VONROC SA501AC Scarifier Aerator Instruction Manual

VONROC SA501AC Scarifier Aerator

Product Information

SCARIFIER AERATOR SA501AC

The SCARIFIER AERATOR SA501AC is a power tool designed to remove thatch, moss, and dead grass from lawns and to aerate the soil to allow for better growth of grassroots. It is equipped with sharp blades that penetrate the soil and cut through the roots, effectively removing unwanted material. The machine has a powerful motor and a wide cutting width, making it suitable for use on large lawns. It is double-insulated for additional protection and conforms to all relevant European Directives.

Package Contents

• SCARIFIER AERATOR SA501AC
• Blades (x2)
• Collection bag
• User manual

Product Usage Instructions

1. Read the enclosed safety warnings and instructions carefully before using the machine. Failure to follow the safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire or serious injury.
2. Thoroughly check the working area for any wildlife, pets, small tree stumps, stones, sticks or foreign objects.
3. Attach the blades to the machine according to the instructions provided in the user manual.
4. Adjust the cutting height to the desired level using the height adjustment lever.
5. Plug in the power cord and turn on the machine.
6. Slowly push the machine over the lawn, making sure to cover all areas evenly. Be sure to keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at a distance greater than 10m.
7. As you work, periodically check the collection bag and empty it as needed.
8. When finished, turn off the machine and unplug it from the power source.
9. Clean the machine thoroughly, making sure to remove any grass or debris from the blades and collection bag.
10. Store the machine in a safe, dry place, away from children and pets.

By following these instructions, you can effectively use the SCARIFIER AERATOR SA501AC to keep your lawn healthy and looking great.

Product PACKAGE CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read the enclosed safety warnings, the additional safety warnings and the instructions. Failure to follow the safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save the safety warnings and the instructions for future reference.

The following symbols are used in the user manual or on the product:

Read the user manual.

Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non-obser-vance of the instructions in this manual.

Risk of electric shock.

Wear hearing protection.

Wear eye protection.

Caution: Do not touch rotating blades. Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers. Keep bystanders, especially children, and pets, at a distance greater than 10m.

Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. The blades continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury.

Keep the power cord away from the cutting blades.

Remove the plug from the mains before mainte-nance, adjusting, cleaning, or if the cord is entangled or damaged.

Do not use it in the rain or leave the mower outdoors while it is raining.

Make sure that bystanders are not injured by foreign objects being thrown away.

Warning: Keep a safe distance from the product when operating.
Carefully check the area where the tool is to be used for wildlife and pets. Wildlife and pets may be injured while the machine is in operation. Thoroughly check the working area and remove any stones, sticks, wires, bones, and foreign objects. When using the machine, ensure that no wildlife, pets or small tree stumps are hidden in the dense grass.

Double-insulated for additional protection.

Conforms to all relevant European Directives.

Do not dispose of the product in unsuitable containers.

The guaranteed sound power level LWA = 96 dB(A).

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) power tool.

1. Work area safety
   • Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
   • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos­pheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite dust or fumes.
   • Keep children and bystanders away while oper­ating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
   • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
   • Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
   • Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi­tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
   • Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
   • When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
   • If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
   • Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
   • Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
   • Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off­position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
   • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
   • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
   • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
   • If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
   • Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ig­nore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4. Power tool use and care
   • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
   • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
   • Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool be­fore making any adjustments, changing acces­sories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
   • Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil­dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
   • Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
   • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
   • Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak­ing into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
   • Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. Service
   • Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. When not in use store the product out of reach of children.
• Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience and/or knowledge and/or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
• Never work while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
• Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses when working with the product.
• Do not wear open rubber shoes or sandals when using the product. Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers. Do not use barefoot.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the tines and tine assembly are not worn, damaged or loose.
• Replace worn or damaged tine and assemblies in sets to preserve balance. On multi-tined ma-chines, take care as rotating one tine can cause other tines to rotate.
• Walk, never run.
• Rake/Verticut only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• If possible, avoid using the product on wet grass or take additional precautions to avoid slipping.
• Do not rake/verticut excessively steep slopes.
• Working on banks can be dangerous. Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass. Rake/Verticut across the face of slopes never up and down.− Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the machine towards you do not over-reach and keep balance at all times.
• Always push the product forward when raking/verticutting the lawn and never pull it towards the body.
• Wait until the tines/blades stop if the machine has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the product to and from the area to be raked/verticut.
• Never operate the machine with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices, for example, deflectors and/or grass box in place.
• Switch on the motor according to the instruc-tions with feet well away from rotating parts.
• Do not tilt the product when starting or switching on the motor, except if the machine has to be tilted for starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the machine to the ground.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating the machine.
• Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is running.
• When storing, make sure that all 4 wheels of the garden tool stand on the ground/floor.
• Only lift the garden tool with the carrying handle. Use the carrying handle with care.
• Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized modification scan impair the safety of your machine, lead to increased noise and vibrations, and poor performance.
• Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent entrapment of the feet and hands between moving tines/blades and fixed parts of the machine.
• Avoid operating the product in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning.
• Regularly inspect the machine including the supply cable and any extension cables for dam-aged casings, cable sheaths, exposed wires, and cable grips. Do not connect damaged cables to the supply or touch a damaged cable before it is disconnected from the supply. A damaged cable can lead to contact with live parts. Beware electric shock hazard when inspecting for potential contact between water and electricity.
• Do not touch the tines before the machine is disconnected from the supply and the tines have come to a complete stop.
• Keep supply cables and extension cables away from the tines. The tines can cause damage to the cables and lead to contact with live parts. Beware electric shock hazard when inspecting for potential contact between water and electricity.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• Please read this in conjunction with the instruc-tion manual.

• Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the machine towards you do not over-reach and keep balance at all times.

• Regularly inspect the machine including the supply cable and any extension cables for dam-aged casings, cable sheaths, exposed wires and cable grips. Do not connect damaged cables to the supply or touch a damaged cable before it is disconnected from the supply. A damaged cable can lead to contact with live parts. Beware elec-tric shock hazard when inspecting for potential contact between water and electricity.

• Keep supply cables and extension cables away from the tines. The tines can cause damage to the cables and lead to contact with live parts. Beware electric shock hazard when inspecting for potential contact between water and electricity.
  Only use this product when connected into a socket which is protected by a circuitbreaker that would be actuated by a 30 mA residual current. For electrical safety use a Residual Current Device (RCD)with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Always check your RCD every time you use it.

• Remove the plug from the socket:

  • Whenever you leave the machine.
  • Before clearing a blockage.
  • Before checking, cleaning or working on the machine.
  • After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and change the blade as necessary.
  • If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).

• Connecting to the mains

  • The voltage of the power source must correspond with the data on the type plate of the product.

  • Only use this product when connected into a socket that is protected by a circuit breaker that would be actuated by a 30 mA residual current.
    Only use or replace power supply cables for this unit that correspond to the types indicated by the manufacturer. Get in touch with VONROC customer service for more information.
    If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

  • Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.

  • Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply cord or extension cord, otherwise it may be damaged. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.

  • The extension lead must have a cross-section in accordance with the operating instructions and be protected against splashed water. The connection must not be in water.

  • Always wear gardening gloves when han-dling or working near the sharp blade/tines.

Electrical safety
Warning! When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and save these instructions.

Always check that the voltage of the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
The machine is double-insulated in accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire is required.

Replacing cables or plugs
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.

Using extension cables
Only use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of the machine. The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm². When using a cable reel always unwind the reel completely.

MACHINE INFORMATION

Intended use
This product is intended for domestic environments, e.g. for private gardens at home. The garden tool is designed for lawn raking, verticutting or aerating. The garden tool is intended for use at ground level. The tool may not be used to trim bushes, hedges or shrubs, to cut scaling vegetation, planted roofs, or balcony-grown grass, to clean (vacuum) dirt and debris off walkways, or to chop up tree or hedge clippings. Moreover, the tool may not be used as
a power cultivator to level out high areas such as molehills. The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

The numbers in the following text refer to the pictures on pages 2-5.

1. Upper handle
2. Lower handle
3. Machine
4. Angle adjustment bracket
5. Cable holder
6. Cable strain relief
7. Bolt
8. Knob
9. Washer
10. Grass catcher
11. Wall bracket with screws
12. Scarifier
13. Raker
14. Cable
15. Grass catcher lid
16. Carrying handle
17. Wheel
18. On/off switch
19. Safety button
20. Depth adjustment lever
21. Wing bolt
22. Retaining clamp
23. Handle bolt

ASSEMBLY

Study each figure and identify the components required with reference to the figure ‘package contents’ and the contents table above.

Attaching the handle (Fig. A, B, C)

1. Push lower handle (2) into angle adjustment bracket (4) and subsequently slide it over the bolt (23) protruding from the machine body (3).
2. Align the threaded part of the bracket and the machine. Add a washer on the bolt (23) and now mount the knob (8). Tighten in clockwise direction.
3. Put the cable strain relief (6) on the right side of the upper handle (1) as shown on figure B.
4. Now attach the upper handle (1) to the lower handle (2), using the supplied bolts (7), washers (9) and knobs (8) as shown on figure B. Make sure the safety switch (19) assembly is on the right side when standing behind the lawn mower.
5. Fixate the cable (14) to the handle by using the cable holders (5), as shown on figure C.
6. A properly assembled machine can be seen on figure E.
   Note: When handle knobs are loosened, the handle can be folded down for storing the machine. Ensure that the power cable is not caught.

Assembling the grass catcher (Fig. D)

1. Ensure the metal bar frame is pre-assembled properly into the grass catcher (10).
2. Lift the grass catcher lid (15) and attach the grass catcher on to the machine (3). Ensure the holders on the grass box align properly with the indents of the machine body.

Replacing the blade (Fig. E, G, H)

Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
Wear strong gloves.

1. Turn the machine (3) on its side and release the blade retaining clamp (22) by turning the wing bolt (21) anti-clockwise.
2. Fold the retaining clamp (22) upwards and pull the blade towards you to lift out the blade drive socket.
3. To replace, insert blade into drive socket and other end into blade retaining clamp (22) and tighten the wing bolt (21) by turning clockwise.

Note: The spring blade (13) must only be used in highest three working depths. If you are to use it too deep,the efficiency will be reduced and spring damage may occur after prolonged use. The springs are made to remove the grass and moss from the surface. It is not necessary to go deeper into the soil. The lowest two working depths are used for the scarifier blade (12) for heavier moss removal and scarifying.

OPERATION

Always ensure that the machine is in a safe working condition. Inspect and check safety devices and guards and check all nuts, bolts and screws are secure.
Make sure you know how to stop the machine and ensure you are familiar with emergency stop Start the machine following the instructions
and stay clear of the machine’s moving parts.

Adjusting the working depth (Fig. F)

The working depth is adjustable to 5 heights:
-12mm, -9mm, -6mm, -3mm and +10mm.
Be careful not to use the machine at too deep a setting. If there is excessive strain on the motor, it will lose speed and be less efficient. To adjust the working depth:

1. Pull the height adjustment lever (20) outwards (away from the machine housing).
2. Whilst holding the height adjustment lever (20) in outwards position, push it forward or backward to the desired working depth.
3. Release the lever (20) and ensure it engaged in the slot properly.

Securing the power cord (Fig. E, J)

Mount the cable into the cable strain relief (6) as shown on figure J.

Switching the machine on/off (Fig. E, K)

• To start the machine, press and hold the safety button (19) and press the on/off switch (18). Whilst holding the on/off switch (18), you can release pressure on the safety button (19).
• To stop the machine, release the on/off switch
(18) and wait until cutting blade stops rotating. Always work your way away from the cables to avoid cutting them, as shown on figure L.

Using the scarifier blade (Fig. H)

• By scarifying you remove the hardened surface, grass felt, and flat-growing weeds and the crust-ed grassroots are loosened up. The lawn will start to breathe again and assimilate the nourishing substances, oxygen, and water. This also prevents the establishment of bacteria in the lawn during the winter.
• Cut the grass to a height of about 40mm before scarifying. The lawn must be dry when using the machine. The best time for scarifying is any time during the vegetative season, from April through to September. Scarify it at least once a year. We recommend using a fertilizer straight after airing if you want a green carpet-like lawn.

Using the raker blade (Fig. I)

• By raking you remove the dead matter, moss and weed which disfigures a lawn. The build-up of dead grass provides a mat of absorbent fibres which prevents water getting through to the ground.
• Do not force your rake through grass that is longer than 75mm. The lawn must be dry when using the machine. It’s recommended that this is used at the beginning and the end of each grass-cutting season to give your lawn a thorough raking. This could also be used after each mowing to remove any grass cutting that may be left by your mower.

Proper use (Fig. L)

• For best results, place the machine on the edge of the lawn and work in forward direction. Then turn at the end of each run and mow in the opposite direction, slightly overlapping the previously cut strip. Also refer to figure L.
• Make sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other objects that could damage the product or its product.
• Circle around flower beds. When reaching a flower bed in the middle of the lawn, cut a row or two around the circumference of the bed.
• Pay special attention when changing direction.
• Always work along inclines (not up and down). You can prevent the machine from slipping down by holding a position at an angle upwards.
• Empty the grass catcher regularly.
• For best results, your lawn should be scarified every 4-6 weeks.
• We recommend scarifying the lawn in Spring and Autumn.
• We recommend aerating the lawn during the entire growing period.

Storage
Store the machine in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children. Do not place other objects on top of the machine.

• To store the machine, fold the upper and lower handle downwards towards the machine.
• A wall bracket (11) is included with the delivery to mount the machine onto a wall when preferred. Use the provided screws to mount the wall bracket. Use appropriate wall plugs if necessary.

MAINTENANCE

Your machine has been designed to operate over a long period of time with minimum of mainte-nance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper machine care and regular cleaning.

• Keep the machine clean and dry.
• Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt from the machine.
• To clean the machine, use only mild soap and a damp cloth. Never let any liquid get inside the tool and never immerse any part of the tool into liquid. Do not use any abrasive or solvent based cleaner.

Stop the blade(s) if the machine has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the machine to and from the area to be used.
Do not start the machine when standing in front of the discharge opening.
Always allow the machine to cool down before storing. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use only genuine replacement parts and accessories.

ENVIRONMENT

Faulty and/or discarded electrical or electronic apparatus have to be collected at the appropriate recycling locations.

Only for EC countries
Do not dispose of power tools into domestic waste. According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national right, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

WARRANTY

VONROC products are developed to the highest quality standards and are guaranteed free of defects in both materials and workmanship for the period lawfully stipulated starting from the date of original purchase. Should the product develop any failure during this period due to defective material and/or workmanship then contact VONROC directly.

The following circumstances are excluded from this guarantee:

• Repairs and or alterations have been made or attempted to the machine by unauthorized service centers;
• Normal wear and tear;
• The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained;
• Non-original spare parts have been used.

This constitutes the sole warranty made by company either expressed or implied. There are no other warranties expressed or implied which extend beyond the face hereof, herein, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall VONROC be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. The dealers remedies shall be limited to repair or replacement of nonconforming units or parts.
The product and the user manual are subject to change. Specifications can be changed without further notice.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SA501AC ­ SCARIFIER AERATOR

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with directive 2011/65/EU of the European parliament and of the council of 8 June on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment is in conformity and accordance with the following standards and regulations:

Measured sound power level: 92.9 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level: 96 dB(A)
Conformity assessment method to Annex V Directive 2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC.

EN 60335-1, EN 50636-2-92, EN 62233, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2000/14/EC ANNEX V & 2005/88/EC, 2012/19/EU, 2011/65/EU

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