from the supply and make sure that all moving parts are come to a complete
stop. Allow the machine to cool before making any inspections, adjustments,
etc. Maintain the machine with care and keep it clean.
j) Store the machine out of the reach of children.
2.5 Recommendation
The machine should be supplied via a residual current device (RCD) with
a tripping current of not more than 30 mA.
Electrical safety
DANGER! Electric shock!
Risk of injury due to electric shock.
Disconnect the product from the mains before you do maintenance or you
replace parts. Thereby the disconnected socket must be in the visual range.
Cables
If extension cables are used, these must comply with the minimum cross-
sections in the table below:
Voltage
Cable length
Cross section
220 – 240 V / 50 Hz
up to 20 m
1.5 mm
2
220 – 240 V / 50 Hz
20 – 50 m
2.5 mm
2
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from your local Approved Service
Centre.
2. Only use extension cables specifically designed for outdoor use and which
conform to one of the following specifications:
Ordinary rubber (60245 IEC 53), Ordinary PVC (60227 IEC 53) or
Ordinary PCP (60245 IEC 57).
3. If the short connection lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Attachment fittings must be used for extension cables.
In Switzerland use of a residual-current device is obligatory.
Checks before each use
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Inspect the Electric Lawn Rake before each use.
For safety reasons, allow all worn out and damaged parts to be exchanged by
GARDENA Service or authorised specialist dealers.
Proper use / Responsibility
RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY!
The Electric Lawn Rake can cause serious injuries!
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Keep hands and feet away from the aerator cylinder.
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During use do not tip the unit and do not open the rear flap.
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Familiarise yourself with the surroundings of your working area. Check for
possible risks which might be not audible due to the noise of the machine.
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Always push the Electric Lawn Rake at a walking pace.
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Attention! Take extra care when walking backwards.
You may stumble!
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Do not use the Electric Lawn Rake if it is raining or in moist, wet conditions.
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Do not use the product when a thunderstorm is approaching.
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Do not work close to the edge of swimming pools or garden ponds with the
Electric Lawn Rake.
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Please observe any local restrictions relating to noise levels.
Do not overload the product.
The product is not intended for long term use.
Don’t work until exhaustion.
Do not operate the product in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dust. The product can create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medicine.
DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates. This field
may under some conditions interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly injure or
kill, we recommend persons with medical implants to speak with their
physician and the medical implant manufacturer before you operate the
product.
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag
can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the
product.
2. FUNCTION
Correct aerating:
The Electric Lawn Rake can be used for removing matting and moss in
the lawn as well as for cutting flat-rooting ranks.
To maintain a well-cared-for lawn we recommend aerating every
4 – 6 weeks depending on the state of your lawn.
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First of all, mow your lawn to the length you require.
We particularly recommend this if the grass has grown tall
(e.g. while you were away on holiday).
Recommendation: the shorter you mow your lawn, the easier it is
to aerate, thus lessening the strain on the Electric Lawn Rake and
increasing the lifetime of the aerator cylinder.
Remaining in one spot too long, or aerating if the ground is wet or too dry
can damage the grass.
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For good results, guide the Electric Lawn Rake at an appropriate speed
in strips as straight as possible across your lawn.
To avoid leaving any gaps during aerating, the strips should touch.
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Always guide the Electric Lawn Rake at an even speed depending on
the type of ground.
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When working on inclines always stand diagonally to the incline in
a sturdy, safe stance. Do not work on extremely steep slopes.
Danger of tripping!
To prevent tripping take particular care when moving backwards
and when pulling the Electric Lawn Rake.
When aerating areas of very mossy lawn we recommend resowing the
lawn after aerating. This helps the areas of lawn which were replaced by
moss to regenerate more quickly.
3. ASSEMBLY
Assembling the handle [ Fig. A1 ]:
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Do not place the connecting cable
8
under strain during
assembly.
1. Insert the two lower sections of the upright
5
(with the end with the
round hole) in the mountings in the motor casing
6
and secure with
the crosshead screws
9
.
2. Insert the two locking bolts
1
from outside through the holes in the
two central sections
2
of the upright and secure to the lower sections
of the upright
5
with two wing nuts
4
.
3. Screw the upper part of the upright with starting handle
3
to the
central sections of the upright
2
with two more locking bolts
1
and the
wing nuts
4
.
This completes the assembly of the handle.
Warning: Fit the upper section of the upright with starting
handle
3
in such a way that the plug
(7)
with the power cable
8
is on the right side (in direction of movement) (see Fig.).
4. Attach connection cable
8
to the handle with the two cable clips
(c)
.
4. OPERATION
Connecting extension cable [ Fig. O1 ]:
1. Push connector of extension cable
0
on to the plug
(7)
.
2. Draw a loop of the extension cable
0
through the cable strain
relief device
q
1 and suspend in position 2.
This prevents inadvertent disconnection of the plug and socket
connection.
3. Insert extension cable
0
into a mains socket.
Starting Electric Lawn Rake [ Fig. O2 ]:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Danger of injury if the Electric Lawn Rake does not
switch off auto matically!
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Do not remove or bridge safety devices fitted to the
Electric Lawn Rake (e. g. by tying the starting lever to the
upper handle)!
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