Cleaning, Maintenance, Storage; General Cleaning And Maintenance Work; Changing The Tines - FLORABEST FGH 700/10 Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

To avoid damage to the tool:
• Never lift or drag the tool with the mo-
tor 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 nor-
mal 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 motor will
cut out immediately if overloaded.
The tool cannot be used until it has
completely cooled down again.
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 mainte-
nance 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 water
(especially not under pressure), 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, 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.
• Check the covers and guards for damage
and correct fit. Change them if necessary.
We shall not be held responsible for any dam-
age 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 fitted with four tine wheels that can
easily be changed in pairs. Both of the tine-
wheel pairs can be fitted on the left or right, as
required.
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 to stop turning.
1. Unscrew the hex bolt (19) and the
D
self-locking nut (20) on the tine-wheel
pair (11).
2. Slide the tine-wheel pair off the shaft
(10).
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