SWARDMAN Verticutter cartridge User manual
USER MANUAL -regenerative cartridges
verticutter
cartridge
scari er
cartridge
rotary
brush
To take care of lawn is above all a pleasure. I‘m glad that you have
decided to start using our regenerative cartridges. Using a cylinder
/ reel mower and the right and regular use of a verticutter, scari er
and rotary brush will move the quality and health of your lawn to
an even higher level. You will become inspirational not only for
your loved ones but also for other lawn enthusiasts.
Tomáš Šena
Swardman Director and Founder
3Regenerative Cartridges - User manual | Valid from: January 2019
Table of Contents
Content 3
Safety instructions 4
Basic information 4
Package contents 5
Product description and use 5
Technical speci cations 6
Explanations to Figures 1 and 2 7
Installation of regenerative cartridges 8
Maintenance 9
Acknowledgements 9
Troubleshooting 9
Warranty information 10
Accessories and manufacturer information 11
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Read this User’s Manual carefully to understand thoroughly how to use and maintain your machine in a proper and
safe manner. Failure to do so may lead to personal injury or to damage to the machine.
Always keep this User’s Manual available as an integral part of the machine for the case, that you sell the machine.
The left and right sides as referred to in this User’s Manual are meant from the perspective of the operator standing
behind the machine in the direction of forward motion.
Using the machine in any way contrary to this User’s Manual or failure to observe the operational and maintenance
instructions may void the warranty.
Regeneration cartridges are designed exclusively to regenerate lawns in private gardens and gardens around the
house.
Use for any other purpose is considered inconsistent with the intended purpose. The manufacturer does not assume
any liability for injury or damage to the machine thereof, and these risks are unconditionally borne by the user. Strict
observation of the conditions for operation, maintenance and repairs as specied by the manufacturer is essential
for the intended use of the machine.
This machine should only be used, maintained and repaired by persons who are thoroughly familiar with its specic
characteristics and with all the relevant safety regulations.
Safety information is marked with this symbol:
For your safety, pay special attention to sections marked with this symbol!
Safety Instructions
Basic Information
yRead the User Manual before you start using the machine.
yThird parties must keep a suciently safe distance from the working area.
yDue to the safety reasons, children and adolescents under 16 years of age and persons who have
not read and understood this User’s Manual suciently are not allowed to work with this machine.
Persons with limited physical or mental abilities are only allowed to use this product under the
direct supervision of a competent person.
yDo not use the verticutter, scarier, or rotary brush if other persons, especially children, are present
near the machine.
yEnsure a safe distance from the rotating parts of the machine. Always keep a reasonable distance
from the grass eject opening. The rotating parts of the machine move up to 7 seconds after
deactivating their drive.
yTHE EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED ONLY FOR THE REGENERATION OF THE LAWN, NOT FOR LEVELLING
THE TERRAIN OR IRREGULARITIES, OR FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES!
yDo not use the machine to treat uncultivated lawns with less than 80 % share of the grass, which
could easily damage both verticutter blades and scarier as well as the drive unit.
yUse protective equipment, especially glasses and protective gloves, when working.
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Verticutter cartridge
It is used to cut the ornamental lawns vertically. The cartridge is tted with
steel rotating blades. The denser a lawn is, the more it needs verticutting.
We recommend to verticut the lawn 3 - 5x per year during the grass season,
always before each fertilization to a depth of 3 - 5 mm.
Verticutting the lawn before fertilizing will remove the thatch and dead parts
of the plants, prevent the fertilizer from being washed away by eventual rain
and ensure its absorption into the soil and to the roots of the lawn. At the
same time the grass sods are being broken, which results in an increased water absorption and in particular it supports
the growth of grass sprouts and growth of the new plants. By breaking the surface of the soil, the circulation of the
air in the soil will be restored. The surface will also have better access to sunlight. All of these positive procedures
result in thickening and recovery of the lawn.
Verticutting must be performed at high speed in order for the blades to cut correctly, instead of tearing the grass.
When using Edwin, you can increase the power using the throttle lever on the handlebar. When using Electra, use the
regeneration mode. See the mower‘s user’s manual for more information.
If the lawn is very thick and full of thatch, we recommend double verticutting in two direction crossways.
Never carry out the verticutting if the lawn is soaked or too dry and hard. The lawn does not need to be verticut
all over its area. If it is thin and weak in some areas, then skip these places. Never perform verticutting if the soil
temperature is below 10 °C (50°F).
The steel blades of the verticutter are subject to normal wear and can be replaced with new ones when worn and not
functioning. Spare parts are available in the e-shop at www.swardman.com
Product description and use
Information - content of the package
Contents of Package
1. Swardman interchangeable cartridge
2. Protective cover (rotary brush only)
3. Magnetic shield (rotary brush only)
4. User‘s manual
Scarier cartridge
It is used to remove broken thatch and dead stalks, especially after
verticutting, but also as a separate operation on lawns where verticutting was
not performed.
Thanks to a large number of double springs and high revolutions (increase in
high revs when using Edwin) or in regeneration mode (when using Electra), it
is much more ecient and faster than manual raking.
At the same time, it can remove undesired dirt from the lawn, such as leaves, moss, twigs, small cones and bark
residues which can prevent safe mowing. The scarier combs the grass nicely and highlights the stripes on the lawn.
The stainless steel springs of the scarier are subject to normal wear and should be replaced with new ones when
worn and not functioning. Spare parts are available in the e-shop at www.swardman.com
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Rotary brush
It is used for the application of the sand and substrate, which usually follows
the aeration of the lawn. The sand can also be incorporated into a lawn that has
not been aerated, although the resulting eect is poorer than on a previously
aerated lawn.
The sand application is sucient at the moment when in the whole grass area
the grass stalks are visible and the sand does not form accumulated hills. An
uneven terrain can be levelled by repeating the sand application.
In this case, larger sand layers are desirable. Such places are recommended to crop with the grass seed. When the
sand is properly applied, the lawn usually regenerates within 2 weeks.
For the aeration and best results, we recommend using dry and loose silica sand with a fraction of 0 - 2 mm (0 - 0.08
in). Moist or wet sand is not suitable for rotary brush application.
Technical Data
Note: The permissible working depth of the verticutting cartridge mentioned above is indicative. The actual working
depth decreases with increasing the soil hardness and in case of solid particles such as stones which can also damage
the verticutter blades.
Technical Data
Verticutter cartridge Scarier cartridge Rotary brush
Model 45 cm
18in
55 cm
22in
45 cm
18in
55 cm
22in
45 cm
18in
55 cm
22in
Range width 450 mm
18in
550 mm
22in
450 mm
18in
550 mm
22in
450 mm
18in
550 mm
22in
Number of blades / springs 10 12 36 44 - -
Maximum designed depth - 10 mm
-0.4in
- 10 mm
-0.4in
0 mm
0in
0 mm
0in
0 mm
0in
0 mm
0in
Maximum permissible working depth - 5 mm
-0.2in
- 5 mm
-0.2in
0 mm
0in
0 mm
0in
0 mm
0in
0 mm
0in
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Installation of regenerative cartridges
1. Loosen the mowing height lock screw on the right side of the machine
2. Use the height setting lever to set the mowing height to maximum
3. Remove the side cover of the machine 2
4. Release manually the V-belt (Edwin) 5or cog belt (Electra) 5from the cartridge pulley 7.
5. Using the Allen key, loosen and remove the left 3and the right securing screw 6of the cartridge (the key is
included)
6. Remove the cartridge from the machine using the cartridge handle 1
7. Using the handle 1 insert the desired verticutter / scarier / rotary brush cartridge in the machine
8. Reinstall the securing screws - the left 3as well as the right one 6(make sure the screw can be screwed easily)
9. Install the V-belt (Edwin) 5or the cog belt (Electra) 5on the cartridge pulley 7
10. Guide the V-belt under the cartridge clutch 4into its original position and at the Electra under the tensioner
11. Install the side cover 2
12. Set the correct working height of the machine.
a. for the verticutter set the height so that the front roller is maximum 5 mm (0.2in), preferably 3 mm (0.1in),
lifted in the air, and always so that it moves freely above a hard surface. This corresponds to a working depth
of -3 mm (-0.1in) and deeper.
b. for the scarier set the height so that the springs slightly touch the hard surface or move over it. This
corresponds to a working depth of 0 mm/in and deeper.
c. for the rotary brush lower the working height of the machine so that the bristles are in moderate contact
with the surface / lawn. Replace the protective cover Fig. 3 and then cover the gap between the mower
chassis and the protective with the magnetic shield Fig. 4
13. After installation of the verticutter or scarier cartridge, place the grass box (for the verticutting cartridge, the
collection into the box is less eective, but the bin serves as a protection against ying objects). After installing
the rotary brush, the grass bin is not installed.
14. The machine is then ready for work. In the case of the installation of the rotary brush according to Fig. 5
obr. č. 5
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Maintenance
Cleaning
Winter Storage / Storage longer than 30 days
After each work, clean the machine from dirt and grass residues. Wipe the appliance using a brush and wipe with
a cloth, or use a leaf blower. Never use pressure washers, their use can void the warranty for the machine or the
accessories.
The prescribed regular maintenance to be performed at the recommended service intervals, replacing of the worn
or damaged parts if needed and having repairs and maintenance of the machine performed at the Swardman service
department or at the service partner before winter storage will extend the machine lifetime and reliability.
When working with the machine and also with the verticutter / scarier cartridge, grass box
should always be installed as it also serves as a protective cover. When working with the rotary
brush cartridge always use the metal cover and a magnetic shield.
Before storing the machine, observe the following:
1. Thoroughly clean the machine. Remove all stuck grass residues
2. Check the mechanical parts
3. Make sure all the bolts and nuts are tightened
Thank you for purchasing a Swardman product. We believe that with proper care it will serve you for a long time and
your lawn will be your pride and joy. Our team is always ready to advise you on how to correctly use this machine. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy if you share with us your experiences
in using the Swardman machine.
The following table shows possible symptoms of problems and how to x them if your machine is not working properly.
If you cannot nd or x the problem using this table, please contact your dealer. Caution: Before troubleshooting,
turn the machine o and remove the end cap from the spark plug (Edwin) or pull the main switch to the o position
(Electra).
Acknowledgements
Troubleshooting
Problem Type Possible cause Remedy
The cartridge does
not rotate
Edwin 2.0 1. The cartridge control cable is too loose
2. Worn belt
Follow the Edwin 2.0 or
Electra main user’s guide in
the „Troubleshooting“ section.
Removal of the fault is the same as
for the same symptoms of mower
cylinder/reel malfunction.
Electra
1. Low capacity of the accumulator
2. Fallen or damaged belt
3. Electronics failure
The cartridge
rotates even when
the cylinder/reel
control lever is not
pushed
Edwin 2.0 Incorrect clutch adjustment, cartridge
control cable too tight
Electra Electronics failure
The cartridge does
not engage in the
lawn
Edwin 2.0
Electra
The working height is not adjusted
properly / or the blades are worn
Use the height adjustment on the
machine to lower the working
height. / replace the blades.
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Warranty Information
A warranty repair will be made, if:
The warranty cannot be applied, if:
Swardman provides a warranty against manufacturing and material defects in the product. In case of a manufacturing
or a material defect during the warranty period, we undertake to repair (or replace) the product.
For this product intended for domestic use, the warranty period is 24 months from the date of purchase. In the event
of industrial or professional use or with similar load is the warranty period 12 months
The following components are considered to be wearing parts with limited lifetime. Their lifetime depends on regular
servicing, and these parts are: Blades, pulleys, bearings, brushes, springs.
The warranty does not cover the costs associated with routine maintenance of the product.
It is in your best interest to follow the user’s manual of the machine. Thorough care will ensure that the product will
serve you well for many years.
If necessary, always use the Swardman original spare parts. The warranty does not cover a damage resulting from
using spare parts not manufactured or approved by Swardman.
This warranty does not aect your statutory rights related to the defective products.
When the time comes to dispose of the product, please consider the environment and recycle the product. (For
information on where to properly dispose of the product, please contact your local authorities).
• you take the machine to your Swardman gardening equipment dealer,
• you prove the product purchase and the purchase date, e.g. through the product invoice.
• you fail to prove the product purchase with the purchase date,
• the equipment was not labelled with a production label,
• the product is modied resulting in a change in the manufacturer’s specications or the use of non-original parts,
• any previous repair of the product is performed elsewhere than in the authorised Swardman service department,
• a defect is caused by an incorrect adjustment, misuse, improper use, professional use, negligence or by accidental
damage,
• a defect is caused by insucient lubrication or maintenance,
• any part was damaged by impact on a solid object,
• a defect is caused by the product‘s misuse,
• a defect is caused by the product‘s normal wear and tear.
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Manufacturer Information
Swardman, s.r.o.
Pod Svahem 1582/12
CZ14700 Praha 4
Czech Republic
www.swardman.com
Service T: +420 774 365 599
Accessories and manufacturer information
Cylinder/reel (5, 6, 10
knives)
Rotary brush cartridgeScarier cartridgeVerticutter cartridge
Removable cartridges
Transport wheels Wheels for tall grass
Cartridge holder
Grooved front roller
Other accessories
Soil probe Set of hand tools
Sprinkler head trimmer
Fork aerator
Lawn hand tools
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