Ryobi Outdoor RY46501B User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR
RY46501B
Your electric cultivator has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5-6
Electrical .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Features ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................... 9-11
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................11-13
Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Parts Ordering / Servic .................................................................................................................................................. 18
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.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
READ 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.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a po-
larized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug
will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized
extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the
polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any
way.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
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
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
Use outdoor extension cords marked W-A, W,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
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. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
pipes,
SW-A,
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 force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica-
tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
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.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch trigger is not
engaged before plugging in. Do not carry cultivator with
finger on switch trigger.
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 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 danger
ous 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.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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
extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord 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
a normal operating position and with feet well away from
the tines. Do not force cultivator. It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate cultivator when you are tired.
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 machine.
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.
When not in use, cultivator should be stored indoors in a
dry, locked up place — out of the reach of children.
Maintain cultivator with care. Keep tines clean for best
performance and reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect
cultivator cord periodically and, if damaged, have it
replaced. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from grease
and oil.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of this cultivator,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
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.
WARNING:
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 are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• 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.
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SYMBOLS
50' 15
m
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts
A Amperes
Hz Hertz
W Watt
min Minutes
Alternating Current
Direct Current
n
o
No Load Speed
Class II Construction
.../min
Per Minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
Type of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Double-insulated construction
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
Safety Alert
Keep Bystanders Away
Cutting Hazard
Hot Surface
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Keep feet and hands away from rotating tines.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any
hot surface.
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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
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use
this product until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s
manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer
service for assistance.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. 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.
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