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Cordless Garden Tiller

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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CTL36

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.

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Summary of Contents for CTL36

Page 1: ... choosing Black Decker Go to www BlackandDecker com NewOwner to register your new product PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FORANY REASON If you have a question or experience a problem with your Black Decker purchase go to WWW BLACKANDDECKER COM INSTANTANSWERS for instant answers 24 hours a day If you canʼt find the answer or do not have access to the internet call 1 800 544 6986 from 8 a ...

Page 2: ...ly 7 Tine Assembly 7 Drag Bar Assembly 7 Charging Instructions 8 Battery 8 Removing Battery 8 Charger Safety 8 Charging Procedure 9 Operating Instructions 10 Safety Key 10 On Off Switch 10 Adjusting the Drag Bar 10 Adjusting the Wheel Height 11 Using the Tiller 11 Circuit Breaker 11 Unjamming the Tines 11 Troubleshooting 12 Maintenance 12 Storage 13 Accessories 13 Service Information 13 Warranty 1...

Page 3: ... from your authorized service dealer or retailer Use the right tool Do not use garden tiller for any job except that for which it is intended Keep handle dry clean and free from oil and grease Never attempt to make any adjustments while motor is running Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people their property and themselves OPERATION A...

Page 4: ...peed the motor Allow the motor to cool before storing in any enclosure SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Make sure extension cord is in good condition The following table shows the correct size to use dependin...

Page 5: ...ndle knobs 5 Wheel height assembly knob 6 Mid handle 7 Frame 8 Battery latch 9 36v battery 10 Tine shield 11 Tines 12 Wheel 13 Front carry handle 14 Circuit breaker 15 Wheel height assembly bar 16 Drag bar 17 Tine unjam port 18 Charger 19 Safety key 1 12 7 6 2 11 8 5 A 3 4 15 14 13 9 10 18 16 17 19 ...

Page 6: ...ASSEMBLY FIGURE C Ensure that the cord is not pinched and is routed on the top side of the handles 1 Align the holes in the mid handle with holes in the frame and insert the short carriage bolts C 1 through the holes Be careful not to trap or pinch cord 2 Place a nut C 2 on each bolt and tighten securely with a 10 mm or adjustable wrench UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE D Ensure that the cord is not p...

Page 7: ...ins facing out 2 Insert the long hairpin cotter pin F 2 through the hole in the end of the axle as shown in the inset NOTE For tilling in a narrow area such as between plant rows it may be desirable to leave the outer tine on each side off Remove safety key before removing the outer tines Ensure that the cotter pin is inserted in the inner hole location on the axle when only the inner tine positio...

Page 8: ...t the tiller is clear of de bris and the charger plug is disconnected from the battery CHARGER SAFETY RULES 1 Plug charger directly into an electrical outlet DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD Never carry charger by cord Do not disconnect the charger from the outlet tiller or battery by pulling it by the cord 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or personal injury do not attempt to use this ch...

Page 9: ...h the arrow on top into the receptacle J 2 on the battery The charger connector can only be plugged into the tiller receptacle or battery one way 3 Insert the 120 volt plug K 1 of the charger K 2 into the wall receptacle 4 The red LED K 3 on the charger should come on indicating you have power and the battery is being charged Check the charger for the red LED if it is not on check the charger conn...

Page 10: ...R SHARP MOVING BLADE NEVER ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE THE OPERATION OF THIS SWITCH BAIL HANDLE AND SAFETY KEY SYSTEM AS SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT ON OFF SWITCH BAIL HANDLE FIGURE M Your tiller is equipped with a special on off switch system To operate the system 1 Make sure safety key is inserted as described above 2 Push button M 1 on side of switch housing Note Starting the tiller motor also starts t...

Page 11: ...nder ON OFF SWITCH on the previous page 3 With both hands on the upper handle slowly pivot the tiller forward until the tines make contact with the soil 4 Once the tines are in the ground till at a moderate pace until you are familiar with the controls and the handling of the tiller 5 To adjust the tilling depth adjust the drag bar bracket and wheel height adjustment position as required 6 For dee...

Page 12: ... green LED to come on E If the tiller continues to stop operating and the tiller circuit breaker trips slow the tilling pace down and do not dig as deep 3 Battery charger LED is not on A Check plug connection Unplug charger wait a few seconds Plug charger in again to see if battery charger LED comes on B There are two charge ports on your tiller at the upper handle end and at the battery pack The ...

Page 13: ...recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery or call 1 800 544 6986 ACCESSORIES The CTL36 cordless tiller uses the RB 3612 battery Recommended accessories for use with your tiller are available from your local dealer or authorized service center If you need assistance regarding accessories please call 1 800 544 6986 WARNING The use of any accessory not recommended for us...

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