Andrew James AJ000256 Electric Cultivator/Tiller - Manual (Page 13)

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Cleaning
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Caution! Always clean the appliance after use. Failure to carry out proper
cleaning can result in damage to the appliance or cause it to malfunction.
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Warning! Injury can occur when repairing/ working on the tines. Wear
protective gloves.
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Whenever possible, clean the application straight after you have finished
working on the lawn.
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Clean the underside of the housing around the tines and the protective
shield and fender with a scrubbing brush or a soft damp cloth with a mild
soap and water mixture. Never splash the cultivator with water.
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To remove soil and debris from the tines and transmission, use a stiff brush
or a dampened cloth.
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Clean the ventilator and remove any remaining grass or dirt.
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Once cleaned, wipe the tines and shaft dry and apply a light coat of oil.
Removing and installing the tines (Fig. 6)
Worn tines can cause the motor to overload and the appliance to perform poorly.
Check the tines before every use. Sharpen or replace the tines with new tines when
necessary. It is recommended to have a specialist replace parts.
Caution! Disconnect the mains and wear protective gloves.
To completely remove the tines from
the shaft:
1. Take off the outer tine set from
the shaft
2. Remove the lock pin and take off
the inner tine set from the tine
shaft.
3. Reverse above steps to install
tines.