Ryobi P2909 Operator's Manual page 10

WARNING:
Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap in place
and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the
tool's battery port before beginning operation. Failure to
securely seat the battery pack could cause the battery
pack to fall out, resulting in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib
on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and
latches into place properly. Improper installation of the
battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
To remove:
 Depress the latches and remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's
Manuals for your battery pack and charger.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore,
switch should always be locked with hands free of the
lock-out button when not in use. Remove battery pack
when transporting or carrying cultivator to avoid acciden-
tal starting, which may result in serious injury.
STARTING/STOPPING THE CULTIVATOR
See Figure 7.
 To start the cultivator, press and hold the trigger lock-out,
then depress the switch trigger.
 To stop the cultivator, release the switch trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
See Figure 7.
Your cultivator is equipped with a variable speed dial with
three speed settings.
To increase or decrease the speed:
 Hold the cultivator in normal operating position and fully
depress the switch trigger.
 Rotate the speed dial to "3" for maximum speed, "1" for
minimum speed.
 Avoid running the tool at low speeds for extended periods
of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage
may cause the tool to become overheated.
OPERATION
OPERATING THE CULTIVATOR
See Figure 8.
WARNING:
Always hold the cultivator away from the body keeping
clearance between the body and the cultivator. Any con-
tact with the tines while operating can result in serious
personal injury.
NOTE: Prior to each use, inspect the blade release caps and
make sure they are secure.
 Hold the cultivator with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle.
 Always keep a firm grip with both hands while in opera-
tion.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the cultivator handles.
Improper operation of the cultivator may result in seri-
ous injury.
 Cultivator should be held at a comfortable position.
 Make sure the work area is clean and free of obstructions.
 Push the lock-out button and apply light pressure on the
switch trigger to begin tine rotation.
 Lower the tines into the ground and completely engage
the switch trigger.
 Gradually move the speed dial to your desired speed.
 Move the unit forward and back to break up soil.
NOTE: Move slowly when learning to use the unit and
when cultivating on hard, rough, or uneven ground.
 If the soil is very hard, water a few days before cultivating.
 Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet. Wait a day or
two after heavy rain for the ground to dry.
 To dig more deeply, apply downward pressure on the mo-
tor head by pushing the front handle toward the ground.
NOTE: Deep cultivation may be needed to break up
garden soil and prepare a seed bed for planting.
 For shallow cultivating, raise the motor head by lifting the
front handle upward.
NOTE: Shallow cultivating less than 2 in. deep can be
used to disrupt weeds and aerate soil, without injuring
nearby plant roots.
If the tines become obstructed:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove obstruction from the tines.
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