User manual

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grass down to allow grass to decompose.
4. Once sod layer is removed, begin to till the soil to desired
depth.
General cultivating
Shallow cultivating less than 5cm. deep can be used to disrupt weeds
and aerate soil, without injuring nearby plant roots. It should be done
often so that weeds do not grow large and cause tangling in the tines
of the unit. The two outer tine blades can be removed from the unit to
allow a more narrow cultivating width. To remove the two outer tines:
1. Remove the battery from cultivator.
2. Remove the hitch pins from the holes on the ends of the tine
shaft.
3. Remove the outside tine blades and felt washers from the
tine shaft.
4. Place hitch pins in the holes that were uncovered when felt
washers were removed.
2.2
Adjusting wheel position
The wheel position of the unit is adjustable.
Adjusting cultivator speed and depth
The wheel / drag stake assembly may be used to help control the
cultivator’s speed and depth of operation.
To adjust the height of the wheel / drag stake assembly (4):
1. Remove the hitch pin (1) and locking pin (2).
2. Adjust the wheel / drag stake assembly to the desired position.
3. To place the wheel / drag stake assembly in a deep position,
insert the locking pin through the rst hole (3). For a shallow
position, insert the locking pin through the second or third hole.
4. Replace the hitch pin (1) and locking pin (2) .
Clearing tines of foreign objects
During operation, a stone or root could become lodged in the tines,
or tall grass or weeds may become wrapped around the tine shaft.
To clear the tines, release the trigger lever. Unplug the tiller, and
dislodge or remove any obstacles from the tines or tine shaft.
To ease removal of tall grass or weeds that are wrapped around the
tine shaft, remove one or more of the tines from the tine shaft. See
Tine Removal and Installation in the manual.
3) TRANSPORT
CAUTION! Before transporting the application, switch off the motor.
The tines and the unit may be damaged even if you move the
application with the motor switched off, e.g. over solid ground.
Prevent the tines from touching the ground by carrying out the
application by its guide bar.
4) STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING - When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING - Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during cultivator operation or when blowing dust. If operation
is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING - Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,
remove the battery and wait for all moving parts to stop. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
General maintenance
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are
susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents
and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt,
dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING - Do not at any time let brake liquids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic
parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or
replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an
Authorized Service Center.
Storing the cultivator
The following steps should be taken before storing the cultivator for
the season.
1. Clean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire unit.
2. Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with silicone lubricant to
prevent rusting.
3. Oil the switch trigger cable and all visible moving parts. Do not
remove the motor cover.
4. Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or broken.
5. Store in an upright position in a clean, dry place. Store with the
handles in the extended position, or loosen handle knobs and
fold handles down. Do not allow switch trigger cable to become
pinched when lowering the handle bar.
6. Store in a dry and clean place and out of reach of children.
5) TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Motor fails to start when switch trigger is
depressed.
The battery is not inserted in or
connection is loose.
Cultivator circuit overload protection
is tripped.
Insert the battery into unit.
Let unit rest for 4 minutes, then repeat steps to start.
Motor runs but tines do not move. Gear train failure. Take unit to authorized service center.