Cobra S40C Owner's Manual

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MODEL: S40C (TS40-S)

COBRA SCARIFIER
OWNER’S MANUAL

Cobra Garden Machinery

Henton and Chattell Ltd., London Road, Nottingham NG2 3HW UK
www.cobragarden.co.uk

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CONTENTS

SECTION 1 SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT………………………………. 3

SECTION 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES………………………………………………. 3

SECTION 3 PARTS DESCRIPTION……………………………………………………... 6

SECTION 4 TECHNICAL DATA……………………………………………………………6

SECTION 5 ASSEMBLY………………………… ……………………………………….. 7

SECTION 6 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………….. 9

SECTION 7 CHANGING THE SPRING TINE OR AERATOR CARTRIDGE …..……11

SECTION 8 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION…………………………………….…….. 13

SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE ………………………………….………………………... 13

SECTION 10 LUBRICATION…………………………………….………………………... 13

SECTION 11 CLEANING……………………………………….……………..…………... 13

SECTION 12 STORAGE & TRANSPORTING……………..……………………..…….. 15

SECTION 13 TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………………………….…...16

SECTION 14 WARRANTY……………………………………………………………….…. 17

SECTION 15 ENVIRONMENT………………………………………………………….….. 17

SECTION 16 EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY………………………………….. 18

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WARNING：

For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new scarifier. Failure to follow
instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarise yourself with your
machinery before each use.

1. SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT

Fig. A

B.1 Read Operator's Manual.
B.2 Keep bystanders away.

B.3 Pay attention to the operator's hands and feet to avoid injury. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY.

B.4 Fuel is flammable, keep fire away. Do not add fuel with running machine.

B.5 Toxic fumes; don’t operate indoors, including your garage or shed.
B.6 When mowing, please wear protective glasses and ear plugs to defend the operator himself.
B.7 When repairing, please remove the spark plug, before undertaking repair work according to the

operational manual.

B.8 Caution: Engine hot.

2. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be

followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit. Read all these instruction
before operating this product and retain these instructions for future reference.

WARNING: This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under some

circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this machine.

Training

1. Before using the scarifier read the instructions carefully. Familiarise yourself with the controls and pay
particular attention in learning how to stop the machine in an emergency.

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawn scarifier. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

3. Never use while people, especially children or pets are nearby.

4. Never use the scarifier if the operator is taking medicine or substances that could affect or impair his

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ability to react or concentrate.

5. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.

Before you start

1. While scarifying, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open toed sandals.

2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can
damage or be thrown by the machine.

3. WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.

- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling; add fuel before starting the engine.

- Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is
hot.

- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine, but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated.

- Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.

4. Replace faulty silencers.

5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

Operation and Caution

1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect,
refuel outdoors only.

2. Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.

3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.

4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

5. Walk, never run, always be in control of the scarifier and never allow yourself to be pulled along.

6. Operate across the face of slopes, never up and down.

7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

8. Do not use on excessively steep slopes of more than 20°

9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn scarifier towards you.

10. Stop the blade if the lawn scarifier has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the lawn scarifier to and from the area to be mowed

11. Never operate the lawn scarifier with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.

12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.

13. Before starting the engine disengage all blades and drive clutches.

14. Keep your feet well away from the blade when starting the engine and in accordance with the
instructions.

15. Do not tilt the lawn scarifier when starting the engine and always start on a flat surface free from long
grass.

16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.

17. Never put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

18. Always ensure the engine is fully switched off before picking up/carrying the scarifier.

19. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key, make sure engine has had time to cool.

- Before unclogging chute and clearing blockages.

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- Before checking, cleaning or working on the machinery.

- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the scarifier for damage and make repairs before restarting.

- If the machinery starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).

20. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key, make sure engine is completely cooled.

- Whenever you leave the lawn scarifier.

- Before refuelling.

21. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve,
turn the fuel valve off at the conclusion of work.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fuel vapours can reach an

open flame or spark or where the temperature is high.

3. Before storage allow the engine to cool.

4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage area

free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Check the grass catcher and deflector frequently for wear or deterioration.

6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Genuine parts should always be used as parts of

inferior quality can damage the equipment and compromise safety.

7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. Always ensure engine is completely

cooled before starting this task.

8. If the blade needs to be removed, wear strong gloves to prevent injury to hands and fingers. Check the

blades balance after sharpening.

9. When transporting the machine make sure you close the fuel cut off. Be careful to ensure weight is

evenly distributed. Wear strong gloves.

10. When tilting the machine never tilt towards the air filter as this may become damaged with fuel.

11. Never crank the engine when the spark plug is removed.

12. Frequently check the fuel lines and fittings for damage and cracks, replace if necessary

13. Never start the engine with the air filter cover removed.

14. Carefully clean the scarifier and grass bag after use to remove debris as this can damage and

corrode.

Fertilisers and top dressings are particularly corrosive.

15. In time your chassis may peel because of the abrasive action of the debris making contact. This can

be remedied by touching up paintwork where necessary to prevent corrosion.

Warning: Do not touch rotating blades.

Warning: Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.

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3. PARTS DESCRIPTION

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1. Upper handle 2. Transport position lever 3. Recoil starter handle

4. Catcher 5. Wheel 6. Height adjustment knob

7. Handle wheel knob 8. Operator presence control (OPC) 9. Engine switch

10.Choke and fuel valve 11.Oil filler

4. TECHNICAL DATA

Model

S40C (TS40-S)

Engine Type

HWASDAN H210

Engine Displacement

212cm3

Nominal Power

4.0kW

Rated Speed

3400rpm/min

Fuel Tank Capacity

3.6L

Oil Tank Capacity

0.6L

Grass catcher capacity

45L

Working Width

400mm

Net Weight

39kg

Height Adjustment

-15-5mm