AL-KO Combi Care 38.6 E comfort, Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use, Page: 18 / 176

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Translation of the original operating instructions
Hooking in/unhooking the grass catcher
1. Switch off the engine before hooking in/unhooking
the grass catcher.
2. Wait for the blade shaft to come to a stop
General notes on operation
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The blade system must be able to turn entirely free-
ly in order for the machine to be started
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Keep the power cable out of the working area
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Only control the machine using the handlebar. This
ensures the necessary safety clearance.
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Be particularly careful when turning the scarifi er or
pulling the machine behind you
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Make sure you can stand securely on slopes
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Always scarify across the slope
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Never scarify on steep slopes
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Always scarify at walking pace
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Never tilt or transport the machine when the engine
is running
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Have the machine checked by a specialist if the fol-
lowing events occur:
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After running into an obstacle
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if the engine stops suddenly
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If a blade is bent
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If the blade shaft is bent
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If the V-belt is defective
Maintenance and care
Danger!
Risk of injury on the blade shaft.
Wear protective gloves!
Do not open the engine housing.
Maintenance of the engine must be done by an
authorised specialist workshop.
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Disconnect the mains plug before any maintenance
and cleaning work! Wait for the shaft to come to a
stop.
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Only use genuine spare parts.
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Only renew worn or damaged implements and pins
as a set, in order to avoid imbalances.
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Do not spray the equipment with water!
Water ingress can cause irreparable damage to the
motor and the safety pushbutton switch.
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Clean the machine after each use (scraper, cloth,
etc.).
Remove the blade shaft (08).
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 reverse order.
Remove the blades (09).
Before removing the blades, check their instal-
lation position!
1. Unscrew and remove hexagon bolt (1).
2. Carefully pull the ball bearing (2) off the shaft (8).
3. Pull the thrust ring (3), washer (4) and short spacer
tube (5) off the shaft.
4. Pull off the blades (6) and long spacer tubes one
after another.
Install in reverse order.
Removing the aerator roller
Remove the aerator roller and renew the steel spring
tines in the same way as the blade shaft.