Full Product Manual

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mWARNING! Carelessness, mishandling or error on the
part of the operator may result in bodily injury (e.g. amputation,
projectile impact, or death). The tiller mus t be operated
according to the warnings and guidelines in this manual.
Powering ON + OFF
1. To power ON, rst grip the upper handle. Use your thumb
to press the safety lock button, then squeeze the trigger
switch and release the safety lock button (Fig. 3).
2. To power OFF, release the trigger switch (Fig. 3).
Adjusting the Telescoping Tube
1. Disconnect the cultivator from the power supply.
2. Push the adjustable slide lock button and extend the tube
to the desired length (Fig. 4).
3. Lock the tube in position by releasing the slide lock
button.
mWARNING! Failure to lock the telescopic tube as
directed could result in personal injury.
Operating Tips
mCAUTION!
• Check the area to be tilled or cultivated. Look for any
hazards and obstructions that could contribute to unsafe
conditions.
• Remove all rocks, debris, and other materials that could
become jammed in the tines.
• If the cultivator stops due to a rock or other obstruction
becoming jammed in the tines, you must rst unplug the
power cord before removing the blockage.
• Do not till or cultivate in areas where there may be hidden
hazards, such as sprinkler heads and pipes, buried power
cables or gas lines or other similar hazards.
• Do not operate the cultivator on a slope that is too steep
for safe operation.
• Make sure your footing is rm. Keep your feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
Operating the Electric Cultivator
mWARNING! Rotating tines may cause serious injury.
The tines will continue to turn for a few seconds after the
tool has been switched OFF. Do not touch the rotating tines.
Contact with hot components (i.e. motor housing or gear box)
on the machine may cause burns. Allow the machine to cool
o before handling.
NOTE: Use the cultivator for breaking sod, preparing seed
beds, and for cultivating gardens and ower beds.The unit can
also dig small holes for planting sapling or potted plants.
Guide the cultivator using light pressure. Do not force tool.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
1. Walk the electric cultivator through the soil at a normal
pace and in as straight a line as possible. Move the unit
slowly forward and back in a rocking motion, rst pulling
it backward then letting it "crawl" forward. Repeat this
motion to till deeper into soil.
2. Always till away from the electrical outlet. Ensure the
extension cord is kept away from the work area.
3. Do not try to till too deeply or force the unit into soil that is
extremely hard or resistant.
Note: Overloading the machine will cause it to shut down.
If this occurs the machine will not operate until the motor
has completely cooled down. This is normal and the
cultivator will reset itself.
4. Always maintain a rm grip on the electric cultivator.
5. Lift the electric cultivator over hard surfaces. Never lift or
drag the electric cultivator when the motor is running.
Fig. 3
Safety lock
button
Trigger
switch
Fig. 4
Adjustable slide
lock button