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4. Fasten the mains cable with the
cable clip supplied.
Operation
Observe noise-abatement laws and
local by-laws.
Switching on and off
Before switching the tool on,
make sure that the tool is not
touching any other objects
and hold it firmly in both
hands.
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1. Plug the tool into the extension
cable.
2. Loop the end of the extension
cable and hang it onto the cable
tension relief (16) to ease the
tension on the cable.
3. Plug the tool into the mains.
4. Hang the extension cable onto
the belt clip (12) and fasten it to
your trouser belt.
5. To switch on, press the safety
release catch (17) and then
squeeze the dead-man lever
(18). Release the safety release
catch (17).
The tines (
A
11) will begin to
rotate and dig themselves into
the earth.
6. To switch off, release the dead-
man lever (18).
Warning! The tines will
continue to turn for a
few seconds after the
tool has been switched
off. Do not touch the
rotating tines – injury
hazard!
Operating instructions
Always keep a firm
grip on the tool with
booth hands and watch
your feet.
The tines (11) may
cause an accident. Be
careful while moving
backwards – danger of
tripping!
Do not touch the gear-
box, as it may become
hot during operation –
danger of burns!
Switch the tool off after work-
ing with it and for transport;
disconnect 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 pos-
sible.
• Always work away from
the mains socket. Make
sure that the cable is kept
well away from the work-
ing area. Hanging the
cable into the belt clip in-
cluded in the package will
help.
