Adjusting The Scarifying Depth; Starting Up; Tips For Proper Scarification - EINHELL NVK 1401 Mode D'emploi

Anleitung NVK 1401 SPK1
Important!
The identical tilt angle must be set on both sides.
Assembling the grass basket (see Figs. 10 and -
13)
Push both frame parts into each other (Fig. 10).
Pull the grass basket over the metal frame (Fig.
11).
Pull the rubber clips over the metal frame (Fig.
12).
To hang the grass basket on the scarifier you
must lift the ejector flap (Fig. 13/Item 1) with
one hand and with the other hand take hold of
the grass bag by the handle and hook it onto the
scarifier from above (Fig. 13).
Important!
Before you ever hook the grass basket to the
scarifier you must ensure that the motor is switched
off and the cutting unit is not rotating.
6. Adjusting the scarifier depth (see
Fig. 14)
The scarifier depth is adjusted at both front wheels
via the adjustment mechanism. For this, pull out the
adjusting screw and turn the wheel to the left or right
into one of the available positions (0/I/II/III).
Important!
The scarifier depth must always be identically set on
both sides!
0 = drive/transport position
I = scarifier depth 3 mm
II = scarifier depth 7 mm
III = scarifier depth 9 mm

7. Starting up

Connect the machine's power supply cable to the
plug (Fig. 15/Item 1) and secure the power cable with
the stress-relief clip (Fig 15/Item 2).
Important!
To prevent accidental start-up of the scarifier, the
push-bar (Fig. 16/Item 1) is equipped with a safety
switch (Fig. 16/Item 2) which must be pressed before
the lever switch (Fig. 16/Item 3) can be operated. If
the lever switch is released, the scarifier switches off.
Repeat this process several times so that you are
sure that the machine functions properly. Before you
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perform any repair or maintenance work on the
machine, ensure that the cutting unit is not rotating
and that the power supply is disconnected.
Important!
Never open the ejector flap when the motor is
running. A rotating cutting unit can cause injuries.
Always fasten 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 direction 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)!

8. Tips for proper scarification

Try to scarify in straight lines for a nice, clean look.
The scarification 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.
Important! Before taking off the grass basket,
switch off the motor and wait until the cutting
unit 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.
How frequently you should scarify your lawn is
determined primarily by the speed at which the grass
grows and the firmness of the soil.
Keep the underside of the scarifier housing clean
and remove soil and grass build-up. Deposits make it
more difficult to start the scarifier and decrease the
quality of the scarification.
Always scarify along inclines (not up and down).
Switch off the motor before doing any checks on the
spike drum.
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