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from the mains and wait for the
tines to stop moving.
To avoid damage to the tool:
• Never lift or drag the tool with
the motor running.
• Lift the tool while moving it over
hard surfaces such as tiles or
steps.
• Walk the tool through the soil
at normal pace and in a line as
straight as possible.
• Always work away from the
mains socket. Make sure that
the cable is kept well away from
the working area. Hanging the
cable into the belt clip (11) 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 ser-
vice 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
(10) to stop moving before carrying
out any maintenance or cleaning
work on the tool.
Perform regular maintenance and clean-
ing on the tool. This will ensure long, reli-
able service.
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General cleaning and
maintenance work
Do not spray the tool down with
water (especially not under pres-
sure), and do not clean it under
running water.
Wear protective gloves when car-
rying out maintenance and clean-
ing work on the tool to avoid injury
from cuts.
Always clean the tool thoroughly after
each use. Always keep the tool clean. Do
not use cleaning fluids or solvents.
•
Remove any soil or dirt stuck to the
choppers (10), drive shaft (9) and
device surface using a brush or dry
cloth.
•
Spray or rub biodegradable oil into the
tines (10).
•
Clean soiled grips with a damp cloth.
•
Always check the tool for obvious
damage such as loose, worn or dam-
aged 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.
Replacing the choppers
The device is equipped with 6 choppers
(10) that are easy to replace. You can
install the choppers from either the left or
right.
Always replace all the choppers
at the same time to prevent da-
mage due to imbalance in the
device.