Ryobi RYTIL66, Operator'S Manual

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3 — English
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Do not use near underground electric cables, telephone
lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or
telephone company to locate underground services.
 Rotating tines can cause severe injury, keep all body parts
away from rotating tines.

Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
machine towards you.
 Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the
handles and walk; never run.

If the cultivator should start to vibrate abnormally or
become noisy, stop the motor and check immediately
for the cause. Abnormal noise is generally a warning of
trouble.
 Keep all fasteners tight to be sure the cultivator is in safe
working condition.

Check that the hitch pins are fully inserted on the tine
shaft before each use.
 Do not operate power equipment after it has been
dropped or damaged. Return it to your nearest qualified
servicing dealer for inspection and repair.

Stop the engine or motor whenever you leave the cultiva-
tor, or when making any repairs or inspections.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Make sure all proper guards and other safety devices are
properly and securely attached before using this product.
 Be extremely careful when tilling in hard ground. The
tines could catch in the ground and propel the cultivator
forward.

Do not overload the capacity of the machine by attempt-
ing to till too deep at too fast a speed.
 Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all foreign objects.

Keep hands, feet, and other body parts away from rotat-
ing parts.
 Before storing the unit, allow the engine to cool.

When not in use, store the cultivator indoors in a dry place
which is inaccessible to children.
 Always stop the engine or motor and remove the spark
plug wire or disconnect from the power supply before
installing attachments or making any adjustments.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to
prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
NOTE: SEE YOUR POWER HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES.
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