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Model TC70016

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1 | SKU# 270

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2444

 

OWNER

S MANUAL

 

16” 

13.5

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Amp Corded Electric Tiller / Cultivator

 

 

 

Copyright All Rights Reserved.

 

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

 

WARNING

: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner

s manual   before 

 

using this product.

 

     

 

Thank you for your purchase.

 

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. OPERATING, ASSEMBLY, PART,     

SERVICE QUESTIONS? GO TO AMERICANLAWNMOWER.COM OR CALL 1

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800

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633

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1501. 

BETWEEN 8 AM –

 5 

PM EST, MONDAY

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FRIDAY FOR ASSISTANCE.

 

 

Summary of Contents for TC70016-1

Page 1: ...UTURE REFERENCE WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the owner s manual before using this product Thank you for your purchase DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE OPERATING ASSEMBLY PART SERVICE QUESTIONS GO TO AMERICANLAWNMOWER COM OR CALL 1 800 633 1501 BETWEEN 8 AM 5 PM EST MONDAY FRIDAY FOR ASSISTANCE ...

Page 2: ...Motor housing RTC70016 24 4 Cable clip RTC70016 03 14 Protective shield RTC70016 33 5 Cord retainer RTC70016 04 15 Tine assembly D RTC70016 42 6 Wing nut RTC70016 05 16 Tine assembly C RTC70016 43 7 J bolt M6 RTC70016 06 17 Tine assembly B RTC70016 55 8 Center handle section RTC70016 07 18 Tine assembly A RTC70016 56 9 Lower handle section II RTC70016 16 19 Tine lock pin RTC70016 47 10 Lower handl...

Page 3: ... bystanders at a safe distance DANGER Rotating blades Keep hands and feet at a safe distance DANGER Of being hit by thrown objects Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product Please study them and learn...

Page 4: ...on the circuit or outlet to be used for the tiller cultivator Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during use Make the knot as shown then connect the plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end of the extension cord This method can also be used to...

Page 5: ...NG Do not operate the tiller cultivator near underground electrical cables telephone lines pipes or hoses If the tiller cultivator strikes a foreign body turn it off immediately wait for the tines to stop and check for damage If necessary repair before restarting If the tiller cultivator starts to vibrate abnormally turn it off immediately and check for the cause Vibration is generally a warning o...

Page 6: ... Fig 2 1 3 To lower wheel frame push the lock button on back of motor housing to release the frame Step A Lower the wheel frame Step B and pull out the lock pin on lower handle section Step C Align lock pin to the hole in wheel frame then release it to lock the wheel frame in position Fig 2 2 WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Failu...

Page 7: ...ure holes in Tine Hubs and shaft are aligned Insert Lock Pin into the through holes and pull Lock pin ring downward to lock the Pin into place Be sure to install Tines as shown in Fig 3 Tines cannot be secured if assembled in other sequence of Tine position Fig 3 In the event the lock Pins are lost or misplaced Tines A and D may be secured using the extra M8X35 Hex head bolts and M8 Lock nuts prov...

Page 8: ... any person or object directly in its path Hold the tiller cultivator firmly while starting The tines will pull the tiller cultivator forward during operation Lower the tines slowly into the ground being tilled To start the tiller cultivator grip the center of the handle firmly with your left hand Using your right hand push the safety lock button on the switch box and hold to allow activation of t...

Page 9: ...ooting Do not work on extremely steep slopes For preparing seed beds we recommend using one of these tilling patterns Tilling Pattern A Make two passes over area to be tilled the second at a right angle to the first Tilling Pattern B Make two passes over area to be tilled the second overlapping the first Before use remove any visible stones or other foreign bodies from the area CAUTION Before movi...

Page 10: ...he tine assemblies with new ones when necessary Call 1 800 633 1501 for assistance WARNING Injury can occur while working on the tines Wear protective gloves Tine Removal and Installation Fig 10 Lift the Lock Pin rings and remove the Lock Pins at both ends of the shaft Remove Tine A and D from the shaft Remove the M8x35 bolts and M8 Hex lock nuts at both ends of the shaft Remove Tine B and C from ...

Page 11: ...nutes before further use Abnormal noises Blade is jammed Lubrication running out Bolts nuts or other components are loose Switch off Wait till tines comes to a complete stop Remove jammed objects Tiller cultivator must be repaired Call our customer service help line at 1 800 633 1501 for assistance Tighten all components Arrange for repair if noises continue Abnormal vibrations Blades damaged or w...

Page 12: ...awnmower com Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit REPAIR PARTS Please record your serial number in the space provided below NAME OF ITEM 16 11 Amp Corded Electric Tiller Cultivator MODEL NUMBER TC70016 1 SERIAL NUMBER PARTS AND SERVICE Always mention the model number when ordering kits items for this tool No Kit Item Number Description 1 RTC70016SET Tine Kit 2 WK TC S...

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Page 14: ... uncharged for too long and misuse or abuse of the battery This warranty does not cover damage caused by cold heat rain excessive humidity or other environmental extremes This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish or normal wear and tear on the products including but not limited to scratches cracks dents or damage caused by outside chemicals This warranty is not trans...

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