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WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use
of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during cultivator operation or when blowing dust. If
operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,
unplug the power cord and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are
susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents
and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt,
dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
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.
PROBLEM
Motor fails to start when switch
trigger is depressed.
Motor runs but tines do not move.
English (Original Instructions)
MAINTENANCE
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.
■ Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with silicone lubricant to
■ Oil the switch trigger cable and all visible moving parts. Do not
■ Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or broken.
■ Store in an upright position in a clean, dry place. Store with the
■ Store in a dry and clean place and out of reach of children.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
The following steps should be taken before using the cultivator after
it has been stored.
■ Unfold the handles into the upright position and secure by
■ Follow the steps to restart the cultivator.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
Power cord is not plugged in or
connection is loose.
Household circuit breaker is tripped.
Stone or root could become lodged
in the tines.
Tall grass or weeds may become
wrapped around the tine shaft.
Gear train failure.
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prevent rusting.
remove the motor cover.
handles in the extended position, or loosen handle knobs and
fold handles down. Do not allow switch trigger cable to become
pinched when lowering the handlebar.
tightening handlebar knobs. Do not allow the switch trigger cable
to become pinched when raising the handlebar.
Plug in the power cord.
Check circuit breaker
To clear the tines, release the trigger
lever. Unplug the tiller, and dislodge or
remove any obstacles from the tines or
tine shaft.
To ease removal of tall grass or weeds
that are wrapped around the tine shaft,
remove one or more of the tines from
the tine shaft. See Tine Removal and
Installation in the manual.
Take unit to authorized service center.
REMEDY
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