Einhell GC-RT 7530 Electric hoe Instruction Manual

Einhell GC-RT 7530 Electric hoe

Instruction Manual

Danger!

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Safety regulations

Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Safety instructions
Danger! When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock and personal injury, including the following.
Read and follow these instructions before using the equipment and keep the safety information in a safe place.

This equipment is not designed to be used by people (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or they have received instructions from such a person in how to use the equipment safely.
Children must always be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the equipment.

1. Keep work area clean
   – Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

2. Consider work area environment
   – Don‘t expose power tools to rain. Don‘t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Don‘t use power tools in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

3. Guard against electric shock
   – Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges refrigerators).

4. Keep children away
   – Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area.

5. Store idle tools
   – When not is use, tools should be stored in dry, high, or locked-up place, out of the reach of children.

6. Don‘t force tool
   – It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

7. Use right tool
   – Don‘t force small tools or attachments to do the job of heavy duty tool. Don‘t use tools for purposes not intended: for example, don‘t use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.

8. Dress properly
   – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective naircovering to contain long hair.

9. Use safety glasses
   – Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.

10. Don‘t abuse cord
    – Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.

11. Don‘t overreach
    – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

12. Maintain tools with care
    – Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

13. Disconnect tools
    – When not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.

14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
    – Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

15. Avoid unintentional starting
    – Don‘t carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

16. Outdoor use extension cords
    – When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.

17. Stay alert
    – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

18. Check damaged parts
    – Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instructions manual. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off .

19. Warning
    – The use of any other accessory or attachment other than recommended it this operating instruction or the Enshell catalog may present a risk of personal injury.

20. Have your tool repaired by an expert
    – This electric appliance is in accordance with the relevant safety rules repairing of electric appliances may be carried out only by experts otherwise it may cause considerable danger for the user.

Additional safety instructions

• Read the operating instructions with due care. Familiarize yourself with the operator controls and proper operation of the machine
• Never allow children or other persons who are not familiar with the operating instructions to use the machine. Contact your local governmental agency for information regarding minimum age requirements for operating the machine
• Never work in the direct vicinity of persons – especially children – or animals.
• Always keep in mind that the machine operator or user is responsible for accidents involving other persons and/or damage to their property.

Preliminary measures

• Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers when working. Never operate the machine barefoot or in sandals.
• Check the ground on which the machine will be used and remove all objects that could be caught up and violently flung out by it.
• Before using the machine, always visually examine the tools for excessive wear or damage. To prevent any imbalance, replace worn out or damaged parts and mounting bolts as a set only.
• The power cables used are not to be of a lighter duty class than light rubber-insulated H05RN-F in accordance with DIN 57282/VDE 0282 and they must have a cross section of at least 1.5 mm2
• The connection must be splash-proof. The power cable must be fed through the stress-relief clips and be plugged into the switch/plug block. Before use, check the cable for damage and signs of aging. Never use the machine with worn or damaged cables. If the cable is damaged while working, pull the power plug immediately and only then inspect the damage. Do not touch the power cable until the plug has been pulled.
• Socket couplers to connection elements must be made from rubber, soft PVC or other thermal material of equal rigidity or coated with such material.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened securely and that the machine is in safe working condition.
• The equipment may only be connected to a power supply protected by means of an earth-leakage circuit breaker (RCD) with a maximum operating current of 30 mA.

Handling

• Work only in daylight or in good light.
• Always maintain good footing on inclines.
• Only operate the machine at a walking pace.
• Work perpendicular to the slope, never up or down it.
• Be particularly careful when you change direction on a slope.
• Do not work on overly steep inclines.
• Be particularly careful when you turn the machine around or pull it toward yourself.
• Switch on the motor carefully as described in the instructions from the manufacturer and ensure that you keep your feet at a safe distance from the tool.
• Never move your hands or feet toward or under any rotating parts.
• Never lift or carry a machine whilst the motor is running; in addition the power plug should be pulled.
• Switch off the motor whenever you leave the machine unattended.
• If the machine begins to experience unusual vibrations, immediately switch it off and check it.
• Ensure that you avoid paths that could restrict the free movement of the extension cable.
• Keep cables away from the cutters. The cutters may cause damage to the cables and result in contact with active parts.

Maintenance and storage

• Always make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened securely so that the machine is in safe working condition.

• Allow the motor to cool before you put the machine in an enclosed area.

• For your own safety, replace worn or damaged parts without delay.

• Switch the machine off and pull the power plug before carrying out any adjustment or cleaning work on it, and before checking to see if the mains connection is entwined or damaged.

• Switch off the motor and pull the power plug:
  – before you dislodge any blockages or clogs.
  – before you clean the machine, inspect it or carry out work on the machine.
  – after you have traveled over an obstacle.
  – if you have struck a foreign object.
  – if the equipment begins to experience exceptionally strong vibrations

• Do not touch damaged cables before disconnected from the power supply. Touching a damaged cable may result in contact with active parts.

• Do not touch the cutters before the equipment is disconnected from the power supply and the cutters have reached a standstill.

Do not lose these safety instructions

Explanation of the symbols on the machine (Fig. 14):

1. Danger! Note the instructions for use!
2. Danger! If the cable is damaged or cut, pull out the power plug from the mains immediately.
3. Danger! Never use the equipment in damp locations.
4. Caution! Danger from catapulted parts; keep a safe distance.
5. Danger! Rotating tool.
6. Caution! Wear safety goggles!
7. Caution! Wear ear muff s!
8. Danger! Pull the power plug before carrying out maintenance, cleaning and repair work.

Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1-3)

1. Top push bar

2. Bottom push bar

3. Motor unit

4. Hoe blades

5. Cable strain-relief clamp

6. Two-hand safety switch
   6a Two-point switch
   6b Selector lever
   6c Power plug

7. Cable securing clips

8. 2x screw for installing the top push bar

9. 2x screw for installing the bottom push bar

10. 2x wing nut

11. 2x nut M6

2.2 Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
• Check to see if all items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
• If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Danger!
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suffocating!

• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

Proper use

The machine is designed for digging soil (for example garden beds). Be sure to observe the restrictions in the safety instructions.

The operating instructions as supplied by the manufacturer must be kept and referred to in order to ensure that the machine is properly used and maintained. The instructions contain valuable information on operating, maintenance and servicing conditions.

For safety reasons, the machine may not be used as a drive unit for other work tools or tool sets of any kind.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

Wear ear-muffs.

The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 60745.

Vibration emission value ah ≤ 2.5 m/s2
K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s

The specified vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equipment is used and may exceed the specifi ed value in exceptional circumstances.

The specified vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools.

The specified vibration value can be used for initial assessment of a harmful effect.

Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

• Only use appliances which are in perfect working order.
• Service and clean the appliance regularly.
• Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
• Do not overload the appliance.
• Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary.
• Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
• Wear protective gloves.

Caution!
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is not properly guided and maintained.

Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.

Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.

Assembly (Fig. 4-11)

• Place the motor unit and the push bars on the ground in order (Fig. 4).
• Do not forget to slide the cable strain-relief clamp (Fig. 6/Item 5) over the bottom push bar.
• Slide the bottom push bar on to the push bar holder and secure the two components to each other (Fig. 5).
• Now secure the top push bar to the bottom push bar (Fig. 6).
• Install the 2-hand safety switch as shown in Fig. 7-10.
• Secure the cable using the supplied cable securing clips (Fig. 11/7)

Power supply

The machine can be connected to any light socket-outlet (with 220 Volt alternating current). However, the socket outlet must have an earthing contact protected by a 16 A circuit breaker. 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 damaged. 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 mm2. The insulating sheath of such machines 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 insulation sheaths pose a lethal hazard, some people still use them. Do not make this mistake! Cables, plugs and socket couplers must meet the following 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 lines must be regularly checked for damage. Ensure that the lines are de-energized before checking them. Completely unwind the power cable. Also check power cable entry points, plugs and socket couplers for kinks.

Operation

6.1 Starting up

Connect the machine’s power supply cable to the plug (Fig. 12/Item A) and secure the power cable with the strain-relief clamp (Fig 12/Item 5).

Caution! To prevent accidental start-up of the machine, the push-bar is equipped with a two point switch (Fig. 13/Item A) which must be pressed before the lever switch (Fig. 13/Item B) can be pressed. If the lever switch is released, the machine switches off . Repeat this process several times so that you are sure that your machine functions properly. Before you perform any repair or maintenance work on the machine, ensure that the hoe blades are not rotating and that the power supply is disconnected.
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 the end of the area you wished to hoe. The motor must be switched off when you raise the machine (for example to change direction).

Keep the underside of the machine clean and remove soil deposits. Deposits make it more diffi cult to start the machine and decrease the working depth. Work perpendicular to the slop on inclined areas. The machine must be switched off and the mains cable disconnected before you make any checks on the hoe blades.

Warning!
The hoe blades will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is switched off . Never attempt to manually stop them. In the event that the rotating hoe blade strikes an object, immediately switch off the machine and wait for the hoe blades to come to a complete stop. Then inspect the condition of the hoe blades. Replace any parts that are damaged.

Lay the power cable on the ground in front of the outlet in a figure 8. Work away from the outlet or cable and ensure that the power cable always trails in the hoed soil which will prevent the hoe blades from traveling over the cable.

Replacing the power cable

Danger!
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Maintenance and cleaning work on the machine as well as removal of the safety devices may only be performed when the motor is switched off and the power cable has been pulled.

8.1 Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

8.2 Replace the hoe blades

For safety reasons, we recommend having the hoe blades replaced by an authorized professional (see address on warranty certifi cate). Wear working gloves. Use only genuine spare parts since otherwise the function and safety of the machine cannot be guaranteed.

8.3 Maintenance

Ensure that all mounting components (i.e. screws, bolts, nuts etc.) are always tightened so that the machine can be safely operated at all times. Store the device in a dry room. All the metal parts should be cleaned and then oil to ensure that they provide a long life. For best results, clean the plastic parts of the machine with a brush or rag. Do not use any solvents to remove dirt. At the end of the season, perform a general inspection of the machine and remove any deposits which may have accumulated. At the start of each season, ensure that you check the condition of the machine. If repairs are necessary, please contact one of our customer service centers (see address on warranty certificate).

8.4 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
• Identification number of the machine
• Replacement part number of the part required

For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell- Service.com

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offices.

Storage

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

Troubleshooting guide

Notice! For protection, the motor is equipped with a thermal switch which cuts out when the motor is overloaded and switches on again automatically after a short cooling period.

Service information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. These partners will help you with all service requests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables.

Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.

• Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com.
Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

• Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
• Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
• What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?
  Describe this malfunction.

Warranty certificate

Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer.
   Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:
   – Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.
   – Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).
   – Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

5. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.Einhell-Service.com. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identification will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

Of course, we are also happy offer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service,
please send the device to our service address.
Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

References

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