Gardena EVC 1000 Operator's Manual page 9

2.5 Recommendation
The machine should be supplied via a residual current device (RCD) with
a tripping current of not more than 30 mA.
Electrical safety
DANGER! Electric shock!
Risk of injury due to electric shock.
Disconnect the product from the mains before you do maintenance or you
replace parts. Thereby the disconnected socket must be in the visual range.
Cables
If extension cables are used, these must comply with the minimum cross-
sections in the table below:
Voltage Cable length
220 – 240 V / 50 Hz up to 20 m
220 – 240 V / 50 Hz 20 – 50 m
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from your local Approved
Service Centre.
2. Only use extension cables specifically designed for outdoor use and
which conform to one of the following specifications:
Ordinary rubber (60245 IEC 53), Ordinary PVC (60227 IEC 53) or
Ordinary PCP (60245 IEC 57).
3. If the short connection lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Attachment fittings must be used for extension cables.
In Switzerland use of a re sidual-current device is obligatory.
Checks before each use
Inspect the Electric Aerator before each use.
v
For safety reasons, allow all worn out and damaged parts to be exchanged by
GARDENA Service or authorised specialist dealers.
Proper use / Responsibility
RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY!
The Aerator can cause serious injuries!
v Keep hands and feet away from the aerator cylinder.
v During use do not tip the unit and do not open the rear flap.
v Familiarise yourself with the surroundings of your work ing area. Check for
possible risks which might be not audible due to the noise of the machine.
v Always push the Aerator at a walking pace.
v Attention! Take extra care when walking backwards. You may stumble!
v Do not use the aerator if it is raining or in moist, wet conditions.
v Do not use the product when a thunderstorm is approaching.
v Do not work close to the edge of swimming pools or garden ponds with the
aerator.
v Please observe any local restrictions relating to noise levels.
Do not overload the product.
The product is not intended for long term use.
Don't work until exhaustion.
Do not operate the product in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medicine.
DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates. This field
may under some conditions interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly injure or
kill, we recommend persons with medical implants to speak with their
physician and the medical implant manufacturer before you operate the
product.
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the poly-
bag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the
product.
2. FUNCTION
Correct aerating:
The Aerator can be used for removing matting and moss in the lawn as
well as for cutting flat-rooting ranks.
To maintain a well-cared-for lawn, we recommend aerating the lawn twice
a year: in the spring and in the autumn.
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v First of all, mow your lawn to the length you require.
We particularly recommend this if the grass has grown tall (e. g. while
you were away on holiday).
Recommendation: the shorter you mow your lawn, the easier it is to
aerate, thus lessening the strain on the Aerator and increasing the life-
time of the aerator cylinder.
Remaining in one spot too long, or aerating if the ground is wet or too dry
can damage the grass.
v For good results, guide the Aerator at an appropriate speed in strips
as straight as possible across your lawn.
To avoid leaving any gaps during aerating, the strips should touch.
v Always guide the Aerator at an even speed depending on the type
of ground.
Cross section
v When working on inclines always stand diagonally to the incline in
a sturdy, safe stance. Do not work on extremely steep slopes.
1.5 mm
2
2.5 mm
2
To prevent tripping take particular care when moving backwards
and when pulling the Aerator.
When aerating areas of very mossy lawn we recommend resowing the
lawn after aerating. This helps the areas of lawn which were replaced by
moss to regenerate more quickly.
3. ASSEMBLY
Assembling the handle [ Fig. A1 ]:
1. Insert the two lower sections of the upright
round hole) in the mountings in the motor casing
the crosshead screws
2. Insert the two locking bolts
two central sections
of the upright
3. Screw the upper part of the upright with starting handle
central sections of the upright
the wing nuts
This completes the assembly of the hanle.
Warning: Fit the upper section of the upright with starting
handle
is on the right side (in direction of movement) (see Fig.).
4. Attach connection cable
4. OPERATION
Connect extension cable [ Fig. O1 ]:
1. Push connector of extension cable
2. Draw a loop of the extension cable
relief device
This prevents inadvertent disconnection of the plug and socket
connection.
3. Insert extension cable
Starting Aerator [ Fig. O2 ]:
v Do not remove or bridge safety devices fitted to the Aerator
(e. g. by tying the starting lever to the upper handle)!
v Never lift, tip or carry the Aerator with the motor running!
v Never start on solid ground (e. g. asphalt).
v Always maintain the safety distance between the aerator
cylinder and the user as defined by the guide handle.
Danger of tripping!
v Do not place the connecting cable
assembly.
(9) .
(1)
from outside through the holes in the
(2) of the upright and secure to the lower sections
(5) (4)
with two wing nuts .
(2)
with two more locking bolts
(4)
.
(3) in such a way that the plug
(8) to the handle with the two cable clips
(10) on to the plug
(10)
through the cable strain
(11) 1 and suspend in position 2.
(10) into a mains socket.
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Danger of injury if the Aerator does not switch off
automatically!
DANGER!
The Aerator does not stop immediately after the motor
has been switched off:
(8) under strain during
(5) (with the end with the
(6)
and secure with
(3) to the
(1)
and
(7) with the power cable (8)
(c) .
(7) .
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