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• Always work away from
the mains socket. Make
sure that the cable is kept
well away from the work-
ing area. Hanging the
cable into the belt clip in-
cluded in the package will
help.
Overload protection: The motor
will cut out immediately if overload-
ed. The tool cannot be used until it
has completely cooled down again.
Cleaning/Maintenance
Always return the tool to the
service centre for work not
described in the manual.
Only use original parts.
Switch the tool off, unplug it
from the mains, and wait for
the tines (11) to stop mov-
ing before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning
work on the tool.
Perform regular maintenance and cleaning
on the tool. This will ensure long, reliable
service.
General cleaning and
maintenance work
Do not spray the tool
down with water (es-
pecially not under pres-
sure), and do not clean
it under running water.
Wear protective gloves when
carrying out maintenance
and cleaning work on the
tool to avoid injury from cuts.
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Always clean the tool thoroughly after
each use. Always keep the tool clean. Do
not use cleaning fluids or solvents.
•
Remove any soil and dirt residues stuck
to the tines (11), driveshaft (10), tool
surface and vents (7) with a brush or
dry cloth.
•
Spray or rub biodegradable oil into
the tines (11).
•
Clean soiled grips with a damp cloth.
•
Always check the tool for obvious dam-
age such as loose, worn or damaged
parts before using it. Check that all
nuts, bolts, and screws are tight.
•
Check the covers and guards for dam-
age and correct fit. Change them if
necessary.
Changing the tines
The tool is fitted with four tine wheels that
can easily be changed in pairs. Both of the
tine-wheel pairs can be fitted on the left or
right, as required.
Always change both
tine pairs at the same
time to avoid damage
to the tool from imbal-
ance.
Switch the tool off, unplug it
and wait for the tines to stop
turning.
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1. Unscrew the hex bolt (19) and
the self-locking nut (20) on the
tine-wheel pair (11). To do this,
use two spanners
(SW13 / SW14).
2. Slide the tine-wheel pair off the
shaft (10).
3. Clean the driveshaft with
biological oil.