FIELDMANN FZV 2004-E Electric Scarifier User Manual

: June 14, 2024
: FIELDMANN

Table of Contents

FIELDMANN FZV 2004-E Electric Scarifier
Product Information
Symbols
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOLS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PURPOSE OF USE
DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE
REPLACING BLADES
SETTING UP THE SCARIFIER
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
SCARIFICATION / AERATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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FIELDMANN FZV 2004-E Electric Scarifier

Product Information

Product Name: FZV 2004-E Electric Scarifier
Model Number: FZV 2003 E
Table of Contents: 1 EN
User’s Manual: Electric Scarifier User’s Manual

General Safety Instructions

Before using the machine, it is important to read the user’s manual to ensure proper operation and longevity of the product.
Adhering to all safety instructions in the manual is imperative.

Symbols

ATTENTION! Before operating the scarifier, carefully read the user’s manual and general safety instructions.
Avoid working in rainy or unfavorable weather conditions.
ATTENTION! The blade of the scarifier continues to rotate for a short period after it is turned off. Keep a safe distance from the rotating blades.
Sharp blade/s. Protect yourself against injury and loss of fingers. Always turn off the motor and unplug the machine before setting it up, performing maintenance, or if the power cable is jammed or damaged.

Safety Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the FZV 2003 E garden scarifier. Before using it, please carefully read the user’s manual and keep it for future reference.

Important Safety Notice:

Carefully unpack the product, ensuring you do not discard any parts of the packaging until you have found all the product parts.
Store the product in a dry place out of reach of children.
Read all warnings and instructions. Failure to follow them may result in electrical shock, fire, and/or serious injuries.

Packaging:

The product is packed in a package designed to prevent damage during transport. The packaging can be recycled.

Additional Information:

If you hand over the machine to someone else, provide them with this user’s manual. Following the instructions in the manual is essential for proper use, maintenance, and repairs. The manufacturer is not responsible for accidents or damages resulting from not following the instructions.
Use protective aids while working with the machine.
Pull the power cord out of the electrical power socket before performing any work on the machine.

Dear customer,

thank you very much for the trust that you have expressed!
Before putting this machine into operation, it is imperative to read this user’s manual! In it, you will ﬁnd all the instructions for normal operation and for achieving a long lifetime of the machine.
It is imperative to adhere to all safety instructions contained in this user’s manual.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safety notice

Carefully unpack the product and take care not to throw away any part of the packaging before you ﬁnd all the parts of the product.
Store the product in a dry place out of reach of children.
Read all warnings and instructions. Not following warnings or instructions may lead to injury by electrical shock, a ﬁre, and/or serious injuries.

Packaging

The product is packed in a package that prevents damage during transport. This package is a resource and so can be handed over for recycling.

User’s Manual

Before you start working with the machine, read the following safety and usage instructions. Acquaint yourself with the operating elements and the correct use of the machine.
Keep the user’s manual in a safe place where it can be easily retrieved for future use. Save the original packaging, including the internal packing material, warranty card, and proof of purchase receipt at least for the duration of the warranty.
If you need to ship this machine, pack it in the original cardboard box to ensure maximum protection during shipping or transport (e.g. when moving or when you need to send this product for repair).
NOTE: If you hand over the machine to somebody else, do so together with this user’s manual.
Following the instructions in the included user’s manual is a prerequisite for the proper use of the machine. The user’s manual also contains operating, maintenance, and repair instructions.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for accidents or damages resulting from not following the instructions in this manual.

SYMBOLS

ATTENTION! Before putting it into operation, carefully read the user’s manual and the general safety instructions!
Do not work in the rain or in unfavorable climatic conditions!
ATTENTION! The blade of the scariﬁ er continues to rotate for some time after it is turned off! Keep a safe distance!
Attention, rotating blades!

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing this garden scariﬁ er. Before you start using it, please carefully read this user’s manual and save it for possible future use.

Checks before every use

Check the electric scariﬁ er before every use.
Do not use the electric scariﬁ er if the safety mechanisms (start lever, safety brake, rear lid, or cover) are damaged or worn out.
Never use a machine with a blocked or missing safety mechanism.
NOTE: Make sure that all nuts and bolts are pulled tight and that the scariﬁ er is in good operating condition.
Before starting work, inspect the area that is to be aerated.
Check the work area for any foreign objects (e.g. stones, branches, rope) and remove them if necessary.

Proper use / Responsibility

ATTENTION! Danger! The danger of injury! The scariﬁ er may cause serious injuries!
Do not place hands or feet near the scariﬁ cation cylinder.
You are responsible for the safety of the methods of use described in these instructions.
Work only under good visibility.
Do not open the rear cover during use.
Acquaint yourself with the surroundings of your work area. Check for potential dangers, which may not be audible due to the noise of the machine.
Wear solid footwear and long pants to protect your legs.
Make sure that your legs are at a sufficient distance from moving parts.
Make sure that there are no other people (particularly children) or animals in the work area.
Always push the scariﬁ er at walking speed.
Operating position: make sure that you have safe foot support during operation.
Be especially careful when changing direction on a slope.
ATTENTION! Be extremely careful when walking backward. You could stumble!
Do not use the electric scariﬁ er in the rain or in damp or wet conditions.
Do not work with the scariﬁ er near the edges of swimming pools or garden ponds.
Please adhere to all local restrictions related to noise levels.

Interrupting work

ATTENTION! Never leave the electric scariﬁ er in the work area without supervision.
When you stop working, place the machine in a safe location. Unplug the power plug! If you stop working in order to move to a different work location, always turn the electric scariﬁ er off while carrying it. Move the wear compensation lever into the transport position.
In the event that you hit an obstacle while scarifying, turn off the electric scariﬁ er and remove the obstacle.
Check the electric scariﬁ er for damage and have it repaired if necessary.

Electrical safety

Keep the extension cord away from the scariﬁ cation cylinder!
Never use the electric scariﬁ er in the rain.
Please adhere to local residential noise restrictions.
It is necessary to regularly inspect the power/extension cord for damage and signs of wear and tear.
In the event that the power/extension cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord.
The socket on the extension cord must be water resistant providing protection against spraying water, or the power sockets for the extension cord must be made from rubber or must have a rubber cover.
Extension cords must meet the requirements of DIN VDE 0620.
Only use approved extension cords with the corresponding conductor cross-sections. Please consult your electrician.
It is necessary to use connecting accessories for the extension cord.
For portable equipment used outdoors, we recommend the use of a residual current device with a maximum current rating of 30 mA. In Switzerland, the use of a residual current device is compulsory.

PURPOSE OF USE

Intended use

The FZV 2004-E Electric Scariﬁ er is designed for aerating lawns and grass areas in private gardens and yards. It is not intended for use in public facilities, parks, sports ﬁelds, on roads, in agriculture, or in forestry.
ATTENTION! To prevent injury, the electric scariﬁ er must not be used for trimming shrubs, hedges, and bushes. Furthermore, the electric scariﬁ er must not be used for leveling uneven terrain.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE

(FIG. 1)

Switch lock mechanism
Main switch
The top part of the handle
Handle connection screw
The middle part of the handle
The bottom part of the handle
Working depth adjustment lever
Grass catcher
Grass catcher cover
Power plug
Power cord retainer clip

ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE

Assembling the handle

Insert the bottom part of the handle into the body of the scariﬁ er (ﬁg. 2 – point 1).
Fasten the bottom part using the provided screws (ﬁg. 2 – point 2).
- ATTENTION! The indents in the top part of the bottom part of the handle must point inwards (ﬁg. 3).
Using the provided fastening screws, connect the middle part of the handle to the bottom part (ﬁg. 4).
First slide the power cord retainer clip onto the right side of the top handle (ﬁg. 5 – point 1). Then attach the top part of the handle to the middle part using the provided screws (ﬁg. 5 – point 2).
After installing the handle, secure the power cord to the handle using the plastic holders (ﬁg. 6).

Assembling the grass catcher

The grass catcher is supplied and assembled and it is enough to simply put it on the scariﬁ er. Use one hand to lift the grass catcher cover (ﬁg. 7 – point 1) and put on the grass catcher using the other hand (ﬁg. 7 – point 2).
- The hooks on the grass catcher must slide into the holes in the body of the scariﬁ er. Then release the grass catcher cover.

REPLACING BLADES

DANGER!

The cylinders may cause injuries!
Prior to replacement, disconnect the machine from the power grid and wait for the cylinder to come to a stop.
When replacing, wear work gloves.

Screw out the bolt 1 on the underside of the chassis (ﬁg. 8).
Lift the cylinder 2 at an angle and pull it out (ﬁg. 9).
Slide the second cylinder onto the drive shaft so that the pin 4 ﬁ ts into the respective part of the drive shaft 3 (ﬁg. 10).

SETTING UP THE SCARIFIER

ATTENTION!

The working depth with the scariﬁ cation cylinder should be no more than 3 mm. The aeration cylinder with springs should copy the contour of the ground during operation. Setting an excessive working depth may even without visible wear on the blades/springs result in damage to the scarification cylinder or the overloading and destruction of the motor. The lawn may also be damaged.

Adjustment after wear

To maintain the recommended working depth, use the working depth adjustment lever (ﬁ g. 1, point 7). To set the lever, ﬁrst pull it out upwards and then select the desired working depth. Position 1 is intended for transporting the scariﬁ er.
NOTE: The blades and springs of the scariﬁ er wear out depending on the manner in which they are used. The more intensively the scariﬁ er is used, the greater the wear on the blades and springs.
Hard or very dry ground accelerates the wearing-out process as does excessive use. In the event that, as a result of wear on the blades, the results of your work with the scariﬁ er worsen, it is possible to adjust the scariﬁ cation cylinders so that the working depth is constantly kept at the above-described depth.

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

(FIG. 11)

Before starting it up again, check that the blade has come to a complete stop. Do not turn on and off in rapid succession.

Starting

Press and hold the safety button 1. Pull the starting lever 2 to the handle.
Release the safety button.

Turning off

Release the starting lever 2.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the scariﬁer

ATTENTION! Danger! A rotating blade may cause injuries.
ATTENTION! Prior to maintenance, disconnect the machine from the power grid and wait for the scariﬁ caution cylinder to come to a stop.
ATTENTION! While performing maintenance use work gloves.
The scariﬁ er should be cleaned after every use.
ATTENTION! Risk of injury and material damage.
ATTENTION! Do not clean the scariﬁ er under running water (especially not under high pressure).
ATTENTION! Do not use hard or pointed items for cleaning the scariﬁ er.
Remove grass and accumulated debris from the wheels, scariﬁ cation cylinder, and cover.

SCARIFICATION / AERATION

For comfortable work with the scariﬁ er, it is best to start working at the location closest to the power source and to proceed away from the power source.
Scarify / aerate the lawn at a right angle from the power source and place the power cord on the side that has already been treated.
ATTENTION! Do not place too much strain on the motor when working, especially in demanding conditions.
When the motor is put under strain, the motor speed will decline and you will hear a change in the noise of the motor.
Whenever this happens, stop working, release the starting lever, and reduce the scariﬁ cation/aeration depth.
Otherwise, the machine could be damaged.
NOTE: The motor is protected by a safety mechanism that is activated the instant that the blades are caught or the engine is overloaded. Whenever this occurs, turn the machine off and pull the power plug out of the power source.
The safety mechanism will reset only when the starting lever is released. Remove all obstacles and wait several minutes before resetting the safety mechanism and resuming work.
At this point, do not play with the starting lever as this will extend the safety mechanism reset time. In the event that the machine turns off again, raise the height of scariﬁ cation/aeration again, which will reduce the load on the motor.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Electric scarifier …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………FZV 2004-E
Voltage/Frequency …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..230 V–240 V / 50 Hz
Rated power …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1,500 W
Working width …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….32 cm
Working depth ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….–12, –8, –4, 4 mm
Number of scarification blades ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20 pcs
Number of scarification tines ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16 pcs
Collection basket capacity …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….40 l
Weight …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8.5 kg
Protection class ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. IPX4
Cylinder operating speed …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2,984 rpm
Guaranteed emission level of acoustic power …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 96 dB(A)
Vibrations max. (K=1.5 m/s2) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4.24 m/s2
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS
Dispose of used packaging material at a site designated for waste in your municipality.
The power tool and its accessories are manufactured from various materials, e.g. metal and plastic.
Take damaged parts to a recycling center.
Inquire at the relevant government department.
This product meets all the basic requirements of EU directives that apply to it.
Changes in the text, design, and technical specifications may be made without prior notice and we reserve the right to make these changes.
User’s manual in the original language.