Operation - Ryobi RYTIL66 Manuel D'utilisation

 Push in the button located on the shaft of the cultivator
attachment.
 Align the button with the guide recess on the power head
coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attach-
ment shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the
positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly
rotate from side to side until the button is locked into
place.
 Tighten the knob securely.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
To remove:
 Stop the engine or motor and remove the spark plug wire
or disconnect from the power supply.
 Loosen the knob.
 Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE J-HANDLE
See Figure 4.
The J-handle included with the cultivator attachment pro-
vides a barrier to assist the operator in maintaining a safe
distance from the rotating tines. If the power head to which
the cultivator attachment will be mounted does not have
such a handle, install handle provided.
 Place the bottom J-handle clamp on the drive shaft as
shown. Insert the tab on the top J-handle clamp into the
slot on the bottom J-handle clamp.
 Insert the end of the J-handle between the clamps so that
holes align and handle will be located to the operator's
left.
 Push the bolt through the clamp and handle.
 Install flat washer and wing nut to hold the assembly in
place.
 Adjust the position of the handle.
 Tighten the wing nut securely.

OPERATION

NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Breaking up garden soil to prepare seed beds for planting
 Shallow cultivating to remove weeds
OPERATING THE CULTIVATOR
See Figure 5.
Hold the cultivator attachment with your right hand on the
rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a
firm grip with both hands while in operation.
In nearly all types of soil, it is not necessary or recommended
to operate the cultivator attachment at full throttle. Doing so
consistently will shorten the life of the engine and drivetrain.
Partial throttle will usually be sufficient.
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