Dirty hand tools 101571 Operation Manual
15” Front Tine Tiller
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MODEL # 101571
Operation Manual
is safety alert symbol identies important safety messages in
this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information
may result in serious injury or death.
Part # 101790 Rev D
For Service or Questions
Call 1-877-487-8275
720-287-5182
www.dirtyhandtools.com
Dirty Hand Tools® is a brand of
1100 W 120th Ave, Suite 600
Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
Intended Use ..............................................................................4
Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................4
General Safety ............................................................................5
Safety Decals ..............................................................................6
Unpacking and Assembly Instructions
Unpacking ...................................................................................7
Overview of Components .............................................................8
Tine Assembly .............................................................................9
Wheel/Depth Adjuster Assembly ...............................................9
Handlebar Assembly .................................................................10
Driver Safety Control Lever Mounting ....................................11
rottle Control Lever Mounting .............................................11
Safety Shield Assembly .............................................................12
Operating Precautions ................................................................13
Operating Instructions
Preparation for Operation .........................................................14
Pre-Start Inspection ..................................................................14
Adjusting the Depth Regulator .................................................14
Starting Up ................................................................................15
Shutting Down ..........................................................................15
Tilling ........................................................................................16
Tilling Tips ................................................................................16
Maintenance
Lubrication ................................................................................17
Cleaning the Tine Axle Shaft ....................................................17
Transmission Oil .......................................................................17
Engine Maintenance .................................................................17
Storage .........................................................................................18
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................19
Warranty & Specications .........................................Back Cover
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Important Safety Information
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WARNING
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions
and safety information before assembling or operating this tiller.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow
anyone to operate this tiller who has not read this manual. As
with all power equipment, a tiller can be dangerous if assembled
or used improperly. Do not operate this tiller if you have doubts or
questions concerning safe operation.
Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182,
1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any
questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.
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Intended Use
Do Not Use the tiller for any purpose other than tilling garden soil
for which it was designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may
result in serious injury or death.
Personal Protective Equipment
When operating this tiller it is essential that you wear safety gear
including goggles or safety glasses, steel toed shoes and tight fitting
gloves (no loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear ear plugs or
sound deafening headphones to protect against hearing loss when
operating this tiller. Always wear sturdy footwear. Never wear
sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never operate the tiller with
bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught in
moving parts.
DANGER
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CAUTION
YOUR TILLER IS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY
CONTROL LEVER THAT ENABLES YOU TO STOP
THE TINES QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENCY.
Learn how the drive safety control lever operates and how to
control the tiller at all times.
Read the entire Operation Manual before using this equipment!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain
product components contain or emit chemicals known to
the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
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Important Safety Information
General Safety
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation
instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury
or death.
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DANGER
READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATION.
• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time.
• Do not permit others that have not read and understood the
complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
• Keep all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the
work area when operating this tiller.
• Do not operate the tiller when under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not
completely alert to operate the tiller.
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DANGER
CAREFULLY INSPECT THE AREA TO BE TILLED AND
REMOVE ALL FOREIGN OBJECTS.
Do not till above underground water lines, gas lines, electric cables,
or pipes. Do not operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and
foreign objects which can damage the equipment.
• Leave control lever in the neutral position before starting the
engine.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Use an approved
fuel container. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll fuel tank
indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before
restarting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
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Important Safety Information
Safety Decals
Safety labels on the tiller are to remind you of important
information while you are operating the unit. Make sure all
safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition.
Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Dirty Hand Tools
at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.
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DANGER
AVOID INJURY
FROM
ROTATING
TINES!
Keep hands,
feet and
clothing away!
• Tines rotate when the
safety latch is flipped up
and the drive control
lever is depressed
towards the handle bar.
• To stop tines from
rotating release the
drive control lever.
The safety latch
automatically snaps
into locked position.
• Stop the engine, wait
for tines to stop
rotating and disconnect
the spark plug before
removing debris or
doing any maintenance.
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WARNING
AVOID INJURY
Read the
Operator’s
Manual
Before
Operating
Wear
Safety
Goggles or
Eyewear
Wear
Boots or
Protective
Footwear
Wear
Protective
Noise
Reduction
Gear
Wear
Gloves and
Protective
Clothing
• Know the function and
location of all controls.
• Never allow children to
operate the tiller.
• Check area to be tilled
and remove rocks or
obstacles.
• Check for underground
utilities before using.
101846
CAUTION
Check and adjust
the cable tension
before each use.
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