Sears C459.627020 User Manual

CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions.
Operator’s Manual
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
• FRANCAIS, p. F1
• ESPAÑOL, p. E1
769-03581
®
Electric
CULTIVATOR
Model No. C459.627020
Sears Canada Inc., 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto ON M5B 2B8
Visit our website: www.sears.ca
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TRAINING
• 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.
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.
• Extension Cord—Make sure your extension cord set is in good condition, is heavy enough to carry the current your cultivator will draw.
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.
• If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, disconnect extension cord from house receptacle.
• 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 close­fitting 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 equip-ment 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.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
WARNING:
When using the unit, you must follow the safety rules. Please 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.
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:
WARNING: To reduce risk of electric shock use only
UL Listed 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.
WARNING: Do not change the plug on the cultivator
in any way.
MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
FOR 120 VOLT APPLIANCES USING 6-10 AMPS Cord Length (ft.) 25 50 100 150 Wire Size (AWG) 18 16 14 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Know Your Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Service Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
SYMBOL MEANING
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the
operation or maintenance of the equipment.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
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.
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property 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.
Read the Operator’s Manual and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL
1-800-4–MY–HOME®
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.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the
operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• 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. The green­colored rigid ear, lug, or the like, must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box.
• Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that have three­prong 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.
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Restrict the use of this power machine
to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
Cover of Grounded Outlet Box
Grounding Pin
Adapter
Rigid Ear/
Metal Screw
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
Repair Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Here’s what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:
Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairsProduct replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can’t be fixedDiscount of 10% from regular price of service and related installed parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of
preventive maintenance check
Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution – phone support from a Sears representative. Think of us as a “talking owner’s manual.” Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime
day or night, or schedule a service appointment online. The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a
full refund. Or, a prorated refund any time after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655. *Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
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CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts and Repair Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material or workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
• Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as tines or filters.
• Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to all supplied instructions.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Canada Inc., 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto ON M5B 2B8
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
• GARDEN CULTIVATORS – ROTATING TINES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Stop the motor, unplug the
extension cord, and allow the tines to stop before removing tines, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance. Keep hands and feet away from rotating tines.
• 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
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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APPLICATIONS
• Cultivating sod and light to medium soil
• Cultivating in garden areas, around trees, etc.
KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR
Bail
Tine Shield
Tines
Overload
Protection Switch
Starter Button
Handlebar
Wheel
Cord Guide Bar
Cord
Retainer
Front Handle
Wheel Support
Bracket
Handlebar Knob
Cord Outlet Receptacle
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLING THE HANDLEBARS
Before you can operate the unit, you must install the handlebars.
1. When you unpack the unit, hold the handle bar in the position shown in Figure 1 and slide it onto the lower bars.
2. Align the holes in the handlebar with the holes in the lower bars and insert the bolts through those holes.
3. Hold the handle in place while screwing the knobs onto the bolts (Fig. 2).
4. Tighten the knobs to secure the handlebars in place.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the knobs.
5. Check to make sure the bail is assembled into the switch assembly (Fig. 1, Inset A).
NOTE: Take care not to pinch the switch cable when positioning
the handlebars.
6. Clip the switch cable to the cable restraint on the lower bar as shown in Figure 1, Inset B.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, do
not connect electric extension cord to unit until fully completing cultivator assembly.
A
B
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE CORD RETAINER
There is an extension cord re tainer to prevent the extension cord from disconnecting during use. The retainer hangs from the cord guide bar.
NOTE: Do not plug the extension cord into the power source
receptacle until the cord is connected to the cord retainer and plugged into the unit.
To use the cord retainer:
1. Fold the extension cord in half, forming a tight loop near the receptacle.
2. Push the loop through the bottom hole in the retainer (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
3. Slide the loop over the retaining clip and pull down until the cord fits snugly (Fig. 4).
NOTE: Use a UL-approved extension cord. A 100-foot, 14-gauge
cord is recommended. A 50-foot, 16-gauge cord is acceptable.
The cord retainer keeps the extension cord safely to the side of the operator by sliding to the left and right on the guide bar as the unit is moved. Connect your extension cord to the unit as shown in Figure 5.
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STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Connecting to an Electrical Power Source NOTE: Connect your extension cord to the cultivator as instructed
on the previous page prior to plugging your extension cord into an electrical outlet.
1. Plug your extension cord into any convenient (indoor or outdoor) 120-volt, 60-cycle AC grounded outlet or receptacle. Your cultivator will operate satisfactorily on a circuit with a 15 ampere breaker.
NOTE: To avoid tripping circuit breakers, select an outlet on a
circuit that is not overloaded. Do NOT select an outlet that is on a circuit hosting appliances such as a refrigerator.
2. Stand behind the cultivator, in the operating position.
3. Pivot the cultivator slightly toward the rear, so that its weight is resting on the wheels and the tines are NOT in contact with the ground
4. Depress the (red) starter button and hold it in (Fig. 6, no. 1).
NOTE: Starting the cultivator's motor also starts tilling action.
5. While holding the starter button in, pivot the bail upward against the handle bar (Fig. 6, no. 2) to start the motor and engage the tines.
NOTE: The cultivator's motor will NOT start if you fail to hold the
starter button in while pivoting the bail upward.
6. Release the (red) starter button and grasp the handle and bail together with both hands (Fig. 7).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the bail.
2. The starter button will pop out, the bail will pivot downward and the motor will stop.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION SWITCH
This cultivator is equipped with an overload protection switch to prevent overheating damage to the motor. If the overload protection switch pops out:
1. Release the bail and do NOT re-start the cultivator for at least one minute, allowing for the electric motor time to cool.
2. Press the overload protection switch inward to reset (Fig. 6, no. 3).
If the overload protection switch pops out shortly after resetting:
1. Release the bail and do NOT re-start the cultivator for at least 15 minutes to allow the electric motor extra time to cool.
2. Press the overload protection switch inward to reset and restart unit.
NOTE: If the overload protection switch pops out repeatedly
during operation or will not remain in when attempting to reset, contact your Sears Parts and Repair Center to arrange for repair.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the operating position behind the cultivator when using it. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit should be in a stable position while starting.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ADJUSTING THE WHEEL SUPPORT BRACKET
To adjust the wheel support bracket, proceed as follows:
1. Remove cotter pin from the clevis pin and slide pin out of tailpiece bracket (Fig. 8).
2. Slide the wheel support bracket up or down in the tailpiece, aligning the holes to the desired height.
3. Place the clevis pin through the hole and secure with a cotter pin.
Fig. 8
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Stop motor
and disconnect extension cord prior to adjusting the wheel support bracket.
USING YOUR CULTIVATOR
1. Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting the motor. Transport the cultivator by pushing or pulling it along on its wheels. Or you may choose to carry the cultivator by its front handle.
2. Start the cultivator following all steps under STARTING INSTRUCTIONS on the previous page.
3. With both hands on the upper handle, slowly pivot the cultivator forward until the tines make contact with the soil.
4. Once the tines are in the ground, cultivate at a moderate pace until you are familiar with the controls and the handling of the cultivator.
NOTE: Be aware of the extension cord's location at all times. Never
allow the cultivator's tines to come into contact with the extension cord while operating.
5. To adjust the cultivating depth, adjust the wheel support bracket. See Adjusting The Wheel Support Bracket.
NOTE: For cultivation, a two to three inch depth is desirable. When
laying out plant rows, be sure to allow enough width to permit cultivation between the rows.
WARNING: Never pick up or carry the unit while the
engine is running. Serious personal injury could result
WARNING: Avoid risk of injury. Keep the extension
cord clear of the tilling path at all times. Do not allow the tines to contact the extension cord
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 9
REMOVING AND REPLACING TINES
Cultivator tines are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of damage are present. Tines should also be removed and cleaned after each use.
To replace the cultivator's tines:
1. Remove the click pin found at the end of each tine shaft. NOTE: Each tine assembly is stamped either "A" or "B" (Fig. 9).
Note each tine's location on the shaft for easier reassembly.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform
maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Stop motor
and disconnect extension cord prior to performing any maintenance or repairs.
WARNING: Cultivator tines are sharp. Always wear
leather gloves to protect your hands when handling tines.
WARNING: Do not wash cultivator with a hose. Avoid
getting water on motor and electrical connections.
Bell Side
of Tines
Gearbox
Click Pin
Hubs
2. Carefully remove each tine assembly from the tine shafts.
3. Wipe each tine shaft clean with a damp cloth and apply a light coat of oil (i.e. 3-N-One) or silicon-based lubricant to each shaft. Do NOT use WD-40.
4. Rinse each tine assembly with water and thoroughly dry each it before placing on tine shaft.
5. Re-insert each click pin to secure the tine assemblies in place.
Tips for Replacing Tines
Each tine shaft holds one tine assembly stamped "A" and one tine assembly stamped "B".
The bell sides of both tine assemblies (on each shaft) should face each other (Fig. 9).
The hub of each tine assembly (Fig. 9) should face outward (away from the cultivator's gearbox).
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CAUSE ACTION
Unit is unplugged Make sure that extension cord is securely plugged into
cultivator's cord outlet receptacle on one end and a 110V outlet on the opposite end.
Starter button or bail improperly used Press starter button and hold it in while squeezing bail against
the handle.
Overload protection switch has popped out Depress overload protection switch. Follow starting instructions
MOTOR WILL NOT START
TROUBLESHOOTING
* All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC 120 Volts Electric
Operating RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .up to 8,000 rpm
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bail Lock Safety Button
Amperage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5 Amps
Overload Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 V 5 amp Breaker
Drive Shaft Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steel Tube
Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steel Tube
Cultivating Path Width (Maximum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 inches (22.86 cm)
Cultivating Depth (Maximum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 inches (15.24 cm)
Approximate Weight (no fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 lb. (12.25 kg)
SPECIFICATIONS
CULTIVATOR*
MOTOR
02488
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