scarifier - EINHELL NVK 1401 Mode D'emploi

Anleitung NVK 1401 SPK1
GB
The total length of the power cable should not
exceed 50 meters; going beyond this distance will
reduce the power output of the electric motor. The
power cable must have a cross-section of 3 x 1.5
mm 2 . The insulating sheath of scarifier power cables
is frequently damaged.
Some of the causes for this are:
- Cracking due to old age of the insulation
- Kinking by improperly fastening or guiding the
power cable
Even though power cables with damaged insulation
sheaths pose a lethal hazard, some people still use
them. Do not make this mistake!
Cables, plugs and socket couplers must meet the
following requirements listed below. Power cables
used to hook up lawn aerators must have a rubber
insulation sheath.
The power cables must, at the very minimum, be of
type HO5RN-F and 3-stranded. The cable type must
be printed somewhere on the power cable. Only
purchase power cables that are marked as such!
Plugs and socket couplers for the power cables must
be made from rubber and be splash-proof. There is a
limit to how long power cables can be. Longer power
cables require larger conductor cross-sections.
Power cables and connecting lines must be regularly
checked for damage. Ensure that the lines are de-
energized before checking them. Completely unwind
the power cable. Also check power cable entry
points, plugs and socket couplers for kinks.
The lscarifier is intended for private use, i.e. for use
in home and gardening environments.
Scarifiers for private use are machines whose annual
operating time generally does not exceed 10 hours,
during which the machine is primarily used to
maintain small-scale, residential lawns and
home/hobby gardens. Public facilities, sporting halls,
and agricultural/forestry applications are excluded.
The operating instructions as supplied by the
manufacturer must be kept and referred to in order to
ensure that the scarifier is properly used and main-
tained. The instructions contain valuable information
on operating, maintenance and servicing conditions.
Important! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the
user, the scarifier may not be used to chop branches
or hedge clippings. Moreover, the lawn aerator may
not be used as a power cultivator to level out high
areas such as molehills.
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For safety reasons, the lawn aerator may not be
used as a drive unit for other work tools or toolkits of
any kind.

5. Assembling the scarifier

The scarifier is delivered unassembled. The grass
basket and the complete push bar must be
assembled and mounted before using the scarifier.
Follow the operating instructions step-by-step and
use the pictures provided as a visual guide to easily
assemble the machine.
Fitting the push bar brackets (see Figs. 4 and 5)
Remove the star screw (Fig. 4/Item 1) and the
pressure plate (Fig. 4/Item 2)
Connect the push bar bracket (Fig. 4/Item 3) to
the fastening screw. Ensure that the curve in the
tube (Fig. 5/Item 1) is facing outside.
Now remount the pressure plate and tighten with
the star screw. Important. The identical tilt angle
must be set for both push bar brackets.
Fitting the lower push bar (see Fig. 6)
Slide the lower push bar (Fig. 6/Item 1) over the
push bar brackets.
Do not forget to slide the stress-relief clip (Fig.
6/Item 2) onto the tube beforehand.
Now screw the tubes together using the screws
supplied (Fig. 6/Item 3), the plastic sleeves (Fig.
6/Item 4) and the star screw (Fig. 6/Item 5).
Fitting the upper push bar (see Fig. 7)
Position the upper push bar (Fig. 7) such that its
holes line up with the holes of the lower bar.
Now screw the tubes together using the screws
supplied (Fig. 7/Item 1), the plastic sleeves (Fig.
7/Item 2) and the star screw (Fig. 7/Item 3).
Using the cable clips supplied (Fig. 8), attach
the power cable to the tubes of the push bars so
that it is possible to open and shut the ejector
flap (Fig. 9/Item A).
Important!
Please ensure that the ejector flap can be
opened and closed easily!
Adjusting the handlebar height (see Fig. 17)
Loosen the star screw (Fig. 17/Item 1) on both
sides of the scarifier by turning several revolutions.
Now adjust the handlebar to the desired height.
Important!
The height of the handlebar may be adjusted within
the mark (Fig. 17/Item V) during operation.
Retighten the star screws.