Ryobi RY64400 - Manual (Page 14)

10 - English
OPERATION
USING THE CULTIVATOR FOR EDGING
See Figures 13 - 14.
The cultivator will edge along sidewalks, driveways,
flowerbeds, curbs, and similar areas.
To install the edging tine:

Remove all tines and felt washers from the shaft.
NOTE: Keep all removable parts in a secure place as they
will be needed when converting back to the cultivating
application.
 Place edging wheel on one side of the tine shaft.
 To secure the edging wheel, place hitch pin into the hole
closest to the gear box.
NOTE: The edging wheel is designed to move along the
shaft. It will not lock into a fixed position.
 Place the tine spacer on the empty side of the tine
shaft.
 Place a felt washer on the tine shaft, then slide to rest
against the tine spacer.
 Place the edging tine onto the the shaft so it rests snuggly
against the felt washer.
 To secure the edging tine place hitch pin into the hole at
the end of the shaft.
To reinstall the cultivating tines:

Remove edging tine, spacer, edging wheel and felt washer.
 Identify the cultivating tines.
NOTE: The tool has four tines for cultivating — two inner
tines stamped B and C, and two outer tines stamped A
and D. For correct operation of the unit, the tines must
be installed in the correct orientation.
 Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar
rests on the ground.
NOTE : The view of the gearbox for tine installation is
from the front of the cultivator as shown in Figure 14.
 Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box.
The stamped side of the tine should face away from the
gear box.
 Place tine B on the tine shaft to the right of the gear box.
The stamped side of the tine should face away from the
gear box.
 Place a felt washer on each side of the tine shaft, and
slide to rest against the inner tines.
 Place the outer tine labeled D on the left side of the tine
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine C.
 Place the outer tine labeled A on the right side of the tine
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine B.
NOTE: When installed correctly, the angled edge of the
tines should face the ground.
 To secure the tines to the tine shaft, insert the hitch pin
into the holes located on either side of the tine shaft.
NOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are
installed incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the
cultivating operation of the unit, check for proper tine
positioning.
EDGING TIPS
 Cut at a steady pace. If the tine begins to bog down, you
are edging too fast; slow your pace. Do not force the tine
into ground.
 Light contact of the tine against the sidewalk edge, curb,
etc., is acceptable and will not damage the cultivator.
 Best appearance is obtained when grass is dry. Avoid
edging in wet soil or wet grass areas.
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the spark plug wire
when making adjustments.
ADJUSTING WHEEL/DRAG BAR ASSEMBLY
POSITION
See Figures 15 - 17.
The wheel position of the unit is adjustable. Holes on the
wheel/drag bar assembly support rod offer different heights
to choose from in both the A, B, and C positions.
Switch the wheel/drag bar accessory position to achieve
desired depth.

Install the wheel/drag bar assembly in position A to trans-
port the cultivator to and from the work area.
 The wheel/drag bar assembly may be installed in position
B for shallow to moderate cultivating depth.
NOTE: When in position B, the drag bar may be used to
help control the cultivator’s speed and depth of operation.
There are three depth adjustments available in position B.
 For general cultivating, remove the wheel/drag bar as-
sembly (position C) or place it in position B to allow deep
penetration of the tines into the cultivating surface.