Operation - Ego Power+ CTA9500 Operator's Manual

4. Use Allen key to tighten the bolt clockwise to lock the
guard securely.
CONNECTING THE CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT TO
THE POWER HEAD
WARNING: Never attach or adjust any
attachment while the power head is running or with
the battery installed. Failure to stop the motor and
remove the battery may cause serious personal injury.
This cultivator attachment is designed for use with EGO
Power Head PH1400E
1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack
2. Loosen the wing nut on the power head coupler.
3. If the end cap is on the attachment shaft, remove it
and save it in a safe place for later use.
Align the arrow on the cultivator shaft with the arrow on
the coupler (Fig. E) and push the cultivator shaft into the
coupler until you hear a clear "CLICK" sound(Fig. F).
4. Slightly pull the shaft of the cultivator attachment
to verify that it is securely locked into the coupler. If
not, move the cultivator shaft back and forth in the
coupler until a clear "CLICK" sound indicates that it is
engaged.
5. Tighten the wing nut securely.
WARNING: Be sure the wing nut on the coupler is
fully tightened before operating the equipment; check
it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious
personal injury.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER
HEAD
1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
2. Loosen the wing nut.
3. With the shaft-release button depressed, pull or twist
the cultivator attachment shaft out of the coupler to
remove it from the power head

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product
to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection. along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious
injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of
this product. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
◾
Breaking up garden soil to prepare seed beds for
re-planting.
◾
Shallow cultivating to uproot weeds or loosen soil
around plants, making it easier for the air or water to
penetrate, deep into the soil.
◾
Top dressing soil with compost, leaves or other organic
fertilisers. Shallow cultivation will loosen the top crust
of soil and integrate the added nutrients.
◾
Trenching or furrowing in loosened soil.
NOTICE: To avoid any damage to the cultivator or
trees, take care not to catch the blades on large roots
of trees. Avoid cultivating too deeply, as this could
damage the shallow roots of some plants.
USING THE CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT WITH POWER
HEAD
WARNING: Dress properly to reduce the risk of
injury when operating this tool. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Wear eye protection. Wear safety
shoes. Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do
not wear short pants or sandals or go barefoot.Hold
the cultivator with one hand on the rear handle and
the other hand on the front-assist handle. Keep a firm
grip with both hands while operating the cultivator.
The cultivator should be held at a comfortable
position, with the rear handle about hip height.
Maintain your grip, and balance on both feet (Fig. G).
You can work by moving the cultivator forward or
backward, from left to right, right to left, or in a
circular motion. Choose the best method to suit your
purpose, which will depend on the shape and size of
the area and soil conditions.
Working in an alternating backward and forward
motion is particularly suitable for loosening packed
soil.
When trenching or furrowing, walk slowly backward
and pull the cultivator to create the furrow. Repeat as
necessary to obtain deeper furrows.
NOTICE: Pulling the cultivator carefully toward you
while it is digging into the soil will reduce your effort
and make the tilling easier.
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