This information is very important
for later identification of the unit
if replacement parts have to be
ordered, and for the customer
service.
You will find the identification plate
in the vicinity of the engine.
Enter all information indicated on the
rating plate of your unit in the box
(Fig. 7).
This and other information about the
unit can be found on the separate
CE declaration of conformity which
is a component of these operating
instructions.
Illustrations
Fold out the illustrated pages
at the start of the operating manual.
Various models are described
in these operating instructions.
The graphical representations may
differ in detail from the unit which
you purchased.
The models are designated
as follows:
Type 1Type 2
Working width Working width
up to 66 cmup to 40 cm
For your safety
Use the unit correctly
This machine is exclusively intended
for use:
– as a tiller for turning over and
loosening soil in the garden
and allotment,
– in accordance with the specifica-
tions and safety notes provided
in these operating instructions.
Any other use is not as intended.
Improper use is not covered by the
warranty and the manufacturer will
reject any liability. The user is liable
for any injuries to third parties and/or
damage to their property.
Unauthorised changes to the unit
exclude liability of the manufacturer
for any resulting damage and/or
injury.
General safety notes
As the user of the machine, please
read these operating instructions
carefully before using the machine
for the first time.
Handle it in accordance with the
instructions and retain the instructions for later use or for a subsequent owner.
Never allow children or other people
who do not know this operating
manual to use the unit.
If the unit changes ownership,
hand over the operating manual
with the unit.
Persons using the appliance must
not be under the influence of intoxicants, e.g. alcohol, narcotics, medication, etc.
Persons younger than 16 years of
age must not use the unit or perform
other work on the unit, such as
maintenance, cleaning, adjusting, –
local regulations can determine the
minimum age of the users.
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 should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
Before starting work, familiarise
yourself with all the equipment and
controls as well as their functions.
Keep persons, especially children,
and domestic animals well away
from the danger area.
When working, wear gloves, goggles,
hearing protection, solid footwear and
tight-fitting clothing.
Never refuel the machine in closed
rooms, or when the engine is running
or is hot.
Never run the engine in closed rooms.
Do not let any parts of the body or clothing come into the vicinity of rotating
or hot parts of the machine.
Replace damaged exhausts, fuel
tanks, or filler caps.
Do not operate the unit unless it
is in perfect and safe working order.
Operate the unit only in the technical
condition stipulated and delivered
by the manufacturer.
Never change the engine settings
preset at the factory.
Before using the unit, always check
whether the tiller blades, fastening
bolts and safety equipment are worn
or damaged.
Have a specialist company replace
worn or damaged parts.
Spare parts and accessories must
satisfy the requirements specified
by the manufacturer.
Therefore use original spare parts
and original accessories only or
spare parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer.
Turn off the engine and remove
the spark plug terminal when
– you are not working with the
machine or
– you move well away from it.
Store the machine and fuel in a safe
location
– away from sources of fire
(sparks, flames),
– inaccessible to children.
Allow the engine to cool down before
you put the machine into a closed
room.
Only have the machine repaired
by a specialist workshop.
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Before all work on this
machine
To avoid injury before doing any working on the machine (e.g. repair work
and adjustments) and before transporting it (e.g. lifting or carrying):
– switch OFF the engine,
– wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and
the engine has cooled down,
– remove the spark plug connector
on the engine to prevent the
engine from being accidentally
started,
The machine and the hoeing assembly immediately come to a halt if the
operator releases this bow or lever
(intentionally or not).
Deflector (5)
Prevents the throwing out of objects
such as stones or clods of earth.
Symbols on the machine
At various places on the machine
you will find safety and warning
indications, represented by symbols
or pictograms. The symbols have
the following meanings:
Attention!
Please read the
operating instructions
before putting appliance into operation!
Danger of injury from
rotating parts.
Keep hands and
feet well away from
rotating parts.
Always keep these symbols
on the appliance in a legible state.
Symbols in the user's guide
Symbols are employed in the user's
guide to indicate hazards or draw
attention to important information.
They have the following specific
meanings:
When unpacking, check the
supplied contents. At the end of the
operating instructions or as a
supplement the assembly of the
appliance is presented in pictures.
Repeated and progressive depthhoeing gives the best results.
This allows previously-deposited
compost to be absorbed into
the soil.
A harvested field is recultivated
with the remaining plantremains.
Fig. 1
Adjust rotovating depth according
to the condition of the ground.
Hoe hard ground in progressive
stages.
Move the transportation wheel (7)
into the tilling position (see “Set the
hoeing depth").
Start the engine (see “Starting
the engine”).
– Press and hold locking lever (8).
– Pull or press clutch lever (2)
against the bar handle and grip
it.
– Release locking lever (8).
The hoeing depth and speed are
influenced by lowering or raising
the guiding bar or handle:
lowered, to hoe deeper and more
slowly, or raised for the opposite.
Work the surface in a criss-cross
pattern (see Fig. 3).
Cultivation
Set a shallow hoeing depth in order
to protect the root system of cultivated plants.
Switching off the unit
Fig. 1
– Release the clutch lever (2).
Set the throttle lever to /STOP.
Turn off the petrol tap (depending
Check the safety devices.
Check rotovating tool for tight fit,
wear and damage.
Lubricating
Lubricate all moving and rotating
parts with a light oil.
Maintenance work on the engine
See Engine instructions.
Once per season:
Have the machine tested and
serviced in a specialist workshop.
Note
Other maintenance work according
to the following maintenance plan.
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Maintenance planAfter use10 h25 h50 h100 h Each season As required
Clean side shields and hoeing assembly
Clean air filter 1)
Exchange air filter 1)
Change oil 3)
Grease moving and rotating parts
Clean spark plugs 1)
Have the spark plugs changed 2)
Clean air-cooling system and exhaust 1)
Check clutch setting, if required have
it re-adjusted
2
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Have the carburettor setting checked 2)
Sharpen the hoeing assembly
4)
or exchange it 2)
Replace the petrol cap
Have the exhaust silencer replaced 2)
1
)See Engine instructions.
2
)This work can only be executed by a specialist workshop.
3
)First oil change after 5 hours of operation (h).
4
)Oil change every 25 operating hours (h) when used under heavy load or in circumstances of high ambient
If the machine will not be used
for more than a month, e.g. when
the season is over:
Prepare the engine (see engine
instructions).
Clean machine.
To protect against rust, wipe
all metal parts with an oily rag
or spray with oil.
Store the machine in a clean and
dry room.
Guarantee
In each country, the guarantee
conditions of our company or
of the importer are applicable.
Malfunctions in our machines are
repaired free of charge, providing the
cause is a material or manufacturing
fault. If you wish to claim under the
guarantee, please contact the vendor
or the nearest of our branches.
Engine
The manufacturer of the engine
is liable for all engine-related problems with respect to output power,
power measurement, specifications,
warranties, and service.
More detailed information can
be found in the owner/operator
handbook provided separately
by the engine manufacturer.
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