Ryobi Outdoor RY46501B manual

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL ELECTRIC CUL TIV A TOR R Y46501B SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our electric cultivator has been engineered 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, tr ouble-free performance. WARNING: T o reduce the r[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use mor e pleasant and enjoyable. Safety , performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.  Introduction ...................................................................................[...]

3 WARNING: READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury . READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS  Rea d the oper ator’ s ma nual ca ref ully . Be tho ro ughly fam il- iar with the contro ls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the u[...]

4  Do not use near under ground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or telephone company to locate under ground services.  Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw . A wire gauge[...]

5 SYMBOLS Keep Bystanders Away Cutting Hazard Eye Protection T o reduce the risk of injury , user must read and understand operator’ s manual before using this product. Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away . Keep feet and hands away from r otating tines. 50 ' 15 m Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them [...]

6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words and [...]

7 EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance fr om a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw . An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power . Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in a[...]

8 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Input ..................................................................................................................................... 120 V , 60 Hz, AC only , 12 Amps Sand T ank Capacity ..................................................................................................................[...]

9 WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is com- plete. Failur e to comply could re sult in accidenta l starting and possible serious personal injury . POSITIONING THE HANDLEBAR See Figure 2.  Loosen the two handlebar knobs.  Unfold the handlebar into operating position. NOTE: Do not use force. If there is binding, continue to[...]

10 Fig. 3 INST ALLING THE WHEEL ASSEMBL Y ACCESSOR Y See Figures 3 - 4. Use the wheel assembly accessory to transport the unit to and from the work ar ea. T o install:  Raise the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine shield. T wist slightly to secure in the raised position.  Insert the wheel assembly support rod into the opening ben[...]

11 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could re - sult in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible s[...]

12 OPERA TION  Depress the switch lock-out.  Pull the switch trigger toward the handlebar to begin tine rotation.  T o 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 r ough or uneven ground. NOTE: Several passes over the same p[...]

13 OPERA TION GENERAL CUL TIV A TING See Figure 10. Shallow cultivating less than 2 in. deep can be used to disrupt weeds and aerate soil, without injuring nearby plant roots. It should be done often so that weeds do not grow lar ge and cause tangling in the tines of the unit. The two outer tine blades can be r emoved fr om the unit to allow a more[...]

14 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: T o pr event accidental starting that could cause serious pers onal injury , always disconn ect the cult ivator fro m any power source when making adjustments. ADJUSTING WHEEL POSITION See Figures 11 - 13. The wheel position of the unit is adjustable. Holes on the wheel support rod of fer differ ent heights to choose from in[...]

15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Before inspecting, cleanin[...]

16 W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT T echtro nic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this R YOBI ® brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at T echtronic Industries North America, Inc.’ s, discr etion, any defective pr oduct free of ch[...]

17 NOTES[...]

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NOR TH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www .ryobitools.com 983000-884 12-20-05 (REV :00) • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center . Be sure to pr ovide all pertine[...]