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The electric chopper is a power tool that replaces a rake, a shovel and a hoe. With its help, you can effectively loosen the upper layers of the soil, making less effort than when working with a hand tool.
A chopper differs from a cultivator in that it loosens the ground with the help of rods (fingers), and not a rotating cutter. The electric chopper Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 has 6 rods, which are fixed in threes on two rotating bases. The rotation speed of the bases is 760 rpm.
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The electric hoe is designed for:
- loosening,
- plowing,
- harrowing,
- weed removal,
- weeds,
- application of compost and fertilizers,
- lawn edge trimming.
The rods are made of steel and go deep into the soil by 8 cm, they are replaceable. Such a depth of tillage allows you to save the roots of garden plants, beneficial microorganisms and protect the soil from drying out. The case of the device made of durable plastic withstands high mechanical loads to which it is subjected during operation.
The tool bar is made of aluminium. The mass of the device is 2,3 kg. The electric hoe Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 plugs into a socket, has a built-in protection that turns off the power if the soil is too hard, thus protecting the tool from overload.
The signature D-bar is adjustable to fit your height, reducing back strain. A user manual in is included.
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 becoming clogged with earth and grass. To reduce the chance of clogging, the developers have placed an air intake at the top of the boom.
How to use the device
The factory box contains the Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 electric chopper itself, two disks (bases) with fingers and instructions. 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 electric chopper into the socket and press the button. So that voltage drops do not damage 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 itself. If the soil is very hard, it is recommended to first loosen it with a fork by hand.
- For harrowing, the chopper is moved back and forth.
- To loosen the soil, the tool is moved by pulling movements in a circle or back and forth.
- For weeding, the electric hoe is placed over the weed and turned on, and then dipped into the ground and the weed is pulled out.
- If it is necessary to apply fertilizer or compost, then they are distributed over the surface of the soil, and then they act in the same way as when loosening.
Electric chopper Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 is manufactured under the Gloria brand, which belongs to the association of German companies Brill and Gloria, and has the following characteristics.
- Motor — 230V/50-60Hz.
- Power – 400 W
- The number of revolutions is 18500 per minute.
- Metal-ceramic planetary gearbox.
- Overload indicator LED.
- Automatic shutdown for overload protection.
- Hardened steel rods.
- The heads rotate at 760 rpm.
- Adjustable power.
- Adjustable handle length.
- Universal rolling bearings.
The instrument comes with a 12-month warranty.
Reviews
According to reviews, the Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 is convenient to loosen areas even with delicate plants such as strawberries. It successfully copes with the roots of small weeds, but cannot reach the deep roots of dandelions.
Of the positive aspects, users note low weight and high speed. Chopper Gloria Brill Gardenboy Plus 400 is convenient to loosen the ground, including under garden bushes. The disadvantages include the fact that you need to connect to a power outlet – battery models are still more mobile.
Do-it-yourself electric chopper
Such a device can be assembled independently. For this you will need:
- electric motor
- frame or frame, it is more convenient to make a device on wheels,
- working bodies, for example, a vertical shaft with coulters.
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 consider the transfer of force to the working bodies. To do this, use chain or belt drives.
Then the motor and working bodies are attached to the frame, while the latter are installed in the front. It is important to make all the wiring qualitatively so that a short circuit does not occur. It is also necessary to make the design reliable and safe so that the rods or coulters cannot fall on the legs of the electric hoe.
To make an electric chopper 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: a rake, a chopper and a shovel. With the help of an electric hoe, you can perform garden work faster and more efficiently than manually. It is important to read the instructions before use, as the GB 400 Plus contains fast rotating components that can cause injury if the tool is used incorrectly.