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3. Before starting the implement, check the soil and remove any stones, twigs and so forth. Keep checking to make sure that the area is clear of these
as you work.
4. If you encounter an obstruction during work despite all these precautions, turn off the electric steerage hoe and remove the object in question.
5. Make sure that the implement has not been damaged and have it repaired if necessary.
6. The hoe blades must only be mounted, demounted, cleaned and serviced with the motor off and the plug removed from the power socket or from
the battery.
7. The hoe blades are a danger for the feet when the implement is running. Wear appropriate footwear and keep the feet well away.
8. Do not spray water on to the electric steerage hoe and keep it sheltered from the damp.
9. Remember that the manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage due to: a) repairs made by unskilled persons or unauthorized service
centers; b) use of SPURIOUS SPARE PARTS.
The same conditions apply to the accessories.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY OF THE 230V ELECTRIC STEERAGE HOE
1. The section of the electric power cable must be the same as that of class 05 RN or more.
2. Always make sure that the power cable is not damaged or worn. Immediately remove the plug from the electric power source if it becomes damaged
or is cut during work.
3. The plug on the power cable must be watertight.
4. Always keep the power cable well away from the hoe blades.
5. Before checking the power cable, turn off the implement and remove the plug from the power socket.
6. Only use safe and reliable power cables. Contact a reputable electrician if in doubt.
7. Always remove the plug from the power socket before storing the electric steerage hoe.
ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRIC STEERAGE HOE (FIG.2-4)
Unless different agreements have been reached, the electric steerage hoe is delivered demounted and adequately packed. To assemble the electric
steerage hoe, fit the handle (1) into the body (2) and fasten with the enclosed screws (3). Now add the side handle (4), setting it to the right or left in the most
convenient place, and fixing it to the central handle with the plug (5) and screws (6).
STARTING THE 230 V ELECTRIC STEERAGE HOE (FIG. 3-7)
Fit the Schuko plug into the power cable socket, wrapping the cable around the handle as indicated (fig.7). Now fit the other end of the power cable into the
power socket (230 Volts). Release the safety lock by pressing the side button (1) while pressing the start button (2) at the same time. Release the start button
to turn off the machine and disengage the hoe blades.
STARTING THE 12 V ELECTRIC STEERAGE HOE (FIG. 3)
Bring the battery to its maximum charge and then connect it to the machine (see BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER). Release the safety lock by pressing
the side button (1) while pressing the start button (2) at the same time. Release the start button to turn off the machine and disengage the hoe blades.
