Dirty hand tools 103350 Operation Manual
10” Mini-Cultivator
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MODEL # 103350
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 # 104503 Rev B
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720-287-5182
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
Intended Use ..............................................................................4
Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................4
General Safety ............................................................................5
Safety Decals ..............................................................................6
Unpacking
Adjusting the Handlebars............................................................7
Overview of Components .............................................................8
Operating Precautions ..................................................................9
Preparation for Operation .........................................................10
Pre-Start Inspection ..................................................................10
Operating Instructions
Filling with Oil/Gasoline Mixture ............................................11
Adjusting the Depth Regulator .................................................11
Starting the Engine ...................................................................11
Cultivating .................................................................................12
Drive Lever ...............................................................................12
Cultivating Tips ........................................................................12
Maintenance
Lubrication ................................................................................13
Cleaning the Tine Axle Shaft ....................................................13
Transmission Oil .......................................................................13
Engine Maintenance .................................................................13
Storage .........................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................15
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 cultivator.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow
anyone to operate this cultivator who has not read this manual.
As with all power equipment, a cultivator can be dangerous if
assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this cultivator 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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DANGER
Intended Use
Do not use the cultivator 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 cultivator 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 cultivator. Always wear sturdy footwear.
Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never operate the
cultivator with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that might get
caught in moving parts.
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CAUTION
YOUR CULTIVATOR 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 cultivator at all times.
Read the entire Operation Manual before using this equipment!
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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 cultivator.
• Do not operate the cultivator 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 cultivator.
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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 cultivator in soil with large rocks and
foreign objects which can damage the equipment.
• 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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