Black & Decker TL10 - Manual (Page 10)

UNJAMMING THE TINES
DANGER: Avoid accidental starting. Release switch lever to turn tiller off, wait until the tines stop and unplug
extension cord from the tiller switch housing prior to unjamming tines.
To unjam a rock or to clear debris tangled in the tines:
1. Unplug extension cord from the tiller switch housing.
2. Remove the tines. Refer to Tine Assembly section.
3. Clear all debris from the tines.
4. Reinstall the tines. Refer to Tine Assembly section.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM RECOMMENDATION
1. Tiller stops operating. A. Check that the extension cord plug is fully
inserted into the switch housing. Check that
other end is still plugged into outlet.
B. Check that the house circuit breaker did not trip.
C. The tiller is protected from overheating with a
manually resettable circuit breaker. It may
require resetting if an overload condition existed.
Unplug the extension cord from the tiller switch
housing. Press the circuit breaker button at the
rear left side of the motor housing. Plug cord
back in and restart tiller.
D. Unplug the extension cord from the tiller switch
housing. Inspect the tines to make sure your
tines are clear of rocks or debris. Clear any
debris that may prevent the tines from spinning.
If necessary, remove the tines to make sure all
of the debris has been cleared. Plug cord back
in and restart tiller.
E. If the tiller continues to stop operating and the
tiller circuit breaker trips, slow the tilling pace
down and do not dig as deep.
MAINTENANCE
DANGER: To prevent serious personal injury, disconnect electric extension cord from unit before performing any
maintenance.
DANGER: Do not wash garden tiller with a hose. Avoid getting water on motor and electrical connections. After
tilling, the mud and debris may be easily removed from the tines by removing them from the tiller first. You may spray
the tines with water while they are detached and away from the tiller.
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of
the tool into a liquid. IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical
replacement parts.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
DANGER:
Rotating tines can cause serious injury. Release switch lever to turn tiller off and unplug cord before
lifting, transporting or storing the tiller. Never pick up or carry the unit while the motor is running, serious personal
injury could result. Store in a dry place. Note: The tiller will not be as heavy to lift if the ballast tank is removed first. Do
not use ballast tank handle to lift unit.
ACCESSORIES
Recommended accessories for use with your tiller are available from your local dealer or authorized service center. If
you need assistance regarding accessories, please call: 1-800-544-6986
WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.
SERVICE INFORMATION
All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable
power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black
& Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under
"Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com
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