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OPERATION

  Depress the switch lock-out.

  Pull the switch trigger toward the handlebar to begin tine 

rotation.

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To stop the cultivator, release the switch trigger.

Fig. 9

so use slower speeds and a shallow depth setting when 
learning to use the unit and when cultivating on rough or 
uneven ground.

NOTE:  Several passes over the same path may be required 
to reach the desired depth. Do not try to dig too deeply in 
the first pass. If the machine jumps or bucks, allow the unit 
to move forward at a slightly faster rate or install wheel as-
sembly accessory. 
To dig more deeply, lift up on the handlebar. Apply downward 
pressure on the handlebar for more shallow cultivating.
If the machine stays and digs in one spot, try rocking the unit 
from side to side to start it moving forward again. 
If the soil is very hard, water a few days before cultivating. 
Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet. Wait a day or two 
after heavy rain for the ground to dry.

Fig. 8

PREPARING THE SEED BED

See Figure 9.

The cultivator can be used to break up garden soil and prepare 
a seedbed for planting. Plan 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 the machine to the work 
area.

  For general cultivating, remove or adjust the wheel assem-

bly accessory using the guidelines in 

Adjusting Wheel 

Position on page 14.

  The  drag  bar  has  two  installation  positions  to  choose 

from.  Based  on  the  type  of  soil  being  cultivated  and 
soil conditions at the time, the appropriate height of the 
drag bar will vary. Adjust the drag bar position using the 
guidelines in 

Adjusting Drag Bar Position on page 14. 

  Plug the unit into an approved outdoor extension cord. 

  Route  the  extension  cord  through  the  extension  cord 

retainer rings.

  Stand behind the unit with the tines on the ground and 

the work area clean and free of obstructions.

  Depress the switch lock-out.

  Pull the switch trigger toward the handlebar to begin tine 

rotation.

 

NOTE:  If  the  machine  moves  forward  too  quickly  and 
wheels  are  in  position  A  or  B  with  drag  bar  installed, 
push  down  on  the  handlebar  to  allow  the  drag  bar  to 
penetrate  the  soil  and  slow  the  forward  motion  of  the 
unit. The rotating tines help to pull the machine forward, 

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SWITCH

STOP

SWITCH 

TRIGGER

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Содержание RY46501B

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 17: ...17 NOTES...

Страница 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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