Cleaning, Maintenance And Repair; Preparing The Lawn Scarifier For Operation - Stihl RLE 240 Gebrauchsanleitung

5 Preparing the Lawn Scarifier for Operation

￭ Moisture may cause corrosion to the electric contacts on
the lawn scarifier and metal components. This may result
in damage to the lawn scarifier.
► Unplug the mains plug of the extension cable from the
socket.
► Detach the extension cable connector from the mains
plug of the lawn scarifier.
► Keep the lawn scarifier clean and dry.

4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair

WARNING
￭ If the mains plug is plugged into a socket during cleaning,
maintenance or repair, the lawn scarifier may
unintentionally be switched on. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
► Unplug the mains plug of the extension
cable from the socket.
► Detach the extension cable connector from the mains
plug of the lawn scarifier.
► Wait until the roller is no longer turning.
￭ Abrasive cleaning agents, using a water jet for cleaning or
sharp objects may result in damage to the lawn scarifier or
the rollers. If the lawn scarifier or rollers are not cleaned
correctly, components may no longer operate correctly
and safety devices may be disabled. This may result in
serious injury to people.
► Clean the lawn scarifier and rollers as described in this
instruction manual.
￭ If the lawn scarifier or rollers are not maintained or
repaired correctly, components may no longer operate
correctly and safety devices may be disabled. This may
result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Do not maintain or repair the lawn scarifier yourself.
► If the lawn scarifier needs to be maintained or repaired:
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
0478-670-9910-A
► Maintain the rollers as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ The blades and spring-tines may move during roller
cleaning, maintenance or repair. This may result in injury
to the user as a result of cutting themselves on sharp
cutting edges.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
5 Preparing the Lawn Scarifier for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Lawn Scarifier for Operation
The following steps must be performed before commencing
work:
► Make sure that the following components are in safe
condition:
– Lawn scarifier, @ 4.6.1.
– Rollers, @ 4.6.2.
► Assemble the handlebar.
► Clean the lawn scarifier, @ 15.1.
► Check the rollers, @ 10.2.
► Ensure that there is no roller in the transport compartment,
6.2.
@
► Fold up and adjust the handlebar, @ 7.1.
► Connect the mains plug of the lawn scarifier to an
extension cable and the mains plug of the extension cable
to an easily accessible socket.
► If material removed from the lawn is to be collected in the
grass catcher box: attach the grass catcher box, @ 6.3.2.
► If material removed from the lawn is to be ejected to the
rear: detach the grass catcher box, @ 6.3.3.
► Set the working depth, @ 11.2.
► Check the controls, @ 10.1.
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use the lawn
scarifier and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
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