I'm excited to play (paid version) but I think I missed something. I just got the shovel and can't figure out how to use it/what to do now. It feels like I am missing something dumb but I have just been wondering around for a while pushing against everything. Do I need to use the crank or something?
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To "use" an item, you have to select it from your inventory (press B). Your currently selected item will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. If you don't have the item selected, you won't trigger an events related to it. I hope that clears things up.
As for the shovel: one of the GIFs on this page should answer your question.
I hope you enjoy the game!