INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
1.Remove the shaft cap from the attachment (if present) and discard.
2.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of upper shaft cou- pler.
3.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
4.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Locking/
Upper Release Attachment
Shaft Button
WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. Using the wrong hole could lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1.Remove the shaft cap from the attachment (if present) and discard.
2.Press and hold the locking/release button.
3.Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking/release button snaps into the hole.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
WARNING: To avoid personal injury, never carry the cultivator while the unit is run- ning.
WARNING: The gearbox gets very hot after extended periods of use. To avoid burns, do not touch the gearbox until it has been allowed to cool.
CULTIVATING
1.Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting the engine/motor.
2.With the engine/motor running and the tines off the ground, press the throttle trig- ger to increase the engine speed.
3.Hold trigger handle and assist handle firm- ly. Slowly lower the cultivator until the tines make contact with the ground.
4.As unit begins cultivating, pull back on the unit so that the tines can penetrate the ground.
5.Once the ground has been broken, contin- ue at a moderate pace until you are familiar with the controls and the handling of the cultivator.
6.Pull the cultivator backwards to improve the depth of cultivation and reduce your ef- fort.
7.To cultivate in confined areas or narrow rows, remove the left and right outer tines (see TINE REPLACEMENT).
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