EN
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE - The number which precedes each paragraph links the
references in the text to the respective illustrations (listed on page 2
and following pages).
1) COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
Unpacking
This product requires assembly.
– Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box.
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
– Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
– If any parts are damaged or missing, please call customer
service for assistance.
WARNING - This new product has been shipped in a partially
assembled condition as described below. Carefully check the packing
list below to ensure all items are included in the package; the packing
list describes all loose items that are not assembled to the product
as shipped. Do not operate the product if any packing list items
are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Call
the customer service number below for assistance. Operation of a
product that may have been improperly preassembled could result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING - If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING - Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or
modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING - Do not insert the battery until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible
serious personal injury.
1.1 Assembling the handle bar
Align the holes on the upper handle with the holes on the lower
handle. Insert the bolts (1), and tighten them using the wing nuts (2)
provided.
NOTE - Do not use force. If there is binding, continue to loosen the
knobs. Do not allow the switch cable to become pinched when raising
the handlebar.
1.2 Assembling the wheel / drag stake assembly
1.
Disconnect and remove the battery.
2.
The wheels are used to control the depth of operation to adjust
the height of the wheels.
3.
Place cultivator in a stable position and transport as shown.
4.
Insert the wheel / drag stake assembly (1) into the support
rod (2).
1.3 Installing the tines
The cultivator has four tines —two inner tines stamped B (2) and C
(3), and two outer tines stamped A (1) and D (4). For correct operation
of the unit, the tines must be installed in the correct orientation.
NOTE - Disconnect and remove the battery. Lean the unit back on its
wheels so that the handlebar rests on the ground.
1.
Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box. The
stamped side of the tine should face away from the gear box.
2.
Place tine B on the tine shaft to the right of the gear box. The
stamped side of the tine should face away from the gear box.
3.
Place a felt washer (5) on each side of the tine shaft, and slide
to rest against the inner tines.
4.
Place the outer tine stamped D on the left side of the tine shaft.
The stamped side should face in toward tine C.
5.
Place the outer tine stamped A on the right side of the tine shaft.
The stamped side should face in toward tine B.
6.
Insert the hitch pin (6) into the holes in order to secure the tines
to the tine shaft.
NOTE - The unit will not operate properly if the tines are installed
incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the cultivating operation of
the unit, check for proper tine positioning.
Tines installed correctly
NOTE - When the tines are installed correctly, the flute on the tines
should line-up, and the angled edge of the tine blades should point
towards the ground.
NOTE - The tiller will not operate properly if the tines are not installed
correctly. If there is a problem with the cultivating operation of the
tiller, check the tines for proper positioning.
NOTE - The directional arrow that is displayed on each tine should
point toward the front.
Installing two tines for tilling a narrow area
Place tine (A) onto the shaft, and place tine (D) onto the other side
shaft. Insert the hitch pin into the holes in order to secure the tines
to the tine shaft.
2) OPERATION
WARNING - Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
serious injury.
WARNING - Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING - Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING - Do not allow hands, feet, or any other part of the body
or clothing near the rotating tines or any other moving part. The tines
begin to rotate forward once the switch trigger is depressed. The tines
continue to rotate until the switch trigger is released. Failure to avoid
contact could cause serious personal injury.
2.1 Starting the cultivator
1.
Lift and hold up the battery door (1).
2.
Place the battery pack (2) on the tool. Align raised ribs on
battery pack with grooves in the product's battery port.
3.
Make sure the latch on bottom of the battery pack snaps in
place and that battery pack is fully seated and secure in the
product before beginning operation.
4.
Press the Safety-lock out button (3) and pull the Bale Switch
(4) upwards to the handle bar to begin the rotation. Release
Safety lock-out button while continuing to hold upward on Bale
Switch to continue use.
2.1 Stopping the tiller/cultivator
Release bale switch (4) to stop the cultivator.
Preparing the seed bed
The cultivator can be used to break up gardensoil and prepare a
seedbed for planting. Plan ahead to leave enough room between
theseed rows to allow for machine cultivating after the plants have
grown.
Tilling sod
Tilling sod into the soil is not recommended. If sod must be removed
to perform application then it is suggested to do as follows:
1.
Map out the area of sod required to be removed.
2.
Lift the sod from the edges using a shovel sliding below at
theroots.
3.
Remove the sod. Carry sod to compost or other pile turned
33