Andrew James AJ000256 Electric Cultivator/Tiller - Manual (Page 15)

15
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Remedy

Motor does
not start

No electricity

Check mains connection

Defective cable

Check cable, plug in, replace if
required, or have it repaired by a
qualified person

Defective safety switch/
plug combination

Arrange for repair in a specialist
workshop

Overheating of the
appliance

Working depth too large, set to the
shorter depth

Blades blocked, remove the blockage

Soil too hard, select correct work
depth and move forwards and
backwards several times while
slowing down the operation speed.

wait till the motor cools down for
around 15 minutes before reworking

Abnormal
noises

Blade is jammed

Switch off /wait till the appliance
completely stops. Remove the
objects

Lubrication running out

Arrange for repair in a specialist
workshop

Loose bolts, nuts or other
securing components

Tighten all components, contact
specialist workshop if it still produces
a noise.

Abnormal
vibrations

Blades damaged or worn

Replace or have it checked by an
specialist workshop

Working depth too large

Set to correct working depth

Poor
scarification
results

Working depth too small

Set to correct working depth

Worn blades

Replace or have it checked by a
specialist workshop