AL-KO Combi care 38p comfort User manual

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QUALITY FOR LIFE
Garden + Hobby
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D Betriebsanleitung...................................................................................................6
GB Operating instructions......................................................................................... 11
NL Gebruiksaanwijzing............................................................................................. 16
F Instructions de service........................................................................................21
E Manual de instrucciones..................................................................................... 26
P Manual de instruções..........................................................................................32
I Istruzioni per l'uso...............................................................................................37
SLO Navodila za uporabo...........................................................................................42
HR Upute za rad....................................................................................................... 47
SRB Упутство за употребу........................................................................................ 52
PL Instrukcja obsługi................................................................................................ 57
CZ Návod k obsluze................................................................................................. 62
SK Návod na obsluhu...............................................................................................67
DK Driftsvejledning....................................................................................................72
S Bruksanvisning.................................................................................................... 77
N Bruksanvisning.................................................................................................... 82
FIN Käyttöohje........................................................................................................... 87
EST Kasutusjuhend.....................................................................................................92
LV Lietošanas instrukcija..........................................................................................97
LT Naudojimo instrukcija........................................................................................102
RUS Руководство по эксплуатации........................................................................ 107
UA Інструкція з експлуатації.................................................................................113
BG Ръководство за експлоатация........................................................................119
RO Manual de utilizare............................................................................................125
GR Οδηγίες χρήσης................................................................................................ 130
MK Упатство за употреба......................................................................................136
TR Kullanım Kılavuzu............................................................................................. 142
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AL-KO KOBER GROUP Kötz, Germany
This documentation or excerpts therefrom may not be reproduced or disclosed to
third parties without the express permission of the AL-KO KOBER GROUP.

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D: Zündkerzenstecker auf Zündkerze aufsetzen.
GB: Push the spark plug connector onto the spark plug.
NL: De bougiestekker op de bougie plaatsen.
F: Mettre en place le connecteur de bougies
d’allumage sur les bougies.
E: Colocar el enchufe de la bujía en la misma.
I: Collegare il connettore candela alla candela.
H: A gyertya csatlakozóját helyezze a gyújtógyertyára.
SLO: Stikalo za vžigalne svečke postavite na svečko.
HR: Postavite utikač svjećice na svjećicu.
DK: Sæt tændrørsstikket på tændrøret.
S: Sätt på tändstiftskontakten på tändstiftet.
N: Sett tennpluggkontakten på tennpluggen.
FIN: Aseta sytytystulpan liitin sytytystulppaan.
PL: Wtyczkę świecy zapłonowej nałożyć na świecę.
CZ: Nástrčku zapalovací svíčky nasaďte na zapalovací
svíčku.
SK: Koncovku zapaľovacieho kábla nasaďte na
zapaľovaciu sviečku.
RUS: Установите свечной наконечник на свечу
зажигания.
UA: Штекер свічки запалювання надіти на свічку
запалювання.
BG: Наденете капачката върху свещите.
RO: Aşezaţi ş bujiei pe bujie.
TR: Buji soketini bujinin üzerine yerleştirin.
EST: Pange süüteküünlapistik süüteküünlale.
GR: Τοποθετήστε το φις του μπουζί στο μπουζί.
LT: Uždegimo žvakės kištuką uždėkite ant uždegimo
žvakės.
LV: Aizdedzes sveces uzgali uzmauciet uz aizdedzes
sveces.
MK: Поставете го грлото од свеќицата за палење врз
самата свеќица.
P: Colocar o plugue da vela sobre a vela.
SRB: Namestite utični priključak na svećicu.
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Translation of the original operating instructions
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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Table of contents
About this handbook........................................ 11
Product description.......................................... 11
Safety instructions............................................11
Assembly..........................................................12
Startup..............................................................12
Maintenance and care..................................... 13
Disposal............................................................14
Warranty........................................................... 15
ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
Read this documentation before starting up
the machine. This is a precondition for safe
working and flawless operation.
Observe the safety warnings in this docu-
mentation and on the product.
This documentation is a permanent integral
part of the product described and must be
passed on to the new owner if the product is
sold.
Explanation of symbols
NOTICE!
Following these safety warnings care-
fully can prevent personal injury and/or
material damage.
ADVICE
Special instructions for greater ease of
understanding and improved handling.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Symbols on the device
Before commissioning
read the instructions
for use!
Keep other people out
of the danger area!
Remove the spark
plug connector before
working on the cutting
unit!
Danger! Keep hands
and feet away from
the cutting unit!
Wear protective glas-
ses! Wear hearing
protection!
Designated use
The equipment is designed to scarify and aerate
(thatch) your home lawn. It should be used only
on dry and short grass. Any different use does not
constitute an intended use.
NOTICE!
The equipment is intended for domestic
use only.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The equipment should be used only if in good
order and condition
Do not deactivate safety and protection de-
vices
Wear protective glasses and hearing protec-
tion
Wear long trousers and sturdy shoes
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
unit
Keep other people out of the danger area
Remove all foreign objects from the work
area
Before leaving the equipment unattended:
Turn the engine off
Wait for the cutting unit to stop
Remove the spark plug connector
Do not leave the equipment unattended
Children and other persons who are unfami-
liar with the operating instructions must not
operate the machine
Observe local regulations regarding mini-
mum age requirements for operating the ma-
chine
Safety and protection devices
Safety control bar
The equipment is equipped with a safety control
bar. When this bar is released, the equipment im-
mediately stops.

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Back cover
The equipment is equipped with a back cover.
Visual safety indicator (picture I)
The visual safety indicator shows whether the
shaft is properly fitted and secured.
Approx. 5 mm of the green mark are visible: the
shaft is correctly fitted and secured (picture I 1).
The green mark is not visible anymore, a red mark
is visible: the fastening of the shaft has loosened
(picture I 2).
The fastening of the shaft must be checked and
the screws must be tightened (picture N).
ASSEMBLY
Assemble the machine as shown in the figures
(pictures A-F, P).
NOTICE!
The machine must not be put in opera-
tion before it has been assembled com-
pletely.
STARTUP
NOTICE!
Always make a visual inspection of the
equipment before using it. The equip-
ment should not be used if the cutting
unit and/or mounting components are
loose, damaged or worn.
Comply with any national regulations regar-
ding operating times.
Always observe the operating instructions
supplied by the engine manufacturer.
Safety
WARNING!
Fire danger! Petrol is highly flammable!
Store petrol in designated containers only.
Only refuel in open air.
Never smoke while refilling!
Do not open the tank cap while the engine is
running or if the machine is hot.
Replace a damaged petrol tank and/or tank
cap.
Always close the tank cap.
If petrol has been spilt:
Do not start the engine
Do not start the equipment
Clean the equipment
WARNING!
Never leave an engine running in an en-
closed space. Toxic hazard!
Refilling
Before switching on the machine for the first time,
fill it up with oil and petrol.
Petrol: unleaded regular-grade petrol
Engine
oil:
observe the operating instructions
supplied by the engine manufac-
turer. Oil: SAE 10W-30, capacity:
0,25 l
Oil filling (picture G)
1. Remove the oil dipstick and screw in the filler
neck.
2. Fill oil.
3. Remove the filler neck and screw in the oil dip-
stick.
Petrol filling (picture H)
ADVICE
The tank cap is on the petrol tank. It is
marked with the symbol "petrol station".
Setting the cutting height (picture I)
WARNING!
The cutting height can be adjusted when
the engine is not running and the cutter
spindle is stopped.
Adjust the cutting height of the cutter spindle with
the knob.
1. Push the beam downwards and tilt the scari-
fier.
2. Push the knob downwards and rotate to posi-
tion „2“.
Knob positions:
1 - 5 = cutting height settings
ADVICE
With new blades, turn the knob to posi-
tion 2 max.!
The correct cutting height depends on:
lawn conditions
blade wear

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In case the cutting height is not correct:
the scarifier stands still
the engine does not pull through
IIn this case, set the knob to a lower cutting height.
ADVICE
Before mowing the lawn scarifying fore-
ver.
Starting the engine
Starting with a cold engine, after longer periods of
storage and temperatures under 10°C:
1. Press pimer button “a” 6 times. (picture K).
2. Press pimer button “b” 10 times. (picture K).
3. Press control button and simultaneously pull
engine bar up to handle bar and hold it there
(picture L).
ADVICE
You must hold the engine control bar
tight during use.
4. Quickly pull out the starter cord and then allow
it to slowly roll up (picture M).
5. Let the engine run until it is warm.
ADVICE
Do not press primer buttons when en-
gine is warm.
Engine speed (rpm value) is fixed. En-
gine speed cannot be adjusted.
Turn the engine off
1. Release the control bar (picture L).
WARNING!
Risk of injuries due to turning spind-
les!
The cutter spindle does not stop turning
immediately. Do not touch the bottom of
the equipment shortly after switching off.
Installing and removing the grass catcher
1. Turn the engine off before installing/removing
the grass catcher.
2. Wait until the cutter spindle has come to a
complete stop!
General operation instructions
To start the equipment, the cutting unit must
be freely movable.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts.
Control the equipment only through the
handle. Thus the safety distance is guaran-
teed.
Keep exhaust and engine clean.
Always ensure you have a good foothold on
slopes.
Move across slopes, never up or down.
Do not use on steep slopes.
Guide the machine at walking pace.
Never tilt or transport the device with the en-
gine running.
Have a professional check:
after bumping against an obstacle
if the engine stops suddenly
if the blade is bent
if the cutter spindle is bent
if the belt is damaged.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
DANGER!
Risk of injury at the cutter spindle. Wear
protective gloves!
Remove the spark plug connector before any
maintenance or cleaning jobs!
Do not spray water on the equipment! Water
infiltration (ignition system, carburetor) can
cause faults.
Clean the equipment after each use (spatula,
cloth).
Removing the scarifier roller (picture N)
1. Remove the bearing screw (1).
2. Tilt the bearing halves (2) upwards.
3. Lift the scarifier roller from the lower bearing
half and extract it out from the drive side (3).
Assembly is carried out in reverse order.
Removing the aerating roller
Removal of the aerating roller and replacement of
steel spring hooks are similar to scarifier roller.
Removing the blades (picture O)
ADVICE
Before removing the blades observe the
mounting position!
1. Unscrew the hexagonal bolt (1).
2. Carefully remove the ball bearing (2) from the
spindle (8).

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3. Remove thrust collar (3), washer (4) and short
spacer sleeve (5) from the spindle.
4. Remove the blades (6) and the long spacer
sleeves one after another.
Assembly is carried out in reverse order.
Care of the engine
Air filter
Spark plug
Oil change
ADVICE
Drain used oil when the motor is warm.
Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
1. To collect oil, place a suitable container under
the engine.
2. Remove the oil dipstick.
3. Screw in the filler neck.
4. Push the beam downwards and tilt the equip-
ment, until the beam touches the floor. Drain
the oil completely.
5. Pull the equipment up and fill with oil (SAE
10W-30, quantity: 0,25l)
6. Remove the filler neck.
7. Screw in the oil dipstick.
ADVICE
Dispose of used engine oil in a manner
that is compatible with the environment!
We recommend to collect the used oil in
a closed container and to deliver it to a
suitable recycling or service station.
Used oil should not be
disposed of with domestic rubbish
poured into the sewage water sys-
tem or drain pipes
poured on the ground
Observe the operating instructions supplied by
the engine manufacturer.
Storage
NOTICE!
Do not store motor near open flames or
heating sources - Burn and/or explosion
danger!
Let the engine cool down.
Store the scarifier in a dry place.
To save storage space, unscrew the butterfly
nuts on the beam and fold it in.
DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of old equipment, bat-
teriesor accumulators as household
waste!
Packaging, machine and accessories are
manufactured using recyclable materials
and must be disposed of accordingly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
Engine does not start Top up fuel
Press engine switch bar to upper beam
Check spark plug, re-new if necessary
Clean air filter
Drum does not rotate Call customer service workshop
Engine output drops off Choose lower working depth
Change worn blades
Mow lawn (grass too high)
Poor scarifier performance Choose lower working depth
Change worn blades

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Problem Solution
Noisy operation
Machine vibrates
Damaged blades
Call customer service workshop
ADVICE
Please contact customer service in case of faults which are not mentioned in this table or which
you cannot repair alone.
WARRANTY
If any material or manufacturing defects are found during the statutory customer protection period, we
will either repair or replace the equipment, whichever we consider the more appropriate. This statutory
period may vary according to the legislation in force in the country where the equipment was purchased.
Our warranty is valid only if:
The equipment has been used properly
The operating instructions have been followed
Genuine replacement parts have been used
The warranty is no longer valid if:
The equipment has been tampered with
Technical modifications have been made
The equipment was not used for its intended
purpose
The following are not covered by warranty:
Paint damage due to normal wear
Wear parts identified by a border [xxx xxx (x)] on the spare parts list
Combustion motors (these are covered by a separate warranty from the manufacturer concerned)
The warranty period begins on the purchase by the first end user. Decisive is the date on the receipt.
To make a claim under warranty, please take this statement of warranty and proof of purchase to the
nearest authorised customer service centre. This warranty does not affect the usual statutory rights of
the customer relative to the seller.