Ryobi RY46501B- User Manual

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: SAVE THE...

7 EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from 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 t...

8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Input ..................................................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 12 AmpsSand Tank Capacity .........................................................................

9 WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is com-plete. Failure to comply could result in accidental 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 us...

10 Fig. 3 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:  Raise the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine shield. Twist slightly to secure in the raised position.  Insert the wheel a...

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 ...

12 OPERATION  Depress the switch lock-out.  Pull the switch trigger toward the handlebar to begin tine rotation.  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 groun...

13 OPERATION GENERAL CULTIVATING 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 large and cause tangling in the tines of the unit.The two outer tine blades ca...

14 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect the cultivator from 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 ...

16 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this RYOBI ® brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.’s, discret...

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www.ryobitools.com 983000-884 12-20-05 (REV:00) • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Serv...