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TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road

Anderson, SC 29625

Phone 1-800-860-4050

www.ryobitools.com

983000-884

12-20-05 (REV:00)

•  SERVICE

Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, 
simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent 
facts  when  you  call  or  visit.  Please  call  1-800-860-4050  for  your  nearest  Authorized 
Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete 
list of Authorized Service Centers.

•  MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.

The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the housing. 
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.

•  HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:

 

•  MODEL NUMBER 

 

•  SERIAL NUMBER 

RY46501B

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR

RY46501B

Ryobi

®

 is a registered trademark of Ryobi

®

 Limited used under license.

Summary of Contents for RY46501B

Page 1: ...red and manufactured to our high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce th...

Page 2: ...nd dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate Introduction 2 General Safety Rules 3 Specific Safety Rules 4 Symbols 5 6 Electrical...

Page 3: ...lds Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses They are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury Use face mask if operation is dusty GENERAL SAFETY RULES Wear...

Page 4: ...operate the equipment on a slope Use extreme caution when pulling the machine towards you When not in use cultivator should be stored indoors in a dry locked up place out of the reach of children Mai...

Page 5: ...DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Voltage Current Frequency cycles per second Power Time Type of current Type or a characteristic of current Rotational speed at no load Double insulated construction Revolutions...

Page 6: ...rdous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid serious person...

Page 7: ...ld cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire g...

Page 8: ...elf with all operating features and safety rules JUST ADD SAND Putting sand in the sand tank allows greater stability when operating the cultivator and also gives added weight to the machine allowing...

Page 9: ...make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool If any parts are damaged or missi...

Page 10: ...its wheels so that the handlebar rests on the ground Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box The stamped side of the tine should face away from the gear box Place tine B on the tine...

Page 11: ...continue to rotate until the switch trigger is released Failure to avoid contact could cause serious personal injury ASSEMBLY ADDING SAND See Figure 6 The cultivator is equipped with a Just Add Sand w...

Page 12: ...an ahead to leave enough room between the seed rows to allow for machine cultivating after the plants have grown With the wheel assembly accessory installed in position A as described on page 14 roll...

Page 13: ...nit to allow a more narrow cultivating width To remove the two outer tines Unplug the cultivator Remove the hitch pins from the holes on the ends of the tine shaft Remove the outside tine blades and f...

Page 14: ...ration of the tine blades into the cultivating surface The wheel assembly accessory may be installed in posi tion B to allow use of the drag bar during cultivating ADJUSTING DRAG BAR POSITION See Figu...

Page 15: ...t an Authorized Service Center STORING THE CULTIVATOR The following steps should be taken before storing the cul tivator for the season Clean dirt grass and other materials from the entire unit Wipe t...

Page 16: ...rranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the RYOBI brand outdoor product or adversely affect its operati...

Page 17: ...17 NOTES...

Page 18: ...00 860 4050 for your nearest Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number o...

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