AL-KO Comfort 38 E Combi Care User Manual

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The correct working depth depends on:

 

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the condition of the lawn

 

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the wear on the blades

If the working depth is incorrect:

 

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the scarifier will stop

 

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the motor will stall

In this case, move the dial selector back to a shallower 

working depth.

Always mow the lawn before scarifying.

1.  Push and hold the button of the safety pushbutton 

switch.

2.  Pull the operator presence control against the 

handlebar. The motor starts.

The operator presence control does not lock in 
place. It must be held in place all the time.

3.  Release the button of the safety pushbutton 

switch.

1.  Release the operator presence control. It automati-

cally returns to its initial position. The motor is 

switched off.

The  blade  shaft  keeps  turning  under  its  own 
momentum! After switching off, do not reach 
under the machine straight away.

1.  Switch off the motor before hooking in/unhooking 

the grass catcher.

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

 

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The blade system must be able to turn entirely 

freely in order for the machine to be started

 

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Keep the power cable out of the working area

 

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Do not place your hands and feet close to any  

rotating parts

 

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Only control the machine using the handlebar. This 

ensures the necessary safety clearance.

 

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Be particularly careful when turning the scarifier or 

if you are pulling the machine behind you

 

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Make sure you can stand securely on slopes

 

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Always scarify across the slope

 

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Never scarify on steep slopes

 

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Always scarify at walking pace

 

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Never tilt or transport the machine when the motor 

is running

 

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Have the machine checked by a specialist if the 

following events occur:

 

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After running into an obstacle

 

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If the motor stops suddenly

 

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If a blade is bent

 

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If the blade shaft is bent

 

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If the V-belt is defective

Risk of injury on the blade shaft.
Wear protective gloves!

The user cannot open the motor enclosure for 
maintenance, such maintenance must be done 

by an authorised specialist workshop.

 

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Disconnect the mains plug before any mainten-

ance and cleaning work! Wait for the shaft to 

come to a stop.

 

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Only use genuine spare parts.

 

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Only renew worn or damaged implements and 

pins as a set, in order to avoid imbalances.

 

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Do not spray the machine with water! 

Water ingress can cause irreparable damage to the 

motor and the safety pushbutton switch.

 

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Clean the machine after each use (scraper, cloth, 

etc.).

 (Fig. H)

1.  Unscrew and remove the screw (1) of the bearing.
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 the reverse sequence.