Rotary Hoe
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4.2 Commissioning
Always use the starting stand during starting!
First of all, thoroughly read the engine operating instructions! This way, you will avoid its potential damage.
Before every use of the rotary hoe, check its safety switch on the left handle of the handlebars.
4.2.1 Engine Starting
Make sure that all persons, animals, children are at a safe distance from the machine! Otherwise, do not continue with
the start-up process!
When starting the engine, follow the operating instructions for the drive unit and the engine.
1.
Pull out the upper pin attaching the steering wheel to the gearbox and move it to the "start and transport" position (top Fig. 12).
Secure the steering wheel with the pin and split cotter. Lock the skive in the top hole (Fig. 14). Put the machine with its skive into
the starting stand (Fig. 13).
2.
Set the safety switch and accelerator lever, step with your left foot onto the starting stand - pay extra attention, making sure
your feet do not reach under the hoeing device cover, hold the machine with your left hand on the handlebar, and start the
enginewith your right hand.
When starting the engine, be careful since the machine does not feature any neutral gear. When starting with the
accelerator lever set to a speed higher than its idle speed (and because of the use of a centrifugal clutch), the hoeing device
may start spinning right after the start. This may cause objects to be thrown, or this may happen when no starting stand is
used to start the machine!
4.2.2 Working with the Machine
Set the steering wheel to its working position (bottom Fig. 12) and skive per the desired working depth. Set the accelerator lever to the
maximum speed. The machine will immediately move forward. By pressing or raising the handlebars, you may control the machine's speed
and working depth. If the working depth is too big, the machine may stop moving forward. Just lift the handlebars, so the skive gets relieved,
and the machine will start moving forward again.
The recommended working depth is 2 - 8 cm, without damaging any plant root system.
At the end of the rows, move the accelerator lever to the idle speed. The machine will stop. Lift the handlebars to pull the hoeing device
from the soil and turn it towards the next row. Set the maximum engine speed again, and the machine will start moving.
Do not turn with the engine speed set to the maximum. In case of an accidental contact of the spinning hoeing
device with the ground, soil or other objects may be thrown - risk of the operator’s or other persons’ injury.
The supplier does not recommend using machines with their working widths of 12 and 18 cm on any slope due
to their high centres of gravity and small widths; the 28 and 34 cm working width machines are to be only used with
extra caution!
4.2.3 Machine Stopping
If you wish to stop the machine’s move, turn the accelerator lever to its “MIN” or “STOP” position. In the emergency, release the left
handle of the handlebars. The safety switch will turn off the engine, and the machine will stop immediately.
5 Maintenance, Care, Storage
To secure a long-term satisfaction with our product, it is necessary to provide it with due care and maintenance. By providing regular
maintenance of the machine, you will prevent its rapid wear and secure correct operation of all its parts.
Observe all instructions concerning maintenance and adjusting intervals. We recommend that you keep records of operating hours and
the conditions under which the machine is used (these may be useful for servicing centres). We recommend that you have the post-season
maintenance implemented by one of our authorized service centres; the same applies to standard maintenance if you are not certain of your
technical capabilities.
Before every use of your machine, check the tightness of the nuts, which attach the hoeing device to the gearbox.
