6.0peration
6.1
Starting up
Connect the machine's power supply cable (Fig 9/ Item
B)
to the plug (Fig. 9/ltem A) and secure the
power cable with the strain-relief clamp (Fig 9/ltem
5).
Danger!
To
prevent accidental start-up ofthe machine, the push-bar
is
equipped with atwo-point switch
(Fig. 1
O/Item
A) which must
be
pressed before the lever switch (Fig. 10/ltem
B)
can
be
pressed. If the
lever switch
is
released, the machine switches off. Repeat this process several times so that you are
sure that your machine functions properly. Before you perform any repair or maintenance work
on
the
machine, ensure that the hoe blades are not rotating and that the power supply
is
disconnected.
The equipment must
be
moved into operating position before you begin with your work. First pull the
locking pin (Fig.
11
/Item A)
in
the direction ofthe arrow as shown
in
Fig.
11
and swing up the wheel unit
until the locking pin engages again
in
position
B.
Proceed
in
reverse order to move the equipment into
transport position.
Always ensure that asafe distance (provided by the long handles)
is
maintained between the machine
and the user.
Be
especially careful when changing direction
on
slopes and inclines.
Maintain asolid footing and wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers. Always work along the
incline (not up and down).
Use special caution when backing up and pulling the machine (tripping hazard).
6.2 Tips for proper working
Place the machine
in
front of the area you wish to hoe and hold it securely
on
the push bar before you
switch
on
the machine. Guide.the hoe blades over the area.
To
achieve cleanly hoed soil always ensure that you guide the machine
in
straight lines wherever
possible. Insodoing, the aeration swaths should always overlap each other by afew centimeters
in
order to avoid bare strips.
Switch offthe motor promptly when you arrive at the end ofthe area you wished to hoe. The motor must
be
switched off when you raise the machine (for example to change direction).
Keep the underside of the machine clean and remove soil deposits. Deposits make it more difficult to
start the machine and decrease the working depth. Work perpendicular to the slop
on
inclined areas.
The machine must
be
switched off and the mains cable disconnected before you make any checks
on
the hoe blades.
Warning!
The hoe blades will continue to rotate for afew seconds after the motor
is
switched off. Never attempt
to manually stop them.
In
the event that the rotating hoe blade strikes
an
object, immediately switch off
the machine and wait for the hoe blades to come to acomplete stop. Then inspect the condition of the
hoe blades. Replace any parts that are damaged.
Lay the power cable
on
the ground
in
front ofthe outlet
in
afigure
8.
Work away from the outlet or cable
and ensure that the power cable always trails
in
the hoed soil which will prevent the hoe blades from
traveling over the cable.
7.Replacing the power cable
Danger!
If the power cable for this equipment
is
damaged,it must
be
replaced by the manufacturer or its
after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.
8.Cleaning,maintenance and ordering of spare parts
Danger!
Maintenance and cleaning work
on
the machine
as
well
as
removal of the safety devices may only
be
performed when the motor
is
switched off and the power cable has been pulled.
8.1
Cleaning
•Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe
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