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8. Maintenance and storage
Clean all grass and soil from machine after each use.
If not to be used for an extended period, coat all metal parts in grease to avoid corrosion
and rust.
Use original spare parts only
9. Troubleshooting
Problem
Casue
Solution
Motor will not start:
No power
Check power supply and cables
Defective safety button
Contact authorised workshop
Overheating cutout activat-
ed?
a. Cut shallower
b. Remove any blockages
c. Soil too hard. Change depth
and run slowly backwards and
forwards several times.
Do not restart for 15 mins.
Abnormal noise
Blade stuck
Switch off machine and allow to
stop completely. Remove obstruc-
tion.
No lubrication
Contact authorised dealer
Loose bolts, nuts or safety
equipment.
Tighten. Contact authorised work-
shop if noise persists
Abnormal vibrations
Depth too great
Replace or contact authorised
workshop
Depth too great
Use correct depth
Poor cutting action
Depth too shallow
Use correct depth
Worn blade
Replace or contact authorised
workshop
10. Specifications
Model
El-Tex 1400
Power supply
230 Volt - 50 Hz
Power consumption
1400 Watt
Cutting width
38 cm
Max. working depth
21 cm
Noise level
93 dB(A)
Grease
Multifak EP-0 / 90306515
Weight
12 kg
RPM
Approx. 280/min
