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1.2  General Precautions

1.2.1 Overall Precautions

When handling the cultivator, follow the precautions of the powerhead manual in addition to the following 
precautions.

Do not use the cultivator when tired, ill, or after consuming alcohol, drugs, or 
medication.
Do not use the cultivator with the rotary cover removed.

*  It could cause a serious injury as a result of flying debris, etc.

Be sure to firmly tighten the knob bolt at the attachment connection before 

using the attachment.

*  The attachment could come off, resulting in serious injury or death.

Do not use the cultivator for any purpose other than cultivating.

Do not allow minors to operate the cultivator.

Do not modify the cultivator.

Do not install any unapproved powerhead to the attachment.

Do not remove the safety devices.

Do not touch the blade during operation.

If you lend or rent the cultivator, be sure to provide the user with this manual 

and the powerhead instruction manual.  Also, advise the user that he or she 

needs to have a good understanding of the content of both manuals before 
starting any work. 

Always shut off the engine and remove the cultivator from the powerhead 

before handling the blade.

Summary of Contents for SSCL

Page 1: ... Equipment 11 1 5 Noise 11 1 6 Vibration 11 2 Outline 12 2 1 Name of Parts and Their Functions 12 2 2 Specification 13 2 3 Packaged Materials 13 2 4 Position of Model and Serial No 14 2 5 Replaceable Items 14 3 Installation 15 3 1 Installation Method 15 4 Operation 18 4 1 Transporting Method 18 4 2 Pre operation Check 19 4 3 Start and Stop 19 4 4 Precautions for Operation 20 4 5 Cultivation 21 4 6...

Page 2: ...ules standards or regulations in the area where the cultivator is used This cultivator is designed and produced according to the standards and regulations applied in the purchase country assuming that the use is limited to the purchase country only It will not comply with standards and regulations of other countries Do not export or resell the cultivators to any other countries because the languag...

Page 3: ...art may not be copied translated or reproduced to any electronic medium or machine readable without prior written consent from NIKKARI The contents described in this instruction manual and powerhead manual are subject to change without prior notice Illustrations or figures shown in this instruction manual may partially differ from your cultivator If you lend or rent the cultivator be sure to provi...

Page 4: ...s situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in mild to moderate injury Note It could result in property damage Indicates to emphasize important information or provide helpfu...

Page 5: ...tion manual at all times while handling the cultivator d Do not remove or damage the warning labels Also do not clean the warning labels with solvent e Do not paint the warning labels when repainting the cultivator f If the warning labels become illegible damaged or removed purchase new ones from your servicing dealer and attach them in accordance with the Warning Labels and Attached Locations War...

Page 6: ...he attachment could come off resulting in serious injury or death Do not use the cultivator for any purpose other than cultivating Do not allow minors to operate the cultivator Do not modify the cultivator Do not install any unapproved powerhead to the attachment Do not remove the safety devices Do not touch the blade during operation If you lend or rent the cultivator be sure to provide the user ...

Page 7: ...e operation Before starting the operation or when hitting the cultivator against something hard such as stones make sure that the knob bolt of powerhead connections is not loosened Otherwise it could cause the attachment to fall off Make sure that the positioning knob is lowered to the locked position when installing the cultivator Refer to page 16 The attachment could come off Before use check th...

Page 8: ...s that can injure or kill you Only use in well ventilated locations Always concentrate on your work when using the cultivator If you need to do other work or talk to others stop the engine first Failure to properly concentrate could result in mishandling and resultant injury Always use the harness when operating the cultivator Failure to use the harness increases the likelihood of mishandling and ...

Page 9: ...ontact your servicing dealer for sharpening of a blade Use a specified grease general purpose No 2 lithium grease Also referred to as NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Based Grease Using the wrong grease can lead to damage or failure 1 2 7 Precautions for Transporting Before transporting the cultivator stop the engine and ensure the blade has stopped Note When transporting the cultivator install it to a harnes...

Page 10: ...ade rotation Refer to the powerhead manual for details 1 3 2 Safety Device Quick Release In case of an abnormality the cultivator can be released from the harness by using the quick release device Refer to the powerhead manual for details 1 3 3 Protective Guard Rotary Cover It guards the operator from objects such as soil sand and stones scattered by the blade Rotary Cover ...

Page 11: ... Secure hair so it is above shoulder level If the jackets or pants are loose tighten the cuffs or hems Do not wear short pants sandals or go barefoot 1 5 Noise A person operating the cultivator must use ear protection equipment However take care when wearing the ear protection equipment Your ability to hear shouts or alarms is restricted 1 6 Vibration Vibration generated by the cultivator may caus...

Page 12: ... 3 5 4 2 6 No Name Description 1 Blade Steel blade to cultivate soil or sand 2 Flange Connect the output shaft from the transmission case with the blade 3 Transmission case Changes rotational angle from the powerhead to the cultivating head and provides gear reduction 4 Rotary cover Guards from objects such as soil sand and stones scattered by the blade 5 Shaft tube It is the main frame The power ...

Page 13: ... 3 3 kg Diameter of blade φ9 44 in φ240 mm 2 3 Packaged Materials Check to see if there are all the following parts when unpacking For the powerhead refer to the powerhead manual Main Parts Transmission case Rotary cover Shaft tube Blade 2 pieces R pin 2 pcs Pin 2 pcs Pipe cap Collar Attached Materials Instruction manual this book ...

Page 14: ... will need this model code and serial No when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries Note The model code is 4 letters The model code is different from the model name 2 5 Replaceable Items The following are common replaceable items for this attachment Contact your servicing dealer for replacement parts Cap R pin Pin Blade xxxxxxx Serial No ...

Page 15: ...gloves when handling the blade during the replacement etc Otherwise hands or fingers could be injured by contact with the corner of the blade or sharp blade tip 3 1 1 Combination with Powerhead Do not install any unapproved powerhead to the attachment The attachment could separate from the powerhead causing severe injury The attachment can be installed only to our approved equipment shown below Ma...

Page 16: ...e boss protrusion 2 at the end of the pipe with the slit of the joint case 3 and insert it to the label 4 position Make sure that the positioning knob 5 is lowered to the locked position as shown and then tighten the knob bolt 1 of the powerhead connections 1 4 3 1 2 3 2 5 1 3 ...

Page 17: ...lockwise Pull out the shaft tube 6 If the shaft tube is hard to remove hold it so that the attachment is parallel to the pipe of the powerhead and then pull it out Turn the positioning knob 5 until it comes to the center and locks in place When the positioning knob 5 is returned to the center it will be released downward 1 1 5 2 3 5 6 4 ...

Page 18: ...arness or keep it balanced by holding the shaft tube Before transporting the cultivator on the back of the truck etc remove the attachment from the powerhead remove the blade and then secure it so it does not move Wear protective equipment For detail about the protective equipment refer to 1 4 Protective Equipment Make sure that the engine is stopped and the blade is not moving When hand carrying ...

Page 19: ...rvicing dealer for repair b Check the idling status If the blade does not move during idling If the idling status is normal Refer to the powerhead manual 4 3 Start and Stop The cultivator is operated by the powerhead Refer to the powerhead manual 4 3 1 Start The cultivator must only be started and operated by one person Operation by more than one person increases the likelihood of mishandling and ...

Page 20: ...operating the cultivator near fences or poles Keep away from fences edges cliffs and hard objects Take extreme care when operating in a slippery location environment Also watch out for rough ground stumps roots ditches or holes which could cause you to trip or stumble Do not use the cultivator when it is raining To prevent fire do not use the cultivator in a place where there are flammable liquids...

Page 21: ... of use of the cultivator Holding Method of Cultivator Always hold the cultivator with both hands during operation To prevent injury due to inappropriate operation always support the cultivator steady during operation by holding as follows Right hand Control grip Left hand Loop handle This also applies to left handers Always keep the machine away from your body Do not over reach during the operati...

Page 22: ...ment Prohibited Matter Do not hold the cultivator on your left side Note This cultivator is designed for the operation with it held on the right side of the operator Do not operate holding the cultivator higher than your knees Blade rotating direction Forward ...

Page 23: ...After using the cultivator take the following actions Set the start stop switch to OFF O side to stop the engine Note Make sure that blades rotation has come to a complete stop before setting the unit down Tighten all the nuts bolts and screws other than the ones for adjusting the carburetor Store the cultivator according to 6 Storing 1 2 3 ...

Page 24: ...other than those described in the instruction manual Other maintenance or repairs should be performed by your service dealer Maintenance items for the cultivator are described as follows For maintenance of the powerhead refer to the powerhead manual Maintenance List Item Daily Every 20 hours As necessary Remarks Inspection of blade Refer to 5 1 1 Looseness of screws and nuts Refer to 5 1 2 Greasin...

Page 25: ...ase will come out of the hole of the drain nipple Then apply grease approx 40 g and wipe off the excess grease Tighten the drain nipple and grease nipple Note Do not discard grease into the river the sea or the ground Otherwise it could pollute the environment Use a specified grease general purpose No 2 lithium grease Also referred to as NLGI Grade 2 Lithium Based Grease Using the wrong grease can...

Page 26: ...red by contact with the corner of the blade or sharp blade tip Note Be sure to use blades and the other parts specified by the manufacturer If any blade other than that specified is used the blade could be damaged or it could come off resulting in injury of the operator and or bystanders When the blade is damaged or worn replace with a new one as follows Removing Put on gloves Make sure that the e...

Page 27: ...e pin 2 from the flange 3 Note Keep the removed R pin and pin in a certain place so as not to lose Remove the blade 4 from the transmission case 5 Remove the blade on the opposite side in the same way 3 2 4 4 5 5 6 ...

Page 28: ... as the rotating direction of the blade 1 Align the hole of the flange 3 with the hole of the transmission case shaft 4 Insert the pin 5 into the hole of the flange 3 With the tip of R part of the R pin 6 set in the rotating direction of the blade install the R pin 6 to the pin 5 to fix the blade 1 2 4 3 Blade rotating direction 1 2 3 5 3 4 6 5 5 ...

Page 29: ...posite side in the same way 5 3 3 Replacement of Cap Push the hole 1 with a thin rod to pull out the cap Align the boss protrusion of cap 2 with the pipe groove to insert the cap 2 Make sure that the cap will not come off 6 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 30: ...e into the river the sea or the ground Otherwise it could pollute the environment After working or when storing follow the procedure below For directions after the powerhead operation is completed or storing method refer to the powerhead manual Remove the attachment from the powerhead Put on gloves Check the blade 1 for the following If the edge of the blade is not rounded If the entire blade is n...

Page 31: ...e attachment Remove soil sand or grass attached to the blade flange rotary cover or transmission case Use a cloth to clean Note Do not use solvent for cleaning Use a cloth dampened with water Check to see if the tightening screw 6 2 places of the transmission case is not loosened If it is loosened securely tighten 3 2 4 5 3 2 6 7 6 8 ...

Page 32: ...32 Store the cultivator in the following place a Locked place b High place out of reach of children and other unauthorized person c Dry and cool dark place Note If it is wet completely dry 9 ...

Page 33: ...e cable adjustment is faulty Refer to the powerhead manual Engine concern Refer to the powerhead manual Vibration is too large Poor balance of attachment Contact your servicing dealer Improper installation of attachment Check the installed status Tighten attach nut Looseness of connection of attachment Contact your servicing dealer Shaft tube is bent Contact your servicing dealer Blade is cracked ...

Page 34: ...s not solve the trouble contact your servicing dealer Contact for Repair Contact your servicing dealer for repair Record serial No See 2 4 Position of Model and Serial No in the space below You will need this model and code serial No when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries Required information Name of product Cultivator attachment Model code Serial No SCLA Purchased dat...

Page 35: ...ata Model SSCL Powerhead UMC425A UMC435A Handle LOOP LOOP a Mass without powerhead lb kg 7 2 3 3 Length without powerhead in mm 31 5 800 Cutting attachments diameter for blades in mm 9 44 240 Tilling width in mm 6 5 166 ...

Page 36: ...atisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division Customer Relations Office 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta GA 30005 8847 Or telephone 770 497 6400 M F 8 30 a m 7 00 p m ET When you write or call please give us this information Model and serial numbers Name of t...

Page 37: ...s specified in the product owner s manual Improper repair or maintenance Operating methods other than those indicated in the product owner s manual A low fluid level or the use of fluids other than specified by Nikkari Exposure of the product to soot and smoke bird droppings sea water salt rain corrosive chemical agents or extreme weather conditions Collision fuel contamination or deterioration ne...

Page 38: ...38 MEMO ...

Page 39: ...any other company or organization Failure to register your cultivator does not diminish your warranty rights Please complete and mail the postage paid card or register online at http powerequipment honda com Please register your cultivator attachment even if you ve already registered your UMC425 or UMC435 powerhead Print the serial number here xxxxxxx Serial No Serial number Dealer Store number De...

Page 40: ...ation and click Submit It s that simple Product Registration Power Equipment Division American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 9956 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 117 ALPHARETTA GA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES E1462 0 POM54584 ...

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