Setting The Work Depth; Working Instructions; Working With The Scarifier - ATIKA VT 36 Betriebsanleitung

Switching on
Tilt the scarifier slightly towards you so that the front wheel
are above the ground.
Push the safety button (11) and keep it depressed.
Next, pull the switch lever (12) toward the handle hoop.
The scarifier starts and the scarifier drum can rotate freely.
Now release the safety button (11).
Switching off
When you release the switch lever (12) it returns automatically
to its original position.
Motor protection
The motor is equipped with a protective circuit breaker and
switches off automatically in case of overloading. After a
cooling-down break (approx. 15 min), the motor may be
restarted.
Release the switch lever (12) because the device will
otherwise restart immediately after it has cooled down.
Risk of injury!

Setting the work depth

Before settings the work depth:
− switch off device
− wait until the drum is stationary
Adjust the work depth by
pressing the adjusting knob (13)
and simultaneously turning it to your desired position.
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
Set the work depth according to the grass and ground
conditions at both running wheels.
Recommended work depths:
Regularly scarified soft ground; without stones
Seldom scarified mossy ground; with stones
Uncultivated very mossy; with stones
Set a lower work depth when the motor is straining
(motor speed drops and motor noise changes).
Example: Work depth set to 5
Work depth
-5 mm
-2,5 mm
1,5 mm
4 mm
7 mm
10 mm
Position
5 / 6
3 / 4
1 / 2
change to 4

Working instructions

Before commencing work, ensure the following:
You may not start to operate the machine until you have
read these operating instructions, observed all the
instructions given and installed the machine as described!
Provide for a safe and cleaned workplace. Remove from the
working area objects which might be thrown off.
Before starting your work make sure that:
− the tools and bolts are not worn or damaged. To avoid
any unbalance worn or damaged tools and bolts must
only be replaced as a whole set.
− drum and blades are in proper condition
− all screw connections are tight
− no other persons or animals stay within the working area,
− you can always step back without any barriers,
− you have always a secure standing position.
Always keep your hands and feet at a safe distance to
the rotating tool.
Vibration
If persons who have blood circulation problems are too
often exposed to vibrations damages to the nervous system or
to blood vessels may occur.
You can reduce vibrations
− by thick and warm working gloves,
− shorter working time (have longer breaks).
See a doctor if your fingers swell, you don't feel well or your
fingers become numb.

Working with the scarifier

Scarifying
Using the scarifier drum, the device can be used as
scarifier to remove mats and mosses in the lawn and to cut
through wild growth with low roots.
To enable the growth of a healthy lawn in spring, the absorption
of water, air and nutrients in the root area needs to be
increased. We recommend scarifying the lawn in spring and
autumn.
To achieve good results and to extent the life of the scarifier
drum, the lawn should be mowed before scarifying (shorter than
4 cm).
Do not scarify when the lawn has been freshly sown or
when it is wet or too dry.
Risk of injury by flying around objects.
Make sure that the impact guard is closed and the
collecting bag is attached.
• Place the scarifier at the edge of the lawn near the
receptacle.
• Move the cable after each turn to the opposite already
scarified side.
• Select the work depths according to the condition of the lawn
(see "Setting the work depth").
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