Einhell 34.200.19 Petrol Scarifier Instruction Manual

Einhell 34.200.19 Petrol Scarifier Instruction Manual

Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times.  If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.
Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment (Fig. 16)

1. Important. Read the instructions before using for the fi rst time.

2. Keep other persons (and animals) away from the danger zone.

3. Sharp tools – do not cut your fi ngers or toes

   • remove the spark plug before starting any maintenance work.

4. Fill with oil and fuel before starting

5. Wear goggles and ear muff s.

6. Engine start / Engine stop lever (I = Engine
   On / 0 = Engine Off )

7. Important. Hot parts.

8. Scarifi er roller depth adjustment

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Engine start/stop lever – engine brake
2. Top push bar
3. Bottom push bar
4. Scarifying depth
5. Ejector flap
6. Grass basket
7. Throttle lever
8. 2 fastening nuts for top push bar
9. 4 fastening screws for bottom push bar
10. 4 fastening nuts for bottom push bar
11. 2 cable securing clips
12. 2 fastening screws for top push bar

Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
• Check to see if all items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
• If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Danger!
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suffocating!

• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

Proper use

The equipment is designed for scarifying lawned areas. The scarifying process is designed for ripping moss and weeds – complete with their roots – out of the soil and for loosening the soil. As a result your lawn can absorb nutrients better and is cleaned. We recommend you to scarify your lawn in the spring (April) and autumn (October).

Important! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the user, the equipment may not be used to grind up branch or hedge clippings. Moreover, the equipment may not be used as a power cultivator to level out high areas such as mole hills. For safety reasons, the equipment may not be used as a drive unit for other work tools or tool sets of any kind.

The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

• Engine type: 1 cylinder, 4-stroke
• Displacement: 212 cc
• Max. engine output: 4.2 kW / 5.7 hp
• Working speed: 3,600 rpm
• Fuel: petrol (E10)
• Tank capacity: approx. 3.6 l
• Engine oil: approx. 0.6 l
• Spark plug: LG F6TC
• Blades (number): 18
• Blade diameter: 163 mm
• Depth setting: -15 – +5 mm
• Working width: 400 mm LpA sound pressure level 85,4 dB(A), K = 2dB (A)
• LWA sound power level: 98 dB(A)
• Vibration: 6,74 m/s2 , K = 1,5 m/s2
• Weight: 32 kg

Before starting the equipment

The equipment is delivered unassembled. The grass basket and the complete push bar must be assembled and mounted before using the equipment. Follow the operating instructions stepby-step and use the pictures provided as a visual guide to easily assemble the equipment.

Fitting the top push bar holder (Fig. 4a)
Position the upper push bar (Fig. 4a / Item 2) such that its holes line up with the holes of the lower bar. Screw the tubes together, using the screws (Fig. 4a / Item 12) and nuts (Fig. 4a / Item 8) supplied. Use the supplied cable clips (Fig. 4b / Item 11) to secure the throttle cable and the engine Start / Stop cable to the lower push bar.

Fitting the debris box (Fig. 5)
Lift the ejector fl ap (Fig. 5 / Item 5) with one hand and attach the debris box (Fig. 5/Item 6) to the handle from above using your other hand.

Important: Before you attach the debris box you must ensure that the engine is switched off and the roller is not rotating.

Operation

Important!
The engine does not come with oil in it. Therefore, be sure to add oil before starting the engine. The oil level in the engine must be checked each time before carrying out any work.

Starting the equipment (Fig. 6 – 7)
In order to avoid any unintentional start-ups of the engine, it comes equipped with an engine brake (Fig. 6/Item 1) which must be pressed at all times whilst the device is in use, otherwise the engine will stop.
Important: When the engine brake lever is released it must return to its initial position and the engine must stop. If this is not the case, do not use the equipment again.

1. Open the petrol cock (Fig. 7 / Item B). Set the cock to “ON” for this purpose.
2. Set the choke lever (Fig. 7/Item C) to the “Choke” position. Note: Normally the choke is not required to restart a warm engine.
3. Move the throttle lever (Fig. 6 / Item 7) to the center position.
4. Press the engine brake lever (Fig. 6 / Item 1) and pull the starter cable (Fig. 7 / Item A) forcefully until the engine starts.
5. Allow the engine to warm up briefl y and then set the choke lever (Fig. 7 / Item B) to the “RUN” Position.
6. The speed of the cutter unit can be controlled using the throttle lever (Fig. 6 / Item 7) (tortoise = slow / rabbit = fast).

Important: Always pull the starter cable slowly until you feel the initial resistance before you then pull it quickly to start the engine. Do not allow the starter cable to whip back of its own accord.

Important: The scarifi er roller begins to rotate as soon as the engine is started.

Important! Never open the ejector fl ap when the motor is running. A rotating cutting unit can cause injuries. Always fasten the ejector fl ap carefully. The fl ap fl ips back to the “Closed” position by the tension springs! Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the long handles) is maintained between the user and the housing. Be especially careful when scarifying and changing direction on slopes and inclines. Maintain a solid footing and wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers. Always scarify along the incline (not up and down). For safety reasons, the scarifi er may not be used to scarify inclines whose gradient exceeds 15 degrees.
Use special caution when backing up and pulling the scarifi er (tripping hazard)!

Adjusting the working depth (Fig. 8)
To set the working depth, push the lever for setting the depth (Fig. 8 / Item 4) gently away from the device, set the required depth and then lock the lever back into position.

Important. For transport move the lever for setting the depth to the highest position.

Tips for proper working
It is recommended that you overlap scarifying paths a little. Try to scarify in straight lines for a nice, clean look. Ins, the aeration swaths should always overlap each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid bare strips. As soon as grass clippings start to trail the scarifi er, it is time to empty the grass basket.

Important! Before taking off the grass basket, switch off the motor and wait until the roller has come to a stop.

To remove the grass basket, lift up the ejector fl ap with one hand, while unhooking the basket with the other.

Tips for proper working It is recommended that you overlap scarifying paths a little. Try to scarify in straight lines for a nice, clean look. Insodoing, the aeration swaths should always overlap each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid bare strips. As soon as grass clippings start to trail the scarifi er, it is time to empty the grass basket.
Important! Before taking off the grass basket, switch off the motor and wait until the roller has come to a stop. To remove the grass basket, lift up the ejector fl ap with one hand, while unhooking the basket with the other.

Important!
The roller rotates for a few seconds after the motor is switched off . Never attempt to stop the roller. In the event that the rotating roller strikes an object, immediately switch off the equipment and wait for the roller to come to a complete stop. Then inspect the condition of the roller. Replace any parts that are damaged.

Cleaning, maintenance, storage, transport and ordering of spare parts

Important:
Never work on or touch conducting parts on the ignition unit with the engine running. Always pull the spark plug boot from the spark plug before starting any work of care or maintenance. Neverper form any work on the machine while it is running. Any work not described in these Operating Instructions must be performed by an authorized service workshop only.

Cleaning

The scarifier should be cleaned thoroughly every time after it has been used. This particularly applies to its underside and the blades. To do so tip the scarifier slightly on to its side and remove the dirt.
Important. Before you tip the equipment, the petrol tank must be emptied to prevent petrol leaking out. Ideally you should use a conventional petrol extraction pump for this purpose.

Servicing

Checking the oil level
Set the equipment down on a fl at, level surface. Unscrew the oil dipstick by turning it anti-clockwise. The oil level must be as shown in Figure 10.

Important: Never run the engine with no or too little oil. This can cause serious damage to the engine.

Changing the oi

• Change the engine oil every year before the start of the season (in addition to the information in the petrol service manual) when the engine is warm.

• Use only recommended engine oil.

• Place a suitable oil drip tray beneath the oil drain screw.

• Remove the oil filler screw (Fig. 9 / Item A).
  
  

• Undo the oil drain screw (Fig. 9 / Item B) and drain the oil into a suitable container.

• Close the drain screw again when all the used oil has been drained.

• Pour engine oil into the equipment as shown in Figure 10.

• Dispose of the used oil in accordance with applicable regulations

Care and adjustment of the cables
Oil the cables at regular intervals and check that they move easily.

Servicing the air fi lter
Soiled air fi lters reduce the engine output by supply too little air to the carburetor. Regular checks are therefore essential. The air fi lter should be checked after every 50 hours of use and cleaned if necessary. If the air contains a lot of dust, the air filter should be checked more frequently.

• Remove the air filter as shown in Fig. 11-13.
  
  

• Clean the air filter only with compressed air or by tapping it.

• Assemble in reverse order

Important: Never clean the air filter with petrol or inflammable solvents.

Servicing/Replacing the spark plug
Check the spark plug for dirt and grime after 10 hours of operation and if necessary clean it with a copper wire brush. Thereafter service the spark plug after every 50 hours of operation

• Pull off the spark plug boot (Fig. 14) with a twist.
  

• Remove the spark plug using a spark plug wrench (Fig. 15).
  

• Assemble in reverse order.

Preparing the equipment for storage

Caution: Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fi re or when smoking. Petrol fumes can cause explosions and fi re.

1. Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump.
2. Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up.
3. Change the oil at the end of every season. To do so, remove the used engine oil from a warm engine and refi ll with fresh oil.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Fill the cylinder with approx. 20 ml of oil from an oil can. Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe the cylinder wall with oil. Screw the spark plug back in.
5. Clean the cooling fi ns of the cylinder and the housing.
6. Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
7. Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.

Preparing the device for transport

1. Drain the petrol tank using a petrol extraction pump.
2. Always let the engine run until it has used up the remainder of petrol in the tank.
3. Empty the engine oil from the warm engine.
4. Remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug.
5. Clean the cooling fi ns of the cylinder and the housing.
6. Remove the push bars if necessary. Ensure that the cables are not kinked.

Ordering replacement parts

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
• Identification number of the machine
• Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material system. The unit and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

Troubleshooting guide

• Engine brake lever not pressed
• Spark plug defective
• Fuel tank empty
• Petrol cock closed

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• Press the engine brake lever
• Replace spark plug – Top up fuel
• Open petrol cock

Engine does not run smoothly|

• Air filter dirty
• Spark plug worn – Choke open

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• Clean the air filter
• Clean/Replace the spark plug
• Set choke lever to “Run” position

The equipment does not operate smoothly and vibrates intensively|

• Blades imbalanced

| Have the blades replaced by a customer service workshop.
Motor is running, roller is not rotating|

• V-belt torn

| Have the V-belt replaced by a customer service workshop.

For EU countries only

Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.

To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the return request:
As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of theelectrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.

The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iS C GmbH.

Subject to technical changes

Service information
We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. These partners will help you with all service requests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables. Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are there

Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery

In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet atwww.isc-gmbh.info . Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases :

• Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
• Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
• What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)? Describe this malfunction.

Warranty certificate

Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.
3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:
   • Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.
   • Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).
   • Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.
4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.
5. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.isc-gmbh.info. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identifi cation will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

Of course, we are also happy off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address.

Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

References

• iSC Onlineshop

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