Ryobi RYAC701, Operator'S Manual

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11 — English
OPERATION
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, stop the
motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect
from power supply. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only authorized replacement parts.
Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause
product damage.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the
unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
bearing lubrication is required.
STORING THE CULTIVATOR

Clean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire unit.

Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with silicone lubricant
to prevent rusting.

Oil the switch trigger cable and all visible moving parts.
Do not remove the motor cover.

Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or
broken.

Store in an upright position in a clean, dry place. Store
with the handles in the extended position, or loosen knobs
and fold handles down. Do not allow switch trigger cable
to become pinched when lowering the handle.
To change to a narrow tine pattern:
 Remove the lock pins securing the outer tines from each
side of the cultivator.
NOTE: The right outer tine is marked “C” and the left
outer tine is marked “B”.

Remove the outer tines.

When work is complete, place the outer tine marked “C”
on the right side of the tine shaft and the outer tine marked
“B” on the left side of the shaft.