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TROUBLESHOOTING

Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the user can fix themselves.
Therefore check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly.

WARNING

Only perform the steps described within these instructions!
All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorized service center 

or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself!

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Tool does not start.

No power.

Check power socket, cord, line; repair 

only by qualified electrician.

Defective power cord.

Call Customer Service for assistance (Toll 

free number 866-384-8432).

Safety switch button is not 

pressed.

Press and hold the safety switch button. 

Pull the start/stop bale switch toward the 

handle and release the safety switch button.

Start/stop bale switch 

defective.

Call Customer Service for assistance 

(Toll free number 866-384-8432).

Carbon brushes worn out.

Motor defective.

Abnormal noises, clatter 

or vibrations.

Foreign object in the 

cylinder.

Remove the foreign object .

Damaged spring tines or 

cylinder knives.

Exchange the cylinder.

Cylinder incorrectly 

mounted.

Install the cylinder correctly. See 

Changing the Cylinder on page 18.

Toothed-belt slip.

Call Customer Service for assistance 

(Toll free number 866-384-8432).

Summary of Contents for GV1314

Page 1: ...nd Lawn Dethatcher GV1314 Save this manual for future reference EN p 2 Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool Distributed By Suzhou Cleva Electric Appliance Co Ltd NO 8 Ting Rong Street 215122 Suzhou China ...

Page 2: ...LE OF CONTENTS 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 8 SYMBOLS 9 10 KNOW YOUR SCARIFIER DETHATCHER 11 ASSEMBLY 12 15 OPERATION 16 19 MAINTENANCE 20 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 23 WARRANTY 24 EXPLODED VIEW 25 PARTS LIST 26 NOTES 27 ...

Page 3: ...h 350 mm Height Adjustment 19 positions 0 39 0 19 inch 10 5 mm for Scarifier Cylinder 19 positions 0 19 0 39 inch 5 10 mm for Aerator Cylinder Collection Bag Capacity 10 5 gallon 40 liters Wheel Size 3 15 inch 80 mm 6 7 inch 170 mm Unit Weight 31 19 lbs 14 15 kg SPECIFICATIONS SCARIFIER DETHATCHER GV1314 ...

Page 4: ...chment s if anyone enters the working area Only allow operators who are responsible trained familiar with the instructions and physically capable to operate the tool Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety glasses hearing protection and footwear Clear the operating area of any objects which c...

Page 5: ...veryday glasses have only impact resistant lenses They are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury Use a face mask if operation is dusty Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 standard when operating this tool Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury Do not operate the tool in reverse unless...

Page 6: ...ting A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments you could lose your footing or balance Do not operate the tool in wet grass Unstable footing could cause slipping CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert in the presence of small children Children are often attracted to the tool and the scarifing dethatching activity Chi...

Page 7: ...RTAIN HAVE IT CHECKED BY A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN This scarifier dethatcher has a plug The scarifier dethatcher is double insulated to provide a double thickness of insulation between you and the tool s electrical system All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protective insulation GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sur...

Page 8: ...wet areas Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools This circuit should comprise a wire of at least 12 gauge and should be protected with a 15 A time delayed fuse Before connecting the motor to the power line make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is identical to that stamped on the motor nameplate Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor SAVE THESE INS...

Page 9: ...anders Away Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the tool Sharp Tines Alert Beware of sharp tines keep fingers and toes away Remove Plug From Mains Before Maintenance Remove plug from mains before maintenance adjusting cleaning or if the cord is entangled or damaged Tines continue to rotate after the motor is switched off Electric Shocks Beware of electric shocks Keep power cord away Keep pow...

Page 10: ...ay result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product STOP SERVICE Service requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the ...

Page 11: ...all operating features and safety rules Components 1 Start Stop Bale Switch 2 Safety Switch Button 3 Power Cord 4 Wing Nut X4 5 Cable Clip X2 6 Safety Guard Flap 7 Motor Cover 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 19 17 18 9 20 8 Front Wheel 9 Rear Wheel 10 Height Adjustment Lever 11 Collection Bag 12 Lower Handle 13 Collection Bag Handle 14 Middle Handle 15 Cord Retainer 16 Upper Handle 17 Scarifi...

Page 12: ...ng and possible serious personal injury This product requires assembly Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product I...

Page 13: ...E HANDLE See Figs 1 6 Insert the two lower handles into the motor cover and secure them with two screws Fig 1 2 Secure the middle handle to the lower handle with two carriage bolts and two wing nuts Fig 3 Secure the upper handle to the middle handles with two carriage bolts and two wing nuts Fig 4 Use the two cable clips to attach the power cord to the handles Fig 5 During assembly ensure that the...

Page 14: ...rd flap and hold it in position Lift the collection bag by its handle and make the collection bag seated on the sockets in the motor cover Fig 8 Release the safety guard flap Make sure both rods are firmly seated on the sockets and the safety guard flap rests firmly against the top of the grass collection bag Pull the collecting bag over the bag rods Pry open the soft plastic clamping sleeves and ...

Page 15: ...collection bag by its handle and remove it from the scarifier dethatcher Release the safety guard flap NOTE To reduce the risk of injury frequently inspect the bag assembly and replace if there are any signs of wear or deterioration ASSEMBLY Fig 8 Safety Guard Flap Motor Cover Collection Bag Socket ...

Page 16: ...nts or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury Do not switch on the tool until it has been completely assembled Before switching on the tool always check the power cord for signs of damage Only use an undamaged power cord NOTE A damaged power cord is highly dangerous The tool has 4 principal position settings Transport position This position sets the maximum safety spacin...

Page 17: ...le and release the safety switch button Continue to hold the start stop bale switch against the handle as you operate Fig 11 To stop the tool release the start stop bale switch WARNING WARNING Before switching on the tool ensure that it is not in contact with any objects Keep your feet and hands well away from the cylinder and the ejector opening There is possible danger of injury The cylinder con...

Page 18: ... be aerated every 4 to 6 weeks Scarifying with the blade cylinder is a more intensive treatment than aerating and should only be carried out once a year the best time being in spring after the lawn has been mown for the first time How to use your scarifier By scarifying you remove the hardened surface grass felt and flat growing weeds and the crusted over grassroots are loosened up The lawn will s...

Page 19: ...safety guard flap closes properly remove any earth that may have collected on the safety guard springs and or the housing When working without the bag check that the safety guard flap is tightly closed Mow the lawn to the required grass height Do not use the scarifier in long grass It may otherwise wind around the scarifier blade and result in damage to the tool Select the appropriate working or r...

Page 20: ... that may have collected on the safety guard springs and or the housing Completely empty the collection bag Always keep the tool clean Do not use cleaning agents or solvents MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage Always wear gloves when handling th...

Page 21: ...o not wrap plastic sacks around the tool as this could result in the formation of moisture To store the tool lower the handle before storing Remove and clean the collection bag Fully loosen the wing nuts on the sides of the upper handle and fold the upper handle down Fig 13 To save the space the collection bag can be put on the tool Fig 14 NOTE Ensure that the power cord is not squeezed Fig 13 Fig...

Page 22: ...lified electrician Defective power cord Call Customer Service for assistance Toll free number 866 384 8432 Safety switch button is not pressed Press and hold the safety switch button Pull the start stop bale switch toward the handle and release the safety switch button Start stop bale switch defective Call Customer Service for assistance Toll free number 866 384 8432 Carbon brushes worn out Motor ...

Page 23: ...of aerator cylinder worn out Exchange the cylinder Blades of scarifier cylinder blunt or damaged Exchange the cylinder Toothed belt defective Call Customer Service for assistance Toll free number 866 384 8432 Transport position or incorrect working position selected Select working position 1 or readjust position 2 3 See Setting the Working Positions on page 16 Grass is too long Mow beforehand See ...

Page 24: ...call Customer Service at 866 384 8432 Items not covered by warranty 1 Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse commercial use abuse neglect accident improper maintenance or alteration 2 The unit if it has not been operated and or maintained in accordance with the owner s manual 3 Normal wear except as noted below 4 Routine maintenance items such as lubricants blade sharpening 5 Normal de...

Page 25: ...25 EXPLODED VIEW GV1314 EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 26: ...l assembly 2 4 111308104 Front wheel assembly 170mm 2 4 1 111005107 Cap 2 5 191005122 Scarifier cylinder 1 6 191021103 Aerator cylinder 1 7 191021104 Motor assembly 1 7 1 191005120 Drive belt 1 8 191021105 Collection bag 1 9 191021106 Lower handle 2 10 191021107 Wing nut assembly 4 11 191005108 Middle handle 1 12 191021108 Upper handle 1 13 111309110 Cord Retainer 1 14 111001111 Cable Clip 2 ...

Page 27: ...27 NOTES ...

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