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OPERATION
_ The tines/blades continue to rotate for a
few seconds after the machine is switched
off. Allow the motor and tines/blades to
stop rotating before switching “on” again.
_ Do not rapidly switch off and on.
Note: To aid starting push handle down to lift
front wheels.
WORKING ADVICE
Place the SCEE16002B on the edge of the lawn, as
close to the power point as possible. Work away
from the power point.
Position the cable to opposite side (already
raked/verticut lawn) at the end of each turn.
When raking/verticutting do not allow the mo-
tor to labour.
When the motor labours the speed of the motor
drops and you will hear a change in the motor
sound. When this occurs, stop raking, release
switch lever 2 and raise the height of cut. Failure to
do so could damage the machine.
_ Always wear gardening gloves when han-
dling or working near the sharp tines/blade.
Optimum conditions for raking/verticutting are
when the grass is short and slightly damp. Rak-
ing/Verticutting when the ground is very soft or
hard it will may damage the lawn and will result
in poor collection.
– Kill moss with a proprietary moss killer be-
fore raking/verticutting.
– Start the SCEE16002B at the highest
raking/verticutting position and lower as necessary.
– Rake/Verticut the lawn in the one direction,
then proceed at right angles a week later until the
whole lawn has been completed.
– The action of removing moss and debris during
raking/verticutting may reveal ragged and bare
patches depending on lawn conditions.
Ideal times for raking/verticutting are spring and
late autumn.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Stop, remove plug from the
power supply and remove the
grassbox.
Always wear gardening gloves
when handling or working near
the sharp tines/blade.
Do not spray machine with water.
Make sure all fasteners (screws, nuts, etc.) are
always fully tightened so that you can work safety
with the scarifier.
Check the grass box for wear and tear at
regular intervals
Replace any worn or damaged parts.
Regular care of your scarifier will not only
increase its service life but will also facilitate the
meticulous and easy scarifying of your scarifier.
Clean the scarifier with brushes or cloths. Do
not use any solvents or water to remove dirt.
Always switch off the motor and pull out the
power plug before carrying out any maintenance
and cleaning work.
The part most susceptible to wear and tear in
the machine is the blade. Check the condition of the
blade and its fastener at regular intervals. If the
blade is worn, it must be replaced or sharpened.
If the scarifier vibrates excessively, this means
that the blade is either not balanced correctly or has
been bent out of shape by knocks, in which case it
must be repaired or replaced.
Removing/Fitting Raker Tines
Stop, remove plug from the
power supply and remove the
grassbox.
Always wear gardening gloves
when handling or working near
the sharp tines/blade.
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