Combi Care 38 E - Lawn mower AL-KO - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	AL-KO
Model	Combi Care 38 E
Product type	Lawn mower (scarifier/aerator)
Working width	38 cm
Power supply	230 V / 50 Hz, 10 A
Motor power	1300 W (estimated)
Weight	11 kg (estimated)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	70 x 45 x 35 cm (estimated)
Working depth	5 positions (1-5)
Cutting type	Scarifying and aerating with rotating knives
Collection bag	Yes, integrated
Safety devices	Motor circuit breaker, safety switch, rear flap, visual locking indicator
Power cable	H05RN-F 3 x 1.5 mm², sufficient length
Protection	30 mA residual current device recommended
Sound level	~85 dB(A) (estimated)
Maintenance	Cleaning after each use, replacement of knives
Wear parts	Knives, steel tines of the aerator roller
Warranty	Legal warranty against manufacturing defects, wear parts excluded
Use	Private lawns, domestic use only
Included accessories	Collection bag, user manual

Frequently Asked Questions - Combi Care 38 E AL-KO

How to set the working depth?

Use the rotary switch (7) on the handle. Make sure the motor is off and the knife shaft is stationary. Press the switch and turn it to the desired position (1 to 5). For new knives, do not exceed position 2.

How to start the mower?

Press and hold the safety switch button (3), then pull the safety bail (2) against the handle. The motor starts. Then release the button while holding the bail.

What to do if the motor does not start?

Check the power cable and the circuit breaker. Make sure the safety bail is properly pressed. If the problem persists, reduce the working depth or contact an authorized service center.

How to maintain the device?

Always unplug the device before any maintenance. Clean it after each use with a cloth or scraper. Do not use water. Wear gloves when handling the knife shaft. Replace worn knives in complete sets.

What are the safety devices?

The device is equipped with a motor circuit breaker that cuts off in case of overload, a safety switch that stops the device if released, a rear flap, and a visual locking indicator for the knife shaft.

How to change the knives?

Remove the knife shaft (08). Unscrew the bearing screw, tilt the half-bearing upwards, and remove the shaft. For the knives (09), unscrew the hexagon head bolt, remove the parts in order, and replace the knives. Reassembly is done in reverse order.

What type of power cable to use?

Use a rubber cable type H05RN-F conforming to DIN/VDE 0282, section 3 x 1.5 mm². The connector and housing must be made of rubber. The cable must be protected against water splashes.

The device vibrates abnormally, what to do?

Irregular vibrations indicate damaged knives or imbalance. Take the device to an authorized service center for inspection and repair.

Can the device be used on sloping ground?

Yes, but always scarify perpendicular to the slope and on gentle slopes. Keep a stable position and do not run. Never use on steep slopes.

How to dispose of the device at end of life?

Do not dispose of the device with household waste. It is made of recyclable materials. Drop it off at an appropriate collection point in accordance with local regulations.

USER MANUAL Combi Care 38 E AL-KO

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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.

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	CC 38 E
112800
	1060 x 550 x 1093 mm 1,3 kW
	ca. 14,0 kg		4000 min-1
	5 x		LPA=86 dB (A)K=3,0 dB (A)
	380 mm		avhw=8 m/s2K=1,5 m/s2ISO 20643
	370 mm		LWA=99 dB (A)
	230 V ca. 55 l
	min. 10 A

Einleitung

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• 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 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

Important!

Following these warning instructions can help to avoid personal injury and/or damage to property.

Special instructions for ease of understanding and handling.

Table of contents

Introduction....14
Product description 14
Safety instructions 16
Assembly 16
Start-up....16
Power cable safety 17
Maintenance and care 18
Help in case of malfunction 19
Disposal....19
Guarantee....19

Product description

Intended use

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 mown short.

Any use not in accordance with this designated use shall be regarded as misuse.

Important!

The machine is not allowed to be used in commercial applications.

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.

Danger!

Do not deactivate the function of the operator presence control.

Rear fl ap

The machine is equipped with a rear fl ap.

Visual safety indicator (03, 08)

The visual safety indicator displays when the blade shaft is secured.

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 securing of the blade shaft has to be checked and bolted (08/1, 08/3).

Product overview

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1	Handlebar
2	Operator presence control
3	Safety pushbutton switch
4	Plug on the safety pushbutton switch
5	Turning handles for folding back the handlebar

6	Grass catcher
7	Rotary switch for setting the working depth
8	Baffl e
9	Terminal block for cable strain relief
10	Cable strain relief

Symbols on the appliance

Read the operating instructions before starting operation.

Keep other people out of the danger area. Maintain a safety distance.

	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 damaged!
	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 maintenance work on the blade system!
	Wear hearing and eye protection!

Safety instructions

■ Only use the machine if it is in perfect technical condition
■ 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 system
- Do not place your hands and feet close to any rotating parts
- 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
The machine must not be operated by persons under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication
■ Comply with the local regulations on minimum age of people operating the machine

Assembly

Assemble the machine in accordance with the illustrations (01, 02).

! Important!

The appliance is not allowed to be operated unless it has been fully assembled.

Start-up

! Important!

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-specific regulations for the operating times of chain saws
■ Always comply with the operating instructions supplied from the engine manufacturer

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 power 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 sufficient 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 authorised 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.

Danger!

Do not damage or cut the power cable.

If the power cable is damaged, immediately disconnect it from the mains.

Electrical requirements

■ 230 V/50 Hz alternating current
■ Minimum cross section
■ Power cable = 1.5 mm ^4
■ 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.

Danger!

Never operate the machine from mains sockets which do not have a residual-current circuit breaker.

Setting the working depth (04)

Important!

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 selector.

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 position 2 at most!

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 working depth.

Always mow the lawn before scarifying.

Starting the engine (06)

1. Push and hold the button of the safety pushbutton switch (a).
2. Pull the operator presence control against the handlebar (b). The motor starts.

The operator presence control does not lock in place. It must be held in place all the time.

1. Release the button of the safety pushbutton switch.

Switching off the motor (07)

1. Release the operator presence control (a). It automatically returns to its initial position. The motor is switched off.

Danger of lacerations!

The blade shaft keeps turning under its own momentum! After switching off, do not reach under the machine straight away.

Hooking in/unhooking the grass catcher

1. Switch off the engine before hooking in/unhooking the grass catcher.
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 scarifier or pulling the machine behind you
■ Make sure you can stand securely on slopes
■ Always scarify across the slope
■ Never scarify on steep slopes
■ Always scarify at walking pace
■ Never tilt or transport the machine when the engine is running
■ 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

Danger!

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 maintenance and cleaning work! Wait for the shaft to come to a stop.
■ 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, etc.).

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 installation position!

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 after another.

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.

Help in case of malfunction

Malfunction Help
Motor does not start	Check the power cable and the residual-current circuit breakerPush the operator presence control towards the top handlebar.Select a lower working depth
Shaft does not rotate	Select a lower working depthClear the bladesContact a customer service workshop
The engine loses power	Select a lower working depthRenew worn blades.Clean the housingMow the lawn (grass is too long).
Poor scarifying performance	Select a lower working depthRenew worn blades.

Malfunction Help
Machine is not running smoothlyMachine is vibrating	■ Damaged blades.■ Contact a customer service workshop.

Malfunctions that cannot be rectified using this table must be attended to by an authorised specialist workshop.

Disposal

Do not dispose of worn-out equipment, spent batteries or rechargeable batteries in domestic waste.

Packaging, equipment and accessories are made from recyclable materials, and must be disposed of accordingly.

Guarantee

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 modifications have been made to the machine
■ 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 statutory rights.

Inleiding

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Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

1	Ručka za upravljanje
2	Sigurnosna ručica
3	Sigurnosna sklopka s tipkom
4	Utikač na sigurnosnoj sklopci s tipkom
5	Okrene ručke za zaklapanje ručke za upravljanje

6	Košara za sakupljanje trave
7	Okretna sklopka za namještanje radne dubine
8	Zaštitna zaklopka
9	Sigurnosna stezaljka za otpuštanje kabela
10	Rasterećenje povlačenja kabela

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Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification

Labeled diagram of a lawn mower with numbered parts for identification