Before Starting Up - IKRA EM 1200 Mode D'emploi

Before starting up

Intended use
This tool is only intended as an electric tiller for
use in domestic and hobby gardens.
It is not designed for use in public areas, parks, sports
facilities, or in agriculture and forestry. Using the tool
for any other purpose is considered improper and
therefore not approved. The manufacturer is not liable
for any damage or injury resulting from such improper
or not approved use. The user is fully liable for any risks
associated with such use.
Double insulation
The electric tiller has double insulation. This means
that all external metal parts are insulated from the
electric power supply. This is achieved by introducing an
insulation layer between the electrical and mechanical
parts. The double insulation guarantees you the greatest
possible safety.
Overheat protection
If the tool is blocked by a foreign object or if the motor
is overloaded, the motor will be automatically switched
off by the protection device. Release the trigger level
and wait until the motor has cooled down (approx. 15
minutes), then start the tool again.
Assembly
(Fig. 2 - 3)
Attaching the wheel mount shaft (Fig. 2)
Insert the wheel mount shaft (9) in the mount on the
motor housing (8) and secure the shaft with the bolt (a)
and nut (b) included with delivery.
Attaching the wheels (Fig. 2)
Set the brake spur (14) with the wheels (12) facing
downwards into the wheel mount shaft (9) and secure
these with the spring bolts (13).
Centre guide bars (Fig. 3)
Set the centre guide bar (6) onto the lower guide bars
(8) and secure it using two of the bolts and nuts included
with delivery.
Handlebars (Fig. 3)
Connect the handlebar (5) to the centre guide bars (6)
using the bolts and wing nuts included in delivery.
Operating the electric tiller
Connection to the mains supply (Fig. 4)
Connect the mains cable with the tool's plug and secure
it with the strain relief bracket as shown in Fig 4.
Switching on (Fig. 4)
• Use your thumb to press the stop button (2) on the left
side of the handle and then the operating switch (1).
• The stop button (2) is only used here as a release so
that the motor can be started and does not have to be
held once the motor has been started.
• To turn the motor off, simply let go of the switch (1).
Please note: In the course of this operation, the motor
is electrically braked down. As a result of this, a flash
occurs inside the housing of the electric tiller. This has
technical reasons and does not indicate any technical
defects.
Tips
Use the electric tiller for breaking sod, preparing seedbeds,
and for cultivating gardens and flowerbeds. The electric
tiller may also be used to dig small holes for planting
saplings or potted plants.
Note: For transport, the spur (14) is mounted such that
the wheel is in down position. For working, the spur is
mounted the other way round so that the wheel is in up
position.
• Drive the tool to the intended working area prior to
starting the motor.
Adjusting the spur (Fig. 5)
The position of the spur (14) defines the working
depth. The further down the spur is adjusted the
deeper the tool will work its way into the ground. The
correct tilling depth is key for an optimised result; the
correct adjustment may vary depending on the nature
of the soil.
• Hold the application firmly while switching it on.
• The tines will pull the tiller forward during operation;
press the guide bar to lower the tines slowly into the
ground.
• If the tiller digs so deep that it remains in one spot,
gently rock the tiller side to side to get it move forward
again.
• For preparing seed beds, we recommend to apply one
of the tilling patterns shown in Fig. 6.
- Tilling Pattern A – Make two passes over the area to
be tilled, the second at a right angle to the first.
- Tilling Pattern B – Make two passes over the area to
be tilled, the second overlapping the first.'
• To prevent tripping take particular care when moving
backwards and when pulling the tiller.
• Always let the tines rotate at top speed; do not work
in such a manner as to overload the tool.
• Never pass the tiller over the extension cord; make
sure the cord is always in a safe position behind your
back.
• When working on inclines, always stand diagonally to
the incline in a sturdy, safe position. Do not work on
extremely steep slopes.
Transport
Attention! Before transporting the tool, switch
off the motor.
The tines and the tool as such may be damaged if you
move the tool with the motor switched off, e.g., over
solid ground. Make sure that the tines do not touch the
ground. Use the wheel to move the tool. To do so, mount
the spur as shown in Fig. 2.
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