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6. Two-hand safety switch
7. Cable securing clips
8. Screws for installing the top push bar
9. Screws for installing the bottom push bar
10. Screws for installing 2-hand safety switch
11. Nuts M6
12. Wing nuts
3. PROPER USE
The machine is designed for digging soil (forexample garden beds). Be sure to observe the restrictions in the safety instructions.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator
and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty
will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes. The operating
instructions as supplied by the manufacturer must be kept and referred to in order to ensure that the machine is properly used and
maintained. The instructions contain valuable information on operating, maintenance and servicing conditions.
For safety reasons, the machine may not be used as a drive unit for other work tools or tool sets of any kind.
4. BEFORE STARTING THE EQUIPMENT
ASSEMBLY (fig. 4-11)
• Place the motor unit and the push bars on the ground in order (fig. 4).
• Important. Do not forget to slide the cable strainrelief clamp (fig. 6/Item 5) over the bottom push bar.
• Slide the bottom push bar on to the push bar holder and secure the two components to each other (fig. 5).
• Now secure the top push bar to the bottom push bar (fig. 6).
• Install the 2-hand safety switch as shown in fig. 7-10.
• Secure the cable using the supplied cable securing clips (fig. 11/A)
POWER SUPPLY
The machine can be connected to any light socketoutlet (with 230 volt alternating current). However, the socket outlet must
have an earthing contact protected by a 16 a circuit breaker. Additionally, a residual current device (rcd) circuit-breaker with max.
30 mA must be used!
POWER CABLE FOR THE DEVICE
Please only use power cables that are not damaged. The total length of the power cable should not exceed 50 meters; going
beyond this distance will reduce the power output of the electric motor. The power cable must have a cross-section of 3 x 1.5mm
2
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The insulating sheath of such machines is frequently damaged. Some of the causes for this are:
- Cracking due to old age of the insulation
- Kinking caused by improper fastening or guidance of the power cable even though power cables with damaged insulation
sheaths pose a lethal hazard, some people still use them. Do not make this mistake! Cables, plugs and socket couplers must meet
the following requirements listed below. Power cables used to connect machines must have a rubber insulation sheath.
The power cables must, at the very minimum, be of type ho5rn-f and 3-stranded. The cable type must be printed somewhere on
the power cable. Only purchase power cables that are marked! Plugs and socket couplers for the power cables must be made from
rubber and splash-proof. There is a limit to how long power cables can be. Longer power cables require larger conductor cross-
sections. Power cables and connecting lines must be regularly checked for damage. Ensure that the lines are deenergized before
checking them. Completely unwind the power cable. Also check power cable entry points, plugs and socket couplers for kinks.
5. OPERATION
5.1 STARTING UP
Connect the machineʼs power supply cable to the plug (fig. 12/Item 1) and secure the power cable with the strain-relief clamp
(fig 12/item 2).
Important! To prevent accidental start-up of the machine, the push-bar is equipped with a two-point switch (fig. 13/Item 2) which
must be pressed before the lever switch (fig. 13/Item 3) can be pressed. If the lever switch is released, the machine switches off.
Repeat this process several times so that you are sure that your machine functions properly. Before you perform any repair or
maintenance work on the machine, ensure that the hoe blades are not rotating and that the power supply is disconnected.
Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the long handles) is maintained between the machine and the user. Be
especially careful when changing direction on slopes and inclines. Maintain a solid footing and wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and
long trousers. Always work along the incline (not up and down).
Use special caution when backing up and pulling the machine (tripping hazard).
5.2 TIPS FOR PROPER WORKING
Place the machine in front of the area you wish to hoe and hold it securely on the push bar before you switch on the machine.
Guide the hoe blades over the area.
To achieve cleanly hoed soil always ensure that you guide the machine in straight lines wherever possible. Insodoing, the
aeration swaths should always overlap each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid bare strips.
Switch off the motor promptly when you arrive at the end of the area you wished to hoe. The motor must be switched off when
you raise the machine (for example to change direction).
Keep the underside of the machine clean and remove soil deposits. Deposits make it more difficult to start the machine and
decrease the working depth.
Work perpendicular to the slop on inclined areas. The machine must be switched off and the mains cable disconnected before
you make any checks on the hoe blades.
Important!
The hoe blades will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is switched off. Never attempt to manually stop them.
In the event that the rotating hoe blade strikes an object, immediately switch off the machine and wait for the hoe blades to come to
a complete stop. Then inspect the condition of the hoe blades. Replace any parts that are damaged.
Lay the power cable on the ground in front of the outlet in a figure 8. Work away from the outlet or cable and ensure that the
power cable always trails in the hoed soil which will prevent the hoe blades from traveling over the cable.
6. REPLACING THE POWER CABLE
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its aftersales service or similarly
trained personnel to avoid danger.
7. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS
