Time Restrictions; Tips On Caring For Your Lawn (Illustration M ); Service Intervals; Care And Servicing Of Your Scarifier - Sabo 38-BV Betriebsanleitung

Also check machine screws and nuts for a firm fit every 10 operating hours and tighten
if necessary.
Make sure the spark plug connector is fitted tightly. Risk of electric shock. Never pull
the plug connector off with the engine running. Risk of electric shock. Only pull the plug
connector off if the engine has cooled down. Risk of burns.
If the cutter blade shaft becomes blocked e.g. by colliding with an obstacle or through
foreign objects, have an authorised workshop check whether any parts of the scarifier
are damaged or deformed. Always have any necessary repairs done by an authorised
workshop too.
If the machine starts to vibrate unusually heavily or to make unusual noises, please
have it checked immediately by an authorised workshop.

Time restrictions

The time at which scarifiers may be used varies from region to region. Please ask the
relevant authorities before using your scarifier.

Tips on caring for your lawn (Illustration M )

When using the machine, always guide it in straight lines at medium walking speed.
Due to the forward direction of rotation of the blade shaft, only a slight pushing force is
required. Depending on the properties of the surface, it may be necessary to hold the
machine back against the working direction. Avoid moving in tight curves.
On very mossy and weedy lawns, it is advisable to apply the scarifier a second time, at
right-angles to the first working direction. When using the machine without a grass
collector, remove the loose grass from the lawn before the second run. Loose grass
lying on the lawn will have an adverse effect on the result, put an additional strain on
the machine and make the work unnecessarily difficult for the user (stronger pushing
forces).
Loose materials can best be removed by vacuuming with a TurboStar lawn mower or
manual raking.

16 SERVICE INTERVALS

IMPORTANT
Avoid damage! Under extreme or unusual conditions, shorter servicing intervals
than the ones specified below may be necessary. If you establish any problems,
please contact an authorised workshop.
Carry out routine servicing on the machine in line with the following servicing intervals.
Work must be carried out at the following servicing intervals in addition to the
maintenance work listed in these operating instructions.
Before initial use
• Check the oil level Y1 .
• Check all screw connections for a tight fit.
• Check the cutter blade and have an authorised workshop tighten it if necessary.
• Check whether the safety control bar is working properly.
• Check that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not
damaged.
Before every operation
• Check the lawn area and remove any objects.
• Check the area of the boundary wires (if an automatic mower is being used for
lawn care).
• Check the oil level Y1 .
• Check the condition and firm fit of the blades and have them replaced or tightened
by an authorised workshop if necessary.
• Check whether the safety control bar is working properly.
• Check that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not
damaged.
• Check grass collecting equipment for wear or loss of functionality.
Every 10 operating hours
• Check all screw connections for a tight fit.
• Check the blade shaft for wear and a tight fit.
After every operation
• Clean the scarifier.
• Check the blades for damage and wear.
Running-in time – after the first 5 operating hours
• Change the engine oil Y1 .
Every 15-20 operating hours or annually
• Lubricate the wheel bearings.
Every 25 operating hours or annually
• Clean the air filter paper insert W .
• Clean the pre-filter W .
• Clean the spark plug and adjust electrode distance Y .
Every 50 operating hours or annually
• Change the motor oil Y1 .
During annual servicing
• Have the air filter paper insert replaced W .
• Have the pre-filter replaced W .
• Have the spark plug replaced Y .
• Have the fuel filter replaced.
• Have the air cooling system cleaned.
• Have the area under the belt cover cleaned.
• Have the control bar, motor stop throttle cable checked and repaired if necessary.

17 CARE AND SERVICING OF YOUR SCARIFIER

Regular care is the best way to guarantee a long service life and problem-free
operation. Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults!
Only use original spare parts because only those guarantee safety and quality!

Cleaning

IMPORTANT
To clean the scarifier and for maintenance work tip it forwards. When tipping the
scarifier forwards, make sure that the ejection flap is not damaged. Secure the
scarifier in the raised position!
Remove all dirt and grass directly after scarifying. Use a brush or cloth to clean.
IMPORTANT
Never clean engine parts (like ignition system, carburettor, etc.) seals and
bearing points with high-pressure cleaner or normal water jet. Damages or
expensive repairs can be the result.

Storage

Always keep the machine in a clean condition in a closed, dry room out of reach of
children. Always allow the engine to cool down before you store the machine in a
closed room.

Collapsing the handle (Illustration A1 )

– For storage to save space or for transportation, the top tube can be swivelled over
the motor A1 .
– For this purpose, first loosen the top half of the adjusting rod from the connection
piece.
– Afterwards swivel the top guide tube forward after loosening the wing nuts.
– Ensure that the cable for motor operation is not kinked or squeezed!
CAUTION
When folding the bar for transport and storage purposes, when loosening the
wing nuts it is possible that unintentional upsetting of the bar may occur. In
addition, this may result in crushed points between the top and bottom of the bar.
This may result in a risk of injury!

Transporting and securing the equipment

– If the equipment has to be carried, do not hold the ejection flap. Hold on the
housing at the front and on the cross tube of the bottom part of the guide bar at the
back.
Please take the weight of the machine into consideration before lifting it (see
Technical Data). Lifting large weights can result in health problems.
We recommend that two people should always lift or carry the equipment.
– Transport the equipment in an upright position.
– Park the means of transport on level ground so that the equipment cannot roll
away before it is secured.
– Remove the collecting bag and secure it separately during transport
– Secure the equipment with approved load-securing devices (e.g. tie-down straps
with clamping elements) on or inside the vehicle. Tie-down straps are belt bands
made of synthetic fibres. Every tie-down strap is marked with a label. The label
contains important details for application. The information on this label must be
heeded when using the tie-down strap.
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