Operator's Manual
Electric
Garden Cultivator
151C
®
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information ..............................................................
1
Safety Information
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1
Know Your Unit .................................................................
2
Assembly Instructions
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2
Starting and Stopping
Instructions
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3
Operating Instructions
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3
Maintenance
and Repair Instructions
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3
Cleaning and Storage
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3
Troubleshooting
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4
Specifications
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4
Warranty Information
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12
All information,
illustrations and specifications
in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright©
2010 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT RETURN THiS UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
WiLL BE REQUIRED
FOR WARRANTY
SERVICE.
For assistance regarding the assembly, controls,
operation or maintenance
of the unit, please call the
Customer Support Department.
Additional information about the unit can be found on our website.
For service, please call the Customer Support Department to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near
you. Service on this unit, both within and after the warranty period, should only be performed
by an
authorized and approved service dealer. When servicing,
use only identical replacement
parts.
Before beginning,
locate the unit's model plate, which lists the model and serial numbers of your unit.
Refer to the sample plate below and copy the information
for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
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ParentPart Number
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copy the model and parent part numbers
here:
copy the serial number here:
• SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOLS
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Safety alert symbols are used to draw your attention to possible dangers. These symbols,
and their
explanations,
deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by
themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions
or warnings they give are not substitutes
for
proper accident prevention measures. These safety instructions
are not meant to cover every
possible condition that may occur. If questions arise, please call the Customer Support
Department
at 1=866=206=2707 (U.S.) or 1=877=696=5533 (Canada).
SYMBOL
MEANING
DANGER: signa,s
an
EXTREME hazard.
Failure to obey a safety DANGER signal WiLL result in serious injury or death to yourself or
to others.
WARNING:
Signals a SERIOUS hazard.
Failure to obey a safety WARNING signal CAN result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
CAUTION:
Signals a MODERATE hazard.
Failure to obey a safety CAUTION
signal MAY result in property damage or injury to
yourself or to others.
IMPORTANT!
Signals special mechanical information.
NOTE: Signals additional important general information.
o IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
o
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
always be followed
to reduce
the risk of fire, electric
shock
and injury to persons,
including
the following.
TRAiNiNG
WARN ING:
When using the unit, you must follow the safety rules. Please
read these instructions
before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the
operator and any bystanders.
Please keep these instructions
for later use.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting
to assemble and operate. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the cultivator.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage tines quickly.
• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over
should read and understand
the operation instructions
and safety rules in this manual and should
be trained and supervised by a parent.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
• Keep bystanders,
helpers, pets, and children at least 50 feet from the machine while it is in
operation.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
PREPARATION
Thoroughly
inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
and other foreign objects which could be tripped over and cause personal injury.
WARN ING:
To reduce risk of electric shock, use only UL Listed extension
cord suitable for outdoor use, such as Type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
Extension Cord--Make
sure your extension cord set is in good condition, is heavy enough to carry
the current your cultivator will draw.
MINIMUM
WiRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION
CORDS
FOR 120 VOLT APPLIANCES
USING 0=6 AMPS
CORD LENGTH (FEET}
25
50
100
150
WIRE SIZE (AWG}
18
16
16
14
If in doubt, use the next heavier gage cord. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
To
reduce the likelihood of disconnection
of the extension cord set from the cultivator, be sure to use
the cord restraint provided.
If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, disconnect
extension cord from
house receptacle.
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j
WARN ING:
Do not change the plug on the cultivator in any way.
Inspect cultivator cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service
facility. Inspect extension cord periodically
and replace if damaged.
Dress properly. Wear sturdy, rough-soled
work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Loose
fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or
sandals. Use of rubber gloves is recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective
hair
covering to contain long hair.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation
is dusty. Such protective equipment
is available from your authorized service dealer or retailer.
Use the right tool. Do not use cultivator for any job except that for which it is intended.
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