Snapper XD 1696869 Owner's Manual page 14

OPERATION
GENERAL TILLING/CULTIVATING
Shallow cultivating (less than 2 in. [5 cm] deep) can be used to disrupt weeds and aerate soil without injuring nearby plant
roots. It should be done often so that weeds do not grow large and get tangled in the tines of the cultivator.
The two outside blades can be removed from the unit to allow a narrower cultivating width.
1. With the wheel assembly installed to the desired depth position as described on page 10, roll the cultivator to the work
area.
2. Insert the battery into the unit.
3. Stand behind cultivator, with tines on ground and the work area clean and free of obstructions.
4. Start the cultivator.
NOTE: It may take several passes over the same path in order to reach the desired depth. Do not try to dig too deep on the
first pass. If the cultivator jumps or bucks, allow it to move forward at a slightly faster pace. In order to dig deeper, lift up
on the handlebar pushing the front harder into the ground. Apply downward pressure on the handlebar, pulling unit down
towards you for more shallow cultivating. If the cultivator stays and digs in at one spot, try rocking it from side to side in
order to start it moving forward again.
IMPORTANT: If weeds, roots, vines or other growth gets collected around the bottom of the cultivator it is important to stop
cultivator. Disconnect from power source and clean tines using a screwdriver or other object (not included) which can help
remove debris. If necessary, removes tines to untangle debris from shaft and tines.
• Do not attempt to till sod into the soil. Instead, remove the sod using a shovel.
• Remove rocks and roots before tilling in order to prevent damage to the cultivator.
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