Ryobi Outdoor RY46501A User's Manual
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1. condition Keep the unit free of grass leaves or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally Before cleaning repairing or inspecting unplug the culti vator and make certain all moving parts have stopped Never spray water directly into the motor compartment of the cultivator Service on the cultivator must be performed by qualified repair personnel only Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the cultivator Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user or damage to the product SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES E 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 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 size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an exten sion cord 50 feet or less in length A cord2. safety Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft away Cutting Hazard Keep feet and hands away from rotating tines a m a A 9 Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For n service we suggest you return the product to your nearest To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic this product until you read thoroughly and understand ing use only identical replacement parts completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera tion and instructing others who may use this product A WARNING The oper
3. sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 860 4050 for assistance PACKING LIST C D P H ultivator rag Bar ull Pin itch Pins 2 Felt Washers 2 Inner Tines 2 Outer Tines 2 Wheel Assembly Accessory Operator s Manual Warranty Registration Card A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury A 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 use force If there is binding continue to loosen the knobs Do not allow the switch cable to become pinched when raising the handlebar Retighten the handlebar knobs HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY See Figure
4. volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on the circuit s or outlet s to be used for the cultivator Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety 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 to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used When working outdoors with a tool use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This type of cord is desig nated with WA on the cord s jacket Before using any extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation Ampere rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American W
5. with tools to make you care less Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury A 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 serious injury A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom mended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of at tachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Do not allow 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 switch trigger is depressed The tines continue to rotate until the switch trigger is released Failure to avoid contact could cause serious personal injury APPLICATIONS E Breaking up garden soil to prepare seed bed for planting E Shallow cultivating to remove weeds STARTING STOPPING THE CULTIVATOR See Figures 7 8 E Plug the cultivator into an approved outdoor extension cord E Route the extension cord through the extension cord retainer rings RETAINER RINGS EXTENSION PLUG CONNECTOR OPERATION E Depress the switch lock out E Pull the switch trigger toward the handlebar to begin tine rotation E To stop the cultivator release the switch trigger SWITCH TRIGGER SWITCH PREPARING THE SEE
6. AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Fail ure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read the operator s manual carefully Be thoroughly famil iar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet Do not change the plug in any way Double insulation E eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Don t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Wa ter entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged c
7. D BED See Figure 9 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 E With the wheel assembly accessory installed in position A as described on page 14 roll the machine to the work area For general cultivating remove or adjust the wheel assem bly accessory using the guidelines in Adjusting Wheel Position on page 14 The drag bar has two installation positions to choose from Based on the type of soil being cultivated and soil conditions at the time the appropriate height of the drag bar will vary Adjust the drag bar position using the guidelines in Adjusting Drag Bar Position on page 14 Plug the unit into an approved outdoor extension cord Route the extension cord through the extension cord retainer rings Stand behind the unit with the tines on the ground and the work area clean and free of obstructions Depress the switch lock out Pull the switch trigger toward the handlebar to begin tine rotation NOTE If the machine moves forward too quickly and wheels are in position A or B with drag bar installed push down on the handlebar to allow the drag bar to penetrate the soil and slow the forward motion of the unit The rotating tines help to pull the machine forward 12 so use slower speeds and a shallow depth setting when learning to use the un
8. OPERATOR S MANUAL ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR RY46501A Your electric cultivator has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for buying a Ryobi product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS MEO GU CUON Aeaee aaee E a a E aa 2 General Safely RUleS innin E E A eee ee 3 Specific Safety RUGS sccciee ccs ec ectetieeneeecits ede etd n EEEE ANAE EKAA EAEEREN ENNA TETEE DEEA bd eee EEREN REE 4 Snn a e e E E E E E E aeeeneree 5 6 eoleo E E E A E E AE E T E A A E TE 7 A E S 8 a sects E T A E E T E E E 9 11 Operatora e a aE ae EE E a A a 11 13 ACYUSTIMENITS krini aeania aaan anae E aE AE A aA SEE bess EE AE EEEE aE aa A Oa aaa a E aE NENEA RE aE 14 INVIGIINTO ANC is san csca ret cacceressedcsanqaexecsscancesecececesautyatecsst ecaresnnsacayuskeiaasyaecesacecearaetiy aea E a E E 15 MOU DISS OUI eaa a feces Eaa sesh ae a Ea Aa aA aae ae ae E aa a a a teh vanaytdaceseaceaceraseetas suns a a aiae 15 Parts Ordering S IICE s sa 8s ketal on ene ee iis a ee i Ga ee et ce eit Sec ect 16 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more 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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING READ
9. ation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 D result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles O SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal insulation Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock NOTE Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized service center for repair Always use original factory replace ment parts when servicing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120
10. e e lead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current N Hertz Frequency cycles per second Watt Power Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rotational speed at no load oO m Class Il Construction Double insulated construction Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand head The Operators Manuel operator s manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or Eye protection a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your
11. en servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A 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 A WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine unplug the power cord and wait for all moving parts to stop Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center STORING THE CULTIVATOR The following steps should be taken before storing the cul tivator for the season Clean dirt grass and other materials from the entire unit Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with silicone lubricant to prevent rusting Oil the switc
12. es E Place the outer tine labeled D on the left side of the tine shaft The stamped side should face in toward tine C E Place the outer tine labeled A on the right side of the tine shaft The stamped side should face in toward tine B FLAT EDGE LT ADJUSTMENT KNOB OPENING WHEEL ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ROD POSITION A WHEEL ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ROD PULL PIN POSITION B NOTE When installed correctly the angled edge of the tine blades should face the ground E To secure the tines to the tine shaft insert the hitch pin into the holes located on either side of the tine shaft NOTE The unit will not operate properly if the tines are in stalled incorrectly If you notice a problem with the cultivating operation of the unit check for proper tine positioning FELT GEAR BOX WASHER HITCH PIN TINE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ADDING SAND See Figure 6 The cultivator is equipped with a Just Add Sand weight system which improves the stability of the unit during op eration The added weight of the sand also helps you work with less effort and vibration To add sand E Lift the lid of the Just Add Sand tank and remove E Pour dry sand into the tank The tank will hold approxi mately 13 pounds of sand NOTE Be careful not to pour sand into or onto the motor housing E Replace Just Add Sand lid JUST ADD SAND LID Zoos ol LOD TAS A liii OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity
13. exceeding 100 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Start the cultivator carefully according to instructions from anormal operating position and with feet well away from the tines If the unit strikes a foreign object stop the motor thor oughly inspect the machine for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the ma chine A WARNING Never leave the operating position when the motor is running Unplug the unit before unclogging the tines and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections Do not overload the machine capacity by cultivating too deep in a single pass or at too fast a rate Be aware that the equipment may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike buried obstacles such as large stones roots or stumps Never operate the equipment on a slope Use extreme caution when pulling the machine towards you Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this cultivator If you loan someone this unit loan them these instructions also Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals ar
14. h trigger cable and all visible moving parts Do not remove the motor cover Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or broken Store in an upright position in a clean dry place Store with the handles in the extended position or loosen handle knobs and fold handles down Do not allow switch trigger cable to become pinched when lowering the handlebar PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE The following steps should be taken before using the cultiva tor after it has been stored E Unfold the handles into the upright position and secure by tightening handlebar knobs Do not allow the switch trigger cable to become pinched when raising the handle bar E Follow the steps on page 11 to restart the cultivator TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Motor fails to start when switch trig ger is depressed nection is loose Household circuit breaker is tripped Power cord is not plugged in or con Plug in the power cord Check circuit breaker Motor runs but tines do not move Gear train failure Take unit to authorized service center 15 OPERATOR S MANUAL ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR RY46501A e SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also c
15. heck our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers e MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the housing Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below e HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts always give the following information e MODEL NUMBER RY46501A e SERIAL NUMBER RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 1207 Phone 1 800 860 4050 www ryobitools com 983000 658 2 05
16. ire Gauge 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious per sonal injury A WARNING 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 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SWITCH LOCK OUT SWITCH TRIGGER EXTENSION CORD PLUG RETAINER RINGS CONNECTOR TINE SHIELD JUST ADD SAND DRAG BAR HITCH PIN ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY INNER TINES KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR SWITCH LOCK OUT See Figure 1 The switch lock out prevents accidental starting of the Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself cultivator with all operating features and safety rules SWITCH TRIGGER JUST ADD SAND The switch trigger starts and stops the rotation of the Putting sand in the sand tank allows greater stability when tines operating the cultivator and also gives added weight to the machine allowing it to cultivate with less effort and vibra tion ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included Inspect the tool carefully to make
17. it and when cultivating on rough or uneven ground NOTE Several passes over the same path may be required to reach the desired depth Do not try to dig too deeply in the first pass If the machine jumps or bucks allow the unit to move forward at a slightly faster rate or install wheel as sembly accessory To dig more deeply lift up on the handlebar Apply downward pressure on the handlebar for more shallow cultivating If the machine stays and digs in one spot try rocking the unit from side to side to start it moving forward again If the soil is very hard water a few days before cultivating Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet Wait a day or two after heavy rain for the ground to dry 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 can be removed from the unit to allow a more narrow cultivating width To remove the two outer tines E Unplug the cultivator E Remove the hitch pins from the holes on the ends of the tine shaft E Remove the outside tine blades and felt washers from the tine shaft E Place hitch pins in the holes that were uncovered when felt washers were removed NOTE The unit will not operate properly if the tines are in stalled incorrectly If
18. ords immediately Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock Use outdoor extension cords marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Always wear safety glasses with side shields Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses They are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury Wear heavy long pants boots and gloves Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts Do not operate the cultivator while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not put hands or feet near or under tines Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling Avoid accidental starting Be sure the switch trigger is not engaged before plugging in Never pick up or carry a machine while the tines are turn ing or the motor is running Keep machine in good working condition Check all nuts bolts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working
19. s 3 4 Use the wheel assembly accessory to transport the unit to and from the work area To install E Raise the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine shield Twist slightly to secure in the raised position E Insert the wheel assembly support rod into the opening beneath the adjustment knob To place the wheels in a high position insert the rod to the first hole For a lower wheel position insert the rod to the second hole E Rotate the adjustment knob in the opposite direction to return it to the seated position which will secure the wheel assembly in place E Insert the drag bar into the open slot in the wheel as sembly support rod E Insert pull pin through holes in support rod passing through desired hole in drag bar to secure drag bar at desired height INSTALLING THE TINES See Figure 5 The cultivator has four tines two inner tines labeled B and C and two outer tines labeled A and D For correct opera tion of the unit the tines must be installed in the correct orientation E Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar rests on the ground E Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box The stamped side of the tine should face away from the gear box E Place tine B on the tine shaft to the right of the gear box The stamped side of the tine should face away from the gear box E Place a felt washer on each side of the tine shaft and slide to rest against the inner tin
20. you notice a problem with the cultivating operation of the unit check for proper tine positioning HITCH PIN 13 ADJUSTMENTS A 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 offer different heights to choose from in both the A and B positions E Install the wheel assembly accessory in position A to transport the cultivator to and from the work area E For general cultivating remove the wheel assembly to al low deep penetration of the tine blades into the cultivating surface E The wheel assembly accessory may be installed in posi tion B to allow use of the drag bar during cultivating ADJUSTING DRAG BAR POSITION See Figure 14 The drag bar may be used to help control the cultivator s speed and depth of operation It is located in a slot on the wheel assembly support and is secured with a pull pin To adjust the height of the drag bar E Remove the pull pin E Shift the drag bar up or down depending on the depth you are trying to achieve E Reinsert the pull pin through the wheel support and drag bar to secure WHEEL SUPPORT POSITION A WHEEL ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY REMOVED FOR GENERAL CULTIVATING WHEEL SUPPORT POSITION B MAINTENANCE A WARNING Wh
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