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The electric hoe is a power tool that replaces the rake, shovel and hoe. It can effectively loosen the topsoil with less effort than with a hand tool.
The hoe differs from the cultivator in that it loosens the ground with the help of rods (fingers), and not a rotating cutter. The Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 electric hoe has 6 rods, which are fixed in three on two rotating bases. The rotation speed of the bases is 760 rpm.
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The electric hoe is intended for:
- loosening,
- plowing,
- harrowing,
- deleting weeds,
- weeding,
- making compost and fertilizers,
- trim the edge of the lawn.
The rods are made of steel and are 8 cm deep into the soil and are replaceable. Such a depth of soil cultivation allows you to preserve the roots of garden plants, beneficial microorganisms and protect the soil from drying out. The body of the device is made of durable plastic and withstands high mechanical loads that it is subjected to during operation.
The tool shaft is made of aluminum. The device weighs 2.3 kg. The Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 electric hoe plugs into an outlet, has a built-in protection that cuts off the power if the soil is too hard, thus protecting the tool from overload.
The branded D-bar is adjustable in length and can be adjusted to suit your height, reducing the strain on your back. The instruction manual in Russian is attached.
Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 does not require complex maintenance, it is only important to clean the ventilation openings in time and prevent them from clogging up with earth and grass. To reduce the likelihood of clogging, the developers positioned the air intake at the top of the boom.
How to use the device
The factory box contains the Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 electric hoist itself, two discs (bases) with fingers and an instruction. Before starting work, you must read the instructions and assemble the tool according to it.
- To get started, just plug the Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 into a power outlet and press the button. To prevent voltage drops from damaging the device, it is advisable to turn it on through a stabilizer.
- For plowing, the rods of the electric hoe are placed in the soil, and then the device is dragged towards themselves. If the soil is very hard, it is recommended to loosen it by hand with a fork first.
- For harrowing, the hoe is moved back and forth.
- To loosen the soil, the tool is moved with pulling movements in a circle or back and forth.
- For weeding, an electric hoe is placed over the weed and turned on, and then immersed in the ground and pulled out the weed.
- If fertilizer or compost needs to be applied, they are spread over the soil surface and then act in the same way as when loosening.
The Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 electric hoe is manufactured under the Gloria brand, which belongs to the association of German firms Brill and Gloria, and has the following characteristics.
- Motor - 230V / 50-60Hz.
- Power - 400 W
- The number of revolutions is 18,500 per minute.
- Ceramic planetary gearbox.
- Overload LED indicator.
- Automatic shutdown for overload protection.
- Hardened steel rods.
- The heads rotate at 760 rpm.
- Adjustable power.
- Adjustable handle length.
- Universal rolling bearings.
The device comes with a 12 month warranty.
Testimonials
According to reviews, it is convenient to loosen areas even with delicate plants such as strawberries with the Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 hoe.She successfully copes with the roots of small weeds, but cannot reach the deep roots of dandelions.
On the positive side, users note the light weight and high speed of work. With the Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400, it is convenient to loosen the soil, including under garden bushes. The disadvantages include the fact that you need to connect to an outlet - battery models are still more mobile.
DIY electric hoe
A similar device can be assembled independently. For this you will need:
- electric motor,
- frame or frame, it is more convenient to make the device on wheels,
- working elements, for example, a vertical shaft with openers.
First of all, the frame is assembled, it can be of any shape. It is necessary to provide a place for mounting the engine on it. The engine can be taken from some other mechanism, but it is important to think over the transfer of force to the working bodies. For this, chain or belt drives are used.
Then the motor and working bodies are attached to the frame, while the latter are installed in the front part. It is important to do all the wiring with high quality so that a short circuit does not occur. It is also necessary to make the structure reliable and safe so that the rods or openers cannot hit the feet of the electric hoe.
To make an electric hoist with your own hands, you need certain skills and knowledge of mechanics and electrical engineering. It will be easier and more reliable to purchase a ready-made device.
Conclusion
This device replaces several garden tools: rake, hoe and shovel. Gardening can be done faster and more efficiently with an electric hoe than by hand. It is important to read the instructions before starting work, because GB 400 Plus contains fast-rotating components that can cause injury if the tool is used incorrectly.
