GASOLINE TILLER 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing this HEINNER machine. We are confident that you will appreciate the quality and performance of this machine, which will facilitate your task for a long period of time. Remember that this machine has the most extensive and expert technical assistance network which you can consult for the maintenance.
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GASOLINE TILLER 2.2. PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating this machine. • Avoid inhaling the exhaust gases. This machine produces hazardous gases such as carbon monoxide, which can cause dizziness, fainting or death. •...
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GASOLINE TILLER 2.2.2. VIBRATIONS Prolonged use of this machine exposes user to vibrations. It can lead to the “white fingers” disease (Raynaud’s Phenomenon). This disease reduces the hand’s sense of touch and the ability to adjust the temperature, creating a lack of sensibility in the fingers and a burning sensation. This disease can cause nerve and circulation problems, and even necrosis in the hands.
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GASOLINE TILLER return to the area unless you have properly ventilated the area and are certain that ventilation is sufficient, so this concentration does not happen again. • Petrol and oil are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke and keep flames, sparks or heat sources away from the machine.
GASOLINE TILLER • If the machine starts to vibrate in a strange way, turn it off and examine it to find the cause. If you cannot discover the reason take the machine to the service technician. The vibrations are always an indication of a problem in the machine.
GASOLINE TILLER 4. MACHINE SYMBOLS In order to guarantee safe and proper use and maintenance of the machine, the following symbols appear on the machine. Fuel tank. Air closed. Accelerator positions: Open. “STOP” = Machine cannot function. Warning: Hot surface! Risk of burns.
GASOLINE TILLER 5.3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Description Tiller Brand HEINNER Model VMS002 Engine 4 stroke Cubic capacity (cm³) Maximum power (kW) / revolutions (min¯¹) (ISO 8893) 2.2 / 3000 Petrol consumption at maximum power (l/h) 0.97 Number of milling cutters Milling cutters height (mm)
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GASOLINE TILLER 6.2.2. TRANSPORTATION WHEEL ASSEMBLY Place the spring in the pivot W1 fixing it with the circlip and in the protecting hole W2. Place the transport wheel as shown in the figure, holding it with the screw and nut W3. There are two regulating heights of the transport wheel.
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GASOLINE TILLER • In case of a concentration of gases produced by poor ventilation, remove area all that impedes the flow of clean air from the work area to improve ventilation. Do not return to work in the area unless you have properly ventilated area and are certain that ventilation is sufficient so that does not happen in this concentration again.
GASOLINE TILLER The cutting tool should be off by default to prevent the machine from moving at the time of starting the machine. To verify that the clutch is disengage, place the switch to “STOP” position and pull slowly and forcefully from the Starter handle the engine turn.
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GASOLINE TILLER return to work in the area unless you have properly ventilated area and have clear that ventilation is sufficient so that does not happen this concentration again. • Work only in daylight or good artificial light. Do not use this machine at night, with fog or with a low visibility which do not allow you to clearly see the working area.
GASOLINE TILLER • If the tiller sinks and doesn’t go, move the handlebar left and right until it is released. • When working on slopes it is always slightly more above the slope so that the machine is always below you.
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GASOLINE TILLER Other areas: Clean the rest of the machine with a cloth dampened in water. Never use gasoline, solvents, detergents, water or any other liquids. 8.1.3. CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL - Place the machine on a horizontal, uncluttered flat surface. - Unscrew the oil filler cap.
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GASOLINE TILLER WARNING! You must not throw old oil in a pipeline network or on the ground. The contamination of groundwater and water tables is subject to heavy fines. There are special collection places at service stations. If not, any municipal authority will give you the relevant information.
GASOLINE TILLER 9. TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine does not start, check the compression of the engine and the spark from the spark plug. Depending on the symptoms that you notice, you can discover the probable cause and solve the problem. The cylinder’s The spark plug is compression is...
GASOLINE TILLER If the milling cutters do not move or work properly: Problem Probable cause Corrective action Extraneous matter in the milling cutters Remove extraneous matter The milling cutters do not turn Loose milling cutters. The milling cutter’s bolt is loose. Tightly place the bolt.
GASOLINE TILLER 13. WARRANTY CONDITIONS 13.1. WARRANTY PERIOD According to the following described terms (1999/44 CE) the warranty period is 2 years from the purchase date, and it will cover faulty pieces owing to an incorrect manufacture. 13.2. EXCLUSIONS The warranty will not cover: - Pieces worn out due to wear and tear.
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