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.
Safety notes
This section deals with the basic safety
regulations while working with the electric
tiller.
Symbols
Symbols on the tool
Warning!
Read the user manual
Warning! Protect from rain
and damp
Danger of injury from objects
spinning off! Keep surrounding
persons away form the hazard
area.
Warning! Switch off the tool and
disconnect it from the mains before carrying out any cleaning or
maintenance work.
Danger from damaged mains
cable. Keep mains cables away
from tines!
Danger of injury from rotating
parts. The tines will continue to
rotate after the tool has been
switched off. Wait for them to
stop moving.
Sound power level LWA in dB.
93
Safety class II
Do not dispose of electrical equip-
ment in household waste.
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Symbols in the manual
Warningsymbolswithinforma-
tionondamageandinjuryprevention.
Instruction symbols (the instruction
is explained at the place of the exclamation mark) with information on
preventing damage.
Help symbols with information on
improving tool handling.
General safety notes
Warning! Improper use of this tool
may lead to serious injury. Read
this instruction manual carefully
before you start working with the
tool, and familiarise yourself with
its controls.
• Keep the manual in a safe place and
pass it on to any subsequent owner to
ensure that the information it contains
is always available.
• Remember: the user is responsible
for accidents involving other people or
their property.
Please read the following safety
guidelines in order to avoid risk of
re, electric shock, personal injury
and damage to objects:
Preparation:
• The equipment is to be used only by
people who are adequately trained.
• For safety reasons, do not allow
children or young people under 16
or anyone not familiarised with this
instruction manual to use the tool.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children must be supervised in order
to ensure that they do not play with
the equipment.
• Never use the tool while others, especially children or pets, are close by.
• Familiarise yourself with handling the
tool and pay attention to all possible
dangers that may be overheard while
working with the tool.
• Check the terrain on which you will
be using the tool, and remove stones,
sticks, wires or other foreign objects
that may be caught up and spun off.
• Wear proper working clothes, such as
rm footwear with non-slip soles and
strong long trousers. Do not use the
tool barefoot or wearing open-toed
sandals.
• To prevent injury from the tines, only
switch the tool on in its working position.
• Examine the tool beforehand every
time you use it. Do not use the tool
when the safety components (such as
the power safety catch or guard), cutting parts or bolts are missing, worn
or damaged. In particular, check the
mains cable and dead-man lever for
damage.
• Only replace damaged bolts or tines
in complete sets to prevent imbalance.
• Only use replacement and accessory
parts delivered and recommended by
the manufacturer. Using foreign parts
will immediately lead to loss of guarantee.
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Working with the tool:
Keep your hands and feet away
from the tines while working, especially when starting up the tool
– injury hazard!
• Observe any noise-prevention regulations and local by-laws. Using the
tool may be limited or prohibited on
certain days such as Sundays or public holidays, or during certain times of
the day (midday, at night) or in certain
areas (such as at health spas and
hospitals).
• Do not use the tool to chop up stones
or till lawn soil, as such use may damage the tool.
• Do not use the tool in rain, foul
weather or damp surroundings (such
as near garden ponds or swimming
pools). Only use in daylight or good
lighting conditions.
• Be sensible. Do not use the tool if you
are tired or easily distracted, or after
the use of alcohol or medicines. Take
a break as soon as you need one.
• Make sure that you are standing rmly
when using the tool, especially on
slopes. If working on a slope, work
along the slope, not upwards or downwards. Be particularly careful when
changing direction on the slope. Do
not use the tool on excessively steep
slopes.
• If there is any danger of slipping on
sloped ground, have a second person
secure the tool with a rod or cable.
The second person should stand up
the slope at a safe distance from the
tool.
• Always hold the tool securely in both
hands while working with it.
• Make sure that the grips are dry and
clean. Be careful while moving backwards – danger of tripping over!
• Take particular care when turning or
raising the machine.
• If the chopping knife is blocked by a
foreign body, switch off the equipment
and disconnect at the plug. Remove
the foreign body (e.g. root) before restarting the equipment.
• Do not use the tool if it is damaged,
incomplete or altered without the approval of the manufacturer. In particular, do not work with the tool if guards
or protection ttings are damaged or
missing.
• Do not overload the tool. Only work in
the performance range stated. Do not
use tools that do not have sufcient
power for heavy jobs. Do not use the
tool for any use other than that intended by the manufacturer.
• Avoid damage to the tool. Do not apply extra weight and do not drag the
tool over hard surfaces such as tiles
or steps.
Stopping work:
Warning! The tines will continue
to turn for a few seconds after you
switch the tool off. Wait until they
have stopped moving – injury hazard!
• Do not lift or transport the tool while
the motor is running. Turn the tool off
and wait for the tines to stop moving, then disconnect the tool from the
mains before changing the area you
are working on.
• Never leave the tool unattended
where you were using it.
• Switch the tool off, wait for the tines to
stop moving and disconnect the tool
from the mains under the following
circumstances:
- Always before leaving the tool.
- Before removing remnants of soil
and plants
- When the tool is not in use
- Before you conduct maintenance
or cleaning work on the tool
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- If the mains cable is damaged or
caught up
- If the tool collides with an obstacle
or starts to vibrate in an unusual
manner. In this case, examine the
tool for damage, and have it
repaired if necessary.
• Use the tool away from ammable
uids or gases. Failure to do so may
result in re or explosion.
Maintenance and storage:
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are tight and that the tool is in
safe working order.
• Do not attempt to repair the tool yourself unless you are qualied to do so.
Return the tool to our service centre
to carry out any work not listed in the
user manual.
• Keep the tool in a dry place out of children’s reach.
• Be careful in handling the tool. Keep
the tines sharp and clean to improve
its working safety and effectiveness.
• Follow the maintenance regulations.
Electrical safety:
Warning! Do not use the tool if the
mains or extension cable is damaged – danger of electrical shock.
• Make sure that the mains voltage
matches the data on the tool’s rating
label.
• If possible, connect the tool to a socket
with a residual-current (RC) trip switch
at a triggering current of not more than
30 mA.
• Avoid skin contact with earthed objects such as metal fences and posts.
• Make sure that the connector on the
extension cable is protected from
splash water, and is made of rubber
or has a rubber covering. Only use
extension cables that are intended for
outdoor use and are labelled as such.
Use extension cables with a cable
core diameter of at least one square
millimetre. Always completely unwind
the cable reel before use. Check the
cable for damage.
• Use the cable hanger tted for the
purpose when using an extension cable.
• Do not carry the tool by the cable. Do
not unplug the cable by tugging on it.
Keep the cable away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
• If the power cable for this equipment
is damaged, it must be replaced with
a special power cable, which is available from the manufacturer or a customer service agent of the same.
• Keep the mains cable away from the
tines. Always trail the mains cable behind you or the person operating the
tool. If the cable becomes damaged
during use, immediately disconnect it
from the mains.
Never touch the mains cable before
unplugging it from the mains.
Functional description
Your hand-operated garden tiller is
equipped with a maintenance free electric
motor and a gearbox with sump lubrication.
The tool is tted with four rotating tine
wheels that automatically dig themselves
into the ground.
The aluminium frame can be folded to aid
storage.
Please refer to the following descriptions
for the function of the controls.
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The major functional parts
are shown on the foldout
pages.
Functional parts
1a Right-hand fork grip with dead-
man lever, safety release catch
and cable tension relief
1b Left-hand fork grip
2 Mains cable
4 Plastic cross-plate
5 Two central tubes
6 Frame tubing
3a Large cable clip
3b Small cable clip
7 Vent
8 Motor housing
9 Gearbox
10 Driveshaft
11 Tines
12 Belt clip
Intended purpose
Assembly instructions
Always disconnect the tool from the
mains before conducting any work
on it.
Scope of delivery
Carefully remove the tool from the packaging and check that the following parts
are complete:
• Motor housing with tines and frame
tubing
• Right-hand fork with dead-man lever
and permanently xed mains cable
• Left-hand fork grip
• Plastic cross-plate with cable guide
• Assembly tools, cable clips and belt
clip
• User manual
While assembling the tool, make
sure that the mains cable does not
become caught and has enough
slack.
The tool is intended for breaking up and
tilling coarse soil for the purpose of mixing
in fertiliser, peat and compost in domestic
areas.
Any use other than that specically
named in this manual may lead to damage to the tool and represents a serious
injury hazard for the operator.
The operator or user of the tool is responsible for any damage or injury caused to
other persons or property.
This tool is intended for use by adults.
Children and persons unfamiliar with the
manual must not be allowed to use the
tool. Do not use the tool in rain or damp
surroundings.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable
for damage arising from improper use or
incorrect operation of the tool.
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Fitting the grip tubing
1. Push the two fork grips (1a/1b)
into the plastic cross-plate (4),
and screw the plate into the corresponding holes in the grip tubing from behind using the bolts
provided (13).
2. Screw both central tubes (5) onto
the fork handles (1a/1b). To do
this, push the enclosed screws
(14) inwards through the holes
from the outside and screw them
in place with the wing nuts (15).
3. Position the handle rod with the
pipe ends to the left and right on
the lower frame tubing (
and screw it in place with the enclosed screws (14) and wing nuts
(15).
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When assembled correctly, the
handle ends point away from the
equipment front with the ventilation slits (see 7).
4. Fasten the mains cable with the
cable clips supplied:
may become hot during operation – danger of burns!
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.
Switch the tool off after working with
it and for transport; disconnect from
the mains and wait for the tines to
stop moving.
• 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 included in
the package will help.
• Overload protection: The mo-
tor will cut out immediately if
overloaded. The tool cannot
be used until it has completely
cooled down again.
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Cleaning, maintenance,
storage
Warning! 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 to
stop moving 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 wa-
ter (especially not under pressure),
and do not clean it under running
water.
Wear protective gloves when carry-
ing out maintenance and cleaning
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 uids or solvents.
• Check the covers and guards for damage and correct t. Change them if
necessary.
We shall not be held responsible for any
damage caused in any of the following
ways:
- Improper repair
- Use of non-original parts
- Use other than for the intended purpose
Changing the tines
The tool is tted with four tine wheels that
can easily be changed in pairs. Both of
the tine-wheel pairs can be tted on the
left or right, as required.
Switch the tool off, unplug it and
wait for the tines to stop turning.
1. Unscrew the hex bolt (19) and
the self-locking nut (20) on the
tine-wheel pair (11).
2. Slide the tine-wheel pair off the
shaft (10).
3. Clean the driveshaft
with biological oil.
• Remove any soil and dirt residues
stuck to the tines, driveshaft, tool
surface and vents with a brush or dry
cloth.
• Spray or rub biodegradable oil into the
tines.
• Clean soiled grips with a damp cloth.
• Always check the tool for obvious
damage such as loose, worn or damaged parts before using it. Check that
all nuts, bolts, and screws are tight.
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4. Slide the new tines onto
the driveshaft with the
holes on the axles
aligned to the holes on
the driveshaft (21).
Make sure that the tines are set to
their proper turning direction. The
arrows on the gearbox and tines
should point the same way
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5. Slide the hex bolt through the
hole and tighten on the selflocking nut (supplied with each
new tine wheel pair 23).
Storage
• Leave the motor to cool down before
you put the tool into a closed space.
• Keep the tool clean, dry and out of the
reach of children.
• Do not cover the tool in plastic bags
as moisture may form.
Unscrew the wing nuts
and fold the fork grips down to reduce the
space taken by the tool.
Make sure that the cable does not become jammed.
• The frame tubing also serves as a
hook to hang up the tool at the place
of storage.
Donotusethetoolwiththehan-
dlefoldedclosed.
• Damage caused by natural wear,
overload, or improper use is not covered by guarantee. Certain components are subject to normal wear and
are not covered by guarantee. Such
components particularly include: tines.
• Guarantee service is also conditional
upon compliance with cleaning and
maintenance instructions
• Any damage caused by faults in materials or manufacturing shall be remedied by free repair or replacement.
• You may have repairs not covered by
guarantee carried out for a charge at
our service centre. Our service centre
will be pleased to supply you with a
cost estimate.
We can only process orders on tools
sent in with adequate postage and
packing.
• Tools sent in by express, measure-
ment cargo or other special forms
of postage with freight collect will
be refused.
• We will dispose of tools free of
charge.
Guarantee
• This tool is subject to a guarantee
period of thirty-six months. A shorter
guarantee period of 12 months shall
apply for commercially used and replacement tools according to statutory
regulations.
If you have a justied guarantee
claim, please contact us at our
service centre (see last page for
our telephone number, fax number,
and e-mail address). We will then
give you the details on the claims
procedure.
Replacement parts
Use the service address or fax number
supplied to order replacement parts. Make
sure you include the order number in your
order.
Set of tines
Right/left ...................Order No. 30261000
Please contact our service address for all
other replacement part numbers.
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Disposal,
environmental
protection
Be environmentally friendly. Return the
tool, accessories and packaging to a recycling centre when you have nished with
them.
Do not dispose of electrical appli-
ances in household waste.
Return the tool to a recycling centre. The
plastic and metal parts used can be separated and sorted for recycling. Ask our
service centre for details.
Technical
specications
FGH 710 A1 Electric Tiller
Motor power input ........................... 710 W
Mains voltage .............................230V AC
Mains frequency ..............................50 Hz
Safety class .........................................
Degree of protection .......................... IP24
Working width ............................. 360 mm
Max working depth ..............max. 180 mm
Number of tine wheels ............................ 4
Nominal rotation rate .......Approx 230 rpm
Weight ..........................................7.85 kg
Noise and vibration values have been determined according to the standards and
regulations named in the declaration of
conformity.
Technical and optical alterations may be
made without notice for the purposes of
improvement. No guarantee can be given
for the accuracy of dimensions, notices
and specications stated in this manual.
The manufacturer shall therefore not accept liability for statutory claims arising
from the manual.
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GBIE
We hereby conrm that the
FGH 710 A1 series electric tiller
Serial number 201110000001 - 201112074628
conforms with the following applicable relevant version of the EU guidelines:
2006/42/EC • 2004/108/EC • 2000/14/EC
In order to guarantee consistency, the following harmonised standards as well as
national standards and stipulations have been applied:
EN 709/A4:2009 • EN 60335-1/A13:2008 • EN 62233:2008
EN 55014-1:2006 • EN 55014-2/A2:2008 • EN 61000-3-2:2006 • EN 61000-3-3:2008
We additionally conrm the following in accordance with the 2000/14/EC emissions
guideline:
Guaranteed sound power level: 93,0 dB(A)
Measured sound power level: 89,3 dB(A)
Compliance evaluation process carried out in accordance with
Appendix VI, 2000/14/EC
EC declaration of conformity
Registered Ofce: TÜV Süd, NB 0036
Grizzly Gartengeräte GmbH & Co. KG
Am Gewerbepark 2
D-64823 Groß-Umstadt / 25.01.2012