8A ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR 27072 C US 218549 Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
CONTENTS Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 ...................................................................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................3 - 4 Specific Safety Rules ..............................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: when using electric gardening appliances,basic safty precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elctric shock and personal injury including the following. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. personal injury. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR • Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way. • switch is off when plugging in. • Never pick up or carry the cultivator while the tines are turning or the motor is running. • Keep cultivator in good working condition.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES • Do not use near underground electric cables, telephone, lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or telephone company to locate underground services. • If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the motor, disconnect the extension cord, thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine. • Do not overload the machine capacity by cultivating too deep in a single pass or at too fast a rate. • Stay alert.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES • Replace worn or damaged parts only with identical replacement parts. • Ensure that work area is free of slippery spots or excessive quantities of stone. • Start the cultivator carefully according to instructions from a normal operating position and with feet well away from the tines. Do not force cultivator. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
ELECTRICAL WA R N I N G THIS CULTIVATOR IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS. GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one of heavy enough gauge to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause overheating. The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
ELECTRICAL WA R N I N G CHECK EXTENSION CORDS BEFORE EACH USE. IF DAMAGED REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. NEVER USE TOOL WITH A DAMAGED CORD SINCE TOUCHING THE DAMAGED AREA COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC).
KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR HANDLEBAR SAFETY LOCK-OUT BUTTON BALE SWITCH PULG CONNECTOR TINE SHIELD WHEEL ASSEMBLY HITCH PIN INNER TINES OUTER TINES Fig. 2 Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your cultivator. Compare the illutration in Fig.2.1 to your cultivator in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. • Inspect the tool carefully to verify no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. • Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated. • If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-888- 909-6757 for assistance.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE HANDLEBAR (See Figure. 4) • Align the holes on the upper handle with the holes on the lower handle. Insert the bolts, and tighten them using the wing nuts provided. • Fold the handle base on the Fig.3 - 3.1 Step1: Release the wing nuts Step2: Rotate the middle handle base on the arrowhead 1 way (See Fig 3-1) Fig. 3 UPPER HANDLE arrowhead 1 LOWER HANDLE Wing nut Fig. 4 13 Fig. 3.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE WHEELS (See Figure. 5) The wheels are used to control the depth of operation. To adjust the height of the wheels. 1. Disconnect from power source. 2. Place cultivator in a stable position and transport as shown in Fig. 5 3. Insert the wheel assembly (2) into the support rod (3). (Fig. 5) 4. Pull out on spring-loaded knob (4) and slide wheel shaft up or down depending on the depth trying to be achieved. 5. The deepest tilling is Position A and highest, Position B. 6.
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE TINES (See Figure 6) The cultivator comes with four tines—For correct operation of the unit, the tines must be installedin the correct order. The cultivator may be used with four tines or two tines. • Disconnect from power source. • Lean the unit back on its wheels so that it is resting securely with the handlebar on the ground. GEAR BOX Tine D FELT Tine C Tine B TINE SHAFT HITCH PIN Tine A HITCH PIN FLUTE FLUTE FELT Fig.
ASSEMBLY TINES INSTALLED CORRECTLY (See Figure. 7) NOTE: tine blades should point towards the ground (Fig. 7). 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. FLUTE FLUTE HITCH PIN D C GEAR R BOX B Fig. 7 A INSTALLING TWO TINES FOR TILLING A NARROW AREA (See Figure.
OPERATION WA R N I N G Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-less. Remember that a careless fraction of a WA R N I N G 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. WA R N I N G Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.
OPERATION PREPARING THE SEED BED The cultivator can be used to break up garden soil and prepare a seedbed for planting. Plan ahead to leave enough room between the seed 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.
MAINTENANCE WA 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. WA 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. WA R N I N G BEFORE INSPECTING, CLEANING, OR SERVICING THE MACHINE, DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE AND WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO STOP.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Motor fails to start when switch trigger is depressed. Power cord is not plugged in or connection is loose. Plug in the power cord. Household circuit breaker is tripped. Check circuit breaker. Cultivator circuit overload protection is tripped. Let unit rest for 4 minutes, then repeat steps to start. Gear train failure. Take unit to authorized service center. Motor runs but tines do not move.
LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY GREENWORKS™ hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with proof of purchase, for a period of four (4) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREENWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer.
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PARTS LIST ITEM # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 PART NO.
PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 33203281 33103289 33103281-1 33206289 32103281-1 32101289 32102289 33102289 32901289 33312281-1 33901281 3290143 32955281 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 TURBO ASSY’ SPEED-DOWN BOX GEAR BOX COVER SHAFT BEARING AK1226 BEARING HK1212 BEARING HK1412 FELTS FLEXIBILITY WASHER WASHER BEARTING WASHER FLEXIBILITY WASHER 25
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