behind your back.
When working on inclines always stand
diagonally to the incline in a sturdy, safe
stance. Do not work on extremely steep
slopes.
Transport
Caution! Before transporting the application,
switch off the motor.
The tines and the unit maybe damaged even if
you move the application with the motor switched
off, e.g. over solid ground. Prevent the tines from
touching the ground by carrying out the
application by its guide bar, or with the additional
wheels in correct transport position.
Clearing tines of foreign objects
During operation, a stone or root could become
lodged in the tines, or tall grass or weeds may
become wrapped 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 removal of tall grass or weeds that are
wrapped around the tine shaft, remove one or
more of the tines from the tine shaft. See Tine
Removal and Installation 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 device is used
Check the connecting cable for signs of
damage or ageing. Replace the cable if it is
cracked, split or otherwise damaged.
Check the lubricant of gearing case after
every use or 40 hours operation. Replace the
lubricant when necessary.
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 application
checked and serviced in a specialist
workshop.
Cleaning
Caution! Always clean the application after use.
Failure to carry out proper cleaning can result in
damage to the application or cause it to
malfunction.
Warning! Injury can occur during work on the
tines. Wear protective gloves.
Whenever possible, clean the application straight
after you have finished working on the lawn.
Clean the underside of the housing around the
tines and the protective shield and fender with
a scrubbing brush, and brush or soft cloth
dampened with a mild soap and water mixture.
Never splash with water!
To remove soil and debris from the tines and
transmission, use a stiff brush or a dampened
cloth.
Clean the ventilator, and 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
Worn tines invites poor performance and
overload of motor.
Check before each use the tines situation.
Sharpen or replace the tines with new one when
necessary. It is recommended to do this by a
specialist.
Caution! Disconnect the mains and wear
protective gloves.
To remove the complete tines from the shaft:
Remove the lock pin 55 from the end of the
shaft 47.
Take off the outer tine set 14 from shaft.
Remove the lock pin and take off the inner tine
15
(Fig. 5)