Operating Instructions - Ryobi 410r Operator's Manual

OPERATING TIPS
WARNING:
injury when operating this unit. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye
and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy
long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear
short pants, sandals or operate barefoot.
1. Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting the
engine. Transport the cultivator by pushing it on its
wheels.
WARNING:
never pick-up or carry the unit while the
engine is running.
2. Start the unit as described in the Starting Instructions.
3. With the engine running and the tines off the ground,
depress the throttle control to increase the engine speed.
4. Holding both of the handlebar grips firmly, slowly
lower the cultivator until the tines make contact with
the ground (Fig. 9).
5. As cultivating action begins, pull back on the
cultivator so that the tines can penetrate the ground.
6. Once the ground has been broken, continue at a
moderate pace until you are familiar with the controls
and the handling of the cultivator.
WARNING:
extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the unit towards you.
7. Pull the cultivator backwards to improve the depth of
cultivation and reduce your effort.
8. If the tines are digging too deep or not deep enough,
adjust them according to Adjusting Tine Depth.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Fig. 9
ADJUSTING TINE DEPTH
Tine adjustment will vary depending on the type of soil
being cultivated and how it will be used. Generally,
adjusting the tines to break the soil 4 to 6 inches is
recommended for most gardens. Adjust the tines as
follows:
1. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Loosen (do not remove) the two wing nuts on the
tine guard (Fig. 10).
3. Slide the wheel bracket assembly down for shallower
penetration, and up for deeper tine penetration.
4. Once the tines are in the desired position, tighten the
wing nuts, making sure that the carriage bolts are
seated properly through the bracket.
5. If the tine depth is incorrect, repeat steps 2 to 4.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire and continue use.
Fig. 10
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
WARNING:
always stop the engine when operation is
delayed or when transporting the unit from
one location to another
1. Stop the engine.
2. Slide the wheel bracket assembly all the way down.
3. Tilt the unit back until the tines clear the ground.
4. Push or pull the unit to the next location.
Up
Down
To prevent serious
personal injury,