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Cleaning/Maintenance
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 (7) to stop moving before
carrying out any maintenance
or cleaning work on the tool.
Perform regular maintenance and
cleaning on the tool. This will en-
sure long, reliable service.
General cleaning and
maintenance work
Do not spray the tool
down with water (es-
pecially not under pres-
sure), and do not clean
it under running water.
Wear protective gloves when
carrying 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 fluids or solvents.
• Remove any soil and dirt residues stuck to
the tines (7), driveshaft (
16), tool sur-
face and vents with a brush or dry cloth.
• Spray or rub biodegradable oil into the
tines (7).
• Clean soiled grips with a damp cloth.
• Always check the tool for obvious dam-
age such as loose, worn or damaged
parts before using it. Check that all nuts,
bolts, and screws are tight.
• Check the covers and guards for damage
and correct fit. Change them if necessary.
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Changing the tines
The tool is fitted with four tine wheels that
can easily be changed in pairs.
Always change both
tine pairs at the same
time to avoid damage to
the tool from imbalance.
Switch the tool off, unplug it
and wait for the tines (7) to
stop turning.
1. Pull the securing clip from the bolt (15)
and pull the outer section of the chop-
per (7) from the drive shaft (16).
2. Loosen the self-securing nut from the
hexagonal bolt (17) (AF 13) and pull
the inner section of the chopper (7)
away from the drive shaft (16).
3. Clean the driveshaft (16) with biologi-
cal oil.
4. Slide the new chopper (7) onto the
drive shaft (16) in such a way that the
holes on the blade axis line up with the
holes on the drive shaft (16).
Make sure that the tines are set
to their proper turning direc-
tion. The bevelled edge of the
chopper (7) must point in the
direction of travel of the chop-
per (7) towards the ground.
The direction of travel is
marked on the appliance
housing with an arrow.
5. Slide the hexagonal bolt (17) through
the hole situated close to the gears (8)
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