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WARNING:

Do not connect to power supply until assembly is com-
plete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting 
and possible serious personal injury.

POSITIONING THE HANDLEBAR

See Figure 2.

  Loosen the two handlebar knobs.

  Unfold the handlebar into operating position.

 

NOTE:  Do  not  use  force.  If  there  is  binding,  continue 
to loosen the knobs. Do not allow the switch cable to 
become pinched when raising the handlebar.

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Retighten the handlebar knobs. 

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the 

box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are 
included.

  Inspect the tool carefully to 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  missing,  please  call 

1-800-860-4050 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Cultivator
Drag Bar
Pull Pin
Hitch Pins (2)
Felt Washers (2)
Inner Tines (2)
Outer Tines (2)
Wheel Assembly (Accessory)
Operator’s Manual

WARNING: 

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this 
tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warn-
ing could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: 

Do  not  attempt  to  modify  this  tool  or  create  accesso-
ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such 
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a 
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal 
injury.

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 2

HANDLEBAR

HANDLEBAR

KNOBS

SWITCH 

CABLE

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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