Operation - Yamabiko ECHO MTA-TC Operator's Manual

Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all
openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
NOTE
Refer to your power source Operator's Manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping instructions.
Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed;
 Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
 Inspect shield for damage and is securely in place. Replace if shield is damaged or missing.
 Check that the cutting tines are firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
 The cultivator gear housing is designed for recommended tines. Do not modify the gear housing for any other purpose or re-
place tines with other type or size.

Operation

WARNING
 When engine starts tines may rotate. Warn fellow work-
ers and keep children and pets from coming nearer than
15 m.
 Always operate unit with both hands.
 Always stop engine when transporting unit to or be-
tween work areas.
 Do not perform maintenance procedures, unclog or
clean cultivator tines while engine is running.
 Do not operate the cultivator above ground level or near
feet.
 Do not allow the tines to contact large obstructions
which may cause kickback and loss of control.
 Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious
injury.
Operating Techniques
1. The tilling width of the cultivator is approximately 165 mm.
Place cultivator in area to be tilled, hold unit firmly with left
hand on front grip and right hand on rear grip and gradually
engage throttle trigger. Guide the cultivator allowing the
tines to pull forward. The soil hardness will control tilling
speed.
2. The cultivator attachment is capable of tilling in the forward
or reverse direction. For deep soil tilling, till forward then
lightly pull unit rearward allowing the tines to make a deeper
cut into the soil. Deep soil cultivating can also be enhanced
by repositioning the tines. (Refer to Tine Setting page 12).
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Operation
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