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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Petrol Cultivator RC254O...
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Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. Subject to technical modification.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given on a water heater or on other appliances. top priority in the design of your petrol cultivator ● Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle INTENDED USE before filling.
■ Use only attachments and accessories approved by the ■ Keep hands and feet away from the rotating tines at manufacturer of the machine (such as wheel weights, all times and especially when switching on the motor. counterweights, and the like). ■...
the tines to cease all movement before attempting to ■ Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. investigate or remove the obstruction. ■ To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, ■ If the ground to be cultivated is hard or dry, it is better battery compartment or petrol storage area free of to water the ground, but do not soak it completely and grass, leaves or excessive grease.
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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Release the hook. Install the metal cover. Install and tighten the screw onto the metal cover. Place tine B on the tine shaft to the right of the gear box. Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box. The NOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are installed incorrectly.
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OVERVIEW Starting a cold engine by Starting a cold engine Starting a warm engine e-starter p.11 p.12 p.13 Starting a warm engine by Four-tine operation e-starter p.15 p.17...
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OVERVIEW Cleaning the tines Replacing the spark plug p.19 p.21 Cleaning the air filter Storing the cultivator p.23 p.22...
STARTING PROCEDURE STARTING A COLD ENGINE 1. Lay the product on the ground. Ensure that the cutting means will not contact anything when it starts to rotate. Press the primer bulb 10 times. NOTE: After the 7th press, the fuel should be visible in the primer bulb.
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STARTING PROCEDURE STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Lay the product on the ground. Ensure the cutting means will not contact anything when it starts to rotate. Press the primer bulb 10 times. Set the choke lever to position. 2. Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the throttle trigger completely and pull the starter grip until the engine starts.
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STARTING PROCEDURE STARTING A COLD ENGINE BY ELEC- TRICAL STARTER 1. Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the pentagon bit facing outside. Push the F/R button to the left until the pentagon symbol shows on the F/R button. 2.
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STARTING PROCEDURE 4. Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the throttle trigger completely with your left hand and keep the throttle trigger squeezed completely through steps 6. Hold the product with one hand and use your other hand to insert the starter drive shaft into the engine starter housing.
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STARTING PROCEDURE STARTING A WARM ENGINE BY ELEC- TRICAL STARTER 1. Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the pentagon bit facing outside. Push the F/R button to the left until the pentagon symbol shows on the F/R button. 2.
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STARTING PROCEDURE 4. Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the throttle trigger completely with your left hand and keep the throttle trigger squeezed completely. Hold the product with one hand and use your other hand to insert the starter drive shaft into the engine starter housing.
OPERATION FOUR-TINE OPERATION WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the rotating tines at all times. CAUTION: The product must be adequately controlled by using two-handed operation at all times. 1. Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the throttle trigger to start using the product.
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OPERATION NOTE: For cultivating ease and safety, use a forward and backward motion when using the product.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE TINES 1. Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine. WARNING: Do not use water to clean the tines. 2. Remove the hitch pin, tine A and felt washer. 3. Remove the hitch pin, tine D and felt washer.
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MAINTENANCE 4. Clean the product with a soft, dry cloth, and clean the debris from the tines with a stiff brush.
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MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG 1. Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine. 2. Hold the front portion of the rubber protect boot and pull it away from the housing. Pull the rubber protect boot upward to release the hook.
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE FILTER 1. Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine. 2. Remove the air filter cover and the air filter. 3. Clean the air filter with warm, soapy water. 4. Rinse and dry the air filter completely.
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STORAGE STORING THE CULTIVATOR NOTE: Clean all foreign materials from the product. 1. Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine. 2. Loosen and remove the fuel cap. Drain all the fuel from the tank into a container approved for petrol.
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STORAGE 4. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well- ventilated place that is inaccessible to children and well away from sources of ignition.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Petrol cultivator Model RC254O For assembling with petrol-driven power head (below values measured with xxxxxxx power head) Engine displacement 25.4 cc Maximum engine performance 0.75 kW Engine speed (rotational frequency) at 12000/min maximum Engine speed (rotational frequency) 2600-3500/min...
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Imported by: Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 Melbourne, Australia Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited 2 Landing Drive, Mangere Auckland, 2022, New Zealand 960405051-01...