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FIG. 9
Tilling
• Make sure that the work area is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects that
could damage the product or its motor.
• Do not till very wet soil because wet soil tends to stick to the tines, preventing
proper tines rotation; it could also cause you to slip and fall.
• Always maintain a firm grip on the product. For better guidance, apply light
pressure to the handles.
Do not place hands, feet, or any other part of the body or clothing near the
rotating tines or any other moving part. The tines begin to rotate forward once
the trigger bail is depressed. The tines continue to rotate until the trigger switch
is released. Failure to avoid contact with the rotating tines could cause serious
personal injury.
• Do not try to till too deeply or force the product into soil that is extremely hard
or resistant.
• Walk the product through the soil at a normal pace and in as straight a line as
possible.
• Till in slightly overlapping rows. To till most eectively, follow the pattern indicated
in Fig. 9. Start by moving the tiller up and down in vertical lines, then work horizon-
tally from left to right. This will keep the rows even and ensure that all the ground is
tilled without missing any spots.
• Pay special attention when changing direction. Apply light pressure to the handle
in order to lift the tines and facilitate the turn. Turn the product around using the
wheels as a guide. Gradually release pressure on the handle and move the tines
back to the ground.
Stop the motor if the product strikes a foreign object. Switch the product o,
remove the batteries, and let it cool completely. Inspect the product thoroughly for
damage and have any damage repaired before restarting.
Extensive vibration of the product during operation is an indication of damage.
Immediately stop the motor and promptly inspect and repair the tool.
NOTE: This tiller has a built-in overload protection feature that automatically
stops the motor if the tiller becomes entangled in a root or if something becomes
jammed in the tines of tiller. This feature prevents damage to the tiller and the
tines.
To get tiller working again.
1. Remove object from tilling path and restart the tiller.
2. If clearing a jam, remove battery from tiller and then while wearing protective
gloves, carefully remove the jam. Re-insert battery and then restart tiller.
WARNING:
WARNING:
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