Clean The Unit; Storing The Unit - Ego Power+ CTA9500 Operator's Manual

8. To secure the blade to the drive shaft, insert the hitch
pin into the locking hole-1 and then turn the hitch pin
for 90°. See Fig. J, K, L and N for reference.
WARNING:
The unit will not operate properly or may
cause danger to the operator or bystanders if the blades
are installed incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the
cultivating operation of the unit, check for proper blade
positioning.
THE BLADES THAT HAVE TINES FACING IN BOTH
DIRECTIONS MUST BE MOUNTED ON THE INSIDE,
CLOSEST TO THE GEAR CASE.
To Adjust
When tilling in a confined area or between rows, the
cultivator may be used with only the inner blades installed.
Wear gloves and remove the two hitch pins to remove the
two outer blades (Fig. M), and then insert the hitch pins into
the locking hole-2 (Fig. N & O).
NOTICE:
Do not force the blades on or off the drive shaft.
If you experience difficulty when removing the blades,
apply some penetrating oil on the shaft. When reinstalling
the blades, make sure to clean and oil the drive shaft and
the blades.

CLEAN THE UNIT

Parts of plants, such as roots, can become tightly
wrapped around or between the rotating blades during
operating. To clean the rotating blades:
◾
Remove the battery.
◾
Wear gloves. Clean the pieces of roots, clogged soils
or plants on the blade, guard or the gear box. For
thorough cleaning, remove the blades and guard to
wash them thoroughly. For detailed replacement steps
please see above section
"REPLACING OR ADJUSTING THE BLADES".
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Wipe the tool surface with a clean cloth moistened with
a mild soap solution

STORING THE UNIT

◾
Remove the battery pack from the tool.
◾
Remove the cultivator attachment from the power head
and cover the attachment shaft with end cap to avoid
dirt getting into the coupling.
◾
Store the tool in a dry, well-ventilated area, out of the
reach of children. Do not store the unit on or adjacent
to fertilisers, petrol, or other chemicals.
Protecting the environment
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as
unsorted municipal waste, use separate
collection facilities.
Contact your local government for
information regarding the collection
systems available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in
landfills or dumps, hazardous substances
can leak into the groundwater and get
into the food chain, damaging your health
and well-being.
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