Starting + Stopping
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WARNING!
Before switching on the lawn scarifier +
dethatcher, make sure that it is not in contact with any foreign
objects. Keep your feet and hands a safe distance away from
the rotating tines and the ejector opening. Failure to comply
with these warnings can result in severe personal injury.
1. Flip the battery compartment cover up, insert both the
batteries in until they click into place (Fig. 8). Close the
battery compartment cover.
Fig. 8
Battery
compartment
cover
Battery
packs
2. To start, press and hold the safety lock button while
pulling the switch lever bar toward you. Once the machine
powers on, release the safety lock button and proceed
with operation (Fig. 9).
3. To stop the lawn scarifier + dethatcher, release the switch
lever bar.
Fig. 9
Safety lock
button
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WARNING!
The tine cylinder continues to run for a
brief period after the unit has been switched off. Do not tilt or
carry the unit while the motor is still running and do not touch
the cylinder while it is still rotating. Failure to comply could
result in severe personal injury.
Overload Protection
The overload protection will be activated in the following
circumstances:
1. A build up of scarified material around the cutting device.
2. If the material scarified is larger than the motor capacity.
3. Where there is too much resistance against the cutting
device.
When the circuit breaker has been activated, switch off the
product and remove the batteries.
Let the product cool down for 5 minutes and eliminate the
cause before using the product again.
General Operation
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WARNING!
switch the product off, remove the batteries and let it cool
down. Inspect the product thoroughly for damage. Have any
damage repaired before restarting.
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WARNING!
operation is an indication of damage. The product should be
promptly inspected and repaired.
• Check the machine, and accessories for damage before
each use. Do not use the machine if it is damaged or
shows wear.
• Double check that accessories are properly fixed.
• Push the machine forward by its handle. Keep the handle
dry to ensure safe support.
• Ensure that the air vents are always unobstructed and
clear. Clean them if necessary with a soft brush. Blocked
air vents may lead to overheating and damage the
product.
• Switch the machine off immediately if you are disturbed
while working by other people entering the working area.
Always let the machine come to complete stop.
Switch lever
• Do not overwork yourself. Take regular breaks to ensure
bar
you can concentrate on the work and have full control
over the machine.
• Mow the lawn before working and fertilize afterwards.
• Make sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects that could damage the machine or its motor.
• Select the suitable scarifying/raking depth for the actual
grass height.
• Do not work with this machine on a wet lawn because it
tends to stick to the underbody of the machine, preventing
the proper discharge of collected material, and it could
also cause you to slip and fall.
• Slowly push the machine forward. Move the machine at
appropriate speed. Do not move it too fast to prevent the
discharge from getting blocked and engine from useless
overloading.
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If the product strikes a foreign object,
Extensive vibration of the product during