OPERATOR’S MANUAL ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR RY46501B Your electric cultivator has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Specific Safety Rules...............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor. WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
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. Be aware that the equipment may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike buried obstacles such as large stones, roots, or stumps. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool 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. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual threewire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Input ..................................................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 12 Amps Sand Tank Capacity ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 lbs. Weight .............................................................................................................................
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly. Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY See Figures 3 - 4. Use the wheel assembly accessory to transport the unit to and from the work area. To install: ADJUSTMENT KNOB Raise the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine shield. Twist slightly to secure in the raised position. OPENING Insert the wheel assembly support rod into the opening beneath the adjustment knob. To place the wheels in a high position, insert the rod to the first hole.
ASSEMBLY ADDING SAND See Figure 6. The cultivator is equipped with a Just Add Sand™ weight system, which improves the stability of the unit during operation. The added weight of the sand also helps you work with less effort and vibration. To add sand: Lift the lid of the Just Add Sand™ tank and remove. JUST ADD SAND™ LID Pour dry sand into the tank. The tank will hold approximately 13 pounds of sand. NOTE: Be careful not to pour sand into or onto the motor housing. Replace Just Add Sand™ lid. Fig.
OPERATION Depress the switch lock-out. Pull the switch trigger toward the handlebar to begin tine rotation. To stop the cultivator, release the switch trigger. SWITCH TRIGGER 2 1 SWITCH STOP Fig. 8 PREPARING THE SEED BED See Figure 9. 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.
OPERATION GENERAL CULTIVATING See Figure 10. Shallow cultivating less than 2 in. 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: Unplug the cultivator. Remove the hitch pins from the holes on the ends of the tine shaft.
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: WHEEL SUPPORT POSITION A To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect the cultivator from any power source when making adjustments. ADJUSTING WHEEL POSITION See Figures 11 - 13. The wheel position of the unit is adjustable. Holes on the wheel support rod offer different heights to choose from in both the A and B positions. Install the wheel assembly accessory in position A to transport the cultivator to and from the work area. Fig.
MAINTENANCE 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. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. 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.
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Adjustments, Ignition, Filters B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR RY46501B • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-860-4050 for your nearest Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.