it so that the blades risk to be exposed to the operator.
When switching on or operating the machine, do not allow nobody to put their hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Switch off the engine:
- when you leave or transporting the machine on the way from the work area the storage place.
- before re-filling the tank;
- before equipping or taking the grass bag away (optional) , release the tool insertion lever (fig. 1 part. 2) and wait for the blades to stop.
Before any mower maintenance or cleaning operation and before dismantling any safety devices, the engine must be switched off, the blade at a
complete standstill and the sparkplug cap removed.
Use the unit checking the guide handles to be on working position. Such position to keep a good safety distance between the unit driving area and
the operative area.
The safety distance provided by the guide handles must be observed.
TRANSPORT
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A forklift truck should be used to move the machine. The forks should be opened as far as possible and inserted into the proper
spaces into the pallet.
The weight/mass of the machine is given on the Manufacturer's data plate together with the other technical information.
Safety feature (Fig. 1)
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The scarifier is equipped with a safety device.
If the lever (2) is released, the engine will be immediately switched off
ASSEMBLY
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The scarifier is delivered to destination, disassembled in its own packaging. To complete the assembly please strictly follow the procedure ( we remind
you to correctly tighten all the screws and nuts) :
Handlebar assembly (Fig. 2)
Fix the handlebar (1) to the support (2) using the screws (3), washers (4), fixing knobs (5) and nuts (6).
Folding the handle (fig. 4)
Loosen the knob (5) and fold the upper handle onto the lower one, as shown in the picture.
ADJUSTMENTS (Fig. 3 - 5)
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Adjustment of the wire for the blades raising (fig. 3) : lower the blade raising lever (3) on B position. Operate on the C adjuster until the blades are
shown to be at about 5 mm height from the ground.
Adjustment of the wire for the blades insertion (fig. 3 e 5). Attention : please correctly and regularly perform what here below described in order to
protect the belt integrity/life. The spring ( fig. 5 part 1) should 8-11 mm extend during the job. Measure the spring length before and after having
operated the blades insertion lever ( fig. 5 part 2). Operate on the register (fig.3 part. G) to obtain the a.m. extension.
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ADJUSTING THE BLADE HEIGHT (Fig. 3)
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Job configuration : raise the tool raising lever (3) in (A) position. Adjust the blades job height turning the knob (D). Each turn changes the working