Switching Off; Motor Protection; Working With The Tiller; Before Start Of Work - ATIKA BH 800 N Notice Originale

Switching on
Tilt the device slightly towards you.
Push the safety button (3) and keep it depressed.
Next, pull the switch lever (2) toward the handle (1). The
device starts and the blade drum can rotate freely.
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Now release the safety button (3).

Switching off

When you release the switch lever (2) it returns automatically to
its original position.

Motor protection

The motor is equipped with a protective circuit breaker and
switches off automatically in case of overloading. After a
cooling-down break (approx. 15 min), the motor may be
restarted.
Release the switch lever (2) because the device will
otherwise restart immediately after it has cooled down.
Risk of injury!

Before start of work

Before starting any work ensure the following:
 You may not start to operate the machine until you have read
these operating instructions, observed all the instructions
given and installed the machine as described!
 Provide for a safe and cleaned workplace. Remove from the
working area objects which might be thrown off.
 Before starting your work make sure that:
 the tools and bolts are not worn or damaged. To avoid
any unbalance worn or damaged tools and bolts must
only be replaced as a whole set.
 the hoeing tools are in a proper condition
 all screw connections are firmly tighten
 no other persons (children) or animals stay close the
working area
 you can always step back without any barriers,
 you have always a secure standing position.

Working with the tiller


The device can be used for digging over and for mixing
up of ground areas.
Risk of injury by flying around objects.
Make sure that the blade guard is attached.
 Place the device at the edge of the ground near the
receptacle.
 Move the cable after each turn to the opposite already
worked side. 
 Make sure not to place excessive strain on the device.

In case of excessive strain, the motor speed drops and
the motor noise changes.
 Move the device at an appropriate uniform speed in straight
lines across the ground.
 Be especially careful when turning and pulling up the device
device.
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 When working on slopes, always position yourself perpendi-
cular to the incline and ensure safe footing. Do not work on
steep slopes.
In any case, adhere to all safety notes (see "Safe
working").
W o r k i n g d e p t h
W o r k i n g d e p t h

The sense of rotation of the hoeing tools drives the device in
forward direction. It is possible to increase the working
depth (depending on the soil conditions) by deceleration of
this forward movement.

Adjust the working depth to the relevant soil conditions.

When working in very wet loamy and clayey soils it may
happen that the soil is compacted and water draining is
prevented.
Reduce the working depth when the motor is
overloaded (motor speed drops and motor noise
changes).
Work instructions
Always keep your hands and feet at a safe distance
to the rotating tool.
 Always hold the machine firmly with both hands when
working.

Push the device down using the handle until your desired
working depth is reached. Then, exercise only the pressure
that is needed to keep the working depth.
 Do not operate the machine directly along walls or pavers.
Otherwise the toeing tools may be damaged.

Operate the machine with a reasonable uniform speed
in straight lines across the soil.

To achieve a very loose and crumbly soil it is
recommended to work the soil several times.
Perform the 2nd pass either perpendicular to the 1st one (A)
or parallel to it but offset (B).

When working on slopes work only perpendicular to
them (B)!

Be careful when changing the direction or on obstacles!
Guide the machine around carefully.

If the toeing tools are blocked or you feel too much
vibration on the machine, immediately stop the engine and
wait until the toeing tools come to a dead stop. Check the
machine:
- Clean the hoeing tools using suited aids. For this, tilt the
machine backwards and lay it on its steering handles.
- Replace any damaged hoeing tools (sets of tines).
Electronic brake
The device is equipped with an electronic brake that stops
the hoeing tools within 2 seconds from releasing the
switch handle (2).