Eliet Spiker, User Manual

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• Avoid standing still with the machine as this can cause deep marks in the lawn.
• Efficient dethatching involves two runs of the entire surface, the second one perpendicular to
the first.
• Be advised that dethatching is not the same as rotary cultivation. Both processes have their
own specific purpose and are carried out with specific machines.
• Cease the operation immediately when you hear unfamiliar noises. Stop the engine and exa -
mine the cause of the noise. Perform any necessary repairs before continuing.
• Should any foreign objects have landed under the machine despite proper preparations, imme-
diately switch off the machine. Remove the foreign object and check for damage. Any defects
must be repaired before resuming operation.
Follow the procedure below to change direction:
• Release the operating handle.
• Push the handlebar down slightly to lift the spikes up from the ground. They should be lifted
approximately 3 to 4 centimetres from the surface.
• Roll the machine to where dethatching needs to take place next.
• Allow the engine to acquire the proper speed.
• Lower the spikes down to the ground.
• Push the machine forward again at medium speed.
Caution:
The engine must be switched off before crossing a paved surface.
9.5 After finishing the work
9.5.1 Cleaning the machine
• Failure to clean the machine will lead to quicker wear. Any suboptimal performance of the
machine can compromise the operator’s safety.
Failure to clean the machine can cause:
1. increased wear of bearings
2. increased wear of seals
3. reduced cooling
4. fire hazard
5. inability to notice cracks or tears
6. damage to the paint
7. illegibility of stickers