Shindaiwa 80274 - Manual (Page 8)

MCLT23007
MCLT23006
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Tiller Leading edge out for aggressive action in hard soils.
Tilling/Digging in Hard Soil
Leading Edge
Out
Weeding/Cultivating in Softer Soil
Cultivator Leading edge in for weeding or turning softer soils.
Leading Edge In
Your Shindaiwa Tiller/Cultivator Tool's
reversible tines allow you to quickly
change from operation as a cultiva-
tor-weeder to an aggressive tiller for
quickly digging a new garden or land-
scaping plot. For best operation in
either mode:
WATER 1. the area to be tilled at least
24 hours before your planned tilling
operation; then water again about 3
hours before the actual tilling.
PULL
2. the tiller slowly toward you
when tilling or cultivating.
Use the correct method for the job:
FOR DEEP TILLING
■
(up to
25 cm/10” depth) use full throttle
while slowly rocking the tiller back
and forth over the work area.
SHALLOW WEEDING
■
in soft soils
is easiest when the tines are in-
stalled in the cultivating configura-
tion, with additional depth available
by using a gentle rocking motion as
described above.
HEAVY WEEDS
■
or weeding in
harder soils may require reversing
the tines to the more aggressive til-
ler configuration.
Operating Techniques
Operating
For detailed instructions on general
safety procedures, fueling, starting,
and stopping the powerhead assembly,
refer to the appropriate Owner’s Man-
ual for your machine.
waRninG!
KEEP CLEAR of tines
during starting operations! The
drums may rotate during startup.
waRninG!
BURN DANGER! The
gearcase will become very hot
during normal operation.
Starting and Fueling
NEVER operate the unit with the pro-
tective devices (ignition switch, etc.)
removed!
ALWAYS make sure the tool attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts
and accessories with your Shindaiwa
Multipurpose Tool. Do not make modi-
fications to your machine without the
written approval of Shindaiwa.
Checking Unit Condition
NEVER use a cracked or warped tine:
replace it with a serviceable one.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike
a foreign object or if the machine
becomes tangled. Do not operate with
broken or damaged equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
NEVER operate a machine with worn
or damaged fasteners or attachment
holders.