Maintenance And Care - AL-KO COMBI CARE 38E COMFORT Mode D'emploi

The correct working depth depends on:
the condition of the lawn
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the wear on the blades
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If the working depth is incorrect:
the scarifier will stop
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the motor will stall
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In this case, move the dial selector back to a shallower
working depth.
Always mow the lawn before scarifying.
Starting the motor
1. Push and hold the button of the safety pushbutton
switch.
2. Pull the operator presence control against the
handlebar. The motor starts.
The operator presence control does not lock in
place. It must be held in place all the time.
3. Release the button of the safety pushbutton
switch.
Switching off the motor
1. Release the operator presence control. It automati-
cally returns to its initial position. The motor is
switched off.
Danger of lacerations!
The blade shaft keeps turning under its own
momentum! After switching off, do not reach
under the machine straight away.
Hooking in/unhooking the grass catcher
1. Switch off the motor before hooking in/unhooking
the grass catcher.
2. Wait for the blade shaft to come to a stop
General notes on operation
The blade system must be able to turn entirely
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freely in order for the machine to be started
Keep the power cable out of the working area
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Do not place your hands and feet close to any
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rotating parts
Only control the machine using the handlebar. This
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ensures the necessary safety clearance.
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Be particularly careful when turning the scarifier or
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if you are pulling the machine behind you
Make sure you can stand securely on slopes
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Always scarify across the slope
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Never scarify on steep slopes
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Always scarify at walking pace
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Never tilt or transport the machine when the motor
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is running
Have the machine checked by a specialist if the
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following events occur:
After running into an obstacle
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If the motor stops suddenly
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If a blade is bent
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If the blade shaft is bent
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If the V-belt is defective
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Maintenance and care

Danger!
Risk of injury on the blade shaft.
Wear protective gloves!
The user cannot open the motor enclosure for
maintenance, such maintenance must be done
by an authorised specialist workshop.
Disconnect the mains plug before any mainten-
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ance and cleaning work! Wait for the shaft to
come to a stop.
Only use genuine spare parts.
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Only renew worn or damaged implements and
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pins as a set, in order to avoid imbalances.
Do not spray the machine with water!
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Water ingress can cause irreparable damage to the
motor and the safety pushbutton switch.
Clean the machine after each use (scraper, cloth,
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etc.).
Removing the blade shaft
1. Unscrew and remove the screw (1) of the bearing.
2. Fold up the bearing half (2).
3. Lift the blade shaft out of the lower bearing half
and pull it out of the drive side (3).
Install in the reverse sequence.
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(Fig. H)
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