AL-KO Combi Care 32.3 VLE Comfort, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 15 / 148

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The correct w orking depth depends on:
■ the condition of the lawn
■ the wear on the blades
If the w orking depth is incorrect:
■ the scarifier w ill stop
■ the m otor w ill stall
In this case, move the dial selector back to a shallower
w orking depth.
Starting the motor
(Fig. F, G)
1. Push and hold the button of the safety pushbutton
switch.
2. Pull the operator presence control against the
handlebar. The m otor starts.
Switching off the motor
1. Release the operator presence control. It autom ati-
cally returns to its initial position. The m o tor is
switched off.
Hooking in/unhooking the grass catcher
1. Switch off the m otor before hooking in/unhooking
the grass catcher.
2. W ait fo r the blade shaft to come to a stop
General notes on operation
■ The blade system m ust be able to turn entirely
freely in order fo r the machine to be started
■ Keep the power cable out of the w orking area
■ Do not place your hands and feet close to any
rotating parts
■ Only control the machine using the handlebar. This
ensures the necessary safety clearance.
■ Be particularly careful when turning the scarifier or
if you are pulling the machine behind you
■ Make sure you can stand securely on slopes
■ Always scarify across the slope
■ Never scarify on steep slopes
■ Always scarify at walking pace
■ Never tilt or transport the machine when the m otor
is running
■ Have the machine checked by a specialist if the
follow ing events occur:
■ A fter running into an obstacle
■ If the m o tor stops suddenly
■ If a blade is bent
■ If the blade shaft is bent
■ If the V-belt is defective
M aintenance and care
/ \ Danger!
Risk of injury on the blade shaft.
Wear protective gloves!
I I The user cannot open the m o tor enclosure fo r
— maintenance, such maintenance m ust be done
by an authorised specialist w orkshop.
■ Disconnect the mains plug before any m ainten­
ance and cleaning w ork! W ait fo r the shaft to
come to a stop.
■ Only use genuine spare parts.
■ Only renew w orn or damaged im plem ents and
pins as a set, in order to avoid imbalances.
■ Do not spray the machine w ith water!
W ater ingress can cause irreparable damage to the
m otor and the safety pushbutton switch.
■ Clean the machine after each use (scraper, cloth,
etc.).
Removing the blade shaft
(Fig. H)
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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The operator presence control does not lock in
place. It m ust be held in place all the time.
3. Release the button of the safety pushbutton
switch.
/ \ Danger of lacerations!
The blade shaft keeps turning under its own
m om entum ! After switching off, do not reach
under the machine straight away.
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