IKRA FEM 1500 Electric Garden Tiller User Manual

FEM 1500 Electric Garden Tiller
**User Manual
Electric Tiller

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FEM 1500 Electric Garden Tiller

Operating Instructions
Translation of the original Operating Instructions
Read operating instructions before use!

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Illustration and explanation of pictograms

1. Warning! Keep your hands and feet well clear of the blades

2. Keep third parties out of the area of risk

3. If the cable is damaged, disconnect from the mains immediately and replace cable!

4. Read the instructions for use!

5. Wear ear protection

6. Wear eye protection

7. Protection class: II

8. Degree of protection against water IPX4

9. Attention: Environmental Protection! This device may not be disposed of with general/household waste.
   Dispose of only at a designated collection point.

10. Guaranted acoustic capacity level LWA

11. Confirms the conformity of the power tool with the directives of the European Community.

Spare parts and accessories
If you need accessories or spare parts, please contact our Service department.

Electric Tiller

Technical specifications

dB(A)
Vibration Level (according to EN 709:1997+A4)| m/s 2| <2,5 K=1,5 m/s2

Protection class: II; Protection system IPX4
Technical and visual changes can be made during the course of the further development and without prior notice. All information given in these instructions for use are therefore given without guarantee. Legal claims, which are based on the instructions for use can therefore not be made.
Attention: Noise protection ! Please observe the local regulations when operating your device.

General safety information

WARNING : Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

Safety instructions Electric-Tiller

Before operation

• The tool must be assembled correctly before use.
• The tool should be checked carefully before use. You should only work with a tool that is in good condition. If you notice any defect on the tool that may cause a hazard to the operator, do not operate the tool until such defects have been rectified.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for reasons of safety. Use only original spare parts. Parts not produced by the original manufacturer may have a poor fit and possibly cause injury.
• Before use, all foreign bodies must be removed from the working area, also pay attention to foreign bodies during operation.
• Only work in daylight or sufficiently good artificial light.
• Wear eye protection and face or dust mask if operating in dusty conditions.
• Dress properly. When operating the tool, pay attention to the following notes concerning your working clothes:
  – The use of protective gloves and rugged footwear is recommended.
  – Wear a proper hat or other headgear to contain long hair.
  – Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewellery that might get caught in the rotating tines.

Proper use

The user is responsible for third parties while working with the tool.

• People not acquainted with the operating instructions, children, juveniles who have not yet reached the minimum age for using this tool, and people under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication are not allowed to use the tool.

• Only use the tool for its intended purposes.

• Keep children and pets away. All onlookers should be kept at a safe distance from the tool when it is operated.

• Make sure that all protective devices are fitted and in good condition.

• Do not operate the tool near underground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses.

• Before inserting the plug in the mains socket,make sure that the socket ratings are correct and correspond to those indicated on the rating label on the tool.

• The use of the tool is only permitted if the safety distance provided by the guide bar is complied with.

• Do not operate the tool on a slope that is too steep for safe operation. When working on slopes, slow down your working speed and make sure you have good footing.

• Before starting the tool, make sure that the tines are not touching any foreign objects and are completely free to move.

• Grip guide bar firmly with both hands. Never operate the tool with only one hand.

• Be aware that the tool may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike extremely hard, packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles such as large stones, roots or stumps.

• Keep your hands, feet or any other part of your body or clothing away from the rotating tines.
  Caution! Danger of injury!

• Only guide the tool at walking pace. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• Be aware of the position of the extension cord during operation. Be careful not to trip over the cord. Make sure to guide the cord away from the tines at all times.

• If the tool strikes a foreign body, examine the tool for signs of damage and carry out any necessary repairs before restarting and continuing to work.

• If the tool should start to vibrate abnormally, switch off the motor and check for the cause, immediately. Vibration is usually a warning sign for trouble.

• Hold the guide bar (carrying handle) and lift the tool to move it from one place to another.

• Always switch off the tool, disconnect the plug and wait until the application stops before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work. Attention! Tines do not stop immediately after switching off.

• Use caution when cleaning or performing maintenance work on the tool.
  DANGER!
  Watch your fingers! Wear protective gloves !

• It is forbidden to move or modify any of the electrical or mechanical safety devices.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Electrical safety

• The mains voltage must correspond to the one marked on the tool’s rating label (230V ~50Hz). Do not use other sources of power.
• For the power supply line, the use of a protective switch (circuit-breaker) with a nominal breaking current in the range of 10 to 30mA is recommended. Consult a qualified electrician.
• Never pass the running tool over the extension cable to which it is connected, as this could cut the cable. Mark sure that you always know where the cable is.
• Use the special cable holder (strain relief) for the connection of the extension cable.
• Never use the tool when it is raining. Try to prevent it from getting wet or being exposed to humidity. Do not leave it outside overnight.
• The power supply cable should be checked regularly and before each time it is used; make sure that the cable is not damaged or worn out. If the cable is not in good condition, do not use the tool; take it to an authorized service centre instead.
• Only use extension cables that are suitable for outdoor use. Keep it away from the cutting area, from damp, wet or oily surfaces or surfaces with sharp edges and also from heat and fuels.
• Use only extension cords that are approved for out-door use and are not lighter than rubbersheathed cables of type H07 RN-F according to DIN/VDE 0282 with a diameter of at least 1.5 sq. mm. They cords must be splash-proof.

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.
The device is intended for breaking up pre-loosened, cloddy soil. It also allows peat, fertiliser. and compost to be worked into the soil. The device is not suitable for breaking up firm soils and lawns!
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.

Before starting up

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.

Overload switch
If the unit is blocked by a foreign body or the motor is overloaded, it is switched off automatically via a safety device.

• Release the activation lever. Remove the mains plug!
• Remove the blockage and allow the motor to cool. Replace damaged teeth if necessary.

Assembly (Fig. 2 – 3)

Centre guide bars (Fig. 2a)
Set the centre guide bar (5) onto the lower guide bars (7) and secure it using the screws (M6 x 45) and wing nuts supplied.
Handlebar (Fig. 2a)
Connect the handlebar (1) to the centre guide bars (5) using the screws (M6 x 45) and wing nuts supplied.
Switch installation (Fig. 1) (if required!) Attach the cable to the switch lever.
Install the 2-handed safety switch on the handlebar.
Use the cable clips and screw to affix the cable to the bar (Fig. 2b).
Installing the brake spur with wheel (Fig. 2c)
Mount the bracket (12). Insert the brake spur (8) with the wheel facing downwards into the angle bracket (12) and affix it using the screw (M6x35) and the wing nut.

Operating the electric tiller

Adjust working width (Fig. 6)
The tiller‘s working width can be adjusted. The unit can be operated with one, two or three sets of teeth on each side (see: „Removal and installation of teeth“). To do this, the set of teeth (X) with the single-sided shaft must always be installed on the outside!

Note : For transport, the spur (8) 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 (Fig. 2c).

• Drive the tool to the intended working area prior to starting the motor.

Adjusting the spur (Fig. 2c)
The position of the spur (8) 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.

Connection to the mains supply (Fig. 3)
Connect the mains cable with the tool’s plug and secure it with the strain relief bracket (4) as shown in Fig 3.
Switching on (Fig. 4)

• Use your thumb to press the stop button (I) on the left side of the handle and then the operating switch (II).
• The stop button (I) 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 (II).
  Please note: In the course of this operation, the motor is mechanically braked down.

Tips

• 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. 5.
  – 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. 2c.

Maintenance and storage

Before carrying out any maintenance operations, cut off the electric power supply by disconnecting the plug from the extension cable.

Clearing tines of foreign objects
During operation, a stone or root may become lodged in the tines, or tall grass or weeds may wrap around the tine shaft.
To clear the tines, release the trigger lever. Unplug the tiller, and dislodge or remove any obstacles from the tines or tine shaft.
To ease the removal of tall grass or weeds that are wrapped around the tine shaft, you may remove one or more of the tines from the tine shaft. See the Tines Removal and Installation section in the manual.

Prior to each time the tool is used

• Check the connecting cable for signs of damage or ageing (wear and tear). Replace the cable if it is cracked, split or otherwise damaged.
• Check the condition of the cutting cylinder, and ensure that all threaded connections are securely tightened.
• If the tines are blunt, take it to a specialist workshop for repair, if necessary.

Once per season

• Lubricate the tines and shaft.
• At the end of the season, have the tool checked and serviced in a specialist workshop.

Cleaning

Attention! Clean the tool after each use. Failure to carry out proper cleaning may result in damage to the tool or cause it to malfunction.
Warning!
Injury may occur when working on the tines. Wear protective gloves !

Whenever possible, clean the tool right after you have finished working with it.

• Clean the underside of the housing around the tines and the protective shield and fender with a scrubbing brush, and a brush or soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Never splash the tool with water!
• To remove soil and debris from the tines and transmission, use a stiff brush or dampened cloth.
• Clean the air vents; remove any remaining grass or dirt.
• Once cleaned, wipe the tine and shaft dry and apply a light coat of oil.

Tines Removal and Installation (Fig.6)
Worn tines lead to poor performance and may overload the motor.
Check the tines’ condition before each use. Sharpen or replace tines when necessary. It is recommended to have this done by a specialist.

Attention! Disconnect the mains supply and wear protective gloves.

Removing all sets of teeth from the shaft (Fig. 6)

• Remove the spring cotter pin and the locking pin, and pull the set of teeth from the shaft.
• The sets of teeth are re-installed in reverse order.

Attention : The set of teeth (X) with the singlesided shaft must always be installed on the outside!

To remove and install tines from/to the tine bracket
If one or two pieces of a tine are broken, it is necessary to change the damaged tine; it is not necessary to replace the complete tine set.

• Loosen the screws on one side while holding the lock nuts from the other side.
• Take off the damaged tine and replace it by a new one.

Maintenance of the transmission (Fig. 7)

• The transmission lubricant (grease) should be checkedand/or filled up about every 15 hours of operation or at least once a year.
• The inlet screw plug (X) for the transmission lubricant is located on the left side of the transmission housing.
• Note: As the transmission heats up during operation, the grease used to lubricate the transmission assembly may liquefy to oil.
• Put the tiller down on its right side and clean the transmission housing before removing the drain screw to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the transmission.
• Use an Allan key (hexagon socket screw key) to loosen the screw.
• Fill in as much grease (directly from the tube or using a grease gun) until it comes out of the outlet bore.
• Use commercially available transmission lubricant(gear grease) of the type Mobil EPO or similar.
• If necessary, disassemble tines.
• Screw the inlet screw plug back in.

Storage

The tool should be stored in a dry and clean place and out of the reach of children.
During extended periods of storage as, for example, during the winter, ensure that the tool is protected against corrosion and frost.
At the end of the season, or if the tool is not to be used for longer than a month:

• Clean the tool.
•  Wipe all metal surfaces with an oil-impregnated cloth to protect them from corrosion (resin-free oil), or apply a fine coat of spray oil.
• Fold the guide bar down, and store the tool in a suitable place.

Repair Service
Repairs to electrical tools may only be carried out by skilled electricians.
If you send the machine to us for repair, please describe the fault.
Attention! Electrical repairs may only be carried out by a skilled electrician or a customer service workshop!

Spare parts
If you need accessories or spare parts, please contact our Service department.
When working with this tool, do not use any accessory parts other than those recommended by our company. Otherwise the operator or others in the vicinity could suffer serious injuries, or the tool could be damaged.

Waste disposal and environmental protection
Dispose of the machine properly after it is worn out. Disconnect the mains cable in order to prevent misuse. Do not dispose of the machine with the household waste. In the interest of environmental protection, take it to a collection point for electric machines.
Your responsible local authority can provide you with addresses and operating times.
Also take the packaging materials and worn out accessories to the appropriate collection points.

Only for EU countries
Do not discard electric tools in the household waste!

In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in national law, waste electric tools must be collected separately for environmentally-compatible re-use.
Recycling alternative to the return invitation: Instead of returning the electric equipment, the owner is alternatively obligated to take part in the proper recycling in the case of relinquishment of ownership. The waste equipment can also be taken to a collection  acility which disposes of it in the sense of the national recycling management and waste acts. This does not pertain to the accessory parts and auxiliary equipment without electrical components accompanying the waste equipment.

Troubleshooting

replace the cable or have it repaired by a qualified electrician
Safety switch/plug combination damaged| Have the tool repaired by a specialist workshop.
Overheating protection is activated| 1.Working depth too deep, continue work with less working depth
2.Tines are blocked, remove blocking.
3.Soil is too hard, adapt working depth accordingly and work soil by repeatedly moving forward and backward over the same place.
Let the motor cool down for about 15 minutes before you resume your work.
Unusual sounds| Tines are blocked| Switch the tool off, wait until the motor fully stops. Eliminate the cause of the blockage.
Lubricating agent is leaking| Have the tool repaired by a specialist workshop.
Screws, nuts or other fastening elements are loose| Fasten all elements; if the sounds remain contact a specialist workshop.
Unusually strong vibration| lines are damaged or worn out| Replace the tines or have them checked by a specialist workshop.
Working depth too deep.| Adjust working depth to a suitable depth.
Bad tilling result| Working depth too low.| Adjust working depth to a suitable depth.
Worn-out/blunt tines.| Replace the tines or have them checked by a specialist workshop.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
explains the following conformity according to EU directives and norms for the following product
Bodenhacke FEM 1500

Normen / Standard References:
EN 60335-1:2012+A11+A13+A1+A14+A2+A15
EN 62233:2008
EN 709:1997+A4
EN ISO 12100:2010
EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1+A2
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1
EN IEC 55014-2:2021
EN IEC 55014-1:2021
EN IEC 63000:2018
Seriennummer von 3145120000001 bis 3145129999999
Prüfstelle / Notify Body:
TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH No. 0197, Tillystraße 2, 90431 Nürnberg

Münster, 16.10.2023
Aufbewahrung der technischen Unterlagen:
Ikra GmbH, Yi Zhou, Schlesierstrasse 36, 64839 Münster, Germany

IKRA Warranty conditions

Warranty period:
IKRA provides a warranty for a period of 2 years in accordance with the following conditions for defects in IKRA products that are proven to be due to a manufacturing or material defect within the warranty period. The warranty period begins with the purchase, so that the date on the original purchase receipt is decisive.
Warranty provider:
ikra GmbH, Schlesier Straße 36, D-64839 Münster-Altheim, Germany (hereafter referred to as IKRA)
Area of validity:
The warranty is only intended for consumers. A consumer (hereafter referred to as the purchaser) is any natural person who concludes a legal transaction for purposes that are predominantly attributed neither to commercial activities nor to self-employed work-related activities. The warranty is valid for IKRA products purchased within the EU.
No restriction of the legal rights of the purchaser:
The purchaser’s warranty claims arising from the purchase contract with the seller as well as statutory rights are not affected by this warranty, the claiming of the aforementioned rights is free of charge.
The warranty shall not apply or shall expire in the following cases:

• Batteries, chargers and accessories that are due to use or other natural wear
• Demonstration devices / used products
• Defects due to improper or inappropriate use, e.g. commercial use, non-observance of operating instructions, use other than for the intended purpose, lack of maintenance and care
• Defects that arise from the use of incorrect accessory parts
• Defects due to external influences, e.g. transport damage, weather damage, impact or breakage
• IKRA products on which modifications or additions have been made or which have been completely or partially dismantled
• Defects caused by incorrect voltage (mains voltage), e.g. when used abroad
• Repairs with non-original parts (original spare parts can be found here: www.ikra.de/ersatzteile/)
• Use of force, deliberate overloading of the motor

Repairs under warranty may only be carried out by authorised workshops, otherwise the warranty shall be voided. Service addresses can be found at www.ikra.de/serviceadressen.

Enforcement of the warranty (warranty claim):

If the product does not function during the warranty period or does not function as intended for use, this is a warranty claim.
The competent IKRA partners are available to the purchaser for advice and assistance during the entire warranty period
and can check to what extent a replacement part can remedy the defect without sending for repair.
Important spare parts can be found in the first part of the operating instructions after the assembly diagrams under “Spare parts / accessories”. On the back of these operating instructions you will find the contact details in the respective countries.
Shipping costs incurred from or within countries other than Germany, as well as customs and import duties, shall be borne by the purchaser. The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply to this contract, with the exception of the UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

SERVICE
Latest service adresses can be found under: www.ikra.de
ONLINE20230927

References

• IKRA Gartengeräte Onlineshop
• Ikra GmbH
• Ikra GmbH
• AfterMarket.pl :: domain ikra.pl
• AfterMarket.pl :: domain ikra.pl

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