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

USER MANUAL Combi Care 38 P Comfort AL-KO

AL-KO KOBER GROUP Kötz, Germany

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the express permission of the AL-KO KOBER GROUP.474398_f 3

Translation of the original instructions for use

TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Contents

1 About these operating instructions 13

1.1 Symbols on the title page 13

1.2 Legends and signal words 13

2 Product description 14

2.1 Designated use 14

2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse 14

2.3 Safety and protective devices 14

2.4 Symbols on the appliance 14

2.5 Product overview 14

5.2 Filling with oil (Fig. G) 16

6.1 General notes on operation 16

6.2 Filling with petrol (Fig. H) 16

6.3 Setting the working depth (Fig. I) 16

6.4 Starting the motor 17

7 Maintenance and care 17

7.2 Removing the aerator roller 17

7.3 Removing the blades (Fig. O) 17

7.4 Cleaning or replacing the air filter 17

7.5 Maintaining the spark plug 17

7.6 Changing the oil 18

10 Help in case of malfunction 18

11 After-Sales / Service 19

1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The German version is the original operating

instructions. All additional language versions

are translations of the original operating in-

Always safeguard these operating instruc-

tions so that they can be consulted if you

need any information about the appliance.

Only pass on the appliance to other persons

together with these operating instructions.

Comply with the safety and warning informa-

tion in these operating instructions.

1.1 Symbols on the title page

It is essential to read through these

operating instructions carefully be-

fore start-up. This is essential for

safe working and trouble-free han-

Operating instructions

Never operate the petrol powered

device in the vicinity of open flames

1.2 Legends and signal words

Denotes an imminently dangerous situa-

tion which will result in fatal or serious

injury if not avoided.

Denotes a potentially dangerous situa-

tion which can result in fatal or serious

injury if not avoided.

Denotes a potentially dangerous situa-

tion which can result in minor or moder-

ate injury if not avoided.GB

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Denotes a situation which can result in

material damage if not avoided.

NOTE Special instructions for ease of under-

standing and handling.

2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This machine is intended for loosening and aerat-

ing 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 accor-

dance with this designated use shall be regarded

This appliance is intended solely for use in non-

commercial applications. Any other use (as well

as unauthorised conversions or add-ons) are re-

garded as contrary to the intended use and will

result in exclusion of the warranty as well as loss

of conformity (CE mark); the manufacturer will

thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or

injury suffered by the user or third parties.

2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse

Do not use the appliance in the rain or on wet

Safety devices must not be dismantled or by-

2.3 Safety and protective devices

Operator presence control

The machine is equipped with an operator pres-

ence control which stops the machine when it is

The machine is equipped with a rear flap.

blade shaft is secured.

The blade shaft is secured correctly when the

green mark is visible approx. 5 mm (Fig. I 1).

If the green mark is not visible any more and

a red mark is visible, the securing of the

blade shaft is loose (Fig. I 2).

The securing of the blade shaft must be

checked and bolted (Fig. N).

2.4 Symbols on the appliance

Before starting operation, read

the operating instructions.

Keep other people out of the

Disconnect the spark plug con-

nector before working on the

Keep your hands and feet away

from the blade system.

Wear protective glasses!

2 Operator presence control

3 Safety pushbutton switch

4 Turning handles for folding back the han-

10 Rotary switch for setting the working

11 Green mark for indicating the blade shaft

12 Fill opening of the petrol tank

13 Fill opening of the oil tank

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Only use the machine if it is in perfect techni-

Do not deactivate safety and protective de-

Wear protective glasses and ear defenders

Wear long trousers and sturdy shoes

Keep your hands and feet away from the

Do not place your hands and feet close to

Keep third parties away from the danger area

Remove foreign bodies from the working ar-

When leaving the machine:

Switching off the motor

Wait for the blade system to come to a

Remove the spark plug connector

Do not leave the machine unsupervised

Children, or other people who are not familiar

with the operating instructions, are not al-

lowed to use the machine

Comply with the local regulations on mini-

mum age of people operating the machine

4 INSTALLATION Assemble the machine in accordance with the il-

lustrations (Figs. A-F, P).

Danger if assembly is not carried out

Operation of an incompletely assembled

appliance can result in serious injury.

Only operate the appliance when it

Check that all safety and protective

devices are in place and functioning

correctly before switching on.

5 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

Danger of fire! Petrol is highly inflam-

Only use appropriate containers to store pet-

Only refuel outdoors

Do not smoke when refuelling

Do not open the tank cap when the engine is

Renew the tank or tank cap if damaged

Always close the tank lid firmly

If petrol has leaked out:

Do not start the engine

Avoid start attempts

Danger of poisoning! Never run the

engine in enclosed spaces.

Fill with oil and petrol before initial start-up.

See the instructions for use from the

oil manufacturer: SAE 10W-30, fill

amount: max. 0.25 l if oil tank empty

5.2 Filling with oil (Fig. G)

1. Aligning the scarifier horizontally:

Tilt the scarifier backwards with the han-

Lowering the blade system: Push the

twist switch for the working depth and

turn it to level "5".

Unscrew the oil dipstick and insert the fill-

Fill with oil (max. 0.25 l if the oil tank is

Remove the oil filling neck and screw the

oil dipstick back in.

3. Raising the blade system: Push the twist

switch for the working depth and turn it to lev-

Danger of damage to the appliance

The blade system will be damaged if the

appliance is moved over a solid surface

with the blade system lowered.

Raising the blade system: Push the

twist switch for the working depth

and turn it to level "1".

6.1 General notes on operation

The blade system must be able to turn entire-

ly freely in order for the machine to be started

Only control the machine using the handle-

bar. This ensures the necessary safety clear-

Keep the exhaust and engine clean

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 the blade shaft is bent

If the V-belt is defective

6.2 Filling with petrol (Fig. H)

NOTE The tank cap is located on the petrol

tank and is provided with the “petrol

pump” symbol (petrol station).

6.3 Setting the working depth (Fig. I)

Danger of damage to the appliance

Only set the working depth if the engine

is switched off and the blade shaft is

Set the working depth of the blade shaft at the di-

1. Tilt the scarifier backwards with the handle-

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

Positions on the dial selector:

1 - 5 = Setting the working depth

NOTE With new blades, set the dial selector to

The correct working depth depends on:

the condition of the lawn

the wear on the blades

If the working depth is incorrect:

the engine will stall

In this case, move the dial selector back to a

shallower working depth.

NOTE Always mow the lawn before scarifying.

NOTE Put the spark plug connector onto the

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Maintenance and care

6.4 Starting the motor

During restart, lengthy standstill times and tem-

1. Press primer knob “a” 6x. (Fig. K).

2. Press primer knob “b” 10x. (Fig. K).

3. Push in the switch knob and, at the same

time, pull and hold the motor switch bracket

towards the top handlebar (Fig. L).

NOTE Keep hold of the motor switch bracket

1. Pull out the cable starter briskly, and then al-

low it to wind back in slowly (Fig. M).

2. Allow the engine to warm up.

NOTE The primer knobs do not need to be ac-

tuated when the engine is at operating

temperature. The engine has a fixed gas

setting. Speed control is not possible.

6.5 Switching off the motor

1. Release the motor switch bracket. (Fig. L).

Danger of lacerations!

The blade shaft keeps turning under its

own momentum! After switching off, do

not reach under the machine straight

6.6 Hooking in/unhooking the grass catcher

1. Switch off the engine before hooking in/un-

hooking the grass catcher.

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

7 MAINTENANCE AND CARE DANGER!

Danger of injury on the blade shaft and

on hot engine parts - wear protective

Disconnect the spark plug connector before

any maintenance and cleaning work. Wait for

the shaft to come to a stop.

Wait until the engine has fully cooled.

Wear protective gloves.

Do not open the housing.

Only use genuine spare parts.

Only renew worn or damaged implements

and pins as a set, in order to avoid imbalanc-

Do not spray the equipment with water! Pen-

etrating water (ignition system, carburettor...)

can lead to malfunctions.

Clean the machine after each use (scraper,

7.1 Removing the blade shaft (Fig. N)

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

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.

7.2 Removing the aerator roller

Remove the aerator roller and renew the steel

spring tines in the same way as the blade shaft.

7.3 Removing the blades (Fig. O)

NOTE Before removing the blades, check their

installation position!

1. Unscrew and remove the hexagon bolt (1).

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

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

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

Install in reverse order.

7.4 Cleaning or replacing the air filter

Comply with the operating instructions from the

engine manufacturer.

7.5 Maintaining the spark plug

Comply with the operating instructions from the

engine manufacturer.

Danger of injury on hot engine parts -

wear protective gloves when replacing

or cleaning the spark plug!GB

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7.6 Changing the oil

NOTE Drain off the old oil when the engine is

warm. Warm oil runs out quickly and ful-

1. Place a suitable container under the engine

2. Unscrew the oil dipstick.

3. Insert the filler neck.

4. Tilt the appliance backwards with the handle-

bar until the handlebar lies on the ground. Let

the oil drain fully.

5. Set the appliance upright and align horizon-

tally. Fill with new oil (SAE 10W-30, fill vol-

ume: 0.25 l). See also section "Filling with oil

6. Remove the filler neck.

7. Screw in the oil dipstick.

NOTE Dispose of used engine oil in an environ-

mentally-responsible manner.

We recommend dropping off waste oil in

a closed container at a recycling centre

or a customer service centre.

Do not dispose of waste oil

Comply with the operating instructions from the

engine manufacturer.

Caution - Risk of fire/explosion!

Do not store the engine close to naked

flames or sources of heat.

Allow the engine to cool down.

Store the scarifier in a dry room.

To save space when storing, unscrew the

wing nuts on the top handlebar and fold it

Petrol and motor oil do not belong in

household waste or the public sewer

system, but should be collected and

disposed of separately.

Before disposing of the device you must

empty the fuel tank and the engine oil tank!

Packaging, equipment and accessories are

made from recyclable materials, and must be

disposed of accordingly.

10 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION CAUTION!

Sharp-edged and moving appliance

parts can lead to injury.

Always wear protective gloves

during maintenance, care and clean-

NOTE For malfunctions that are not listed in

this table or that you cannot resolve

yourself, please contact our customer

Push the motor switch bracket towards the top handlebar

Check spark plugs, and replace if necessary

Clean the air filter

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Select a lower working depth

Mow the lawn (grass is too long)

Poor scarifying per-

Select a lower working depth

Contact a customer service workshop

11 AFTER-SALES / SERVICE In the event of questions of warranty, repair or

spare parts, please contact your nearest AL-

KOService Centre. These can be found on the

www.al-ko.com/service-contacts

12 GUARANTEE We will resolve any material or manufacturing faults on the appliance during the legal warranty period

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

ty period is determined by the legislation of the country in which the appliance was purchased.

Our warranty promise applies only if:

These operating instructions are heeded

The appliance is handled correctly

Original spare parts have been used

The warranty becomes void in the case of:

Unauthorised repair attempts

Unauthorised technical modifications

The guarantee excludes:

Paint damage that can be attributed to normal wear and tear

Wear parts that are marked with a frame

on the spare parts card

Internal combustion engines (these are covered by the guarantee provisions of the corresponding

engine manufacturers)

The guarantee period commences with purchase by the first end user. The date on the proof of pur-

chase is decisive. In the event of a guarantee claim, please take this guarantee declaration and the

original proof of purchase, and contact your dealer or the nearest authorised customer service centre.

This statement does not affect the purchaser's statutory claims for defects against the vendor.NL

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