Spear & Jackson YT6702 Instruction manual

INSTRUCTION
1300W
ELECTRIC SCARIFIER AND RAKER
YT6702
ORIGINAL
MANUAL
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 0345 605 2070
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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 rmly in mind,which has earned Spear & Jackson an enviable reputation as a maker of tools to trust.
3 YEARS GUARANTEE
As a testament to the quality of our products, we offer a 3 year manufacturers warranty 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.
7 DAYS A WEEK TECHNICAL SUPPORT
We want you to get the best out of your products. Our easy-to-read instruction manu-al guides you with best practice use and maintenance tips. Please call 0345 605 2070 for technical support, we can 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.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................................................................4
Description of symbols.......................................................................................4
General power tool safety warning......................................................................6
Work area safety.................................................................................................6
Electrical safety...................................................................................................6
Personal safety...................................................................................................7
Power tool use and care...................................................................................9
Intended use....................................................................................................10
Residual risks...................................................................................................11
IN THE BOX.....................................................................................................................13
Parts list...........................................................................................................13
ASSEMBLE..........................................................................................................................14
Hand bar assembly...........................................................................................14
PREPARE......................................................................................................................16
Settle the power cord.......................................................................................16
Install correct cutting device .............................................................................16
Install grass bag...............................................................................................18
Adjusting the working height setting.................................................................19
Supply power source........................................................................................19
OPERATE.........................................................................................................................20
Switch on/off ...................................................................................................20
Hold the machine.............................................................................................20
Scarifying work.................................................................................................20
Raking work.....................................................................................................21
Stop machine...................................................................................................21
Disconnected power source.............................................................................22
Empty grass bag..............................................................................................22
MAINTENANCE.. .................................................................................................................23
Cleaning machine body ...................................................................................23
Clean scarifying cylinder with blades.................................................................23
Clean raking cylinder with ne needles..............................................................23
Storage............................................................................................................23
TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................................24
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................25
WARRANTY.........................................................................................................................26
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Description of symbols
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.
Indicates danger, warning, or caution.
Read the instruction manual.
Wear eye protection, ear protection and breath protection.
Gloves with hand protection and boots with feet protection, steel toecap and non-slip sole.
To avoid potential electric shock, do not use the unit in humid or wet conditions.
Switch off! Remove plug from mains before cleaning or maintenance. Switch off! Remove plug from thee mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut.
Work across the face of slopes, never up and down.
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.
Beware of sharp tines. Tines continue to rotate after the motor is switched off. Remove plug from power supply before maintenance or if the power cord is damaged.
Keep supply cord away from the cutting device.
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.
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the pressure washer.
Conforms to relevant safety standards.
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).
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GENERAL POWER TOOLS SAFETY WARNINGS
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, re 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 ass in the presence of ammable 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
you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
a) Power tool plugs must
match the outlet. Never
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modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodied 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 entangle d
cords increase thee 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 operating a power tool.
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Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence 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, non­skid 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 off­position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with
your nger 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
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