Working Instructions; Working With The Scarifier; Working With The Lawn Aerator; Maintenance And Cleaning - Altrad ATIKA VT 32 Z-2 Notice Originale - Consignes De Sécurité - Pièces De Rechange

Working instructions

Before commencing work, ensure the following:
 You may not start to operate the machine until you have
read these operating instructions, observed all the
instructions given and installed the machine as described!
 Provide for a safe and cleaned workplace. Remove from the
working area objects which might be thrown off.
 Before starting your work make sure that:
 the tools and bolts are not worn or damaged. To avoid
any unbalance worn or damaged tools and bolts must
only be replaced as a whole set.
 drum and blades are in proper condition (see "blade
replacement")
 all screw connections are tight
 no other persons or animals stay within the working area,
 you can always step back without any barriers,
 you have always a secure standing position.
Always keep your hands and feet at a safe distance to
the rotating tool.

Working with the scarifier

Scarifying
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Using the scarifier drum, the device can be used as
scarifier to remove mats and mosses in the lawn and to cut
through wild growth with low roots.
To enable the growth of a healthy lawn in spring, the absorption
of water, air and nutrients in the root area needs to be
increased. We recommend scarifying the lawn in spring and
autumn.
To achieve good results and to extent the life of the scarifier
drum, the lawn should be mowed before scarifying (shorter than
4 cm).
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Do not scarify when the lawn has been freshly sown or
when it is wet or too dry.
 Place the scarifier at the edge of the lawn near the
receptacle.
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Move the cable after each turn to the opposite already
scarified side.
 Select the work depths according to the condition of the lawn
(see "Setting the work depth").
 Make sure not to place excessive strain on the scarifier.
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In case of excessive strain, the motor speed drops and
the motor noise changes.
 Stop and release the switch lever
 Wait until the scarifier drum stands still
 Set a lower work depth
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Move the scarifier at an appropriate uniform speed in
straight lines across the lawn.
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The lawn surface will be damaged if you let the scarifier
run too long at one spot.
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In case of uncultivated very mossy lawn
more across to the rows setting the work depth then to a
higher position (e.g. from 4 to 3)
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, move once
 When working on slopes, always position yourself perpendi-
cular to the incline and ensure safe footing. Do not scarify on
steep slopes.
 Empty the grass catching bag when it is full to prevent the
blades from being blocked and subsequently the motor from
being overloaded.
 Mow the lawn once more after scarifying.
 Reseed blank spots that may have developed after
scarifying.
 Fertilize the lawn only after fresh grass seeds have put down
roots.
In any case, adhere to all safety notes (see "Safe
working").

Working with the lawn aerator

Aerating
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With the aerator drum (optional accessory, if applicable)
the device can be used as lawn aerator to remove grass and
moss as well as cutting through wild growth with low roots.
To enable the growth of a healthy lawn in spring, the absorption
of water, air and nutrients in the root area needs to be
increased. We recommend aerating the lawn, depending on the
condition, every 6 – 8 weeks.
To achieve good results and to extent the life of the aerator
drum, the lawn should be mowed before aerating (approx. 2
cm).
 Install the aerator drum (see "Assembly")
 Fight the moss with a commercially available agent before
aerating.
 Proceed as described under "Scarifying".

Maintenance and cleaning

Before each maintenance and cleaning
work:
 switch off device
 wait until the drum is stationary
 pull out main plug
Wear protective gloves when working with
the blades. Risk of injury!
Maintenance and cleaning activities beyond those described in
this chapter may only be performed by customer service.
For maintaining and cleaning, removed security devices must
unconditionally be mounted properly and proved again.
Use only original parts. Other parts can result in unexpected
damages and injuries.
Maintenance
To make sure that the device is in a safe condition regularly
check the device for apparent defects such as
 loose fastening elements (nuts, bolts, screws),
 catching bag for wear or damaged parts,
 worn or damaged components.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety reasons.