Maintenance And Storage - IKRA HEM 700 Manuel D'utilisation

• Hold the trigger lever in this position and release the
safety lock button.
• To stop the tool release the trigger lever; the lever
automatically returns to its initial position.
Use the electric tiller for breaking sod, preparing seedbeds,
and for cultivating gardens and flowerbeds. The electric
tiller may also be used to dig small holes for planting
saplings or potted plants.
Tips
• Move the application to the intended working area
prior to starting the motor.
• Hold the application firmly while switching it on.
• The tines will pull the tiller forward during operation;
press the guide bar to lower the tines slowly into the
ground.
• By pulling the tiller back towards yourself, the tines will
dig deeper and more aggressively.
• For breaking sod or deep tilling, allow the tines to pull
the tiller forward to the end of your arm's reach, then
firmly pull the tiller back towards you. By repeatedly
allowing the tiller to move forward and then pulling it
back to you, the tiller will be most effective.
• If the tiller digs so deep that it remains in one spot,
gently rock the tiller side to side to get it move forward
again.
• For preparing seed beds, we recommend to apply one
of the tilling patterns shown in Fig. 9.
• Tilling Pattern A – Make two passes over the area to
be tilled, the second at a right angle to the first.
Tilling Pattern B – Make two passes over the area to
be tilled, the second overlapping the first.'
• To prevent tripping take particular care when moving
backwards and when pulling the tiller.
• Always let the tines rotate at top speed; do not work
in such a manner as to overload the tool.
• Never pass the tiller over the extension cord; make
sure the cord is always in a safe position behind your
back.
• When working on inclines, always stand diagonally to
the incline in a sturdy, safe position. Do not work on
extremely steep slopes.
Transport
Attention! Before transporting the tool, switch off the
motor.
The tines and the tool as such may be damaged even
if you move the tool with the motor switched off, e.g.,
over solid ground. Prevent the tines from touching the
ground by carrying the tool by the carrying handle at
the guide bar.
Clearing tines of foreign objects
During operation, a stone or root may become lodged
in the tines, or tall grass or weeds may wrap around the
tine shaft.
To clear the tines, release the trigger lever. Unplug the
tiller, and dislodge or remove any obstacles from the
tines or tine shaft.
To ease the removal of tall grass or weeds that are
wrapped around the tine shaft, you may remove one
or more of the tines from the tine shaft. See the Tines
Removal and Installation section in the manual.

Maintenance and storage

Before carrying out any maintenance operations, cut
off the electric power supply by disconnecting the
plug from the extension cable.
Prior to each time the tool is used
• Check the connecting cable for signs of damage
or ageing (wear and tear). Replace the cable if it is
cracked, split or otherwise damaged.
• Check the condition of the cutting cylinder, and ensure
that all threaded connections are securely tightened.
• If the tines are blunt, take it to a specialist workshop
for repair, if necessary.
Once per season
• Lubricate the tines and shaft.
• At the end of the season, have the tool checked and
serviced in a specialist workshop.
Cleaning
Attention! Clean the tool after each use. Failure to
carry out proper cleaning may result in damage to
the tool or cause it to malfunction.
Warning! Injury may occur when working on the
tines. Wear protective gloves !
Whenever possible, clean the tool right after you have
finished working with it.
• Clean the underside of the housing around the tines
and the protective shield and fender with a scrubbing
brush, and a brush or soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap and water mixture. Never splash the tool with
water!
• To remove soil and debris from the tines and
transmission, use a stiff brush or dampened cloth.
• Clean the air vents; remove any remaining grass or
dirt.
• Once cleaned, wipe the tine and shaft dry and apply a
light coat of oil.
Tines Removal and Installation (Fig. 10)
Worn tines lead to poor performance and may overload
the motor.
Check the tines' condition before each use. Sharpen
or replace tines when necessary. It is recommended to
have this done by a specialist.
Attention! Disconnect the mains supply and wear
protective gloves.
To remove all tines from the shaft:
• Remove the lock pin at the end of the shaft.
• Take the outer tine set off the shaft.
• Remove the lock pin and take the inner tine set off the
tine shaft.
• Carry out the above steps in reverse order to install
tines.
To remove and install tines from/to the tine bracket:
If one or two pieces of a tine are broken, it is necessary
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