User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
W A R N I N G
WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER
PARTS MAY CREATE A HAZARD OR CAUSE PRODUCT DAMAGE.
W A R N I N G
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS DURING
PRODUCT OPERATION. IF OPERATION IS DUSTY, ALSO WEAR A DUST MASK.
W A R N I N G
BEFORE INSPECTING, CLEANING, OR SERVICING THE MACHINE, DISCONNECT THE
BATTERY FROM UNIT 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.
W A R N I N G
DO NOT AT ANY TIME LET BRAKE FLUIDS, 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.
Clean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire unit.
Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with silicone lubricant to prevent rusting.
Oil the switch trigger cable and all visible moving parts. Do not remove the motor cover.
Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or broken.
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 handlebar.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
The following steps should be taken before using the cultivator after it has been stored.
Unfold the handles into the upright position and secure by tightening handlebar knobs. Do not
allow the switch trigger cable to become pinched
when raising the handlebar.
Follow the steps to restart the cultivator.