Makita UV3600 Electric Lawn Scarifier Instruction Manual

makita UV3600 Electric Lawn Scarifier

DESIGNATION OF PARTS (Fig. 1)

1.  Start/stop lever
2.  Lock-off button
3.  Upper handle bar
4.  Lower handle bar
5. Cord strain relief
6.  Handle clamp
7. Lever
8.  Clip (x2)
9.  Grass catcher
10.  Defl ector guard
11. Knob
12. Height adjustment lever
13. Cutting tool
14. Bolt and spring washer
15. Bearing
16. Driveshaft

TECHNICAL DATA

The following show the symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

•  Read instruction manual.
•  Take particular care and attention.
•  Double insulation.
•  Wear protective gloves.
•  Wear sturdy boots with non-slip soles.
•  Wear eye and ear protection.
•  Wait until all the machine parts stop completely.
•  Pay attention to sharp cutting tools.
•  Switch off the motor and unplug before cleaning or maintenance, or if power cable is damaged.
•  Objects may be thrown out at high speed.
•  Keep safe distance between bystanders or pets and working area.
•  Do not expose to rain or moisture.
•  Remove plug from the mains immediately if power cable is damaged or cut.
•  Risk of electrical shock.
•  Keep the cord away from the cutting tools or wheels.
• Only for EU countries Due to the presence of hazardous components in the equipment, used electrical and electronic equipment may have a negative impact on the environment and human health.
• Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances with household waste!
• In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its adaptation to national law, used electrical and electronic equipment should be collected separately and delivered to a separate collection point for municipal waste, operating in accordance with the environmental protection regulations. This is indicated by the symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the equipment.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Do not start to operate the machine until you have read these operating instructions. Observe all the instructions given, and install the machine as described.
• Intended use of the machine
•  This machine is intended for scarifying or raking in gardens.
•  The scarifier is intended for private use only, and not for commercial use. Do not use it in public places either.
• For public low-voltage distribution systems of between 220 V and 250 V. Switching operations of electric apparatus cause voltage fluctuations. The operation of this device under unfavorable mains conditions can have adverse effects to the operation of other equipment. With a mains impedance equal or less than 0.412 Ohms it can be presumed that there will be no negative effects. The mains socket used for this device must be protected with a fuse or protective circuit breaker having slow tripping characteristics.

General Instructions

• Read this instruction manual to become familiar with handling of the machine. Handling the machine by the users insufficiently informed increases the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury to themselves as well as the others.
•  Do not lend the machine to people who have unproven to be experienced.
•  When lending the machine, always attach this instruction manual.
•  Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
•  Operate only if you are in good physical condition. Perform all work calmly and carefully. The user is responsible for all safety of persons and damages around the operating area.
•  Never use this machine after consumption of alcohol or drugs, or if feeling tired or ill.
•  Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We recommend taking a 10 to
  20- minute rest every hour.
•  Use the machine in accordance with these instructions, considering the working conditions and the application. Unintended use of the machine could result in a hazardous situation.
•  National or local regulation can restrict the handling of the machine.
•  Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate machine when you are tired.
•  Dress Properly. The clothing worn should be functional and appropriate, i.e. it should be tight-fitting but not cause hindrance. Do not wear either jewelry or clothing which could become entangled in to machine. Wear protecting hair covering to contain long hair.
•  Always wear ear protections to avoid hearing loss.
•  Wear protective glasses or goggles to protect eyes from flying objects and debris.
•  Wear protective gloves to prevent injury to fingers.
•  Wear dust mask to reduce the risk of injury.
•  When using the machine, always wear sturdy shoes with a non-slip sole. This protects against injuries and ensures a good footing.
•  While operating the machine, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Keep children and bystanders, including animals, away while operating the machine.
• Check the work area whether there are no stones, wires, glass, or other foreign objects. Foreign object may be caught up or flung by the machine, result in damage or injury.
•  Operate the machine under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Do not operate the machine in darkness or fog.
•  Do not operate machine in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. The machine creates sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•  Do not expose the machine to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the machine may increase the risk of electric shock.
•  Before connect the plug or switch on the machine:
•  Check the plug and cord and confirm that they are good condition.
•  Check all the screws, nuts and other fasteners are properly secured.
•  Check cutting tools are in place and good working condition.
•  Check guards and safe devices, such as deflectors or grass catcher, function well.
• Check the air vents are not covered by dust or other foreign materials. Clean them with a soft brush or cloth if they are blocked. Replace damaged or unreadable labels.
•  Check all the parts of the machine carefully to – Make sure the switch is off side to prevent unintentional start.
•  Check all tools for maintenance, such as adjusting wrench or spanner are removed.
•  If the supply cord is damaged, ask Makita authorized service center to replace it, always use genuine replacement parts.
•  Never use the machine if safety device, such as deflector guard or grass catcher, is damaged or missing.
•  When turning on the motor:
•  Keep your feet away from the cutting tools.
•  Do not tilt the machine.
•  Do not stand in front of the discharge opening.
•  Never let your hands or other part of the body or clothing place near moving parts.
•  Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the machine. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
•  Check the extension cable regularly for damage to the insulation. Replace it if damaged.
•  If the connecting cable is damaged, withdraw the mains plug immediately. A damaged cable may cause contact with live parts and electric shock. So do not touch the cord before disconnecting the supply. Do not use the machine of which the cord is damaged or worn.
•  Never use damaged cord.
•  Keep the cord and extension cable away from cutting tools and wheels. Cutting tools may damage the cable and cause electric shock.
•  When using the machine outdoors, always use a residual current-operated circuit-breaker (RCD) with an operating current of 30 mA or less.
•  Use only extension cable for outdoor use with splash-proofed connector. Its cross-section must be at least 1.5mm2 for cable lengths up to 25m, and 2.5 mm2 for cable lengths over 25m.
• The machine should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are double-insulated in accordance with European Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without earth wire.
•  Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).

Operation

•  Avoid operating on wet grass. Take particular attention when working on wet grass to prevent slipping.
•  Hold the handle firmly with both hands during operation. Keep the handle dry and clean to prevent accidents.
•  Do not run. Only walk during operation.
•  Pay particular attention to your footings when working on a slope.
•  Do not work straight up or down on a slope. Always work along horizontal line.
•  Be especially careful when turning the machine on a slope.
•  Never work on a steep slope.
•  Pay extreme attention when reversing or pulling the machine towards you.
•  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the machine in unexpected situations.
•  Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
•  Always remember:
•  Keep your feet away from the cutting tools.
•  Do not tilt the machine.
•  Do not stand in front of the discharge opening.
•  Never let your hands or other part of the body or clothing place near moving parts.
•  Do not force the machine. It does the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Frequent overload may cause motor damage or fire.
•  Switch off the motor and unplug:
•  Whenever leaving the machine unattended
•  Before clearing a blockage or any fault
•  Before checking, cleaning or working on the machine
•  When the machine hits a foreign object. Wait until the machine cools down. Inspect the machine and replace the parts if needed before continuing operation
•  Whenever the machine starts vibrating or making noise unusually
•  When attaching or removing grass catcher
•  When someone enters your working area
•  When crossing surface other than grass
•  When transporting.
•  Stop the cutting tool:
•  If you have to tilt the machine
•  When crossing surfaces other than grass
•  Transporting the machine to and from surfaces to be worked.
•  Pay attention to the cutting tools. They do not stop immediately after switch off.

Maintenance instructions

•  Have your machine serviced by our authorized service center, always using only genuine replacement parts. Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can shorten the life of the machine and increase the risk of accidents.
•  Inspect the machine on regular base.
•  Before servicing, inspection, adjustment, storage, or to change an accessory, take following steps:
•  Shut off the power source
•  Disconnect the machine from power supply
•  Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop
•  Allow the machine to cool.
•  Inspect on the machine for possible damage:
•  Whether safety devices works properly for its intended function
•  Whether all the moving parts work smoothly and adequately
•  Whether all parts are not damaged and properly installed
•  Check the cutting tool for any damage, worn or unbalance
•  Check the grass catcher regularly for any damage or worn
• Check all the nuts, bolts and screws are tight
• eplace or repair by our authorized service center if there are any damaged or worn parts.
•  Do not carry out maintenance or repair work other than that described in this instruction manual. Any other work must be carried out by Makita authorized service center.
•  Only use original Makita replacement parts and accessories intended for your machine. Otherwise it may result in personal injury or damage on the machine.
•  Store the machine in a dry room. Keep it out of reach of children. Never store the machine outdoors.

Vibration

•  People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: “Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin color or of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician.
•  To reduce the risk of “white finger disease”, keep your hands warm during operation and well maintain the equipment and accessories.

WARNING:

• This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. It is recommended that persons with medical implants should consult their doctors and implant manufacturers before using this machine. Otherwise the electromagnetic field may affect medical implants and it may result in serious injury.

ASSEMBLY

• Always be sure that the machine is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
• Assembling the handle bar (Fig. 2, 3)
  1.  Fasten the lower handle bar (4) to the machine with the knobs (11).
  2.  Place the upper handlebar (3) onto the lower handlebar, and then fasten them with two spacers, nut, and the lever (7).
  3.  Fasten the cord with the clips (8) onto the handlebar. Assembling the grass catcher

Cord strain relief (Fig. 4)
The cord strain relief (5) helps to prevent the cord from entangling into the blade or wheel.Make a small loop at the end of the mains cord, and pass it through the opening of the cord strain relief, and then hang it on the hook.Always take the position of the cord into consideration during operation. Start your operation from the nearest point to the power supply to prevent the cord from accidentally cut. It is recommended keeping the cord over your shoulder during the operation.Removing or installing cutting tool .

CAUTION:

•  Wear protective gloves.
•  Pay particular attention when handling cutting tool. It is very sharp and may become hot during operation.
•  Always use appropriate cutting tool in accordance with your operation.
•  Before operation, make sure two bolts, which hold the cutting tool onto the machine, are firmly tightened. Do not use the machine if it is loose or missing. If it is damaged, replace it immediately.

Removing cutting tool

1.  Remove the grass catcher (9).
2. Remove the handle from the machine.
3. Place the machine upside down on a flat surface.
4. Loosen the two bolts (14). Remove them and spring washers.
5. Lift the bearing part of the cutting tool (15), and then pull the cutting tool (13) out from the drive shaft (16).

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

•  Before plugging the machine, always make sure that the machine is switched off. Plugging the machine with the switch on may cause an unexpected start resulting in serious personal injury.
•  Never use the machine if power cable is damaged. Otherwise it may cause electric shock.
•  Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off. Have defective switches replaced by Makita authorized service center.

Height adjustment
Depending on the condition of the grass, adjust the height of the cutting tool. Refer to the table below as rough indication for depth settings.

OPERATION

•  Cut your grass before operation and fertilize after the operation.
•  Adjust the depth of the cutting tool in accordance with the height of the grass and weather.
•  Avoid operating on wet grass. It tends to stick on the discharge port and other parts of the machine. It may also cause slip and fall.
•  Do not move too fast. Push the machine slowly. Otherwise discharge port may become clogged and the motor may overloaded.
•  Operate along a line as straight as possible.
•  Make slightly overlapping scarified lines. It will maintain even and smooth surface.
•  When a flower bed is included in the operating area, make a circle or two around the flower bed.
•  Be especially careful when turning the machine.
•  Do not stay in one position. It damages the grass. Tips for scarifying:
•  Always take the weather into account. Warm, sunny and wet weather is good for scarifying because the lawn can recover healthily. On the other hand, avoid cold, heat, dry weather.
• During spring season scarify the lawn.
•  If summer is wet, scarify the lawn in early autumn.
•  Refrain from scarifying during period of extremely hot weather.
•  If summer is very dry, do not scarify in autumn.
•  Plenty amount of air is needed for the area around the roots of the lawn in order to maintain healthy growth in spring season.
• It is recommended performing aeration operation on the lawn every 4 – 6 weeks in accordance with the state of the lawn.

MAINTENANCE

•  Always be sure that the machine is switched off and unplugged before performing inspection or maintenance.
•  Wear protective gloves before performing inspection or maintenance.
•  The cutter does not stop immediately after switch off. Wait until all the parts stop before Do not hose or clean the machine with high pressured water.
•  Switch off the motor, unplug and wait until the cutting tool stops.
•  Adjust the depth of the cutting tool to transportation height.
•  Always transport the machine by its handle.
•  Avoid heavy impact or strong vibration.
•  Secure the machine firmly in case it is embarked on vehicles.
•  Switch off the motor, unplug and wait until the cutting tool stops.
•  Clean the grass catcher. Store it in a dry room.
•  Check, clean and store the machine in a dry room. Perform the following work at regular basis:
•  Check all the clamps, such as screws, nuts etc. are tightly fasten.
•  Check for defects such as loose, worn, or damaged parts. Replace them if necessary.
•  Check that the covers and guards are not damaged or deformed.
•  If the machine starts vibrating abnormally during operation, that may be caused by unbalanced or deformed cutting tool due to the impacts by foreign objects. Have the cutting tool repaired or replaced by authorized service center if it happens.
•  The cutting tool is worn out during the course of time. Check the condition of the cutting tool and its stability on regular basis. Replace it if it is worn or become blunt.
•  Clean and lubricate all screw parts before storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Before solving troubles, switch off the machine, pull out the mains plug, and wait until the machine stops completely.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons.

• Only use the accessories or attachments for their stated purposes.
• If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• • Scarifying blade – The sharp edge of a blade scarifies the ground and cuts roots.
  • Raking blade (optional accessory) – Removing the lawn and leaves by fine needles.
• 2 in 1 blade (optional accessory) – Raking and scarifying at the same time.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A to this instruction manual.