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4. Table of contents
1. Introduction ..............................................................3
1.1 Read this operating manual carefully .........................................3
1.2 Identification data - Spiker .................................................3
2. Warranty ................................................................3
2.1 Warranty card............................................................3
3. Welcome .................................................................4
4. Table of contents..........................................................5
5. Operator safety warnings ...................................................6
5.1 For your information ......................................................6
5.2 Caution ................................................................6
5.3 Warning ................................................................6
6. Main parts ...............................................................7
6.1 Overall view .............................................................7
7. Safety instructions ........................................................9
7.1 Safety messages..........................................................9
7.2 Safety features ..........................................................11
7.3 Safety instructions ......................................................12
8. Dealer’s duties...........................................................15
8.1 Unpacking the machine ...................................................15
8.2 Positioning the handlebar ................................................15
9. Operating instructions ....................................................17
9.1 Preliminary checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9.2 Preparing the work site ..................................................17
9.3 Starting the engine ......................................................18
9.4 Operating the machine ...................................................19
9.5 After finishing the work ..................................................21
9.6 Lawn treatment after dethatching .........................................22
10. Transporting the machine .................................................23
11. Maintenance ............................................................24
11.1 General ................................................................24
11.2 Lubricants.............................................................25
11.3 Routine check before each operation .......................................25
11.4 Maintenance after 20 hours of operation....................................27
12. Storing the machine .....................................................31
13. Equipment specifications .................................................32
14. EC Declaration of Conformity ..............................................33
