Combi Care 38 E - Tondeuse à gazon AL-KO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Combi Care 38 E AL-KO

GB: Translation of the original instructions for use 14

AL-KO KOBER GROUP Kötz, Germany

This documentation or excerpts therefrom may not be reproduced or disclosed to third parties without

the express permission of the AL-KO KOBER GROUP.3

Translation of the original operating instructions

 Please read this document before putting the

machine into operation. This is essential for safe

working and trouble-free handling.

 Comply with the safety and warning instructions in

this documentation and on the machine.

 This document is a permanent component of the

described product, and should remain with the

machine if it is sold to someone else.

Explanation of symbols

Following these warning instructions can help to

avoid personal injury and/or damage to property.

Special instructions for ease of understanding

This machine is intended for loosening and aerating

a lawn (scarifying) in private applications, and is only

allowed to be used on dried lawns which have been

Any use not in accordance with this designated use

shall be regarded as misuse.

The machine is not allowed to be used in commercial

Safety and protective devices

Motor protection switch

The motor protection switch switches off the scarifi er/

aerator if the motor is overloaded. Do not deactivate

the function of the motor protection switch.

Proceed as follows if the motor protection switch has

switched off the machine:

1. Disconnect the machine from the mains.

2. Determine the cause of the overload.

3. After allowing the machine to cool down for 2 to

3 minutes, reconnect the power cable and start

operating the machine.

Operator presence control

The machine is equipped with an operator presence

control which stops the machine when it is released.

Do not deactivate the function of the operator pres-

The machine is equipped with a rear fl ap.

The visual safety indicator displays when the blade

 The work shaft is secured correctly when the

green mark is visible (5 mm) (1).

 If the green mark is not visible any more and a red

mark is visible (2),

the securing of the blade shaft is loose. The secur-

ing of the blade shaft has to be checked and bolted

Power cable safety 17

Maintenance and care 18

Help in case of malfunction 19

Operator presence control

Rotary switch for setting the working depth

Plug on the safety pushbutton switch

Terminal block for cable strain relief

Turning handles for folding back the handlebar

Symbols on the appliance

Read the operating instructions before

Keep other people out of the danger area.

Maintain a safety distance.16

Translation of the original operating instructions

Disconnect the mains plug before starting

maintenance work on the blade system!

Do not run over the mains cable. Danger

of electric shock if the mains cable is

Keep your hands and feet away from the

blade system. Disconnect the appliance

from the mains supply before maintenance

and care as well as cleaning work!

Remove the spark plug before starting main-

tenance work on the blade system!

Wear hearing and eye protection!

 Only use the machine if it is in perfect technical

 Protect the machine against moisture

 Do not deactivate safety and protective devices

 Wear protective glasses and ear defenders

 Wear long trousers and sturdy shoes

 Keep your hands and feet away from the blade

 Do not place your hands and feet close to any ro-

 Keep third parties away from the danger area

 Remove foreign bodies from the working area

 When leaving the machine:

 Switching off the motor

 Wait for the blade system to come to a stop

 Disconnect from the mains

 Do not leave the machine unsupervised

 Children, or other people who are not familiar with

the operating instructions, are not allowed to use

 The machine must not be operated by persons un-

der the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication

 Comply with the local regulations on minimum age

of people operating the machine

Assemble the machine in accordance with the illustra-

The appliance is not allowed to be operated unless it

has been fully assembled.

Always perform a visual check prior to start-up. Do

not operate the machine if the blade system and/or

the fastening parts are loose, damaged or worn.

 Heed the country-specifi c regulations for the oper-

ating times of chain saws

 Always comply with the operating instructions

supplied from the engine manufacturer17

GB Power cable safety

 Only use rubber-sheathed cables with quality

H05RN-F acc. to DIN/VDE 0282 with a conductor

cross section of 3 phases of 1.5 mm² each.

 The type designation must be marked on the pow-

er cable. The plug and coupling socket must be

made from rubber or sheathed in rubber, and be in

accordance with DIN/VDE 0620.

 Only use a power cable with suffi cient length.

 The power cable, plug and coupling socket must

be protected against splash water.

 Repairs on the power cable, plug and coupling

socket are only allowed to be carried out by au-

thorised specialist companies. A defective power

cable (e.g. with cracks, cuts, crushed or kinked

points in the insulation) is not allowed to be used.

 Protect the plug connections against moisture.

Do not damage or cut the power cable.

If the power cable is damaged, immediately discon-

nect it from the mains.

Electrical requirements

 230 V/50 Hz alternating current

 Minimum cross section

 Power cable = 1.5 mm²

 Minimum fusing of mains connection = 10 A

 Residual-current circuit breaker (RCCB)

 Maximum tripping current = 30 mA.

Establishing the mains connection (05)

1. Connect the coupling part of the power cable to

the plug on the safety pushbutton switch (a).

2. Coil the power cable into a loop and hook it into

the cable strain relief (b). Leave the loop long

enough for the cable strain relief to be able to slide

from one side to the other.

Never operate the machine from mains sockets

which do not have a residual-current circuit breaker.

Setting the working depth (04)

Only set the working depth if the engine is switched

off and the blade shaft is stopped.

Set the working depth of the blade shaft at the dial

1. Tilt the scarifi er backwards with the handlebar.

2. Push the twist switch down and turn it to level "1".

Positions on the dial selector:

1 - 5 = Setting the working depth (04)

With new blades, set the dial selector to posi-

The correct working depth depends on:

 the condition of the lawn

 the wear on the blades

If the working depth is set too low:

 the scarifi er will stop

 the engine will stall

In this case, move the dial selector back to a shallower

Always mow the lawn before scarifying.

Starting the engine (06)

1. Push and hold the button of the safety pushbutton

2. Pull the operator presence control against the

handlebar (b). The motor starts.

The operator presence control does not lock in

The operator presence control does not lock in

place. It must be held in place all the time.

place. It must be held in place all the time.

3. Release the button of the safety pushbutton

Switching off the motor (07)

1. Release the operator presence control (a). It auto-

matically returns to its initial position. The motor

Danger of lacerations!

The blade shaft keeps turning under its own

momentum! After switching off, do not reach

under the machine straight away.18

Translation of the original operating instructions

Hooking in/unhooking the grass catcher

1. Switch off the engine before hooking in/unhooking

2. Wait for the blade shaft to come to a stop

General notes on operation

 The blade system must be able to turn entirely

freely in order for the machine to be started

 Keep the power cable out of the working area

 Only control the machine using the handlebar. This

ensures the necessary safety clearance.

 Be particularly careful when turning the scarifi er or

pulling the machine behind you

 Make sure you can stand securely on slopes

 Always scarify across the slope

 Never scarify on steep slopes

 Have the machine checked by a specialist if the

following events occur:

 After running into an obstacle

 if the engine stops suddenly

 If a blade is bent

 If the blade shaft is bent

 If the V-belt is defective

Maintenance and care

Risk of injury on the blade shaft.

Wear protective gloves!

Do not open the engine housing.

Maintenance of the engine must be done by an

authorised specialist workshop.

 Disconnect the mains plug before any mainte-

nance and cleaning work! Wait for the shaft to

 Only use genuine spare parts.

 Only renew worn or damaged implements and

pins as a set, in order to avoid imbalances.

 Do not spray the equipment with water!

Water ingress can cause irreparable damage to the

motor and the safety pushbutton switch.

 Clean the machine after each use (scraper, cloth,

Remove the blade shaft (08).

1. Unscrew and remove the screw (1) of the bearing.

2. Fold up the bearing half (2).

3. Lift the blade shaft out of the lower bearing half

and pull it out of the drive side (3).

Install in reverse order.

Remove the blades (09).

Before removing the blades, check their instal-

1. Unscrew and remove hexagon bolt (1).

2. Carefully pull the ball bearing (2) off the shaft (8).

3. Pull the thrust ring (3), washer (4) and short

spacer tube (5) off the shaft.

4. Pull off the blades (6) and long spacer tubes one

Install in reverse order.

Removing the aerator roller

Remove the aerator roller and renew the steel spring

tines in the same way as the blade shaft.19

We will resolve any material or manufacturing faults on the machine during the legal warranty period

for claims relating to faults, in accordance with our choice either to repair or replace.

The legal warranty period is determined by the legislation of the country in which the appliance was purchased.

Our warranty promise applies only if: The warranty becomes void in the case of:

 the machine has been handled correctly

 the instructions for use have been complied with

 original spare parts have been used

 someone has attempted to repair the machine

 any technical modifi cations have been made to

 the machine has not been used correctly (e.g.

commercial or communal use)

The guarantee excludes:

 Paint damage that can be attributed to normal wear and tear

 Wear parts that are marked with xxx xxx

frame on the spare parts card

 Internal combustion engines – These are covered by the separate warranty provisions of the corresponding

engine manufacturers

In the event of a warranty claim, please take this warranty declaration and your proof of purchase and contact

your dealer or the nearest authorised customer service centre. This warranty promise does not affect your stat-

Help in case of malfunction

 Check the power cable and

the residual-current circuit

 Push the operator presence

control towards the top han-

 Select a lower working depth.

 Select a lower working depth.

 Contact a customer service

 Select a lower working depth.

 Renew worn blades.

 Mow the lawn (grass is too

 Select a lower working depth.

 Contact a customer service

Malfunctions that cannot be rectifi ed using this table

must be attended to by an authorised specialist work-

Do not dispose of worn-out equipment,

spent batteries or rechargeable batteries

Packaging, equipment and accessories are made

from recyclable materials, and must be disposed of

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