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Anleitung NVK 1601_SPK1:Anleitung NVK 1400 D
must lift the ejector flap (Fig. 1/Item 7) 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. 12).
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. 13)
The scarifier depth is set using the handle (Fig.
13/Item 8) on the rod assembly for the height
adjustment.
Push the engage handle (Fig. 13/Item 6) forward
and set the desired depth (+/-).
To test the working depth, push the operating
lever back and start the machine up. Gently push
the scarifier forward and slowly pull the operating
lever forward. Repeat this process as many
times as required until the desired working depth
is achieved.
7. Starting up
Connect the machineʼs power supply cable to the
plug (Fig. 14/Item 3) and secure the power cable with
the stress-relief clip (Fig 14/Item 4).
Important!
To prevent accidental start-up of the scarifier, the
push-bar (Fig. 1/Item 2) is equipped with a safety
switch (Fig. 15/Item 1a) which must be pressed
before the lever switch (Fig. 15/Item 1) 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
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
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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.
Important!
The cutting unit rotates for a few seconds after the
motor is switched off.
Never attempt to manually stop the spike drum. In
the event that the spike drum strikes an object,
immediately switch off the scarifier and wait for the
roller to come to a complete stop. Then inspect the
condition of the spike drum. If the spike drum is
damaged, it must be replaced (see 10.).
Lay the power cable on the ground in front of the
outlet in a looped arrangement.
Scarify away from the outlet or cable and ensure that
the power cable always trails in the scarified grass
which will prevent the scarifier from traveling directly
over the cable.
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