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Model Number: EM 700 Electric Cultivator
Use the electric tiller for breaking soil, preparing seedbeds, and for cultivating
gardens and flowerbeds. The electric tiller may also be used to dig small holes
for planting saplings or potted plants.
7.Tips
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Move the application to the intended working area prior to starting the
motor.
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Hold the application firmly while switching it on.
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The tines will pull the tiller forward during operation; press the guide bar
to lower the tines slowly into the ground.
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By pulling the tiller back towards yourself, the tines will dig deeper and
more aggressively.
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For breaking soil or deep tilling, allow the tines to pull the tiller forward to
the end of your arm’s reach, then firmly pull the tiller back towards you.
By repeatedly allowing the tiller to move forward and then pulling it back
to you, the tiller will be most effective.
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If the tiller digs so deep that it remains in one spot, gently rock the tiller
side to side to get it move forward again.
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For preparing seed beds, we recommend to apply one of the tilling
patterns shown in Fig. 9.
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Tilling Pattern A – Make two passes over the area to be tilled, the second
at a right angle to the first.
Tilling Pattern B – Make two passes over the area to be tilled, the second
overlapping the first.’
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To prevent tripping take particular care when moving backwards and
when pulling the tiller.
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Always let the tines rotate at top speed; do not work in such a manner
as to overload the tool.
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Never pass the tiller over the extension cord; make sure the cord is
always in a safe position behind your back.
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When working on inclines, always stand diagonally to the incline in a
sturdy, safe position. Do not work on extremely steep slopes.
Transport
Attention! Before transporting the tool, switch off the motor.
The tines and the tool as such may be damaged even if you move the tool
with the motor switched off, e.g., over solid ground. Prevent the tines from
touching the ground by carrying the tool by the carrying handle at the guide
bar.
Clearing tines of foreign objects
During operation, a stone or root may become lodged in the tines, or tall
grass or weeds may wrap around the tine shaft.
To clear the tines, release the trigger lever. Unplug the tiller, and dislodge or
remove any obstacles from the tines or tine shaft.
To ease the removal of tall grass or weeds that are wrapped around the tine
shaft, you may remove one or more of the tines from the tine shaft. See the
Tines Removal and Installation section in the manual.
Maintenance and storage
Before carrying out any maintenance operations, cut off the electric power
supply by disconnecting the plug from the extension cable.
6. Operating the electric tiller
6.1. Connection to the mains supply (Fig. 7)
Plug the tool’s connection cable into the safety switch/plug combination and
secure it with the cable relief.
The loop of the mains cable must be long enough for the cable relief to slide
from one side of the guide bar to the other.
6.2. Switching the tool on (Fig. 8)
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Press the safety lock button A of the switch/plug combination and then
pull the trigger level B against the bar. The motor will start and the tines
will begin to rotate.
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Hold the trigger lever in this position and release the safety lock button.
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To stop the tool release the trigger lever; the lever automatically returns
to its initial position.
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