Maintenance And Cleaning - Scheppach 5911902903 Original Bedienungsanleitung

Scarifying
When scarifying, the grass surface and the grass
seam are scratched using the scarifying blade. This
removes moss, mulch and weeds, and cuts the fine
roots on the top. Therefore, air, light, water ant nutri-
ents reach the grass root better, resulting in the grass
growing better and thicker. Furthermore, cutting the
fine roots encourages grass growth. This promotes
grass durability.
Scarifying should be performed a maximum of twice
per year.
Ideally in April/May and/or September/October.
Fertilise and water the grass surface after scarifying
in order to obtain an even better result.
Aerating
When aerating, the aerator roller removes surface
mulch and moss, and "dethatches" the grass. There-
fore, air, light, water ant nutrients reach the grass root
better, resulting in the grass growing better and thick-
er. Aerating is gentler on the grass than scarifying but
not as effective. The grass may be aerated several
times per year (around every 4 weeks).
Advice on how to work properly
An overlapping working method is recommended when
working. Guide the device in as straight a path as pos-
sible to obtain a clean result. These paths should al-
ways overlap by a few centimetres so that there are no
streaks left. First scarify lengthways and then width-
ways in order to obtain a chessboard pattern.
As soon as grass cuttings are left lying behind on
the ground during working, the catch basket must be
emptied. Attention! Before removing the catch basket,
switch off the motor and wait for the roller to come to
a standstill!
Re-sow sections without grass or with little grass after
scarifying.
In order to unhook the catch basket, lift the discharge
flap using one hand and remove the catch bag with the
other hand! It depends on the grass growth of the lawn
and the hardness of the soil as to how often the lawn
should be worked.
Keep the underside of the device clean and remove any
earth and grass deposits. Deposits impede the start-
up process and impair the quality. On slopes, the path
should be made perpendicular to the slope. Switch off
the motor before carrying out any checks on the roller.
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Attention! The roller continues to rotate for a few sec-
onds after the motor is switched off. Never try to stop
the roller. If the moving roller hits an object, switch off
the device and wait until the roller comes to a complete
stop. Then check the condition of the roller. If dam-
aged, it must be replaced.

10. Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning
• Keep protective devices, air vents and the motor
housing as free of dust and dirt as possible. Rub
the device clean with a clean cloth or blow it off with
compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the device directly
after every use.
• Clean the device at regular intervals using a damp
cloth and a little soft soap. Do not use any cleaning
products or solvents; they could attack the plastic
parts of the device. Make sure that no water can
penetrate the device interior.
• In order to reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine,
exhaust, battery box and the area surrounding the
fuel tank free of grass, straw, moss, leaves or es-
caping grease.
Maintenance
• A worn or damaged cutting roller should be replaced
by an authorised specialist
• Ensure that all fastening elements (bolts, nuts, etc.)
are always tightened so that it is safe to work with
the scarifier.
• Store your scarifier in a dry space.
• All screwed parts as well as the wheels and axles
should be cleaned and then oiled to ensure a long
service life.
• Regular maintenance of the scarifier will not only en-
sure its durability and performance, but will also help
to scarify your lawn carefully and easily.
• Perform a general check of the scarifier at the end of
the season and remove all accumulated debris. Al-
ways check the condition of the scarifier prior to the
start of the season. Contact our customer service
centre for repairs.
• Check the catcher regularly for wear or damaged
parts.
• Check the machine regularly and replace worn out
or damaged parts for safety reasons.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, you must do this
outdoors. Store the drained fuel in a special contain-
er for fuel or dispose of it with due care.
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