Clearing Tines Of Foreign Objects; Maintenance And Storage - Nakayama MB1800 Owner's Manual

apply only sufficient pressure to maintain that depth.
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The tines will pull the tiller forward during operation.
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By pulling tiller back towards yourself, the tines will dig deeper and more aggressively.
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For deeper dig, best results operate at reduced a height, and take several cultivation
especially when the ground is very hard or rough.
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For breaking sod or deep tilling, allow the tines to pull the tiller forward to the end of your
arm's reach, then firmly pull the tiller back towards you. By repeatedly allowing the tiller
to move forward and then pulling back to you, the tiller will be most effective.
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If the tiller digs deep enough to stay in one spot, gently rock the tiller side to side to start
the tiller moving forward again.
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For preparing seed bed, we recommend using one of the tilling patterns shown in Fig. 7.
Tilling Pattern A – Make two passes over area to be tilled, the second at a right angle to
the first.
Tilling Pattern B – Make two passes over area to be tilled, the second overlapping the
first.
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To prevent tripping take particular care when moving backwards and when pulling the
tiller.
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Always let the tines rotates at top speed; do not work in such a way as to overload the
appliance.
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Never pass the tiller over the extension cord; make sure it is always in a safe position
behind your back.
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Tilling only when it is suitable to do so. Frozen or waterlogged ground, if cultivated, can
cause poor soil moisture movement.
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Tilling at a different depth each season to stop the possibility of 'panning' in the sub soil.
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When working on inclines always stand diagonally to the incline in a sturdy, safe stance.
Do not work on extremely steep slopes.
Transport
Caution! Before transporting the appliance, switch off the motor.
The tines and the unit maybe damaged even if you move the appliance with the motor
switched off, e.g. over solid ground. Prevent the tines from touching the ground by carrying
out the appliance by its guide bar, or with the additional wheels in correct transport position.

Clearing tines of foreign objects

During operation, a stone or root could become lodged in the tines, or tall grass or weeds may
become wrapped around the tine shaft.
To clear the tines, release the trigger lever. Unplug the tiller, and dislodge or remove any
obstacles from the tines or tine shaft.
To ease removal of tall grass or weeds that are wrapped around the tine shaft, remove one or
more of the tines from the tine shaft. See Tine Removal and Installation in the manual.

Maintenance and Storage

Before carrying out any maintenance operations, cut off the electric power supply by
disconnecting the plug from the extension cable.
Prior to each time the appliance is used
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Check the connecting cable for signs of damage or ageing. Replace the cable if it is
cracked, split or otherwise damaged.
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Check the condition of the cutting cylinder, and ensure that all threaded connections are
securely tightened.
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If the tines are blunt, take it to a specialist workshop for repair if necessary.
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Power cord and brush to professional personnel replacement.
Once per season
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Lubricate the tines and shaft.
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At the end of the season, have the appliance checked and serviced in a specialist
workshop.
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