Setting The Cutting Height - AL-KO 38 VLB COMBI CARE Bedienungsanleitung

38 VLB COMBI CARE
Commissioning
Warning!
Always make a visual inspection of the equipment
before using it. The equipment should not be used
if the cutting unit and/or mounting components are
loose, damaged or worn.
Comply with any national regulations regarding
operating times.
Always observe the operating instructions sup-
plied by the engine manufacturer.
Safety
Warning!
Fire danger!
Petrol is highly fl ammable!
Store petrol in designated containers only.
Only refuel in open air.
Never smoke while refi lling!
Do not open the tank cap while the engine is run-
ning or if the machine is hot.
Replace a damaged petrol tank and/or tank cap.
Always close the tank cap.
If petrol has been spilt:
Do not start the engine
Do not start the equipment
Clean the equipment
Warning!
Never leave an engine running in an enclosed space.
Toxic hazard!
Refi lling
Before switching on the machine for the fi rst time, fi ll
it up with oil and petrol.
Petrol: unleaded regular-grade petrol
Engine observe the operating instructions
oil: supplied by the engine manufacturer.
Oil: SAE 10W-30, capacity: 0,25 l
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Oil fi lling
(picture G)
1. Remove the oil dipstick.
2. Screw in the fi ller neck.
3. Fill oil.
4. Remove the fi ller neck.
5. Screw in the oil dipstick.
Petrol fi lling
(picture H)
The tank cap is on the petrol tank. It is marked
with the symbol "petrol station".

Setting the cutting height

Warning!
The cutting height can be adjusted when the engine
is not running and the cutter spindle is stopped.
Adjust the cutting height of the cutter spindle with the
knob.
1. Push the beam downwards and tilt the scarifi er.
2. Push the knob downwards and rotate to position „2".
Knob positions:
1 - 5 = cutting height settings
With new blades, turn the knob to position 2
max.!
The correct cutting height depends on:
lawn conditions
blade wear
In case the cutting height is not correct:
the scarifi er stands still
the engine does not pull through
In this case, set the knob to a lower cutting height.
GB
(picture I)
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