User manual RYOBI RY46501A

[. . . ] OPERATOR'S MANUAL ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR RY46501A Your electric cultivator has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's 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 the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 n General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance. WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. POSITIONING THE HANDLEBAR See Figure 2. n Unfold the handlebar into operating position. If there is binding, continue to loosen the knobs. Do not allow the switch cable to become pinched when raising the handlebar. HANDLEBAR KNOBS HANDLEBAR 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 Warranty Registration Card WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious personal injury. SWITCH CABLE WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories 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. 2 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY See Figures 3 - 4. Use the wheel assembly accessory to transport the unit to and from the work area. To install: n Raise the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine shield. Twist slightly to secure in the raised position. n Insert the wheel assembly support rod into the opening beneath the adjustment knob. To place the wheels in a high position, insert the rod to the first hole. For a lower wheel position, insert the rod to the second hole. n Rotate the adjustment knob in the opposite direction to return it to the seated position, which will secure the wheel assembly in place. n Insert the drag bar into the open slot in the wheel assembly support rod. n Insert pull pin through holes in support rod, passing through desired hole in drag bar, to secure drag bar at desired height. ADJUSTMENT KNOB OPENING WHEEL ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ROD DRAG BAR INSTALLING THE TINES See Figure 5. The cultivator has four tines --two inner tines labeled B and C, and two outer tines labeled A and D. For correct operation of the unit, the tines must be installed in the correct orientation. n Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar rests on the ground. [. . . ] Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. STORING THE CULTIVATOR The following steps should be taken before storing the cultivator for the season. n Clean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire unit. n Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with silicone lubricant to prevent rusting. [. . . ]