WARNING: For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new scarifier. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarise yourself with your machinery before each use. 1. SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT Fig.
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ability to react or concentrate. 5. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Before you start 1. While scarifying, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open toed sandals.
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- Before checking, cleaning or working on the machinery. - After striking a foreign object. Inspect the scarifier for damage and make repairs before restarting. - If the machinery starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately). 20. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key, make sure engine is completely cooled.
Model S40C (TS40-S) Sound pressure level at the operator’s position 85.9dB(A) K=3 dB(A) Measured sound power level 101.2dB(A) K=3.43dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level 105dB(A) Vibration 7.03m/s² K=1.5 m/s² 5. ASSEMBLY 5.1 FOLDING HANDLE 1. Fix the lower handlebar into the unit body with blots, washers and locking knobs. (Fig. 2A/Fig.2B/Fig.2C) 2.
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5.2 ADJUSTMENT FOR AN APPROPRIATE ANGLE 1. Screw out the locking knobs which fixed the lower handle. (Fig.3A) 2. Move the lower handle up or down, adjust it to the proper height. There are 2 adjusting heights to be choose on the lawn scarifier;...
5.5 DEPTH OF CUT Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack. Move lever forward or back to adjust height. (Fig. 6 and see clause 6.4). Fig. 6 6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Service the engine with petrol and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed in your scarifier. Read instructions carefully.
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Grasp the brake Carburetor lever lever Fig.7A Fig.7B Fig.7C choke lever Fig.7D Fig.7E 6.2 TO STOP ENGINE CAUTION: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. 1. Release the brake control handle (OPC) to stop the engine and blade. (Fig. 8A) 2.
cuttings, you will need to empty and clean the grass catcher. 1. Stop the engine and wait until it comes to a stop. 2. Lift the deflector flap and unhook the grass catcher. (Fig.9B) 3. Empty out the contents. Fig.9A Fig.9B 6.4 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not at any time make any adjustment to scarifier without first stopping the engine.
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Only replace the roller with an original Cobra roller, as this will ensure top performance and safety under all conditions. To change the scarifying roller or the aerator roller, which is available as an option, proceed as follows. 1. Switch off the engine and leave to cool down.
Fig.11H 8. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The lawn scarifier is pushed by hand over the area of grass to be cut. The cutters are driven by a petrol engine. The depth of cut is set by varying the central height-adjustment mechanism. Scarification: The cutter deck rotates and removes the moss, lichen and weeds and conveys the scarified material to the outside or into the grass catcher.
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1. Wipe deck with dry cloth. 2. Hose under deck by tilting the scarifier so that the spark plug is up. 11.1 ENGINE AIR CLEANER CAUTION: Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter foam element. The engine air cleaner element must be serviced (cleaned) after 25 hours normal mowing. The foam element must be serviced regularly if the scarifier is used in dry dusty conditions.
12. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare the lawn scarifier for storage. 1. Empty the tank. Empty the petrol tank with a suction pump. CAUTION! Do not drain the petrol in a closed room, in close proximity of open fire, etc. Do not smoke! Petrol fumes can cause explosion or fire.
13. TROUBLESHOOTING Possible causes Problem Remedial action Move the throttle choke to correct Engine does not start Throttle choke is not in the correct position. position Fuel tank is empty. Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL. Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL.
Any damage that occurs from the use of non-genuine Cobra parts will not be covered. We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified or when it is clear that the product was not maintained properly.
16. EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity We herewith declare, Cobra Garden Machinery Henton & Chattell Ltd, London Road, Nottingham NG2 3HW United Kingdom That the following machine complies with the appropriate basic safety and health requirements of the EC Directive based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us.
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