How To Use The Raker; Switching On / Off; General Operation - IKRA IEVL 1738 Instrucciones De Manejo

• Cut the grass to a height of about 40 mm before scari-
fying. The lawn must be dry when using the machine.
The best time for an scarifying is any time during the
vegetative season, from end April through to Septem-
ber. Scarify it at least once a year. We recommend us-
ing a fertilizer straight after airing if you want a green
carpet.
How to use the raker (using rake roller 11)
• By raking you remove the dead matter, moss and
weed which disfigures a lawn. The build up of dead
grass provides a mat of absorbent fibres which pre-
vents water getting through to the ground.
• Do not force your rake through grass that is longer
than 75mm. The lawn must be dry when using the ma-
chine. It's recommend that your raker is used at the
beginning and the end of each grass cutting season
to give your lawn a thorough raking. Your raker should
also be used after each mowing to remove any grass
cutting that may be left by your mower.
Switching On / Off (Fig. 11 and 12)
• This Machine is provided with an electric safety switch
against accidental starts. Push the safety lock-off but-
ton (2a) on the switchbox, then pull the switch lever
(2b) towards the handle (Fig. 12). After the tool has
been switched on, you do not have to hold the switch-
on lock (2a) any longer.
• The top handle is equipped with a hooked ring (3)
which holds the extension cable. Hook the cable to
protect socket and plug from accidental tears (Fig. 11).
Danger!
After the motor has been switched off, the roller
continues to rotate for a few seconds – therefore,
do not put your hands under the appliance straight
away.

10. GENERAL OPERATION

WARNING! In some countries regulations define at what
time of the day and on what special days products are
allowed to be used and what restrictions apply!
Ask your community for detailed information and observe
the regulations in order to preserve a peaceful neighbor
hood and avoid committing administrative offences!
WARNING! If the product strikes a foreign object stop
the motor! Switch the product off, disconnect it from the
power supply and let it cool down. Inspect the product
thoroughly for damage! Have any damage repaired be-
fore restarting!
WARNING! Extensive vibration of the product during op-
eration is an indication of damage! The product should be
promptly inspected and repaired!
1. Check the product, its power cord and plug as well as
accessories for damage before each use. Do not use
the product if it is damaged or shows wear.
2. Double check that accessories are properly fixed.
3. Push the product forward by its handle. Keep the han-
dle dry to ensure safe support.
4. Ensure that the air vents are always unobstructed
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5. Switch the product off immediately if you are disturbed
6. Do not overwork yourself. Take regular breaks to en-
7. Mow the lawn before working and fertilise afterwards.
8. Make sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire
9. Select the suitable cutting depth for the actual grass
10. Do not work with this product on a wet lawn because
11. Slowly push the product forward. Move the product at
12. Work in slight overlapping rows. The most effective
13. Circle around flower beds. When reaching a flower
14. Pay special attention when changing direction.
15. Never tilt or transport appliance with running motor
16. Never leave the appliance unattended.
17. When leaving, disconnect the appliance from the
Checking by an expert is necessary
-after hitting an obstacle
-if the motor comes to an immediate standstill
-if the blades of the scarifier roller are bent
-if the toothed belt is defective
-if the wire leading to the motor is damaged
-if there are other damages.
GENERAL OPERATION (Fig. 13)
We recommend the directional method of operation to
obtain the maximum cutting performance from your unit
and to reduce the risk of the trailing the extension lead
from entering the cutting path.
• Place the bulk of the supply cable on the lawn close to
• Hold the handle assembly with both hands.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate your Machine with
one hand - you must guide it with both hands. Do not
operate your machine on sanded, concrete or woodened
ground.
• Tilt the handle downwards to slightly raise the front of
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and clear. Clean them if necessary with a soft brush.
Blocked air vents may lead to overheating and dam-
age the product.
while working by other people entering the working
area. Always let the product come to complete stop
before putting it down.
sure you can concentrate on the work and have full
control over the product.
or other objects that could damage the product or its
motor.
height.
it tends to stick to the underbody of the product, pre-
venting the proper discharge of collected material,
and it could also cause you to slip and fall.
appropriate speed. Do not move it too fast to prevent
the discharge opening from getting blocked and en-
gine from useless overloading.
pattern for scarifying/raking lawns is straight lines
along one of the sides. This will keep the rows even
and ensures that all the lawn is scarified/raked with-
out missing any spots. (See Fig. 10).
bed in the middle of the lawn, make a row or two
around the circumference of the bed.
power supply.
the starting point (position 1, Fig. 13).
your unit and to reduce the risk of lawn damage while
starting, depress the safety lock-off button (2a) on the