Tips For Proper Working - EINHELL GC-RT 1545 M Originalbetriebsanleitung

5) onto the lower push bar, then push the
lower push bar onto the engine unit (Fig. 6a/
Item 3) as shown in Fig. 6a and secure with
the screws (Fig. 6b/Item 9) and the star nuts
(Fig. 6b/Item 8).
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Push the top push bar (Fig. 7a/Item 1) onto
the lower push bar (Fig. 7a/Item 2) and se-
cure with the screws (Fig. 7a/Item 9) and the
star nuts (Fig. 7a/Item 8).
•
Fit the two-hand safety switch on the top push
bar as shown in Fig. 7b and 7c.
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Fasten the cable with the 2 cable securing
clamps (Fig. 8/Item 7) to the push bars.
Power supply
The machine can be connected to any light
socket-outlet (with 230 - 240 Volt alternating cur-
rent). However, the socket outlet must have an
earthing contact protected by a 16 A circuit brea-
ker. Additionally, a residual current device (RCD)
circuit-breaker with max. 30 mA must be used!
Power cable for the device
Please only use power cables that are not dama-
ged. The total length of the power cable should
not exceed 50 meters; going beyond this distance
will reduce the power output of the electric motor.
The power cable must have a cross-section of 3 x
1.5 mm . The insulating sheath of such machines
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is frequently damaged.
Some of the causes for this are:
•
Cracking due to old age of the insulation
•
Kinking caused by improper fastening or
guidance of the power cable
Even though power cables with damaged insula-
tion sheaths pose a lethal hazard, some people
still use them. Do not make this mistake! Cables,
plugs and socket couplers must meet the fol-
lowing requirements listed below. Power cables
used to connect machines must have a rubber
insulation sheath.
The power cables must, at the very minimum, be
of type HO5RN-F and 3-stranded. The cable type
must be printed somewhere on the power cable.
Only purchase power cables that are marked!
Plugs and socket couplers for the power cables
must be made from rubber and splash-proof.
There is a limit to how long power cables can be.
Longer power cables require larger conductor
cross-sections. Power cables and connecting li-
nes must be regularly checked for damage. Ensu-
re that the lines are de-energized before checking
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them. Completely unwind the power cable. Also
check power cable entry points, plugs and socket
couplers for kinks.
6. Operation
6.1 Starting up
Connect the machine's power supply cable (Fig
9/ Item B) to the plug (Fig. 9/Item A) and secure
the power cable with the strain-relief clamp (Fig
9/Item 5).
Danger! To prevent accidental start-up of the ma-
chine, the push-bar is equipped with a two-point
switch (Fig. 10/Item A) which must be pressed
before the lever switch (Fig. 10/Item B) can be
pressed. If the lever switch is released, the machi-
ne switches off . Repeat this process several times
so that you are sure that your machine functions
properly. Before you perform any repair or mainte-
nance work on the machine, ensure that the hoe
blades are not rotating and that the power supply
is disconnected.
The equipment must be moved into operating
position before you begin with your work. First pull
the locking pin (Fig. 11/Item A) in the direction of
the arrow as shown in Fig. 11 and swing up the
wheel unit until the locking pin engages again in
position B. Proceed in reverse order to move the
equipment into transport position.
Always ensure that a safe distance (provided
by the long handles) is maintained between the
machine and the user. Be especially careful
when changing direction on slopes and inclines.
Maintain a solid footing and wear sturdy, non-slip
footwear and long trousers. Always work along
the incline (not up and down).
Use special caution when backing up and pulling
the machine (tripping hazard).

6.2 Tips for proper working

Place the machine in front of the area you wish to
hoe and hold it securely on the push bar before
you switch on the machine. Guide the hoe blades
over the area.
To achieve cleanly hoed soil always ensure that
you guide the machine in straight lines wherever
possible. Insodoing, the aeration swaths should
always overlap each other by a few centimeters in
order to avoid bare strips.
Switch off the motor promptly when you arrive at
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