Qualcast

1300W Lawn Rake and Scarifier 3565683

(Model: YT6702)
Instruction Manual

After Service Support

Helpline No.: 0333 2000 336

Web site: http://www.homebasespares.co.uk

WARNING! Important-Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.

These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your
product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or
missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0333 2000 336.

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 CONTENTS

GENERAL POWER TOOLS SAFETY WARNINGS…………………………………………….....….3

Work Area Safety…………………………………………………………………………...……3
Electrical Safety…………………………………………………………………………………..3
Personal Safety……………………………………………………………………………………4
Power Tool Use and Care………………………………………………………………..….…4
Service………………………………………………………………………………………..…....5
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAWN RAKE AND SCARIFIER………….…………...…5
SYMBOLS …………………………………………………………………………………………..…...9
DIAGRAM…………………………………………………………………………………………...…12
PARTS LIST………………………………………………………………………………………...…....13
INTENDED USE……………………………………………………………………………….......……14
ASSEMBLY………………………………………………………………………………………..…….14
Handle Bar Assembly…………………………………………………………………..………15
Grass Catcher Assembly……………………………………………………………….…….16
Cable Routing…………………………………………………………………………………..17
Cutting Depth Adjustment………………………………………………………….………..18
Power Connection…………………………………………………………………….……….19
OPERATION………………………………………………………………………………….….……..20
Starting and Stopping………………………………………………………………….……..20
General Operation…………………………………………………………………….………20
Scarifying……………………….………………………………………………………….……..22
Raking……………………………………….…………………………………………….………22
CLEANING AND MANTENIANCE …………………………………………………………..........22
Service and Storage………………………….………………………………………….…….23
Replacing/Changing Cutting Device……………………………………………............23
After Use………………………………………………………………………………….……...24
Grass Catcher…………………………………………………………………………….…….24
Transportation…………………………………………………………………………….…….25
TECHNICAL DATA…………………………………………………………………………….…......25
GUARANTEE ………………………………………………………………………………….………26
TROUBLESHOOTING ……….…………………………………………………………….….……...27
RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL…………………………………………………………….….……..27
PLUG REPLACEMENT………………………………………………………………………….…….28

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 GEENERAL POWER
P TOOLS SAFETY
S W
WARNING
GS
Ge
eneral Po
ower Tooll Safety Warnings
W
WARNING Read all safety waarnings and
d all instructtions.
Failure nstructions may resultt in electric
e to follow the warnings and in c shock, fire and/or
serious injury.

WARNING! Read all

a safety wa arnings dessignated by y the ymbol and all instructions.
sy
Save all
a warningss and instructions for fu
uture refere
ence.
The
e term "poower tool" in
i the warn nings referrs to your mains-ope
m erated (corrded) pow wer tool or
ba
attery-operrated (corddless) powwer tool.

WARNIN NG! Depend ding on the actual use of the prod

duct the vib
bration value
es can diffe
er from the
dec al! Adopt proper meassures to prrotect yoursself againsst vibration exposuress. Take the
clared tota
whole work process
p inc
cluding times the prooduct is runnning unde er no load or switche ed off into
con
nsiderationn.
Pro
oper measu ures includ
de among others regular main ntenance anda care of the pro oduct and
application to
ools, keepin
ng hands warm,
w perioddical breakks and propper planningg of work prrocesses.

Wo
ork Area Safety
a) Keep
K work area clean n and well liit.
Cluuttered or dark areas invite ac ccidents.
b) Do not ope erate poweer tools in explosive
e a
atmosphere es, such ass in the pre
esence of flammable
f
liqu
uids, gasess or dust.
Power tools create
c spa
arks which may ignite e the dust or fumes.
c) Keep
K childrren and bysstanders awway while operating
o a power tooll.
Disstractions can
c causee you to losse control.

Ele
ectrical Safety
S
a) Power
P tool plugs must match the outlet. Neve er modify thhe plug in any
a way. Do o not use anny adapter
pluugs with earrthed (grounded) powe er tools.
Unmodified plugsp and matching outlets willl reduce riisk of electtric shock.
b) Avoid body y contact with
w eartheed or groun nded surfac ces, such asa pipes, raadiators, ra
anges and
refrrigerators.
Theere is an inncreased riisk of electtric shock if your bod dy is earthe ed or grou
unded.
c) Do
D not expo ose power tools
t to rain
n or wet connditions.
Wa ater enterin ng a powe er tool will increase the
t risk of electric
e shoock.
d) Do
D not abusse the cord. Never use e the cord fo
or carrying, pulling or unplugging
u g the power tool. Keep
corrd away fro om heat, oil, sharp edg ges or moving parts.
Da amaged orr entangled cords inc crease the e risk of eleectric shoc ck.
e) When
W opera ating a pow
wer tool outtdoors, use an extensio on cord suitable for ou
utdoor use.
Usee of a cord d suitable for
f outdoo or use redu uces the rissk of electrric shock.
f) The
T use of a residual current devic ce (RCD) when
w using this
t tool is recommend
r ded.
Usee of an RC CD reducess the risk off electric shock.
s

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 GENERAL POWER TOOLS SAFETY WARNINGS
Personal Safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power Tool Use and Care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.

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 GENERAL POWER TOOLS SAFETY WARNINGS
Service
1. Have your power tools serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that safety of the power tool is maintained.
2. For cable replacement, please contact the specified helpline for spare parts.

SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAWN RAKER AND SCARIFIER

 
Training
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
machine.

Preparation
1. Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions or children to use the product. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
2. Never operate the product while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
3. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
4. Wear ear protection and safety glasses at all times while operating the product.
5. Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers while operating the product. Do not operate
the product when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other foreign objects.
7. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the tines, bolts are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged tines and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
 
Operation
1. Operate the product only in daylight or in good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating the product in wet grass or take additional precautions to avoid slipping.
3. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
4. Walk, never run.
5. Always work across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
7. Do not operate the product on steep slopes.
8. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the product towards you.
9. Stop the tines if the product has to be tilted for transportation. Do not operate the tines when
crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the product to and from the
working area.
10. Never operate the product with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
11. Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the
tine(s).

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 SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAWN RAKER AND SCARIFIER

12. Do not tilt the product when switching on the motor, except if the product has to be tilted for
starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is
away from the operator.
13. Do not start the motor when standing in front of the discharge opening.
14. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
15. Never pick up or carry a product while the motor is running.
16. Stop the motor and disconnect the product from the power supply:
--before clearing blockages or unclogging the discharge opening;
--before checking, cleaning or working on the product;
-- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the product for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the product;
--if the product starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
--whenever you leave the product.
17. Never use the scarifier without the grass catcher bag securely fitted.
 
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the product is in a safe working condition.
2. Allow the product to cool before storing in any enclosure.
3. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
4. Examine the product regularly and replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

Additional safety warnings

1. Warning! Beware of sharp tines. Tines continue to rotate after the motor is switched off.
2. Do not use the product if the cords are damaged or worn.
3. Do not to connect a damaged cord to the supply or touch a damaged cord before it is
disconnected from the supply. A damaged cord can lead to contact with live parts.
4. Keep extension cords away from the tines. The tines can cause damage to the cords and lead
to contact with live parts.
5. If operating a garden power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
It is recommended that appliances should be supplied via a residual current device (RCD) with a
tripping current of not more than 30mA.
 
Vibration and noise reduction
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission, limit the time of operation, use low
vibration and low-noise operating modes as well as wear personal protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to minimize the vibration and noise exposure risks:
1. Only use the product as intended by its design and these instructions.
2. Ensure that the product is in good condition and well maintained.
3. Use correct application tools for the product and ensure they in good condition.
4. Keep tight grip on the handles/grip surface.
5. Maintain this product in accordance with these instructions and keep it well lubricated
(where appropriate).

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 SP
PECIAL SAFETY
S IN
NSTRUCTTIONS FO
OR LAWN
N RAKER
R AND SC
CARIFIER
R

6. Plan
P your work
w sched
dule to sprread any high
h vibrattion tool usse across a number of
o days.

Emmergency
Fammiliarize yoourself withh the use ofo this prod duct by me eans of this instructio on manual.
Me emorize the e safety directions an nd follow them
t to thee letter. This will help to preventt risks and
hazards.
1. Always
A be alert
a when using
u this product,
p so that you ca an recognizze and hand dle risks ea
arly. Fast
inte
ervention can preve ent serious injury and damage to propertty.
2. Switch
S off and
a disconnnect from thhe power su upply if therre is any malfunction.
Haave the pro oduct chec cked by a qualified specialist and a repairred, if necessary, before you
put it into op peration ag gain.
 
Ressidual risks
Eveen if you are
a operatiing this pro oduct in ac ccordance e with all the safety requireme
r ents,
pootential riskks of injury and dama age remain n. The follo
owing dangers can arise a in connnection
witth the struccture and design of this t produc ct:
1. Health
H deffects resultting from vibration
v emission if the
t produc ct is being used overr long
peeriods of timme or not adequatel
a ly manage ed and pro operly maintained.
2. Injuries
I and d damage e to properrty due to broken ap pplication tools
t or the
e sudden impact
i of
hid
dden objec cts during use.
3. Danger
D of injury and d property damage caused c by
y flying obje ects.
 
WARNIN NG! This prooduct produ uces an ele ectromagne etic field during operattion!
This field may unde er some cirrcumstance w active or passive medical im
es interfere with mplants! To
reduce the risk of serious
s or fa
atal injury, we recomm mend perso ons with me edical impla ants to
consult their docto or and the medical
m impplant manu ufacturer be efore opera ating this product!

Vib
bration
The
e European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive
D haas been brrought in to o help redu
uce hand
arm
m vibration
n syndrome e injuries to
o power toool users. The
T directiv
ve requiress power to ool
maanufactureers and sup
ppliers to provide
p ind
dicative vib o enable users to
bration tesst results to
maake informeed decisio
ons as to thhe period of
o time a power
p tool can be ussed safely ono a daily
ba
asis and the
e choice of
o tool. Furtther Advicce can be found at www.hse.g
w gov.uk

The
e declared d vibration
n emission value
v shouuld be used
d as a minnimum leve el and shouuld be
use
ed with thee current guidance
g o vibratio
on on.
Caalculating the
t actuall period off the actua
al period off
o use can n be difficu
ult and the
e HSE
weebsite has further
f info
ormation.
The
e declared d vibration
n emission been
b meaasured in accordance with a sttandard lissted test
sta
ated above e and may y be used to compare one too ol with ano
other. The declared
d v
vibration
emmission valu
ue may alsso be usedd in a prelim
minary assessment of exposure e.

WARNINGG! The vibration emisssion value

e during ac o the power tool can
ctual use of n differ
from the
e declaredd value deppending on the wayss in which the
t tool is used
u depe
endant on

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PECIAL SAFETY
S IN
NSTRUCTTIONS FO
OR LAWN
N RAKER
R AND SC
CARIFIER
R

the
e followingg exampless and othe er variation
ns on how the tool is used:
Hoow the tooll is used annd the matterials beinng ground or cut.
Thee tool bein
ng in good d conditionn and well maintaineed.
Thee use the correct
c ac
ccessory foor the tool and
a ensuriing it is sha
arp and in good con
ndition.
Thee tightnesss of the grip on the handles.
h
Annd the tool is being used
u as inte
ended by its design and
a these instruction
ns.

This tool may cause hand

d-arm vibra
ation syndro
ome if its usse is not ad
dequately managed.
m

WARNING G! Identify safety meeasures to protect

p the
e operator that are based
b on an
estimation of expo osure in the
e actual coonditions of
o use (taking accou unt of all pa
arts of the
operatin ng cycle suuch as thee times whe en the too ed off and when it is running
ol is switche
idle in addition
a to the triggeer time). No e of other tools will re
ote The use educe the e users’
total woorking periood on this tool.

He
elping to minimize
m your vibratio
on exposuree risk
Maaintain thiss tool in acccordance e with these
e instructio
ons and keeep well lubricated (w
where
ap
ppropriate)).
Avvoid using tools
t mperaturess of 10°C or less.
in tem
Pla
an your woork schedule to sprea ad any high vibration n tool use across
a a number of days.
d

Double insulation:
Thee tool is do ated. This means tha
ouble insula at all the external
e me
etal parts are
a electric cally
insulated from m the mains power supply.
s Thiss is done by
b placing insulation barriers be
etween
the
e electrica al and mecchanical componentts making it unnecesssary for th he tool to be
b
eaarthed.

portant note
Imp e:
Be sure the supply is the same ass the voltag
ge given on
o the ratin
ng plate. The
T tool is fitted
f with
a two-core
t c
cable and plug. Remmove the mains
m plug from socket before carrying out
o any
ad
djustment or
o servicing g.

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SY
YMBOLS 
 
 
 
 
IMP
PORTANT: Some of th he followin
ng symbolss may be used
u on yo
our tool. Bee sure to stu
udy them
and learn the
eir meaninng. Proper interpretation of the
ese symbolls will allow
w you to usse the
maachine moore effectiv
vely and re
educe the risk of acccident.
 
 
 

Ind
dicates danger, warn
ning, or ca
aution. 
 
 
 

Read the insttruction manual.

 
 
 
 
We
ear eye pro
otection, ear
e protec
ction and breath
b protection.
 
 
 
 

Glo
oves with hand
h prote
ection and
d boots witth feet pro
otection, stteel toecap and non
n-slip sole
 
 
 

To avoid pottential elec k, do not use the unitt in humid or wet con
ctric shock nditions
 
 
 
 
 
Sw
witch off! Re
emove plu
ug from maains before
e cleaning
g or mainteenance
Sw
witch off! Re
emove plu
ug from the
e mains im
mmediatelyy if the cab
ble is dama
aged or cu
ut.

Wo
ork across the face of
o slopes, never
n up and
a down.

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 SY
YMBOLS 

Inspect the area

a wheree the prod duct is to be
b used and remove all objectss which co ould be
thrrown by the productt. If objectss are hidde
en while op
perating sttop the mo
otor and re
emove
theem.

Bew
ware of sh
harp tines. Tines conttinue to rottate after the
t motor is switched
d off.
Remove plugg from pow wer supply before ma aintenancce or if the power cord is dama
aged.

Keep supply cord away from the

e cutting device.

Ob bjects throw wn by the product could

c hit th
he user or other
o bysta
anders.
Alwways ensurre that oth her people and pets remain at a safe disttance fromm the prod
duct when
it iss in operattion. In gen dren must not come near the area
neral, child a where
e the prod
duct is.

onforms to relevant safety standards.

Co

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 SY
YMBOLS 

This class II sy
ymbol indic
cates that the produ
uct is corre
ectly insula
ated.
Groounding th his machin
ne is therefore unnec
cessary.

WEEEE symboll. Tools that are no longer usablle should not

n be disp posed of wiith household waste
but in an env
vironmenta ally friendly
y way. Please recyclle where fa xist. Check with your
acilities ex
loc
cal council authority for recycling advice e.

Guuaranteed sound po
ower level (tested
( ac
ccording to
o Directive
e 2000/14/EC as ame
ended by
200
05/88/EC) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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DIAGRAM 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 1 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PARTS LIST 
 
 
(See Fig. 1) 
 
1. Handle
2. Cord stain relief
3. Upper handle bar
4. Mounting set (X4) for handle bar
4a. Knob
4b. Bolt
5. Middle handle bar
6. Lower handle bar
7. Screw (x2)
8. Support
9. Air vents
10. Depth adjustment lever
11. Wheel
12. Castor
13. Discharge opening
14. Deflector guard
15. Grass catcher
15a. Bag
15b. Frame
16. Cord clip (X2)
17. Switch box
18. Lock-off button
19. Start/stop lever
20. Power cable
21. Cutting device (scarifying cylinder)
22. Mounting set for cutting device (X4)
22a. Bolt
22b. Spring washer
23. Cutting device (raking cylinder)
24. Bearing
25. Drive shaft
Remark: Above are all assembled in the standard delivery.
 
ACCESSORIES
Grass catcher with frame 1SET
Cutting device (raking cylinder) 1PC
Bolt (M6) 4PC
Knob 4PC
Spring washer 4PC
Screw 2PC
Cable clamp 2PC
 

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IN
NTENDED
D USE
 
 
 
 
This product is not inte ended for use by pe ersons (inclluding chilldren) with
h reduced physical,
sen
nsory or me ental capa abilities, orr lack of ex
xperience and know wledge, unless they haave been
giv
ven superv vision or instruction concerning
c g use of thhe produc ct by a person respoonsible for
the
eir safety.
Chhildren should be sup pervised to o ensure that they do o not play with the product.

1). This scarifier and rak gnated witth a rated input of 13

ker is desig 300 Watts. Dependinng on the
fittted cutting
g device thhis productt it is either intended for scarifyiing and removing tha
atch from
lawwns or for raking
r in domestic and hobby gardens.

2). When use ed as a sca

arifier, this product
p woorks by scratching th
hrough and
d between n the grass
witth speciallyy adapted d prongs th hat collectt and remoove any unnwanted parts
p from the
t lawn
whhilst leavingg the grasss blades inntact. At th
he same timme the prooduct scarrifies the grround
ressulting in a better airing.

3). When use

ed as a rak ker, the fine
e needles will scratc
ch the surfa
ace of the lawn whilee
sim
multaneoussly picking light debrris for bette
er oxygen absorptionn, airing an
nd draining
g.

4). This produ

uct is not to
o be used in
i wet weaather cond ditions and may not be
b used to mow dry,
weet or unusuually high grass,
g e. g. pasture grass
g or for shredding
g leaves.

5). This produ

uct is intend
ded for private dome estic use only,
o not for any comm
mercial tra
ade use. It
muust not be used for any purpose es other th
han those described
d .

 
AS
SSEMBLY
Y
 
 
 

WARNIN
NG! Read all
a instructio
ons carefu er to mains supply
ully. Do nott connect the scarifie
power before it iss complete
ely assemb
bled. Alwaays wear gllove s durinng assembbly.

SEMBLY INSTTRUCTIONS
ASS
Folllow the op
perating instructions step-by-ste
ep and use
e the pictu
ures provided as a vissual guide
emble the machine.
to easily asse

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 AS
SSEMBLY
Y

Ha
andle Barr Assemb
bly
a).. Align the lower han
nd bars (6) with the supports (8 8). Make su
ure the holes in the lo
ower
handle bars correspond those in the suppo orts (8) and
d secure th
he bars witth one screew (7)
ea
ach to the support
s (8). (See Fig. 1a, 1b).

Fig.
F 1a Fig. 1b

b).. Align the middle haandle bars (5) to the lower onees (6).
Maake sure the holes of the handle e bars (5, 6)
6 correspo
ond and se m with one mounting
ecure them
sett (4) on ea
ach side. (S
See Fig. 2)..

n relief (2) onto the upper

c). Slide the cord strain u hand
dle bar (3)). (See Fig. 3).

Fig.
F 2 F
Fig. 3

d).. Align the upper hanndle bar (3

3) with the middle ha
andle bar (5) and secure them
m with one
moounting sett (4) on ea
ach side. (S
See Fig. 4a
a, 4b).

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SSEMBLY
Y

Ha
andle Barr Assemb
bly (contin
nued)

Fig.
F 4a Fig. 4b

e). Fix the co

ord with the
e cord clip
ps (16) to the handle
e bar (Fig.5
5).

Fig. 5

Grrass Catc
cher Asse
embly
WARNIN
NG! Do not attempt tot use the product without
w the grass catc
cher attac
ched.
Danger of flying objects!
o

WARNIN NG! The pro

oduct mustt be switch
hed off and
d the cuttin
ng device must have
e stopped
rotating
g before you
y attach
h or empty the grass catcher!

NG! Never use

WARNIN u the sca
arifier with
hout the grrass catche
er bag sec
curely fitted
d.

NO
OTE: A full g
grass catch
her will red
duce the performancce of this product.
p
Atttach the grass
g her (15) to the produ
catch uct before operation n.

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Grrass Catc
cher Asse
embly (co
ontinued))
a).. Open the
e deflector guard (144), hold it in
n position and
a align th
he hooks on
o the grasss catcher
5) with the hinges to hang it on
(15 nto. (See Fig. 6).

b).. Empty the

e grass cattcher (15) frequentlyy during usse. Do not wait until it
i is comple
etely full.
Wee recomme end empty ying it whe
en it is half full.

c). Lift the de

eflector gu
uard (14) and
a pull the
e grass ca
atcher (15) off the hin
nges to rem
move it.

d).. Empty the

e collected
d materiall onto a co
ompost heap and reattach it onto
o the prroduct.

Fig. 6

CA
ABLE ROU
UTING
WA ARNING! Do mpt to use the product withoutt the grass catcher attached.
o not attem a D
Danger of
flyiing objectss!

1). Always ro
oute the ele ectric main n cable awway from thet work area to prevent it from m coming
intoo contact with the cutting
c devvice. Plan your
y routee before sta
arting work k. Start you
ur work at
thee nearest point
p to the e electrica
al outlet, and
a work away
a from it. This will keep the cable
awway from thhe cutting device an nd avoid it being acc cidentally cut.
c Keep the
t cable over your
shooulder for added
a saffety.
2). For cord strain
s relieff of the cable, form a loop of th he end of the main cable
c and bring this
thrrough the opening
o at
a the hand dle and inssert it into the
t cord sttrain relief. (See Fig. 7)

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SSEMBLY
Y

CA
ABLE ROU
UTING (co
ontinued)

Fig. 7

utting Depth Adjusstment

Cu
WARNIN
NG! Alwayss switch the
e product off and pu
ull the mains plug fro
om power supply
s
before any adjusstment

Addjust the de
epth acco ording to th
he needs of o your law wn. The moost suitable
e depth de epends on
the
e kind of la
awn and th he actual height
h of the
t grass.
1). Push the depth
d adjuustment lever (10) to owards the e wheel (11
1), then mo ove it forw
ward or
baackward to o adjust thee cutting depth.
d (Seee Fig. 8a).
2). Adjust the ut of the five stages. Read
e lever (10)) to one ou R the adjusted
a deepth from the
t scale.
(Se
ee Fig 8b and
a table)

Fig.
F 8a Fig. 8b

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Cu
utting Depth Adjusstment (c
continued
d)

Scale / Setting Ap
pplication
Position
Depth Scarifying Depth Rakingg
1 transport -10 mm for transportation -10 mmm for tra
ansportatioon
and storage and sttorage
2 minimal +5 mm scarifying a young or o +10 mm
m rakingg a young or
sensitive laawn, sensitiive lawn,
removing thin thatch remov ving thin th
hatch
layers, alsso use this layerss
setting wh hen
scarifying a second
time in the e Autumn
3 middle 0 mm scarifying healthy +5 mm raking
g healthy la
awn
lawn, remmoving
thatch
4 deep -5 mm scarifying healthy 0 mm raking
g an unkem
mpt
lawn, remmoving lawn
thicker tha atch
5 maximal -10 mm scarifying an -5 mm do no
ot use for ra
aking
unkempt lawn,
removing thick
thatch lay yers

Po
ower Con
nnection
WARNINNG! Before operating g the scariffier, ensure
e that the fastening
f e
elements a
are
undammaged. In order
o to preevent risk, always switch off the
e motor annd pull out the mains
plug be
efore starting this tassk.

The
e product can be coonnected to
t any soc
cket (with 230-240V
2 a
alternating
g current). We
rec
commend to always use the ap
ppliance via
v a Residu ual Current Device (R
RCD) with a tripping
current of ma
ax. 30mA.

1). Mains lea ads on scarrifier are particularly susceptible to insulaation damaage. The causes
c of
thiss include the
t followin
ng:
- Cut
C the cab ble by passsing over iti with the scarifier.
- Damage
D th
hrough crusshing if thee mains lea ad is routeed under doors or win
ndows.
- Cracks
C cauused by ag geing of the e insulation sheath.
- Kinks cause ed by incorrrect fastening or rou uting of thee mains lead.
2). Such dam maged mains leads should
s not be used under
u any circumstan
c nces as theey may
caause fatal injuries duee to their damaged
d i
insulation s
sheath.
3). Always ch heck the plug
p and cable and makem suree they are in
i good coondition be
efore
opperation.

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PERATIO
ON

Sta
arting an
nd Stopping

STAARTING
Thee product is fitted wiith a lock-o off button feature. To
o start the product, simply
s dep press the
locck-off butto on (18) the
en fully pre
ess and hold the startt/stop leve
el (19). The lock-off bu
utton can
now be relea ased. (See Fig.9)
NOOTE: It is nott necessary
y to mainta ain pressurre on the lock-off bu
utton once e the start/sstop level
is squeezed
s a
and the motor is runnning. The lock-off bu
utton is a sa
afety devicce to avoid
acccidental sttart-up of the device e.

STO
OPPING
The
e product will autom
matically stop once thhe start/sto
op level is released. The lock-o
off button
will have to be
b depresssed and thhe start/sto
op level sq
queezed to o restart the
e product motor.

Oveer Load Pro

otection
The
e overload d protectio on will be activated
a i the follo
in owing circuumstancess:
1). A build up
p of scarified materia al around the cuttingg device.
2). If the matterial scariffied is larger than thee motor caapacity.
3). Where the ere is too much
m resisttance aga
ainst the cuutting dev
vice.
Whhen the circuit breaker has bee en activateed switch off
o the prod duct and disconnec
d t from the
po
ower supply y.
Lett the produuct cool down and eliminate
e t
the cause before using the pro
oduct again.

Fig. 9

Ge
eneral Op
peration

WARNIN
NG! In some e countriess regulatio
ons define at what tim
me of the day
d and on
o what
special days prodducts are allowed
a to
o be used and
a what restrictionss apply! Assk your
commu unity for de
etailed info
ormation and
a observ
ve the reguulations in order to preserve
p a
peacefful neighbourhood anda avoid committin ng administtrative offe
ences!

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PERATIO
ON

Ge
eneral Op
peration (continue
ed)
WARNINNG! If the product
p striikes a foreign objectt stop the motor!
m Swittch the pro
oduct off,
disconn
nect it from
m the powwer supply anda let it cool
c downn. Inspect the
t producct
thoroug
ghly for daamage! Ha ave any da amage rep paired beffore restartting!

WARNIN
NG! Extensiv
ve vibratio
on of the product
p du
uring opera
ation is an indication
n of
damagge! The pro
oduct shou uld be prommptly inspe
ected andd repaired!

1). Check the e product,, its power cord and plug as well w as acce essories for damage e before
eaach use. Do o not use the
t produc ct if it is da
amaged orr shows we ear.
2). Double ch heck that accessorie es are prop perly fixed.
3). Push the product
p fo
orward by itsi handle. Keep the handle drry to ensure safe sup pport.
4). Ensure tha at the air vents
v are always unobstructed and clear.. Clean the em if neceessary with
a soft
s brush. Blocked aira vents ma ay lead to o overheating and da amage the e product..
5). Switch the e product off immed diately if yo ou are distturbed while working g by other people
entering the working area.a
Alwways let the productt come to complete
c stop beforre putting it down.
6). Do not ov verwork yourself. Take e regular breaks
b to ensure
e you can concentrate on n the work
and have fulll control over
o the product.
7). Mow the lawn befo ore working g and fertilize afterwa ards.
8). Make sure e that the lawn
l is clear of stone es, sticks, wire
w or othe
er objects that
t could
d damage
thee product or its moto or.
9). Select the e suitable cutting
c deepth for the e actual grass heightt.
10)). Do not work
w his productt on a wet lawn beca
with th ause it tend
ds to stick to
t the unde erbody of
thee product, preventing the prop per discharge of collected matterial, and d it could also
a cause
you to slip an nd fall.
11)). Slowly puush the pro oduct forw ward. Move e the product at app propriate speed. Do not move
it too fast to prevent th he discharg ge openin ng from gettting block ked and engine from m useless
overloading.
12)). Work in slight
s overllapping ro ows. The mo ost effectivve patternn for scarify
ying/rakingg lawns is
straaight lines along one e of the sides. This will keep the rows even n and ensu ures that all the lawn
is scarified/ra
s aked witho out missing g any spotss. (See Fig. 10).
13)). Circle arround flowwer beds. When
W reach hing a flowwer bed in the middle e of the law
wn, make
a row
r or two around th he circumfference of the bed.
14)). Pay spec cial attention when changing
c direction.

Fig. 10

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PERATIO
ON

Sc
carifying
Coonsider the
e weather when
w scarrifying. Sca
arify the law
wn with ann increased d depth se
etting
during spring
g time betw ween April and May as the law wn is betterr able to re
ecover during this
sea
ason. Durin ng a wet suummer sca arify againn in late summer with h a decrea ased depthh setting.
Doo not scariffy during periods
p of hot
h weathe er conditioon. During a dry rainlless summe
er do not
sca
arify a second time in autumn..

Ra
aking
In order
o that a healthy lawn can develop in
n the sprin
ng, it is nec
cessary for greater am
mounts of
air to penetraate the area around
d the roots of the gra
ass. We rec commend aerate the e lawn
eveery 4 - 6 weeks
w depeending on the state of
o your lawwn.

CLLEANING
G AND MAINTENA
M ANCE

WARNIN NG! Before carrying out

o any rep pairs or serrvicing worrk, you must ensure that
t the
produc ct has been disconneected from m the powe er supply. Repairs an
nd maintennance
work otther than described
d within this instruction
n manual may
m be pe
erformed only
o by
qualifie
ed specialiist!

Se
ervice and
d Storage
e
To ensure lon
ng and reliable servic
ce, carry out
o the follo
owing maiintenancee regularly. Servicing
and cleaning g work on the product and the e removal of the gua
ards may only
o be carrried out
aftter the mottor has been switche
ed off and
d the plug disconnec
d cted from the
t power supply.

1). Regularly check for obvious defects

d succh as loosee, dislodge ed or dama aged chain and
guide bar, looose fixingss and worn n or damag ged compponents.
2). Check tha at covers and
a guardds are unda amaged and
a correcctly fitted. Carry
C out necessary
n
maaintenance e or repairrs before using the product.
3). If the cuttting device e should happen to fail despite e the care e taken in manufactu
m uring and
tessting, repair should beb carried out by an authorized d specialisst.
4). Do not cle ean the prroduct whiile it is runn ning.
5). Ensure thaat all the faastening elements
e (sscrews, nutts, etc.) are tight at all
a times soo that you
an safely work
ca w with th
he productt.
6). Check the e product frequently y for signs of
o wear. Re eplace wo orn or dam maged parrts.
7). Store your product in a dry pla ace. To en nsure a lon
ng service life all scre ew parts sh
hould be
cle
eaned and d then oiled.
8). Clean the e product with
w a brussh or cloth
h. Do not use any solv vents or water to rem move dirt.

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G AND MAINTENA
M ANCE

Se
ervice and
d Storage
e (continued)

9). The comp ponent tha at is subjecct to most wear

w is the
e cutting device.
d Youu should thherefore
check the co ondition off the cuttinng device and its mo ounting at regular inttervals.
- If the cuttin
ng device isi worn or blunt
b it mu
ust be replaaced immediately;
- If the produuct starts to
o suffer fro
om excessiv ve vibratioons, this meeans that the
t cuttingg device
has not been n balanced d correctly y or has su
uffered defformation dued to imppacts. In th
his case it
mu ust be repaaired or repplaced.

eplacing//Changin
Re ng Cutting
g Device
WARNIN
NG! Always switch the
e product off,
o discon nnect it from upply and let it cool
m power su
down before
b cha
anging/rep placing the
e cutting device!
d

WARNINNG! Alwayss use a corrrect cutting device according

a ended use! Observe
to the inte
the tec
chnical req
quirementss of this pro
oduct (see
e section Te
echnical sppecificatio
ons) when
purchaasing and using
u cuttin
ng devices!

WARNIN NG! Cutting

g devices are
a very sh
harp and become
b ho
ot during use!
u Handlee them
carefullly! Wear sa
afety gloves when handling cu
utting deviices in order to avoid
d injuries
like burrns and cu
uts!

WARNIN
NG! Make sure
s two boolts are tig
ght compleetely beforre operate e the produ
uct, don't
operatte the prod
duct if any
yone of bolt is missing
g or loose. If bolt thre
ead is dam
maged, it
must bee replaced
d for safety
y cause. You
Y can replace it with one suitable size.

Thee product has two functions, sc

carifying orr raking. Th ng cylinderr is preassembled on
he scarifyin
the
e product. The rakingg cylinder is included
d in the sup pply box. The
T cylinde er can be changed
ac o different applicatio
ccording to on. (See Figg. 11a, 11bb)

Fig.
F 11a Fig. 11b

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G AND MAINTENA
M ANCE

Re
eplacing//Changin
ng Cutting
g Device (continued)

1). Remove the

t grass catcher
c .
2). Place the product upside
u dow wn on a flat stable ground to ha ave accesss to the unnderbody.
3). Loosen th
he two boltts (22a) witth a suitab ble wrenchh, remove them
t togeether with the
t spring
waashers (22b
b) and the presently attached cutting de evice (21 or
o 23). (Seee Fig.
12aa).
4). To removee the cutting device e, first lift th
he bearing and then pull it out from the drive
d shaft
(25
5).
5). Align and
d insert the respectivee cutting device:
d Slid
de the hex he socket of driving
x nut into th
sha
aft (25) and fix the bearing
b to the
t support with the bolts (22a a) and sprinng washerrs (22b).
(Se
ee Fig. 12b
b).

Fig.
F 12a Fig. 12b

Aftter Use
e product off, discon
1). Switch the nnect it fro
om the pow
wer supply
y and let it cool down.
2). Check, cllean and store
s the product
p as describedd below.

Grrass Catc
cher
1). Inspect th
he grass caatcher (15)) before ea D not use it if you fin
ach use. Do nd any dam
mage.
2). Clean thee grass cattcher (15) after
a opera
ation. Let the
t grass catcher
c dryy thorough
hly before
sto
oring to avooid mildew
w.

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G AND MAINTENA
M ANCE

Tra
ansportattion

1). Switch thee product off and disconnect it from pow wer supply
y before tra
ansporting
g it
anywhere.
2). Attach tra
ansportatioon guards,, if applica
able.
3). Adjust the
e cutting depth
d to th
he transporrtation stage (refer
to “CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT” ”).
4). Always tra
ansport thee product by its handle.
5). Protect th
he productt from any heavy imp pact or strrong vibrattions which
h may occcur during
ansportatio
tra on in vehicles.
6). Secure the productt to preven nt it from slipping or falling
f ove
er.

TECHNICA
AL DATA

Rated volttage 230-240V

V~ 50Hz
Power input power 1300W
No-load sppeed 29990min-1
Max. cutting width 3
320mm
W
Working heeight rang
ge -10/-5
5/0/5/10mmm, 5 adjusstments
Grass catccher volumme 30L
V
Vibration 3.59 2
91m/s K=1 1.5m/s2
Measured sound pre essure leve
el LPA 84.5dB(A) K==3dB(A)
Measured sound power level LWA 97.9dB(A) K==3dB(A)
Guarantee ed sound power
p leve
el LWA 10
04dB(A)
Protectionn class II
Degree off protection IPX4
Machine weight
w Approx. 12.25kg
1
Cable leng
gth 10m

WARNIN NG! Depend ding on the actual use of the prod

duct the vibbration value es can diffe
er from the
declareed total! Adoopt proper measures to
t protect yourself
y agaainst vibratiion exposures. Take
the whoole work proocess includding times the producct is running
g under no load
l or swittched off
into con
nsideration.
Proper measures
m in
nclude amo ong others regular maaintenance and care of o the produ uct and
applicaation tools, keeping haands warm, periodical breaks and d proper pllanning of work
w
processses.

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 GUARANTEE

1. This product has been manufactured to a high quality standard. It is guaranteed against
faulty materials and workmanship for 24 months from purchase; please retain your till
receipt as proof of purchase.

2. If the product is found to be defective within the relevant time period, we will either
replace all defective parts or, at our discretion, replace the unit free of charge with the
same item or items of a greater value and/or specification.

3. This guarantee does not cover defects caused by or resulting from:

• Misuse, abuse or neglect,
• Trade, professional or hire use,
• Repairs attempted by anyone other than our authorized repair centre (call 0333 2000 336);

4. In the unlikely event that this product does develop a fault please call the helpline on 0333
2000 336.

5. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

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ROUBLES
SHOOTIN
NG

Susspected malfunction
m ns are often due to causes
c thatt the users can fix the
emselves. Therefore
check the prroduct usin
ng this section. In mo
ost cases th
he problemm can be solved
s quiickly.

WARNINNG! Only pe erform thee steps desscribed witthin these instruction

i s! All furthe
er
inspecttion, mainttenance and
a repair work
w must be perform
med by an n authorize ed service
centre or a simila ed specialist if you ca
arly qualifie annot solv
ve the prob blem yoursself!

Prroblem Possible Cause So

olution
Not connected to
o power sup
pply Coonnect to power sup pply
Chheck by a specialist
Power cord
c or plug
g is defecttive
Prroduct ele
ectrician.
dooes not Other ellectrical de
efect to th
he Chheck by a specialist
start productt ele
ectrician.
Pre
ess lock-offf button first, then
Lock-offf button no
ot pressed
e start/stop lever
the
Prroduct Power so
ource (e.gg. generato
or) Coonnect to another power
dooes not has too low voltag
ge source
re
each
Air ventss are block
ked Clean the aiir vents
fu
ull power
Cutting device is dull/dama
d ged Re
eplace with h a new onne
Onnly scarify materials
Scarified
d material exceeds
Po
oor result ac
ccording
capacitty
to capacity of the pro oduct
Scarifyin
ng depth iss incorrect Addjust depthh

REECYCLIN
NG AND DISPOSA
D AL

The
e product comes in a package e that prottects it aga
ainst dama
age during g shipping. Keep the
pa
ackage unttil you are sure that all
a parts ha ave been delivered
d and the product is fuunction
pro
operly. Reccycle the package
p a
afterwardss.
Old
d productss are potentially recyyclable unnder WEEE and do no ot, therefore, belong g in your
household ru ubbish. Youu are requested to assist
a us andd our conttribution to
o saving re
esources
and protecting the env vironment by handin ng in this appliance at
a an equipped colle ection
entre (if the
ce ere is one available).
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(UKK & IRELAND

D ONLY)
If you
y need to
t replace the fitted plug then follow the e instructio
ons below.
IMPPORTANT
Thee wires in the
t mains lead
l are colored
c in accordanc
a ce with thee following
g code:
Bluue = Neutra
al
Broown = Live
As the colors of the wirees in the ellectrical co
ord of this appliance e may not correspond
c d with the
coolored mark kings identtifying the terminals in your plu
ug, procee ed as follow
ws. The wire
e which is
coolored bluee must be connected
c d to the terminal whiich is mark ked with N.. The wire which
w is
coolored brow wn must be e connected to the terminal
t w
which is ma
arked with L.

WARNINNG! Never connect

c liv
ve or neutrral wires to
o the earth
h terminal of
o the plugg. Only fit
an appproved 13AAmp BS136 63/A plug and
a the coorrect rate
ed fuse
.
NO
OTE: If a mo
olded plug is fitted annd has to be
b remove ed take great care inn disposing
g of the
plu
ug and sevvered cablle, it must be destroy yed to prevent enga aging into a socket.

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