Eurotops 27328 User manual
Electric Weed Sweeper
Cat. No.:27328
General safety instructions
1. This device is suitable for removing weed and moss from joints between paving tiles, interlocking pavement or gutters
in residential applications. Any other use not expressly approved in the present instruction manual can damage the
device and thus present a substantial risk for the user. The operator or user is liable for any accidents or personal
and/or material damage incurred by third parties.
2. This device can be used by individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience
or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in how to use the device safely and understand the
associated dangers. Children must not play with the device.
3. How to avoid accidents and injuries:
3.1 Preparations:
• Never allow children and people who are not familiar with these Operating Instructions to use the trimmer. Local
regulations may stipulate a minimum age for operators.
• Please make sure that no other persons or animals are present in your work area. Never let any person touch the
device or cable. Pay special attention to children.
• Always wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment when operating the device:
- Wear safety goggles. A failure to wear safety goggles can cause eye damages from ejecting objects.
- Always wear ear protectors when operating the device.
- Wear boots or shoes with antis lip soles, long trousers and work gloves. Never use the device barefooted or
wearing open sandals.
• Never use the equipment if it is damaged, incomplete or has been modified without the approval of the manufacturer.
Never operate the equipment if the protective equipment is defective. Before starting up the equipment always check
that the equipment is in a perfectly safe condition, especially the power cable, the switch and the protective cover.
• Never disconnect or remove any protective devices (splash guard). This ensures that the equipment remains safe.
3.2 Use:
• Always maintain a secure footing while working. Be especially careful when working on a sloping terrain.
This enables you to control the equipment better in unexpected situations.
• Do not operate the equipment if you are tired or lack concentration and after having drunk alcohol or taken
medication. Always take a work break in due time. A moment of carelessness when using the equipment can result
in serious injury.
• Do not use the equipment while it is raining, in poor weather conditions and when the surrounding area is wet. Only
work when the light conditions are good. There is a risk of accidents.
• Keep the brush away from all body parts and in particular hands and feet when starting the motor or when the
motor is running.
• Never start the equipment when it is turned over or not in the correct working position.
• Switch off the motor and disconnect the plug from the mains socket:
- Whenever you are not using the equipment
- If the equipment is left unattended
- When the equipment is being cleaned, maintained or is to be inspected
Before first using the machine, please read this instruction manual carefully, for your own
safety and for the safety of others. Keep the manual in a safe place and pass it on to any
subsequent owner to ensure that the information contained therein is available at all times.
- When relocating the equipment
- If the power or extension cable is damaged
- When you remove or exchange the cutting device or manually adjust the length of the cutting line
• Never try to stop the brush with your hands. Always wait until the brush stops rotating.
• Do not use the device for removing weed or moss not growing on the ground, i.e. moss growing on walls or rocks etc.
• Always inspect the brush before starting the device. Never use damaged brushes. Replace any damaged or worn
brush.
• The brush must not be mounted on devices with an engine speed exceeding the admissible maximum engine speed
of the brush.
• Do not traverse gravel paths while the equipment is operating. Gravel can be thrown up and result in injury.
• Do not operate the equipment in the vicinity of inflammable liquids or gases as this could give rise to the danger of a
fire or explosion.
• Store the equipment in a dry place that is not accessible to children.
4. The following states how damage to the equipment and possible injury to people can be avoided:
• Ensure that the ventilation openings are not clogged.
• Only use spare parts and accessories that have been supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never try to repair the equipment yourself. All work that has not been listed in these Instructions must only be carried
out by an authorized servicing agency.
• Treat the equipment with the greatest care. Always keep the equipment clean for better and safer work. Follow the
maintenance instructions.
• Never overload the equipment. Always work within the stated capacity range. Do not use low-power machines for
heavy-duty work. Do not operate the equipment for purposes for which it is not intended.
• Always inspect the equipment before it is to be used. Do not operate the equipment if safety devices, parts of the
cutting device or bolts are missing, worn out or damaged.
5. Electrical safety:
• Never cross the extension cable while the device is operating. Always keep the extension cable behind the device
operator. Should the power cable become damaged during work, then instantly disconnect the power cable from the
mains. DO NOT TOUCH THE POWER CABLE BEFORE IT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS! Risk
of electric shock.
• Before each usage, check the mains power cable and the extension cable for damage and signs of aging. Do not use
the device if the cable is damaged or worn. Damaged mains power cables increase the risk of electric shock.
• If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a customer service agent
of the same or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent hazards.
• Check that the mains voltage is the same as indicated on the rating plate.
• Connect the equipment to a power socked with a residual-current circuit breaker that has a rated current of not more
than 30 mA.
• Protect the equipment from moisture. The equipment must not be moist nor operated in a moist environment. Water
entry into the equipment increases the risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed parts (e.g. metal fences, metal posts). There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed.
• Only use extension cables with a maximum length of 75 m that have been approved for open-air use. The stranded
cord diameter of the extension cable must be at least 2.5 mm2. Always unreel a cable drum to its full length so that
the entire cable can be inspected for damage.
• Use the envisaged cable suspensions when attaching an extension cable.
• Never carry the equipment by its power cable. Never pull the cable to disconnect the plug from the mains socket.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges. The mains power cable could be damaged.
Symbols on the device
Technical data
Rated input voltage: 230 V~, 50 Hz
Power input: 400 W
Protection class: II
Idling speed: 2800 min-1
Max. brush engine speed: 4500 min-1
Sound power level (LWA) guaranteed: 92 dB(A)
Warning: The vibration emission value may differ during actual use of the power tool from the stated value depending on
the manner in which the power tool is used.
Safety precautions aimed at protecting the user should be based on estimated exposure under actual usage conditions
(all parts of the operating cycle are to be considered, including, for example, times during which the power tool is turned
off and times when the tool is turned on but is running idle).
General description
The illustrations can be found on page 1.
Extent of the delivery
Carefully unpack the trimmer and check that it is complete. Dispose of the packaging material correctly.
Caution! Read the operating instructions.
Danger due to materials blown out of machine! Remove persons in
the vicinity from the danger area.
Caution! Disconnect the plug before cleaning and repair work
and if the power cable is damaged.
Risk of injury from the rotating tool! Keep hands and feet away.
Wear ear and eye protection! Do not expose the device to the damp.
Noise level rating LWA in dB
• Device
• Brush box with 3 crosshead screws
• Guiding roller
• Additional handle
• 1 operating brush
• Instruction Manual
Survey
1. On/off switch
2. Safety switch
3. Strain relief
4. Power cable
5. Additional handle
6. Screw socket for length adjustment
7. Telescopic arm
8. Motor head
9. Brush box
10. Splash guard
11. Guiding roller
12. Narrow plastic brush
Assembly instructions
Mounting the brush box:
Place the brush box (9) on the motor head (8) and attach it, using the included crosshead screws.
Inserting/replacing the brush:
1. Push the brush support (13) towards the motor head (8) and insert the desired brush (12).
2. Release the brush support (13) to let it return to the initial position.
3. To remove the brush, push the brush support (13) and remove the brush.
Install guiding roller:
Insert the guiding roller (11) on to the motor head (8). Only one position is possible.
Mounting the additional handle:
1. Unscrew the additional handle (5).
2. Set the additional handle on the upper telescopic arm (7).
3. Push the clip (14) into the slot on the additional handle and fasten the clip and the handle at the desired height, using
the handle screws (15).
Insert the telescopic arm:
Align the upper arm’s groove and lower arm’s bulge and press to connect them together. Tightening the black screw
socket (6) after adjust the handle to your desire height.
Operation
Always disconnect the power cable and wait until the brush has stopped completely, before performing any work on the
device.
Observe the noise protection and other local regulations. .
Always disconnect the power cable and wait until the brush has stopped completely, before performing
any work on the device.
Caution, risk of Injury!
Always check whether the device functions correctly before using it. Make sure that the net
voltage matches the voltage rating indicated on the device’s type plate.
Always wear eye protection when operating the device.
Switching ON and OFF
1. Form a loop in the end of the extension cable, conduct it through the opening in the handle and hang it on to the strain
relief (3).
2. Connect the device to the mains socket.
3. Press the safety switch towards right side. Keep pressing the safety key then press on/off switch to start the device.
While operating the device, both safety switch and on/off switch need to be pressed.
Device adjustments
Adjusting the additional handle:
You can adjust the additional handle’s height.
Unfasten the handle screws (see illustration ) and adjust the additional handle (5) to the desired position. Retighten
the handle screws.
Length adjustment:
The telescopic arm enables you to adjust the device to your individual height.
Unfasten the screw socket (6). Adjust the telescopic arm (7) to the desired length and re-fasten the screw socket.
Practical tips
• Always inspect the brush before starting the device. Never use damaged brushes. Replace any damaged or worn brush.
• Use original brushes only.
• Never operate the device in rain or on wet ground. Operating the device in rain or on wet ground can cause an electric
shock.
• Always move across the slope when working on hills.
• Never cross the extension cable while the device is operating. Always keep the extension cable behind the device
operator.
• Avoid any contact with fixed obstacles (rocks, walls, picket fences, etc.) in order to prevent damages to the device.
• Switch off the device during breaks or when transporting it and wait until the brush has completely stopped rotating.
Using the device:
• Operate the device at walking speed.
• The icons on the brush box indicate the brush’s centre position.
They help aligning the device during operation.
• The arrow on the brush box indicates the brush’s rotational direction.
Cleaning and maintenance
The brush will keep rotating for a few seconds after the device has been switched off. Keep the brush away
from hands and feet.
Do not try to lock the on/off switch in place. Do not use the device if the switch is damaged.
A damaged switch may cause an injury risk due to the motor not being switched off after releasing
the on/off switch.
Never move the brush across tile, wood, plastic or other flooring material.
The brushes could scratch or damage the surface. We do not assume any liability for damages in
this case.
Any work that is not described in these Instructions must be carried out by a servicing agency authorized by us.
Danger of injury!
Cleaning
1. Do not jet water onto the trimmer and do not clean it under flowing water. This would result in the danger of
an electric shock and the trimmer could be damaged.
2. Always keep the device clean. Do no use cleaning agents and solvents.
3. Clean the device, brush and splash guard with a soft brush or cloth after every use.
4. Keep the louvers clean.
Maintenance
1. Only use spare parts and accessories that have been supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Always inspect the equipment before it is to be used. Do not operate the equipment if safety devices, parts of the cutting
device or bolts are missing, worn out or damaged.
3. Always inspect the brush before starting the device. Never use damaged brushes. Replace any damaged or worn
brush.
Storage
1. Store the appliance in a dry place well out of reach of children.
2. Do not expose the device for extended periods to direct sunlight. This could damage the device.
3. Do not wrap plastic sacks around the appliance as this could result in the formation of moisture and mould.
DISPOSAL：
The packaging material is reusable. Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly way by putting it in the
appropriate recyclable waste collection containers.
Dispose of the product and the batteries in view of the environment if you want to separate. The device and
the batteries must not be thrown in with domestic waste. Take them to a recycling center for used electrical
and electronic devices. For more information you can consult your local government. Remove batteries first.
Eurotops Versand GmbH
Elisabeth-Selbert-Straße 3
40764 Langenfeld, Germany
If technical support is needed, please call ...
* 14 Cents/minute via German landline, max. 42 cents/minute via mobile phone network
**34 Cents/minute via French landline
A possible return of products should be addressed to the return address stated on your invoice.
The manual only reflects the technical conditions available under printing. Any changes in technology and equipment are
reserved.
© 20.01.2016
Always disconnect the power cable and wait until the brush has stopped completely, before performing
any work on the device.
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