EINHELL ERL 500, Operating Instructions Manual

The aerator height is adjusted by turning the
hubcaps. You can choose from three different
height settings by pulling out and turning the
hubcaps (Fig. 4a)

Figures I, II and III are stamped in the center of
the hubcaps.

When figure „II“ is facing down, the middle
setting is locked in.

The middle setting remains constant when the
second figure „II“ is facing down (Fig. 4b).

When figure „III“ is facing down, the low setting is
locked in (Fig. 4c).

When figure „I“ is facing down, the high setting is
locked in (Fig. 4d).
Caution!
The hubcaps must always be firmly locked into
place!
At the beginning it is best to select height setting
„I“. When the tips of the tines have become worn
you can then revert to setting „II“ or „III“.

7. Starting up

Connect the power cable to the switch plug/block
(Fig. 1 / Item 3) and secure the cable with the cable
holder.

Important!

In order to prevent the lawn aerator from
inadvertently switching on, the switch/plug block is
equipped with a two-point switch (Fig. 9, Item 1) that
has to be pressed before the lever
(Fig. 9/Item 2) can be pulled. The lawn aerator
switches itself off when the lever is released.

Repeat this process several times so that you are
sure that the machine functions properly. Before you
perform any repair or maintenance work on the
machine, ensure that the tine roller is not rotating
and that the power supply is disconnected.

Important! Never open the ejector flap when the
motor is running. A rotating tine roller can cause
injuries.

Always fasten the ejector flap carefully.
The flap flips back to the „Closed“ position by the
tension springs!

Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the
long handles) is maintained between the user and
the housing. Be especially careful when aerating and
changing direction on slopes and inclines. Maintain a
solid footing and wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and
long trousers. Always aerate along the incline (not up
and down).

For safety reasons, the lawn aerator may not be
used to aerate inclines whose gradient exceeds 15
degrees.

Use special caution when backing up and pulling the
lawn aerator (tripping hazard).

8. Tips for proper aeration

It is recommended that you overlap aeration paths a
little.

Try to aerate in straight lines for a nice, clean look. In
so doing, the aeration swaths should always overlap
each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid
bare strips.

How frequently you should aerate your lawn is
determined primarily by the speed at which the grass
grows.

Keep the underside of the aerator housing clean and
remove grass build-up. Deposits make it more
difficult to start the aerator and decrease the quality
of the aeration.

Always aerate along inclines (not up and down).

Switch off the motor before doing any checks on the
tine roller. Keep in mind that the tine roller continues
to rotate for a few seconds after the motor has been
switched off. Never attempt to manually stop the tine
roller. In the event that the tine roller strikes an
object, immediately switch off the lawn aerator and
wait for the roller to come to a complete stop. Then
inspect the condition of the tine roller. If the tine roller
is damaged, it must be replaced (see 10.).

Lay the power cable on the ground in front of the
outlet in a figure 8. Aerate away from the outlet or
cable and ensure that the power cable always trails
in the aerated grass which will prevent the lawn
aerator from traveling directly over the cable.

9. Care and maintenance

Maintenance and cleaning work on the lawn aerator
as well as removal of the safety devices may only be
performed when the motor is switched off and the
power cable has been pulled.

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