S A F E T Y
ALWAYS
start the engine in the open air
DO NOT
smoke when refuelling
DO NOT
mix OIL with the petrol
USE ONLY
unleaded petrol
ALWAYS
stop the engine before making
any adjustments, refuelling, moving or
cleaning, or when the unit is
unattended
DO NOT
remove any safety guards that
are fitted
DO NOT
touch any moving parts or
attempt any maintenance whilst the
machine is running - KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY
BEFORE
starting work clear the work
area of any objects that could damage
the machine
DO NOT
allow children or anyone
uninstructed to operate the machine -
KEEP ANIMALS AWAY
DO NOT
use on slopes or banks of more
o
than 25
ALWAYS
wear suitable clothing to give
p e r s o n a l p r o t e c t i o n i n c l u d i n g
footwear that offers a good grip
AVOID
wearing loose garments that may
catch in moving parts
KNOW
how to stop the machine in an
emergency
NEVER
interfere with any control
settings on the engine
IF A FAULT
develops DO NOT attempt
any repair - immediately contact the
supplier from whom the machine was
obtained
OPERATING
HINTS
The Lawn Aerator is used to drive solid or
hollow tines into the earth to allow ingress
of air and water to encourage grass to root
deeper into the ground. This also helps the
turf to withstand hard wear and builds
resistance to weeds, moss and disease.
Solid tines should be used in the majority of
conditions, especially on heavily compacted
or hard turf.
Hollow tines should only be used in moist
conditions.
DO NOT use the machine on slopes of
o
more than 25 .
The Lawn Aerator incorporates a drive lock
which gives either drive to both wheels or
to only one wheel when manoeuvring. The
drive lock lever is a black ‘T’ shape lever and
is located on the right-hand handlebar.
Pulling the lever towards you gives drive to
one wheel only. Releasing the lever away
from you drives both wheels.
TO START THE
ENGINE
Check the engine oil level - top up with
10w/40 oil if necessary.
Never re-fuel when the engine is hot or
running.
Allow 1” air space in the tank.
Lift the operating lever on the left-hand
handlebar and retain in fast idle position by
locating the locking clip into lever bracket.
Switch ignition to ‘ON’ position.
If the engine is cold, move the choke lever to
‘ON’ position.
Turn the fuel tap to ‘ON’ position.
Hold the handlebar, but do not pull the drive
lever.
Pull the recoil start handle gently until it is
engaged, then give the handle a strong pull to
start the engine.
When the engine has started, move the
choke lever to ‘OFF’ position.
Check fuel level.
Only use unleaded petrol from a clean
container.
