Stiga Lawn Rake VBF 40 Operating Instructions
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MADE IN FINLAND BY KOVAType: VBF 40 TRANÅS - SWEDEN MOSSRIVARE/VERTIKALSKÄRRE SAMMALEENPOISTAJA/ILMAAJA ENTMOOSER/VERTIKUTIERER SACRIFIER/LAWN RAKE MOSERIVER/VERTIKALSKJÆRE MOSRIVE/VERTIKALSKÆRER Art. No: 26-2211-17 Instruktion Käyttöohjeet Gebrauchsanweisung Operating Instructions Bruksanvisning Brugsanvisning 10102 1319-1740-01 geprüfte Sicherheit Testing & CertificationITS
FIN S DK GB N D SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTER SIKKERHEDSFORSKRIFTER SIKKERHETSFORSKRIFTER SICHERHEITSVORSCHRIFTEN SAFETY REGULATIONS FIN S DK GB N D FIN S DK GB N D Studera och förstå bruksanvisningen före användning. Håll händer och fötter borta från roterande delar. Hold hender og føtter borte fra roterende deler. Hold hænder og fødder borte fra roterende dele. Pidä kädet ja jalat etäällä pyörivistä osista. FIN S DK GB N D Læs og forstå brugsanvisningen inden brug. Håll fötterna på ett säkert avståd från maskinen. Var försiktig, att inte falla omkull på halkig gräset Pidä jalat riittävän etäällä koneesta. Varo kaatumasta liukkaalla nurmikolla. 2 Read and understand the Operating Instruction before use. Keep your hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep your feet a safe distance from the sacrifier. Be careful not to slip on the slippery lawn.Vor der Anwendung die Gebrauchsanweisung genau durchlesen. Stets einen Sicherheitsabstand von rotierenden Teilen einhalten. Nicht zu nah an das Gerät herangehen. Stets vorsichtig arbeiten, auf glattem Rasen besteht Rutschgefahr. Hold fødderne på sikker afstand fra maskinen. Pas på ikke at falde på det glatte græs. Studer og forstå bruksanvisningen før bruk. Lue ohjekirjaa kunnes ymmärrät siinä olevat ohjeet. TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA Art. No: 26-2211-17 Hold føttene på sikker avstand fra maskinen. Vær forsiktig! Unngå å skli på gresset.
FIN S DK GB N D FIN GB S DK N D 3 Arbejd aldrig: på tværs af skråninger større en 5 opad skråninger på mere end 10 nedad skråninger på mere end 15 Kjør ikke maskinen i mer enn: 5 sidehelling 10 stigning 15 helning nedoverArbeta aldrig: I sidled i en sluttning som luta lutar mer än 5º. Uppför i en sluttning som lutar mer än 10º. Nedför i en sluttning som lutar mer än 15º. Never use the sacrifier: Sideways on slopes with an incline greater than 5 degrees. Upwards on slopes with an incline greater than 10 degrees. Downwards on slopes with an incline greater than 15 degrees. Bearbeiten Sie niemals: einen Abhang mit einer Steigung von mehr als 5 in seitlicher Richtung; einen Abhang mit einer Steigung von mehr als 10 aufwärtsfahrend; einen Abhang mit einer Steigung von mehr als 15 abwärtsfahrend.Älä työskentele sammaleenpoistajalla, jos kaltevuuskulma on suurempi kuin: 5 astetta sivuttain. 10 astetta ylöspäin. 15 astetta alaspäin. Använd aldrig mossrivare med bristfälliga skydd eller utan att säkerhetsanordningarna finns på plats. Ennen sammaleenpoistajan käyttöä tarkista, että kaikki koneeseen kuuluvat suojat ovat aisanmukaisesti paikoillaaan. Brug aldrig moseriver med utilstrækkelig beskyttelse eller uden at sikkerhedsanordningerne er på plads. Moseriver må aldri brukes med mangelfull avskjerming eller uten at sikkerhetsinnretningene er på plass. Den Entmooser niemals mit defekten Schutzvorrichtungen oder fehlenden Sicherheitsanordnungen benutzen. Never use the sacrifier with defective guards or when safety equipment is not fitted. Art. No: 26-2211-17
FIN S DK GB N D FIN S DK GB N D 4 Motorn kan vara mycket varm omedelbart efter stopp. Vidrör inte ljuddämpare, cylinder eller kylflänsar. Detta kan orsaka brännskador. Håll motor, ljuddämpare, bensintank fria från gräs, löv och överkottsfett så att risken för brand minimeras. Låt motorn svalna innan du packar ned redskapet i en låda eller kartong. Moottorissa on kuumia pintoja. Pidä riittävä etäisyys moottorin äänenvaimentimeen, sylinteriin ja jäähdytysripoihin. Pidä palovaaran rajoittamiseksi moottori, äänenvaimennin ja polttoainesäiliön alue puhtaana ruohosta, lehdistä ja liiasta rasvasta. Anna moottorin jäähtyä ennen kuin siirrät laitteen suljettuun säilytystilaan. Motoren kan være meget varm specielt lige efter brug. Rør ikke lyddæmpere, cylinder eller køleribber. Dette kan forårsage brandskader. Hold motor, lyddæmper og benzintank fri for græs, løv og overskudsfedt for at undgå brand. Motoren skal være kold, inden maskinen pakkes væk eller påfyldes benzin. Motoren er normalt meget varm, også rett etter at den har stoppet. Berør ikke eksospotte, sylinder eller kjøleribber, da dette kan forårskare brannskader. Hold motor, eksospotte og bensintank fri for gress, løv og oljesøl, slik at risikoen for brann minimeres. La motoren bli helt kald, hvis maskinen skal pakkes ned i en kasse eller kartong. Direkt nach dem Abstellen kann der Motor sehr heiß sein. Schalldämpfer, Zylinder oder Kühlflansche nicht berühren, es besteht Verletzungsgefahr. Motor, Schalldämpfer und Benzintank frei von Gras, Laub und überschüssigem Fett halten, damit die Feuergefahr minimal ist. Den Motor abkühlen lassen, bevor das Gerät in eine Kiste oder einen Karton gepackt wird. The engine can become extremely hot especially after use. Do not touch the silencer, cylinder or cooling fins, otherwise this may cause burns. Keep the engine, silencer and fuel tank free from grass, leaves and excess grease to reduce the risk of fire. Let the engine cool before storing the machine in an enclosed area. Stäng av motorn och lossa tädstiftskabeln innan underhåll, rengöring eller reparation. Sammuta moottori ja irroita sytytystulppa ennen puhdistus-, korjaus- tai huoltotyötä. Sluk motoren og løsne tændrørskablet før vedligeholdelse, rengøring eller reparation. Stopp motoren og ta av pluggledningen før du rengjør, reparerar eller utfører vedlikehold. Vor der Wartung, Reinigung oder Reparatur den Motor abstellen und das Zündkerzenkabel abziehen. Switch off the engine and remove the spark plug before carrying out maintenance or repair work. Art. No: 26-2211-17
FIN S DK GB N D 5 FIN S DK GB N D Vistas ej inom maskinens arbetsområde. Kontrollera att den gräsyta som skall bearbetas är fri från stenar, kvistar och annet skräp. Sådana föremål kan kastas ut ur maskinen och förorsaka person- eller maskinskador. Undvik att köra över grusgångar etc. Pidä riittävä suojaetäisyys sammaleenpoistajaan. Varmista, että nurmikolla ei ole kiviä, oksia tai muuta roskaa. Sammaleenpoistaja / ilmaaja saattaa singota tällaiset esineet suurella nopeudella ja aiheuttaa vammoja tai laitevaurioita. Vältä ajamasta sorakäytävien yms. yli. Kontroller at det område der skal bearbejdes er fri for sten, kviste og andet affald. Sådanne kan kastes ud af maskinen og forårsage person- eller maskinskader. Undgå at køre over grusstier osv. Du må ikke ferdes innenfor maskinens arbeidsområde. Kontrollér at underlaget som skal bearbeides er fri for stener, kvister og annet. Slikt vil kunne kastes ut fra maskinen og føre til skade på person og maskin. Unngå å kjøre over grusganger etc. Den Arbeitsbereich des Geräts nicht betreten. Die Rasenfläche, die bearbeitet werden soll, muß frei von Steinen, Zweigen und dergleichen sein, die hochgeschleudert werden und Verletzungen verursachen k”nnen. Nicht über Kieswege u. dgl. fahren. Do not stand in the machines working area. Make sure there are no stones, twigs and other rubbish on the lawn. This type of object can be thrown by the machine and cause personal injury or damage to the machine. Avoid driving over gravel paths, etc. Framhjulen höjs och sänks med hjälp av höjdinställningsspaken. Med hjälp av justerratten kan man bestämma hur mycket framhjulen skall höjas. Etupyörät nousevat ja laskevat korkeudensäätökahvan avulla. Korkeudensäätönupista voidaan säätää koneen työskentelykorkeus. Forhjulene løftes og sænkes ved hjælp af højdeindstillingshåndtaget. Ved hjælp af justeringshåndtaget kan man bestemme, hvor meget forhjulene skal løftes. Framhjulene heves og senkes ved hjelp av høydeinnstillinsspaken. Ved hjelp av justeringsrattet kan man bestemme hvor mye framhjulene skal heves. Die Vorderräder werden mit Hilfe des Höheneinstellhebels in der Höhe verstellt. Am Einstelldrehknopf läßt sich die richtige Höhe einstellen. The front wheels are raised and lowered by means of the height setting lever. You can determine how much the front wheels should be raised by using the adjusting handle. Art. No: 26-2211-17
FIN S DK GB N D 6 Koppla in rotorn genom att föra spaken bakåtnedåt. Kytke leikkuuyksikkö päälle vetämällä kytkentäkahvaa ohjaintankoa vasten. Koble rotoren ind ved at føre indkoblingsbøjlen med til håndtaget. Koble inn rotoren ved å føre spaken bakover nedover. Den Rotor einkuppeln - dazu den Hebel nach hinten und unten führen. Engage the rotors by moving the lever backwards and down.Art. No: 26-2211-17
GENERAL 1.Never allow children or persons not conversant with these instruction to use the machine. Local regulations can have restrictions regarding the age of the driver. 2.Never use the machine if other persons, especially children or animals, are in the immediate vicinity. 3.Bear in mind that the driver is responsible for accidents involving other people or their property. PREPARATIONS wWear heavy-duty footwear and long trousers when working. Do not drive the machine in bare feet or when wearing sandals. wWarning - Petrol is extremely inflammable. Store fuel in a container intended for this purpose. Only fill the machine with fuel outdoors and do not smoke while filling. Fill with fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the fuel cap or fill while the engine is running or still warm. If you should spill any fuel, do not try to start the engine without first moving the machine from the area where you split the fuel. Avoid all types of sparks, etc. until the fuel has evaporated. wReplace the silencer if defective. wBefore use: always check that the blades and fastening equipment are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged parts in sets so that the machines balance is maintained. Use only original spare parts. OPERATING wDo not run the engine in confined areas where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. wOnly work in daylight or in good lighting. wTake care on slopes. Never drive straight across a slope. Drive upwards and down; downwards and up. wWatch out for hidden holes in the ground and any other hazards. wDo not change the engines regulator settings and do not over rev the engine. There is a danger of personal injury when the engine runs at too high revs. wDo not leave the driving position without first switching off the engine. wSwitch off the engine and remove the spark plug cable: to remove twigs or rubbish that has jammed. to check, clean or service the machine. to check whether damage has occurred after colliding with another object. to check the machine if it starts to vibrate more than normal. (Check immediately).20GB
wStop the engine: before filling with fuel. before adjusting the height setting. wReduce the throttle when stopping the engine. If the engine is equipped with a fuel tap this should be closed when work has been completed. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE wTighten all nuts and bolts so that the machine is in good working order. wNever store the machine with petrol in the fuel tank in buildings where fumes can come into contact with naked flames or sparks. wFor reasons of safety, replace worn or damaged parts. Use only original spare parts. INTRODUCTION The machine is available in two designs: 1. Sacrifier (fig. 1) The rotors are fitted with blades (KOVA 60245) which make parallel cuts in the ground. The cuts allow water, air and nourishment to penetrate to the grass roots. 2. Lawn rake (fig. 2) The rotors are fitted with independent, suspended heads (KOVA 60212) that rake up moss and dead grass from the lawn. USING THE MACHINE BEFORE STARTING wLoosen the oil plug (fig. 3D) and check the oil level in the engines crankcase. The oil, at the right level, just reaches the edge of the hole. If necessary top up the oil using SAE 10W-30. wFill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol. Do not mix oil with the petrol. NOTE! Bear in mind that normal unleaded petrol is perishable, do not buy more fuel than you can use within 30 days. Only fill the machine with fuel outdoors and do not smoke while filling. Fill before starting the engine. Never remove the fuel cap or fill while the engine is running or still warm. START 1.Move the stop control to the ON position (fig. 4). Move the choke lever to the CHOKE position. 2.Note. A warm engine requires no (little) choke. 3.Grip the starter handle and pull slowly until the starter unit engages. 4.Start the engine by swiftly pulling the starter handle. 5.When the engine starts, open the choke gradually.21
6.Make sure no one is standing close to the machine when starting or working. 7.Engage the rotors by moving the lever backwards and down (fig. 5). 8.Lift the height setting lever (fig. 6) so that the blades/heads lower to the working position. HEIGHT SETTING wThe front wheels are raised and lowered by means of the height setting lever (fig. 11). wYou can determine how much the front wheels should be raised by using the adjusting handle (fig. 6). OPERATING TIPS wAlways cut the lawn before using the lawn rake. Collect the grass cuttings or rake them up. wAfter cutting or raking, it is appropriate to dress and fertilize the lawn. Sacrifier wA sacrifier cuts shallow, parallel cuts in the ground. The earth is aired, the roots breathing is improved, water and nourishment can penetrate into the cuts. The cuts should not be deeper that 6 - 8 mm. Lawn rake wA lawn rake is used to remove moss and dead grass from the lawn.While working the lawn rakes heads should not touch the ground. STOPPING wMove the stop lever to the OFF position (fig 4). wIf the machine is left unattended remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. CLEANING wThe machine should be cleaned after use. It is especially important to clean under the cover. Rinse off using a garden hose. In doing so, the machine will last longer and work better. wThe engine is air cooled. A blocked cooling system will damage the engine. The engine should be cleaned annually or after 100 working hours. Remove the fan cover. Clean the cylinders cooling fins, the fan and the rotating protection grille. Clean more often during dry conditions (fig. 7). The fuel contains lead and petrol. Never use fuel for cleaning purposes when carrying out repairs or cleaning. Use another suitable cleaning agent instead.22
MAINTENANCE OIL CHANGE wChange the oil for the first time after 5 working hours, and then after every 50 working hours. Change the oil when the engine is hot. Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping. Therefore let the engine cool for a few minutes before draining the oil. wRemove the drainage plug (fig 3E) and let the oil run out into a container. Replace the drainage plug. wFill with new oil - SAE 10W-30, approx. 0.6 litres. AIR FILTER wA dirty or blocked air filter reduces engine power and increases wear. wWash the filter every third month or after every 25 working hours, which ever occurs the first. Carefully remove the filter insert. If the insert is extremely dirty it should be replaced or cleaned (fig. 8). Wash the insert in detergent and warm water. Rinse under running water. Let the insert air dry completely before refitting. The insert must not be oiled. Do not use compressed air to clean the insert. SPARK PLUG wClean the spark plug periodically (after every 100 working hours). Use a wire brush to clean. Set the correct electrode gap (fig. 9). wChange the spark plug if the electrode is too burnt or if the spark plug is damaged. The engine manufacturer makes the following recommendations: For Briggs & Stratton engines a Champion J19LM ought to be used. Electrode gap 0.75 mm. ROTOR Lawn rake wAfter a period of time the blades/heads become worn on the side that first enters the lawn (fig. 10). wLoosen the entire rotor unit from the machine and swing axle. When refitting the rotor unit the blades/heads can be reversed (fig. 12). wHowever, when both sides have been worn new wear parts should be fitted. Spare parts number:Blades for lawn rakeKOVA 60212 Heads for Sacrifier KOVA 6024523