Sears 316.2926 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Electric

CULTIVATOR

Model No. 316.292600

CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

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• SAFETY

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

• PARTS LIST

FORM NO. 769-01643

(03/30/2005)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Page 2

Safety Rules Pages 3-7

Assembly Pages 8-9

Starting/Stopping Instructions Page 10

Operation Page 11

Maintenance and Repair Pages 12

Troubleshooting Page 13

Specifications Page 13

Parts List Pages 14-15

Repair Protection Agreement

Service Numbers Back Cover

Page 16

WARRANTY STATEMENT

TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Cultivator is used and maintained according to the operator’s manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.

This warranty excludes tines, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use in less than two years.

This warranty is void if this Cultivator is used for commercial or rental purposes.

WARRANTY SERVICE AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS CULTIVATOR TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all

warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and-their explanations, deserve your careful attention and-understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

DANGER:

to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING:

yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury

Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to

SAFETY ALERT:

Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to

the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

CAUTION:

damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the

risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

TRAINING

WARNING:

read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the cultivator. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

• Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage tines quickly.

• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

• Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

• Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 50 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

When using the unit, you must follow the safety rules. Please

PREPARATION

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, and other foreign objects which could be tripped over and cause personal injury.

WARNING:

extension cord suitable for outdoor use, such as Type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.

• Extension Cord—Make sure your extension cord set is in good condition, is heavy enough to carry the current your cultivator will draw.

MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS

FOR 120 VOLT APPLIANCES USING 6-10 AMPS

Cord Length (ft.)

Wire Size (AWG)

If in doubt, use the next heavier gage cord. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. To reduce the likelihood of disconnection of the extension cord set from the cultivator, be sure to use the cord restraint provided.

25 50 100 150

18 16 14 12

To reduce risk of electric shock use only UL Listed

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Grounding Pin

Cover of Grounded Outlet Box

Adapter

Rigid Ear/

Metal Screw

• If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, disconnect extension cord from house receptacle.

WARNING:

• Inspect cultivator cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged.

• Dress properly. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. Use of rubber gloves is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Such protective equipment is available from your authorized service dealer or retailer.

• Use the right tool. Do not use cultivator for any job except that for which it is intended.

• Grounding Instructions—The cultivator should be grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator. The cultivator is equipped with a three-conductor cord and a three-prong grounding plug to fit the proper grounding receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) wire conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. Your cultivator has a plug as illustrated in Fig. A. An adapter, illustrated in Fig. C, is available for connecting plugs as illustrated in Fig. B to two-prong receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like, must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box.

Do not change the plug on the cultivator in any way.

• Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and grounding receptacles that accept the cultivator’s plug.

• Keep handle dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

• Fuses—The cultivator should be operated on a 15 or 20 AMP circuit. If difficulty in starting is experienced with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker or the cultivator’s built-in overload protection switch frequently trips, contact your nearest authorized service location. Do not use a higher rated fuse without consulting your power company.

• 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.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while motor is running.

OPERATION

• Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use cultivator in damp or wet locations.

• Don’t use the cultivator in the rain.

• Do not operate cultivator on excessively steep slopes.

• Avoid unintentional starting. Don’t carry plugged-in cultivator with your hands/fingers on the motor starting controls.

• Do not abuse cord. Never pull or carry the cultivator by cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, disconnect extension cord from house receptacle.

• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate fingers, hands, and feet.

• Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Only operate cultivator in daylight or good artificial light. Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance and a firm hold on the handle at all times.

• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate cultivator when you are tired.

• Don’t force cultivator. It will do a better job and with less likelihood of a risk of injury if operated at the rate for which it was designed

• Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 50 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

• Be careful when cultivating in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the cultivator forward. If this occurs, let go of the handle and do not restrain the machine.

• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

• Look down, behind, and use care when pulling machine towards you.

• Start the motor according to the instructions found in this manual and keep feet well away from the tines at all times.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and disconnect the power cord to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.

• Stop the motor, disconnect the power cord to prevent accidental starting and wait until the tines come to a complete stop before unclogging the tines, making any adjustments, or inspections.

• Use caution when cultivating near fences, buildings and underground utilities. Rotating tines can cause property damage or personal injury.

• Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to cultivate soil too deep or too fast of a rate.

• If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, stop the motor and disconnect the power cord to prevent accidental starting. Inspect machine thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before starting motor and operating.

• Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place and operating properly.

• To avoid an electrical shock hazard, never push or pull the cultivator over the electrical cord while operating.

• When picking up the cultivator, use the handle provided. Don’t grasp the tines when picking up or holding the cultivator. Never pick up or carry machine while the motor is running.

• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the cultivator manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or damage to your cultivator.

• If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

• Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.

• Before leaving the equipment, changing tine width, cleaning, repairing, making adjustments and the like, stop the motor, disconnect the power cord to prevent accidental starting and make certain the tines and all moving parts have stopped.

• Do not wash cultivator with a hose. Avoid getting water on motor and electrical connections

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

• Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and storage of this machine.

• Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions on off-season storage. When not in use, cultivator should be stored indoors in a dry, and high or locked-up place out of the reach of children.

• Maintain cultivator with care. Follow instructions for lubrication and cleaning.

• Check for damaged parts. Before further use, 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 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.

WARNING:

read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL MEANING

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WARNING: Read the

Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

SYMBOL MEANING

• GARDEN CULTIVATORS– ROTATING TINES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Stop the

motor, unplug the extension cord and allow tines to stop before removing tines, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance. Keep

hands and feet away from rotating tines.

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