Racing RAC1036ET, User Manual

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For breaking sod or deep tilling, allow the tines to pull the tiller forward to the end of your arm's
reach, then firmly pull it back toward yourself. You will achieve the best results by repeatedly
allowing it to move forward and pulling it back.
By pulling the tiller back towards yourself, the tines will dig deeper and more aggressively.
To prevent tripping, take extra precautions when moving backwards and when pulling the tiller
back toward yourself.
If the tiller digs deep enough to stay in one spot, gently rock it side to side until it starts moving
forward again.
Never pass the tiller over the extension cord. Make sure the cord is always in a safe position
behind you.
When working on inclines always stand diagonally to the incline to retain a firm, safe footing. Do
not work on extremely steep slopes.
Before use, remove any visible stones or other foreign bodies from the area.
CAUTION: Before moving the tiller from one area to another switch off the motor and wait for the
tines to come to a complete stop. Be careful not to let the tines touch the ground while moving the
tiller. The tines as well as the unit itself may be damaged even if the motor is switched off.
Clearing foreign objects:
During operation a stone or root could become lodged in the tines, or tall grass or weeds may
become wrapped around the tine shaft. To clear the tines or tine shaft release the trigger lever,
wait for the tines to come to a complete stop and unplug the tiller. Dislodge or remove the foreign
matter from the tines or tine shaft. To simplify removal of tall grass or weeds from the tine shaft,
remove one or more of the tines. See the chapter: Tines removal and installation.
Tips
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Move the application to the work area prior to starting the motor.
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Hold the application firmly while switch on.
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The tines will pull the tiller forward during operation, press the guide bar to lower the tines
slowly.
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By pulling tiller back towards yourself, the tines will dig deeper and more aggressively.
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For breaking sod or deep tilling, allow the tines to pull the tiller forward to the end of your arm’s
reach, then firmly pull the tiller back towards you. By repeatedly allowing the tiller to move
forward and then pulling back to you, the tiller will be most effective.
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If the tiller digs deep enough to stay in one spot, gently rock the tiller side to side to start the
tille rmoving forward again.
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For preparing seed bed, we recommend using one of the tilling patterns shown in Fig. 5.
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Tilling Pattern A – Make two passes over area to be tilled, the second at a right angle to the
first.
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Tilling Pattern B – Make two passes over area to be tilled, the second overlapping the first.
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To prevent tripping take particular care when moving backwards and when pulling the tiller.
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Always let the tines rotates at top speed; do not work in such a way as to overload the
appliance.
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Never pass the tiller over the extension cord; make sure it is always in a safe position behind
your back.
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When working on inclines always stand diagonally to the incline in a sturdy, safe stance. Do
not work on extremely steep slopes.