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Shindaiwa 78704 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shindaiwa 78704 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Multi-purpose tiller/cultivator tool
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X7502882901
02/13
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model: 78704
MULTI-PURPOSE
TILLER/CULTIVATOR TOOL
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the
contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection
when operating this unit.

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  • Page 1 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model: 78704 MULTI-PURPOSE TILLER/CULTIVATOR TOOL Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. WARNING! X7502882901 02/13...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to the Shindaiwa family. This Shindaiwa product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job-dependability. Read and understand this manual included with your attachment. You will find this manual easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Safety

    ultipurpose iller ultivator ttaChMent perator anual afety manual safety symbols and Important InformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
  • Page 4 Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of ma- chine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection Shindaiwa recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
  • Page 5 ultipurpose iller ultivator ttaChMent perator anual Repetitive Stress Injuries -- It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).

  • Page 6: Equipment

    • Check that the cutting tines are firmly attached and in safe operating condition. • The cultivator gear housing is designed for Shindaiwa recommended tines. Do not modify the gear housing for any other purpose or replace tines with other type or size.

  • Page 7: Description

    Locate this safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions. If the decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your Shindaiwa Dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.

  • Page 8: Contents

    The Shindaiwa product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or Shindaiwa Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.

  • Page 9: Operation

    ultipurpose iller ultivator ttaChMent perator anual peratIon WARNING 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.

  • Page 10: Resetting Tines For Deep Cultivation

    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.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Shindaiwa Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT- YOURSELF or have the Shindaiwa Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, see your Shindaiwa dealer for repairs.

  • Page 12: Lubrication

    lubrICatIon Gear Housing level 2 Parts required: EP "0" or "00" Grease 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. 3. Add grease if necessary. DO NOT over-fill. 4. Install screw plug (A).

  • Page 13: Storage

    Store cultivator attachment in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. peCIfICatIons mOdel .......... 78704 TIlleR / CUlTIVATOR ATTAChmeNT Length ..........909 mm (35.8 in.) Width ..........162 mm (6.4 in.) Height ..........211 mm (8.3 in.) Blade Diameter .......

  • Page 14: Warranty Statement

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 15 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.

  • Page 16: Servicing Information

    SN. ______________ servICe Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized Shindaiwa Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized Shindaiwa Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-877-986-7783. Dealer informa- tion is also available on WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.

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