Spear & Jackson S1432ESC User manual

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ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Important - Please read these instructions
fully before starting assembly
These instructions contain important information that will help
you get the best from your scarifer and raker, ensuring it is assembled
correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts,
call the Customer Helpline on 03456052067
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
0345 605 2067
1400W
ELECTRIC
SCARIFIER AND RAKER
S1432ESC
SAN NO.: 03218AUAO041
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SPEAR & JACKSON SINCE 1760
For more than 250 years gardeners have enjoyed high quality performance and
great results using Spear & Jackson tools.
Our garden power tools combine continuous innovation and the latest in
manufacturing technologies with a proud heritage.
Each product is carefully designed with performance, comfort and durability
firmly in mind, which has earned Spear & Jackson an enviable reputation as a
maker of tools to trust.
As a testament to the quality of our products, we offer a 3 year manufacturers war-
ranty and a comprehensive after sales service.
The warranty covers manufacturing faults, however in the event that the item has
been deliberately damaged, used in a commercial environment or disassembled then
the warranty will be null and void.
Please retain proof of purchase.
We want you to get the best out of your products. Our easy-to-read instruction
manual guides you with best practice use and maintenance tips. Please call 0345 605
2067 for technical support, we aim to solve around 80% of questions directly over the
phone.
We hope you enjoy your product and we look forward to any feedback, as this allows
us to develop even better products for the future.
Produced in China under licence for Spear&Jackson
Argos Limited 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW.
Argos (N.I.) Ltd, Forestside Shopping Centre, Upper Galwally, Belfast,
United Kingdom, BT8 6FX.
Argos Distributors (Ireland) Limited, Unit 7, Ashbourne
Retail Park, Ballybin Road, Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION 4
Description of symbols 4
General power tool safety warning 6
Work area safety 6
Electrical safety 7
Personal safety 7
Power tool use and care 9
Intended use 10
Residual risks 11
IN THE BOX 12
Parts list 12
ASSEMBLY 13
Handle bar assembly 13
PREPARE 15
Install correct cutting device 15
Assemble the raker cylinder 16
Install debris collection bag 16
Adjusting the working height setting 17
Supply power source 17
OPERATION 18
Switch on/off 18
Hold the machine 18
Scarifying work 18
Raking work 19
Stop machine 20
Disconnected power source 20
Empty debris collection bag 20
MAINTENANCE 21
Cleaning machine body 21
Clean scarifying cylinder with blades 21
Clean raking cylinder with fine needles 21
Storage 21
TECHNICAL DATA 22
TROUBLESHOOTING 24
WARRANTY 25

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Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Be sure to study them and learn
their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to use the machine
more effectively and reduce the risk of accident.
WARNING-Beware of sharp blades,
keep fingers and toes away.
Remove plug from mains before
maintenance, adjusting, cleaning or
if the cord is entangled or damaged.
Blades will continue to rotate for
some time after the machine is
switched off.
Keep power supply flexible cord
away from sharp blades.
Objects thrown by the product
could hit the user or other
bystanders.
Always ensure that other people
and pets remain at a safe distance
from the product when it is in
operation. In general, children must
not come near the area where the
product is.
DANGER-Keep hands away from
blade.
Conforms to relevant EU regulatory
requirements.
Conforms to relevant UK regulatory
requirements.
Read the instruction manual.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection
Wear gloves and safety boots
to protect against electric shock
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-
fitting, but allow complete freedom
of movement.
Protect the machine from the damp
and never expose it to rain.
Inspect the area where the product
is to be used and remove all objects
which could be thrown by the
product.
If objects are hidden while operating
stop the motor and remove them.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Be sure to study them and learn
their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to use the machine
more effectively and reduce the risk of accident.
This class II symbol indicates that
the product is correctly insulated.
Grounding this machine is therefore
unnecessary.
WEEE symbol. Tools that are
no longer usable should not be
disposed of with household waste
but in an environmentally friendly
way.
Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your local council
authority for recycling advice.
Guaranteed sound power level
(tested according too Directive
2000/14/ EC as amended by
20005/88/EC).
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
General power tool safety
warnings
WARNING! Read all
safety warnings and all
instructions.
Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions
may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
WARNING! Depending
on the actual use of the
product the vibration
values can differ from
the declared total! Adopt
proper measures to
protect yourself against
vibration exposures. Take
the whole work process
including times the
product is running under
no load or switched off
into Consideration.
Proper measures
include among others
regular maintenance
and care of the product
and application tools,
keeping hands warm,
periodical breaks and
proper planning of work
processes.
Work Area Safety
a) Keep work area clean
and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power
tools in explosive
atmospheres, such
as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases
or dust.
Power tools create
sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and
bystanders away while
operating a power toll.
Distractions can cause
GENERAL POWER TOOLS SAFETY
WARNINGS

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
a) Power tool plugs must
match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded)
power tools.
Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric
shock.
b) Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased
risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose power
tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord.
Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts.
Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e) When operating a power
tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable
for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
f) The use of a residual
current device (RCD)
when using this tool is
recommended.
Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
a) Stay alert, watch what
you are doing and use
common sense when

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operating a power tool.
Do not use a power
tool while you are tired
or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
A moment of inattention
while operating power
tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b) Use personal protective
equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust
mask, non- skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal
injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional
starting. Ensure
the switch is in the
off- position before
connecting to power
source and/or battery
pack, picking up or
carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch
or energising power tools
that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting
key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating
part of the power tool
may result in personal
injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep
proper footing and
balance at all times.
This enables better
control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not
wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for
the connection of dust

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly
used.
Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related
hazards.
Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power
tool. Use the correct
power tool for your
application.
The correct power tool
will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool
if the switch does not turn
it on and off.
Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from
the power source and/
or the battery pack from
the power tool before
making any adjustments,
changing accessories,
or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool
accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out
of the reach of children
and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool.
Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools.
Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any
other condition that may
affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged,
have the power tool
repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power
tools.

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f) Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean.
Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are
easier to control.
g) Use the power tool,
accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking
into account the working
conditions and the work
to be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from
those intended could
result in a hazardous
situation.
Intended use
This product is not
intended for use by persons
(including children) with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the product by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be
supervised ensuring that they
do not play with the product.
1). This scarifier and raker is
designated with a rated
input of 1400 Watts.
Depending on the fitted
cutting device this product
it is either intended for
scarifying and removing
thatch from lawns or for
raking in domestic and
hobby gardens.
2). When used as a scarifier,
this product works by
scratching through and
between the grass with
specially adapted prongs
that collect and remove
any unwanted parts from
the lawn whilst leaving the
grass blades intact.
At the same time the
product scarifies the
ground resulting in a
better airing.

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3). When used as a raker, the
fine needles will scratch
the surface of the lawn
while simultaneously
picking light debris for
better oxygen absorption,
airing and draining.
4). This product is not to
be used in wet weather
conditions and may not
be used to mow dry, wet
or unusually high grass,
e. g. pasture grass or for
shredding leaves.
5). This product is intended
for private domestic
use only, not for any
commercial trade use.
It must not be used for
any purposes other than
those described .
Residual risks
Even if you are operating this
product in accordance with
all the safety requirements,
potential risks of injury
and damage remain. The
following dangers can arise
in connection with the
structure and design of this
product:
1. Health defects resulting
from vibration emission
if the product is being
used over long periods
of time or not adequately
managed and properly
maintained.
2. Injuries and damage to
property due to broken
application tools or thee
sudden impact of hidden
objects during use.
3. Danger of injury and
property damage caused
by flying objects.

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IN THE BOX
Switch box
Start/stop lever
Upper handle
Middle handle
Lower handle
Handle mounting set (4pcs)
Air vents
Depth adjustment lever
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Debris collection bag
Rear flap
Cord clip (X2)
Power cord
Cutting device (scarifying cylinder)
Cutting device (raking cylinder)
Handle fixing screws(X2)
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PARTS
If there are any parts missing, please call the customer helpline on 0345 605 2067
Tools required: PH2 Screwdriver (not supplied)
Scarifying blade supplied
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ASSEMBLY
Handle Bar Assembly
A. Place the machine on firm ground. Take out
handles and handle mounting set.
B. Align the lower handle bars with frame (Lower
hand bar hole). Keep the direction of both lower
handle bar in line with the wheels will assist in
aligning the corresponding holes in the frame.
C. Secure the bars with one screw each to both RH
and LH support.
D. Align the middle handle bars to the lower ones.
Make sure the holes of the handle bars correspond
and secure them with one mounting set on each
side.
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E. Put the cord strain relief on the upper handle bar,
just under the switch box, align the upper handle
bar with the middle handle bar and secure them
with one mounting set on each side.
F. Fix the cord with the cord clips to the handle bar.
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Lock release button
PREPARE
Install correct cutting device
The machine is fitted with a scarifying cylinder blade
before delivery.
B. For raking
You need to disassemble the scarifying cylinder blade
firstly before fitting the raking blade.
First step, disassemble the scarifying cylinder blade:
a. Place the product upside down on a flat stable
ground to have access to the under-body.
b. Slide the lock release button towards the blade.
A. For scarifying
Correct cutting blade is fitted already thus no need for
extra installation.
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c. Lift the lock lever, and that will release the blade
cylinder.
d. Push the scarifying blade cylinder out of the seat.
Assemble the raker cylinder
Fix the raker cylinder in the reverse order.
Install the debris collection bag
Depending on the work you intend to do, you may
need to install the collection bag.
For scarifying mode there is no need to do so.
For raking mode, just lift the rear deflector guard
and attach the collection bag to the rear side of the
machine.
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Adjust the working height setting
Push the depth adjustment lever towards the wheel
and then move it forward or backward to adjust the
cutting depth. as per your needs.
Supply the power source
Insert the power cord/plug to the power source before
starting to work.
Scale /
Position
Setting Appplication
Depth Scarifying Raking
1 minimal 5 mm do not use for scarifying raking healthy lawn
2 middle 0 mm transport, storage and
scarifying
transport, storage and
raking
3 deep -5 mm use for scarifying not recommended for
raking
4 deep -10 mm use for scarifying do not use for raking
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OPERATION
Switch on/off
First, press the lock-off button fully, then hold the start/
stop lever. When machine is operated, the lock-off
button can be released.
Hold the machine
Keep your body straight to the work with double hands and
keep your feet away from the moving cylinder blade.
Scarifying work
Scarifying work is run with scarifying cylinder with blades,
you can adjust the working depth by setting the height
lever at the required setting.
Consider the weather when scarifying. Scarify the lawn
with an increased depth setting between April and May
as the lawn is better able to recover during these months.
During a wet summer scarify again in late summer with
a decreased depth setting. Do not scarify during periods
of dry hot weather. During a dry rainless summer do not
scarify a second time in autumn.
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OPERATION
Raking work
Raking work is run with raking cylinder with fine needles,you
can adjust the working depth by depth adjustment lever
accordingly. In order that a healthy lawn can develop in the
spring, it is necessary for greater amounts of air to penetrate
the area around the roots of the grass. We recommend raking
your lawn every 4 - 6 weeks depending on the state of your
lawn.
NOTE:Overload protection
The overload protection will be activated in the
following circumstances:
1). A build up of scarified material around cutting
device.
2). If the material scarified is larger then motor
capacity.
3). Where there is too much resistance against
the cutting device.
When the circuit breaker has been activated
switch off the product and disconnect from the
power supply.
Let the product cool down eliminate cause and
wait for 5 minutes before using the product
again.
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OPERATION
Stop machine
Release the start/stop lever,machine will stop running.
Press the lock-off button and hold the Start/stop lever,
restart the machine.
Disconnect power source
When you finish work, remember disconnect power
source.
Empty debris collection bag
Empty the bag frequently during use. Do not wait until it
is completely full.
We recommend emptying it when it is half full.
a) Lift the deflector guard and pull the bag off the
hinges to remove it.
b) Empty the collected material onto a compost heap
and reattach it onto the product.
c) Re-attach the collection bag by aligning the hooks
on the bag to the hinges on the machine
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