EGT 1545 - Cultivator Grizzly - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EGT 1545 Grizzly

The operating instructions con- stitute part of this product. They contain important information on safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, familiar- ise yourself with all of the operat- ing and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and for the applications specied. Keep this manual safely and in the event that the product is passed on, hand over all documents to the third party. Intended purpose The tool is intended for breaking up and tilling coarse soil for the purpose of mixing in fertiliser, peat and compost in domestic areas. Any use other than that specically named in this manual may lead to dam- age to the tool and represents a serious injury hazard for the operator. The operator or user of the tool is respon- sible for any damage or injury caused to other persons or property. This tool is intended for use by adults. Children and persons unfamiliar with the manual must not be allowed to use the tool. Do not use the tool in rain or damp surroundings. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage arising from improper use or incorrect operation of the tool. General description The illustration how to handle the appliance can be found on pages

Scope of delivery Carefully remove the tool from the pack- aging and check that the following parts are complete:

• Engine housing with choppers

• Diagonal bracket (plastic)

• Mounting accessories for bar attach- ment (6 screws and 6 wing nuts, 2 recessed head screws)

• Mounting accessories for wheel as- sembly (Wheel rod, wheel axle, 2 wheels, 2 end caps, 2 splints, 2 hexa- gon socket screws, 2 nuts, buttery screw, wing nut)

• Instructions manual Overview 1 Fork handle 2 Mains connection cable 3 Diagonal bracket (plastic) 4 2 central bars 5 Cable clamp 6 Lower bar 7 Engine housing 8 Gears 9 Drive shaft 10 Chopper 11 Belt clip 12 Wheel rod 13 Wheel axle 14 Wheel 15 Hexagon socket screws 16 Nut 17 Buttery screw 18 Wing nut 19 Splint 20 End cap 21 Recessed head screws 22 Screws 23 Wing nuts 24 Strain relief 25 Release button 26 Start handle 27 Hexagon bolt 28 Self-securing nut Functional description Your hand-operated electric garden hoe is equipped with a maintenance free electric motor and a gearbox with sump lubrica- tion. The tool is tted with four rotating tine wheels that automatically dig themselves into the ground. The aluminium frame can be folded to aid storage. Please refer to the following descriptions for the function of the controls. Technical data Electric Garden Hoe ...............EGT 1545 Motor power input .........................1500 W Rated input voltage............ 230 V~, 50 Hz Safety class ........................................ II Degree of protection ..........................IPX4 Working width ...................... 360/450 mm Max working depth ..............max. 180 mm Number of tine wheels ..................... 4 or 6 Weight .............................................13 kg Acoustic pressure level

= 3 dB Sound power level (L

Measured ...92.84 dB (A), K

Noise and vibration values have been de- termined according to the standards and regulations named in the declaration of conformity. The stated vibration emission value was measured in accordance with a standard testing procedure and may be used to compare one power tool to another. The stated vibration emission value may also be used for a preliminary exposure assessment.

The vibration emission value may di󰀨er during actual use of the power tool from the stated value depending on the manner in which the power tool is used. Try to keep the exposure to vibra- tions as low as possible. Examples of measures to reduce vibration exposure are the wearing of gloves when using the tool and limiting the working hours. For this purpose all parts of the operating cycle have to be considered (for example, times when the electric tool is switched o󰀨 and times when it is switched on but running without any load). Safety precautions This section deals with the basic safety regulations while working with the electric garden hoe. Symbols used in the manual Warning symbols with in- formation on damage and injury prevention. Instruction symbols (the instruction is explained at the place of the exclamation mark) with information on preventing damage. Help symbols with informa- tion on improving tool han- dling. Wear safety gloves Pull out the mains plug. Symbols on the implement Caution! Read the user manual Caution! Protect from rain and damp Wear safety goggles Wear safety gloves Wear safety shoes Danger of injury from ob- jects spinning o󰀨! Keep sur- rounding persons away form the hazard area Caution! Switch o󰀨 the tool and disconnect it from the mains before carrying out any cleaning or mainte- nance work Danger from damaged mains cable! Keep mains cables away from tines68

Danger of injury from rotat- ing parts. The tines will con- tinue to rotate after the tool has been switched o󰀨. Wait for them to stop moving

in dB Safety class II Do not dispose of electri- cal equipment in household waste Turning direction General notes on safety Warning! Improper use of this tool may lead to serious injury. Read this instruction manual carefully before you start working with the tool, and familiarise yourself with its controls. If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cable, which is available from the manu- facturer or a customer ser- vice agent of the same. Please read the following safety guidelines in order to avoid risk of re, electric shock, personal injury and damage to objects: Preparation:

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with re- duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction con- cerning 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.

• The equipment is to be used only by people who are ad- equately trained.

• Never allow children or other persons unfamiliar with the user manual to use the shred- der. Local regulations or by- laws may determine the mini- mum age for using the device.

• Never use the tool while oth- ers, especially children or pets, are close by.

• Remember: the user is respon- sible for accidents involving other people or their property.

• Familiarise yourself with han- dling the tool and pay attention to all possible dangers that may be overheard while work- ing with the tool.

• Check the terrain on which you will be using the tool, and remove stones, sticks, wires or other foreign objects that may be caught up and spun o󰀨.

• Wear proper working clothes, such as rm footwear with non-slip soles and strong long trousers. Do not use the tool barefoot or wearing open-toed sandals.69

• Use personal protective equip- ment. Always wear eye pro- tection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for ap- propriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

• To prevent injury from the tines, only switch the tool on in its working position.

• Examine the tool beforehand every time you use it. Do not use the tool when the safety components (such as the pow- er safety catch or guard), cut- ting parts or bolts are missing, worn or damaged. In particular, check the mains cable and dead-man lever for damage.

• Only replace damaged bolts or tines in complete sets to pre- vent imbalance.

• Only use replacement and ac- cessory parts delivered and recommended by the manu- facturer. Using foreign parts will immediately lead to loss of guarantee. Working with the tool: Keep your hands and feet away from the tines while working, especially when starting up the tool – injury hazard!

• Observe any noise-prevention regulations and local by-laws.

• Do not use the tool to chop up stones or till lawn soil, as such use may damage the tool.

• Do not use the tool in rain, foul weather or damp surroundings (such as near garden ponds or swimming pools). Only use in daylight or good lighting condi- tions.

• Be sensible. Do not use the tool if you are tired or easily distracted, or after the use of alcohol or medicines. Take a break as soon as you need one.

• Make sure that you are stand- ing rmly when using the tool, especially on slopes. If work- ing on a slope, work along the slope, not upwards or down- wards. Be particularly careful when changing direction on the slope. Do not use the tool on excessively steep slopes.

• If there is any danger of slip- ping on sloped ground, have a second person secure the tool with a rod or cable. The second person should stand up the slope at a safe distance from the tool.

• Always hold the tool securely in both hands while working with it.

• Make sure that the grips are dry and clean. Be careful while moving backwards – danger of tripping over!

• Take particular care when turn- ing or raising the machine.

• If the chopping knife is blocked by a foreign body, switch o󰀨 the equipment and discon- nect at the plug. Remove the foreign body (e.g. root) before restarting the equipment.70

• Do not use the tool if it is dam- aged, incomplete or altered without the approval of the manufacturer. In particular, do not work with the tool if guards or protection ttings are dam- aged or missing.

• Do not overload the tool. Only work in the performance range stated. Do not use tools that do not have su󰀩cient power for heavy jobs. Do not use the tool for any use other than that intended by the manufacturer.

• Avoid damage to the tool. Do not apply extra weight and do not drag the tool over hard sur- faces such as tiles or steps.

• Remove plants and root re- mains regularly in the area of the drive shaft. Thus, you avoid an overload and damage the appliance.

• Watch out for special haz- ards when working on di󰀩cult (Rocky, hard or similar) soil. Stopping work: Warning! The tines will continue to turn for a few seconds after you switch the tool o󰀨. Wait until they have stopped moving – injury hazard!

• Do not lift or transport the tool while the motor is running. Turn the tool o󰀨 and wait for the tines to stop moving, then disconnect the tool from the mains before changing the area you are working on.

• Never leave the tool unattend- ed where you were using it.

• Switch the tool o󰀨, wait for the tines to stop moving and disconnect the tool from the mains under the following cir- cumstances: - Always before leaving the tool. - Before removing remnants of soil and plants. - When the tool is not in use. - Before you conduct mainte- nance or cleaning work on the tool. - If the mains cable is damaged or caught up. - If the tool collides with an obstacle or starts to vibrate in an unusual manner. In this case, examine the tool for damage, and have it repaired if necessary.

• Use the tool away from am- mable uids or gases. Failure to do so may result in re or explosion. Maintenance and storage:

• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and that the tool is in safe working or- der.

• Do not attempt to repair the tool yourself unless you are qualied to do so. Return the tool to our service centre to carry out any work not listed in the user manual.

• Keep the tool in a dry place out of children’s reach.

• Be careful in handling the tool. Keep the tines sharp and clean71

to improve its working safety and e󰀨ectiveness.

• Follow the maintenance regu- lations. Electrical safety: Warning! Do not use the tool if the mains or extension ca- ble is damaged – danger of electrical shock.

• Keep the mains cable away from the tines. Always trail the mains cable behind you or the person operating the tool. If the cable becomes damaged dur- ing use, immediately discon- nect it from the mains. Never touch the mains cable before unplugging it from the mains.

• Make sure that the mains volt- age matches the data on the tool’s rating label.

• Avoid skin contact with earthed objects such as metal fences and posts.

• Make sure that the connector on the extension cable is pro- tected from splash water, and is made of rubber or has a rubber covering. Only use extension cables that are intended for outdoor use and are labelled as such. Use extension cables with a cable core diameter of at least one square millimetre. Always completely unwind the cable reel before use. Check the cable for damage.

• Use the cable hanger tted for the purpose when using an ex- tension cable.

• Do not carry the tool by the ca- ble. Do not unplug the cable by tugging on it. Keep the cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

• Only connect the device to a socket with a residual current device (RCD) with a rated re- sidual current of not more than 30 mA. Assembly instructions Always disconnect the tool from the mains before conducting any work on it. While assembling the tool, make sure that the mains cable (2) does not become caught and has enough slack. Fitting the wheels

1. Fasten the wheel rod (12) to the

underside of the device using 2 hexagon socket screws and 2 nuts.

2. Slide the wheel axle (13)

through wheel rod (12).

3. Fasten the wheel axle (13) us-

ing the buttery screw (17) and the wing nut (18) at the desired working height. There are 4 possible positions.

4. Put a wheel (14) on the wheel

axle (13) so that the end cap (20) is facing outwards.

5. Fasten the wheel (14) to the

wheel axle (13) using the en- closed splint (19).

7. Mount the second wheel in the

Mounting the grip handles

1. Slide the two fork handles

(1a/1b) into the diagonal bracket (3). Screw the diagonal bracket (3) onto the handles of the fork handles (1) from the back using the enclosed recessed head screws (21).

2. Screw both central bars (4) to

the fork handles (1a/1b). To do so, slide the enclosed screws (22) through the drill holes and tighten using the wing nuts (23).

3. Slide the central bars (4) onto

the lower bar (6) and fasten us- ing 4 screws (22) and wing nuts (23). Operation Observe noise-abatement laws and local by-laws. Switching on and off Before switching the device on, make sure that it is not touching any objects and that you hold it rmly using both hands.

1. Connect the extension cable to the

device’s mains plug.

2. Make a loop in the end of the exten-

sion cable and suspend this in the cable strain relief (24) to release the strain.

3. Connect the device to the line voltage.

4. Suspend the extension cable from the

belt clip (11) and fasten it to the trou- ser belt.

5. To switch on, press the release but-

ton (25) on the fork handle and then the start handle (26). Let go of the release button (25). The choppers ( 10) will begin to ro- tate and start digging into the ground.

6. To switch o󰀨, let go of the start han-

dle (26). Attention! The choppers (10) will keep rotating for a few sec- onds after the device has been switched o󰀨. Do not touch the rotating choppers (10). There is a risk of injury. Setting the working height

1. Loosen the buttery screw ( 17)

and wing nut ( 18) on the wheel rod ( 12).

2. Set the wheel axle to the desired

working height. There are 4 possible positions.

3. Re-attach the wheel axle ( 13) us-

ing the buttery screw ( 17) and the wing nut to the wheel rod ( 12). Operating instructions Always keep a rm grip on the tool with booth hands and watch your feet. The tines (10) may cause an ac- cident. Be careful while moving backwards – danger of tripping! Do not touch the gearbox, as it may become hot during opera- tion – danger of burns! Switch the tool o󰀨 after working with it and for transport; disconnect from the mains and wait for the tines to stop moving.73

To avoid damage to the tool:

• Never lift or drag the tool with the motor running.

• Lift the tool while moving it over hard surfaces such as tiles or steps.

• Walk the tool through the soil at normal pace and in a line as straight as possible.

• Always work away from the mains socket. Make sure that the cable is kept well away from the working area. Hanging the cable into the belt clip (11) in- cluded in the package will help. Overload protection: The motor will cut out immediately if overload- ed. The tool cannot be used until it has completely cooled down again. Cleaning/Maintenance Always return the tool to the ser- vice centre for work not described in the manual. Only use original parts. Switch the tool o󰀨, unplug it from the mains, and wait for the tines (10) to stop moving before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work on the tool. Perform regular maintenance and clean- ing on the tool. This will ensure long, reli- able service. General cleaning and maintenance work Do not spray the tool down with water (especially not under pres- sure), and do not clean it under running water. Wear protective gloves when car- rying out maintenance and clean- ing work on the tool to avoid injury from cuts. Always clean the tool thoroughly after each use. Always keep the tool clean. Do not use cleaning uids or solvents.

• Remove any soil or dirt stuck to the choppers (10), drive shaft (9) and device surface using a brush or dry cloth.

• Spray or rub biodegradable oil into the tines (10).

• Clean soiled grips with a damp cloth.

• Always check the tool for obvious damage such as loose, worn or dam- aged parts before using it. Check that all nuts, bolts, and screws are tight.

• Check the covers and guards for dam- age and correct t. Change them if necessary. Changing the tines The tool is tted with 6 tine wheels that can easily be changed in pairs. The tines/ tine-wheel pairs can be tted on the left or right, as required. Always change both tine pairs at the same time to avoid damage to the tool from imbalance. Switch the tool o󰀨, unplug it and wait for the tines to stop turning.

1. Unscrew the hex bolt (27) and the

self-locking nut (28) on the tine/tine- wheel pair (10). To do this, use two spanners (SW13).74

3. Clean the driveshaft (9) with biological

driveshaft (9) with the holes on the ax- les aligned to the holes on the drive- shaft (9) (see

Make sure that the tines are set to their proper turning direction. The arrows on the gearbox and tines should point the same way (see

5. Slide the hex bolt through the hole

and tighten on the self-locking nut (supplied with each new tine wheel pair (see

• Leave the motor to cool down before you put the tool into a closed space.

• Keep the tool clean, dry and out of the reach of children.

• Do not cover the tool in plastic bags as moisture may form. Folding the device To save space, the device can be folded. Unscrew the wing nuts and fold the fork grips down to reduce the space taken by the tool. Make sure that the cable does not be- come jammed. Do not use the tool with the han- dle folded closed. There is a risk of injury! Disposal, environmental protection Be environmentally friendly. Return the tool, accessories and packaging to a recy- cling centre when you have nished with them. Do not dispose of electrical appli- ances in household waste. Return the tool to a recycling centre. The plastic and metal parts used can be sepa- rated and sorted for recycling. Ask our service centre for details. Spare Parts/Accessories Spare parts and accessories can be obtained at www.grizzlytools-service.eu If you have any other questions, contact the ”Service-Center” (see ”Service-Center”). Fork handle Set .........................91105531 Set of tines right/left ......................................9110553475

• This appliance has a 24-month guar- antee. Commercial use will invalidate the guarantee.

• Damages, which can be attributed to natural wear, overloading or inap- propriate use, are excluded from the guarantee. Certain component parts are subject to a normal wear and are excluded from the guarantee. In par- ticular, these include: set of tines.

• Furthermore, the prerequisite for guar- antee services is that the references indicated in the operating instructions regarding cleaning and maintenance have been adhered to.

• Damage, which has been caused from material or manufacturing faults, will be made good free of charge, by replacement delivery or repair. This requires that the appliance is re- turned to the merchant undismantled and with proof of purchase and guar- antee. Repair Service

• Repairs, which are not covered by the guarantee, can be carried out for charge by our service center. Our ser- vice center will be glad to provide you with a cost estimate. We can only pro- cess devices which have been pack- aged su󰀩ciently and which have been dispatched with correct stamping.

• Note: In case of complaint or service, please deliver your device cleaned, and with an indication of the defect, to our service address. Devices sent in freight collect - by bulk freight, express or with other special freight - are not accepted.

• Defective units returned to us will be disposed of for free.76

Translation of the original EC declaration of conformity We hereby conrm that the Electric Garden Hoe EGT 1545 series Batch number B-48194 conforms with the following applicable relevant version of the EU guidelines: 2006/42/EC • 2014/30/EU • 2000/14/EC • 2005/88/EC • 2011/65/EU* In order to guarantee consistency, the following harmonised standards as well as national standards and stipulations have been applied: EN 709:1997+A4:2009 • EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014 • EN 62233:2008 EN 55014-1:2006+A1:2006+A2:2011 • EN 55014-2:2015 • EN 62321-1:2013 EN 61000-3-2:2014 • EN 61000-3-3:2013 • EN ISO 12100:2010 We additionally conrm the following in accordance with the 2000/14/EC emissions guideline: Sound power level Guaranteed: 93 dB(A) Measured: 92.84 dB(A) Compliance evaluation process accordance with appendix VI, 2000/14/EC Registered O󰀩ce: NB 0499, Société Nationale de Cerication et d‘Homologation This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer: Grizzly Tools GmbH & Co. KG Stockstädter Straße 20 63762 Großostheim GERMANY

• The object of the declaration described above satises the provisions of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 8 June 2011 on limiting the use of certain harm- ful substances in electrical and electronic appliances. Christian Frank Documentation Representative127