AL-KO Comfort 38 E Combi Care User Manual

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Introduction
 
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Please read this document before starting to use 
the machine. This is essential for safe working and 
trouble-free handling.
 
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Comply with the safety and warning instructions in 
this documentation and on the machine.
 
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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 injuries and/or damage to property.
Special instructions for ease of understanding 
and regarding handling.
Symbols on the machine
Before starting operation 
Read the operating instructions!
Keep third parties out of the danger 
area!
Disconnect the mains plug before 
working on the blade system!
Important – danger! Keep the con-
nection cable away from the cutting 
tools.
Important – danger! Keep your 
hands and feet away from the 
cutting tools. Disconnect the mains 
plug immediately if the mains cable 
is damaged.
Wear protective glasses!
Wear ear defenders!
Designated 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 notes
 
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Only use the machine if it is in perfect technical 
condition
 
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Protect the machine against moisture
 
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Do not deactivate safety and protective devices
 
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Wear protective glasses and ear defenders
 
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Wear long trousers and sturdy shoes
 
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Keep your hands and feet away from the blade 
system
 
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Keep third parties out of the danger area
 
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Remove foreign bodies from the working area
 
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When leaving the machine: 
 
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Switch off the motor
 
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Wait for the blade system to come to a stop
 
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Disconnect from the mains
 
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Do not leave the machine unsupervised
 
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Children, or other people who are not familiar with 
the operating instructions, are not allowed to use 
the machine
 
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Do not operate the machine if you are under the 
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication
 
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Comply with the local regulations on minimum age 
of people operating the machine
Safety and protective devices
Motor protection switch
The motor protection switch switches off the scarifier/
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.