Page 2 - SPECIFICATIONS; A ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR; CONTENTS
2 Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 2 Impor tant Safety Instru...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR • Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls an...
Page 4 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; CHILD SAFETY
4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don’t carry plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. • Never pick up or carry the cultivator while the tines are turning or the motor is running. • Keep cultivator in g...
Page 5 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
5 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES • 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. • If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the motor, disconnect the extension co...
Page 7 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL NAME
7 SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current Class II Construction Double-insulated construction Wet Conditio...
Page 8 - SERVICE
8 The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. 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 AUTHO...
Page 9 - ELECTRICAL; W A R N I N G; GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS; Amp Rating
9 ELECTRICAL W A R N I N G KEEP THE EXTENSION CORD CLEAR OF THE TINES AND WORKING AREA. POSITION THE CORD SO THAT IT WILL NOT GET CAUGHT ON LUMBER, TOOLS OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS WHILE YOU ARE WORKING WITH A CULTIVATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. W A R N I N G THIS CULTIVAT...
Page 10 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; Replacement Parts —
10 ELECTRICAL W A R N I N G CHECK EXTENSION CORDS BEFORE EACH USE. IF DAMAGED REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. NEVER USE TOOL WITH A DAMAGED CORD SINCE TOUCHING THE DAMAGED AREA COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool is powered by a precision built electric mot...
Page 11 - KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR; ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO CULTIVATOR
11 KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR SAFETY LOCK-OUT BUTTON HANDLEBAR TINE SHIELD INNER TINE HITCH PIN OUTER TINE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT BREAKER CORD RETAINER Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your cultivator. Compare the illutration in Fig.2.1 to your cultivator in order to familiari...
Page 12 - UNPACKING; PACKING LIST; ASSEMBLY
12 UNPACKING This product requires assembly. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. • Inspect the tool carefully to verify no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. • Do not discard the packing material...
Page 13 - ASSEMBLING THE HANDLEBAR
13 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE HANDLEBAR (See Figure. 3) • Align the holes on the middle with the holes on the lower handles. Insert the bolts, and tighten them using the wing nuts provided. • Align the holes on the upper handle with the holes on the middle handle. Insert the bolts, and tighten them usi...
Page 14 - ASSEMBLING THE WHEELS
14 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE WHEELS (See Figure. 5) The wheels are used to control the depth of operation. To adjust the height of the wheels. 1. Disconnect from power source. 2. Place cultivator in a stable position as shown in Fig. 5 3. Insert the wheel assembly (2) into the support rod (3). (Fig. 5...
Page 15 - INSTALLING THE TINES
15 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE TINES (See Figure 6.1-6.6) The cultivator comes with four tines—For correct operation of the unit, the tines must be installedin the correct order. The cultivator may be used with four tines or two tines. • Disconnect from power source. • Lean the unit back on its wheels s...
Page 17 - TINES INSTALLED CORRECTLY; INSTALLING TWO TINES FOR TILLING A NARROW AREA; FRONT
17 ASSEMBLY TINES INSTALLED CORRECTLY (See Figure. 7) NOTE: When the tines are installed correctly, the flute on the tines should line-up, and the angled edge of the tine blades should point towards the ground (Fig. 7). NOTE: The tiller will not operate properly if the tines are not installed correc...
Page 18 - OPERATION; STARTING THE CULTIVATOR; STOPPING THE TILLER/CULTIVATOR
18 OPERATION W A R N I N G 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 W A R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result...
Page 19 - PREPARING THE SEED BED
19 OPERATION PREPARING THE SEED BED 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. TILLING SOD: Tilling sod into the soil is not recommended. If...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE; STORING THE CULTIVATOR; PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
20 MAINTENANCE W A R N I N G WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS MAY CREATE A HAZARD OR CAUSE PRODUCT DAMAGE. W A R N I N G ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS DURING PRODUCT OPERATION. IF OPERATION IS DUSTY, ALSO WEAR A DUST MASK. ...
Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
21 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Motor fails to start when switch trigger is depressed. Motor runs but tines do not move. CAUSE Power cord is not plugged in or connection is loose. Household circuit breaker is tripped. Gear train failure. REMEDY Plug in the power cord. Check circuit breaker. Take unit to ...
Page 22 - LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY; proof of; ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY:; TRANSPORTATION CHARGES:
22 LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY GREENWORKS™ hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with proof of purchase , for a period of four (4) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREENWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defe...
Page 23 - PARTS
Page 25 - PARTS LIST
25 PARTS LIST ITEM # PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 56789101112 131415 34411244 122 Cord retainerTurn cap for switch handleBolt of handle shaft Rubber shaftBolts Nut M8 HousingRubber bossCarbon brush ass'y Lower handle shaftMiddle handle shaft 3411135 2 2 Pin 3320543 3 2 Felts 34901282 4 1 7 ” Wheel ass ’...
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