Ryobi RCP1000 Operator's Manual page 7

ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
■ Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box.
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
WARNING:
This new product has been shipped in a partially
assembled condition as described below. Carefully check
the packing list below to ensure all items are included in
the package; the packing list describes all loose items
that are not assembled to the product as shipped. Do not
operate the product if any packing list items are already
assembled to your product when you unpack it. Call the
customer service number below for assistance. Operation
of a product that may have been improperly preassembled
could result in serious personal injury.
PACKING LIST
Cultivator
Drag stake
Adjustment Knob
Hitch Pins (2)
Felt Washers (2)
Inner Tines (2)
Outer Tines (2)
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
■ Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box.
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
WARNING:
This new product has been shipped in a partially
assembled condition as described below. Carefully check
the packing list below to ensure all items are included in
the package; the packing list describes all loose items
that are not assembled to the product as shipped. Do not
operate the product if any packing list items are already
assembled to your product when you unpack it. Call the
customer service number below for assistance. Operation
of a product that may have been improperly preassembled
could result in serious personal injury.
■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage
occurred during shipping.
■ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call RYOBI customer
service for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not
recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
English (Original Instructions)
Wheels (2)
Wheel Washers (2)
Wheel Hitch Pins (2)
Front Handle
Handlebar Bolts (2)
Knobs (2)
Operator's Manual
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE BAR
See Figure 3
■ Loosen the two handlebar knobs.
■ Unfold the handlebar into operating position.
NOTE: Do not use force. If there is binding, continue to loosen
the knobs. Do not allow the switch cable to become pinched
when raising the handlebar.
■ Retighten the handlebar knobs.
INSTALLING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 4
■ Position the front handle as shown.
■ Depress the buttons on the handle and insert into the frame.
Press down on the handle until the button on the handle clicks
into place.
ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL / DRAG STAKE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 5
■ Locate the axles, hitch pins, washers and wheels.
■ Slide the wheel onto the axle.
■ Place a washer on the outside of the wheel and slide to rest
against the wheel.
■ Push the hitch pin into the hole on the end of the axle to secure
the wheel / drag stake assembly.
NOTE: The hitch pin should be pushed into the axle until the
center of the pin rests on top of the axle.
■ Repeat with the second wheel.
INSTALLING THE WHEEL / DRAG STAKE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 6
Use the wheel / drag stake assembly to transport the unit to and
from the work area or when cultivating.
To install:
■ Remove the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine
shield.
■ Insert the wheel / drag stake assembly into the bracket at the
back of the tine shield. To place the wheels in a high position,
insert the knob in the first hole. For a lower wheel position, insert
the knob in the second or third hole.
■ Insert adjustment knob through holes in bracket, passing through
desired hole in wheel / drag stake assembly, to secure wheel /
drag stake assembly at desired height.
■ Thread the adjustment knob into the nut and tighten, to secure
wheel / drag stake assembly.
INSTALLING THE TINES
See Figure 7
The cultivator has four tines —two inner tines stamped B and C, and
two outer tines stamped A and D. For correct operation of the unit,
the tines must be installed in the correct orientation.
NOTE: The view of the gearbox for tine installation is from the front
of the cultivator.
■ Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar rests on
the ground.
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