Atom Gasoline Powered Tiller, User Manual

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If tines jam or stop (tines no longer rotates)
switch motor
off and remove spark plug lead
. Place machine upright
with handles on ground (Fig.16). Remove obstruction.
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Operate unit carefully. Be
v e r y c a r e f u l w a l k i n g
backwards as you may trip,
fall and injure yourself. Always have a firm footing.
!
WARNING
!
NOTE
When cultivating efficiently,
engine speed should be three
quarters to full throttle under load.
Operating at low engine speed will shorten clutch life.
COMBINATION CULTIVATING, TILING, ROTARY HOEING
(CONTINUED)
The tines will rotate when
engine is idling fast, e.g. on
starting or when engine is
cold. TO STOP ENGINE press “STOP” down on switch.
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WARNING
Failure to switch off motor
to clean tines could lead to
very serious injury of hands.
Always wear gloves to clean.
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WARNING
Clutch : The Atom Tiller
is equipped with a
centrifugal clutch.
DO NOT run tiller
at low speeds (or, if
jammed, at high engine
speeds) as clutch
shoes will prematurely
wear and cause
damage, Fig 17.
!
NOTE
Keep inside of tiller guard clean,
especially in wet conditions. A
clogged guard can slow down
or stop tine rotation and may cause damage to
automatic safety clutch.
Clean tines of grass, rocks and sticks, always using gloves
as the tines are self sharpening and are very sharp. You
could cut yourself. Remove tine cover as follows. Lift knob
Fig. 18A and slide cover forward Fig 18B. If jammed cover
can be tapped off with a soft hammer.
Leveling uneven ground: The tiller if used carefully can level
uneven ground for a good garden bed. Use your arms to work
the tiller forwards and backwards on high points.
After leveling pre-work all surfaces to prepare the new flat bed.
Use a rake to smooth out and tidy up.
The cultivator can be transported by pushing it on it’s wheel.
Very hard ground, clay or rocky conditions: The Atom
rotary tiller is NOT DESIGNED for very hard ground, hard
or rocky conditions. These kinds of soil will not make a good
garden bed.
TO AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY, NEVER CARRY
THE TILLER WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Stop the engine prior to lifting or carrying Fig.20.
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WARNING
AFTER FINISHING WORK
Storing for a short period : Keep the unit in a dry place
until you need it again. Do not store where open flame or
electrical machinery is operating.
Storing for a long period: Drain the fuel tank and run
engine until carburettor is dry.
TO AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY, NEVER CARRY
THE TILLER WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Stay clear of the rotating tines. Stop the engine prior
to making adjustments and cleaning.
!
WARNING
FIG 19
FIG 20
FIG 16
FIG 18B
FIG 18A
FIG 17
The Tiller can be easily moved as shown above.