Operating Tips - sunjoe TJ599E Operator's Manual

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WARNING!
Carelessness, mishandling or error on the
part of the operator may result in bodily injury (e.g. amputation,
projectile impact, or death). The cultivator mus t be operated
according to the warnings and guidelines in this manual.
Powering ON + OFF
1. To power ON, first 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).
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).
Fig. 4
Adjustable slide
lock button
3. Lock the tube in position by releasing the slide lock
button.
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WARNING!
Failure to lock the telescopic tube as
directed could result in personal injury.

Operating Tips

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• Check the area to be tilled or cultivated. Look for any
• Remove all rocks, debris, and other materials that could
• If the cultivator stops due to a rock or other obstruction
• Do not till or cultivate in areas where there may be hidden
Safety lock
button
• Do not operate the cultivator on a slope that is too steep
Trigger
• Make sure your footing is firm. Keep your feet apart.
switch
Operating the Electric Cultivator
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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
off before handling.
NOTE: Use the cultivator for breaking sod, preparing seed
beds, and for cultivating gardens and flower 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
2. Always till away from the electrical outlet. Ensure the
3. Do not try to till too deeply or force the unit into soil that is
4. Always maintain a firm grip on the electric cultivator.
5. Lift the electric cultivator over hard surfaces. Never lift or
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CAUTION!
hazards and obstructions that could contribute to unsafe
conditions.
become jammed in the tines.
becoming jammed in the tines, you must first unplug the
power cord before removing the blockage.
hazards, such as sprinkler heads and pipes, buried power
cables or gas lines or other similar hazards.
for safe operation.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
WARNING!
Rotating tines may cause serious injury.
pace and in as straight a line as possible. Move the unit
slowly forward and back in a rocking motion, first pulling
it backward then letting it "crawl" forward. Repeat this
motion to till deeper into soil.
extension cord is kept away from the work area.
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.
drag the electric cultivator when the motor is running.