Ryobi Outdoor Cultivator RY46501A User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR  
RY46501A  
Your electric cultivator has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation,  
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using  
this product.  
Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
nWear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose  
garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts  
of the machine or its motor.  
WARNING:  
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail-  
ure to follow all instructions listed below may result in  
electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.  
nDo not operate the equipment while barefoot or when  
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear  
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve  
your footing on slippery surfaces.  
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
nSecure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent  
nRead the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly famil-  
iar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.  
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls  
quickly.  
entanglement in any moving parts.  
nDo not operate the cultivator while under the influence of  
alcohol or drugs.  
nDo not put hands or feet near or under tines.  
nDo not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,  
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or  
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the  
dust or fumes.  
nExercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.  
n
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch trigger is not  
engaged before plugging in.  
nDouble insulated tools are equipped with a polarized  
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit  
in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit  
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,  
contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet.  
Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation  
eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded power  
cord and grounded power supply system.  
nNever pick up or carry a machine while the tines are turn-  
ing or the motor is running.  
nKeep machine in good working condition.  
nCheck all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals  
for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe  
working condition.  
nKeep the unit free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce  
nAvoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,  
radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased  
risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.  
the chance of a fire hazard.  
nDo not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool  
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous  
and must be repaired.  
nDisconnect the plug from power source before making  
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the  
tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of  
starting the tool accidentally.  
nDon’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Wa-  
ter entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric  
shock.  
nDo not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the  
tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from  
heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged  
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of  
electric shock.  
nBefore cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, unplug the culti-  
vator and make certain all moving parts have stopped.  
nNever spray water directly into the motor compartment  
n
Use outdoor extension cords marked “W-A” or “W.” These  
cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric  
shock.  
of the cultivator.  
nService on the cultivator must be performed by qualified  
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed  
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user  
or damage to the product.  
nNever allow children to operate the equipment. Never  
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper  
instruction.  
nUse only identical replacement parts when servicing the  
cultivator. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of  
serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.  
nAlways wear safety glasses with side shields.  
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They  
are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the  
risk of eye injury.  
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
nDo not use near underground electric cables, telephone nNever leave the operating position when the motor is  
lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or  
telephone company to locate underground services.  
running.  
nUnplug the unit before unclogging the tines and when  
nMake sure your extension cord is in good condition. When  
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough  
to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge  
size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an exten-  
sion cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100  
feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier  
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the  
cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage  
resulting in loss of power and overheating.  
making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.  
nDo not overload the machine capacity by cultivating too  
deep in a single pass or at too fast a rate.  
nBe aware that the equipment may unexpectedly bounce  
upward or jump forward if the tines should strike buried  
obstacles such as large stones, roots, or stumps.  
nNever operate the equipment on a slope.  
nUse extreme caution when pulling the machine towards  
you.  
nStart the cultivator carefully according to instructions from  
a normal operating position and with feet well away from nSave these instructions. Refer to them frequently and  
the tines.  
use them to instruct others who may use this cultivator. If  
you loan someone this unit, loan them these instructions  
also.  
nIf the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the motor, thor-  
oughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair  
the damage before restarting and operating the ma-  
chine.  
WARNING:  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals  
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to  
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks  
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
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SYMBOLS  
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-  
tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION  
V
Volts  
Voltage  
Current  
A
Hz  
W
Amperes  
Hertz  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Watt  
Power  
min  
Minutes  
Time  
Alternating Current  
Type of current  
Direct Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Rotational speed, at no load  
n
No Load Speed  
o
Class II Construction  
Per Minute  
Double-insulated construction  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute  
.../min  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
Wet Conditions Alert  
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand  
operator’s manual before using this product.  
Read The Operator’s Manual  
Always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or  
a full face shield when operating this product.  
Eye Protection  
Safety Alert  
Precautions that involve your safety.  
50  
'
15  
m
Keep Bystanders Away  
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.  
Cutting Hazard  
Hot Surface  
Keep feet and hands away from rotating tines.  
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any  
hot surface.  
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SYMBOLS  
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.  
SYMBOL  
SIGNAL  
MEANING  
DANGER:  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will  
result in death or serious injury.  
WARNING:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could  
result in death or serious injury.  
CAUTION:  
CAUTION:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may  
result in minor or moderate injury.  
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in  
property damage.  
SERVICE  
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should  
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For  
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-  
ing, use only identical replacement parts.  
WARNING:  
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use  
this product until you read thoroughly and understand  
completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s  
manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera-  
tion and instructing others who may use this product.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can  
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles,  
safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety  
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection  
which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ELECTRICAL  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
EXTENSION CORDS  
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power  
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-  
wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are  
isolated from the internal metal motor components with  
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need  
to be grounded.  
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from  
a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has  
the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An  
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in  
overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine  
the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only  
round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories  
(UL) should be used.  
WARNING:  
When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension cord  
that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is desig-  
nated with “WA” on the cord’s jacket.  
The double insulated system is intended to protect  
the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s  
internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions  
to avoid electrical shock.  
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or  
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.  
NOTE: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires  
extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be  
performedonlybyaqualifiedservicetechnician. Forservice,  
we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized  
service center for repair. Always use original factory replace-  
ment parts when servicing.  
**Ampere rating (on tool data plate)  
0-2.0  
2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0  
Cord Length  
Wire Size (A.W.G.)  
25´  
50´  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
14  
16  
14  
12  
14  
14  
10  
14  
12  
100´  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.  
This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be  
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC  
only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool  
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause  
a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does  
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the  
power supply.  
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge  
WARNING:  
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.  
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,  
tools, or other obstructions while you are working with  
a power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious per-  
sonal injury.  
GFCI  
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.  
WARNING:  
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged  
replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord  
since touching the damaged area could cause electrical  
shock resulting in serious injury.  
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FEATURES  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
Input .....................................................................................................................................120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 12 Amps  
Sand Tank Capacity .....................................................................................................................................................13 lbs.  
Weight ..........................................................................................................................................................................32 lbs.  
SWITCH LOCK-OUT  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
EXTENSION CORD  
RETAINER RINGS  
PLUG  
CONNECTOR  
TINE  
SHIELD  
JUST ADD SAND™  
DRAG BAR  
HITCH PIN  
OUTER  
TINE  
WHEEL  
ASSEMBLY  
ACCESSORY  
OUTER  
TINE  
Fig. 1  
INNER TINES  
KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR  
SWITCH LOCK-OUT  
The switch lock-out prevents accidental starting of the  
cultivator.  
See Figure 1.  
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself  
with all operating features and safety rules.  
SWITCH TRIGGER  
The switch trigger starts and stops the rotation of the  
tines.  
JUST ADD SAND™  
Putting sand in the sand tank allows greater stability when  
operating the cultivator, and also gives added weight to the  
machine, allowing it to cultivate with less effort and vibra-  
tion.  
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ASSEMBLY  
UNPACKING  
This product requires assembly.  
WARNING:  
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is com-  
plete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting  
and possible serious personal injury.  
n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the  
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are  
included.  
n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or  
damage occurred during shipping.  
POSITIONING THE HANDLEBAR  
See Figure 2.  
n Do not discard the packing material until you have care-  
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.  
nLoosen the two handlebar knobs.  
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call  
nUnfold the handlebar into operating position.  
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.  
NOTE: Do not use force. If there is binding, continue  
to loosen the knobs. Do not allow the switch cable to  
become pinched when raising the handlebar.  
PACKING LIST  
Cultivator  
nRetighten the handlebar knobs.  
Drag Bar  
Pull Pin  
HANDLEBAR  
KNOBS  
Hitch Pins (2)  
Felt Washers (2)  
Inner Tines (2)  
HANDLEBAR  
Outer Tines (2)  
Wheel Assembly (Accessory)  
Operator’s Manual  
Warranty Registration Card  
SWITCH  
CABLE  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the  
missing parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning  
could result in possible serious personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso-  
ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such  
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a  
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal  
injury.  
Fig. 2  
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ASSEMBLY  
INSTALLING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY  
ACCESSORY  
See Figures 3 - 4.  
Use the wheel assembly accessory to transport the unit to  
and from the work area. To install:  
ADJUSTMENT  
KNOB  
nRaise the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine  
shield. Twist slightly to secure in the raised position.  
OPENING  
n Insert the wheel assembly support rod into the opening  
beneath the adjustment knob. To place the wheels in a  
high position, insert the rod to the first hole. For a lower  
wheel position, insert the rod to the second hole.  
WHEEL ASSEMBLY  
SUPPORT ROD  
n Rotate the adjustment knob in the opposite direction to  
return it to the seated position, which will secure the wheel  
assembly in place.  
DRAG BAR  
n Insert the drag bar into the open slot in the wheel as-  
sembly support rod.  
n Insert pull pin through holes in support rod, passing  
through desired hole in drag bar, to secure drag bar at  
desired height.  
POSITION A  
Fig. 3  
INSTALLING THE TINES  
See Figure 5.  
WHEEL ASSEMBLY  
SUPPORT ROD  
DRAG BAR  
The cultivator has four tines —two inner tines labeled B and  
C, and two outer tines labeled A and D. For correct opera-  
tion of the unit, the tines must be installed in the correct  
orientation.  
nLean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar  
rests on the ground.  
PULL PIN  
n 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.  
n 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.  
POSITION B  
Fig. 4  
NOTE: When installed correctly, the angled edge of the  
tine blades should face the ground.  
n Place a felt washer on each side of the tine shaft, and  
slide to rest against the inner tines.  
n To secure the tines to the tine shaft, insert the hitch pin  
into the holes located on either side of the tine shaft.  
n Place the outer tine labeled D on the left side of the tine  
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine C.  
NOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are in-  
stalledincorrectly.Ifyounoticeaproblemwiththecultivating  
operation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning.  
n Place the outer tine labeled A on the right side of the tine  
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine B.  
FLAT EDGE  
FELT  
WASHER  
FELT  
WASHER  
TINE A  
GEAR BOX  
TINE D  
HITCH PIN  
HITCH PIN  
TINE C  
ANGLED EDGE  
TINE SHAFT  
Fig. 5  
TINE B  
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ASSEMBLY  
ADDING SAND  
See Figure 6.  
The cultivator is equipped with a Just Add Sandweight  
system, which improves the stability of the unit during op-  
eration. The added weight of the sand also helps you work  
with less effort and vibration.  
To add sand:  
JUST ADD SANDLID  
nLift the lid of the Just Add Sandtank and remove.  
nPour dry sand into the tank. The tank will hold approxi-  
mately 13 pounds of sand.  
NOTE: Be careful not to pour sand into or onto the motor  
housing.  
nReplace Just Add Sandlid.  
Fig. 6  
OPERATION  
APPLICATIONS  
nBreaking up garden soil to prepare seed bed for planting  
WARNING:  
nShallow cultivating to remove weeds  
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-  
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is  
sufficient to inflict serious injury.  
STARTING/STOPPING THE  
CULTIVATOR  
See Figures 7 - 8.  
WARNING:  
nPlug the cultivator into an approved outdoor extension  
cord.  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side  
shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could re-  
sult in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in  
possible serious injury.  
nRoute the extension cord through the extension cord  
retainer rings.  
RETAINER  
RINGS  
WARNING:  
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-  
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of at-  
tachments or accessories not recommended can result  
in serious personal injury.  
EXTENSION  
CORD  
WARNING:  
Do not allow hands, feet, or any other part of the body or  
clothing near the rotating tines or any other moving part.  
The tines begin to rotate forward once the switch trigger  
is depressed. The tines continue to rotate until the switch  
trigger is released. Failure to avoid contact could cause  
serious personal injury.  
PLUG  
CONNECTOR  
Fig. 7  
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OPERATION  
nDepress the switch lock-out.  
nPull the switch trigger toward the handlebar to begin tine  
rotation.  
n To stop the cultivator, release the switch trigger.  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
SWITCH  
STOP  
1
2
Fig. 8  
PREPARING THE SEED BED  
See Figure 9.  
Thecultivatorcanbeusedtobreakupgardensoilandprepare  
a seedbed for planting. Plan ahead to leave enough room  
between the seed rows to allow for machine cultivating after  
the plants have grown.  
nWith the wheel assembly accessory installed in position  
A as described on page 14, roll the machine to the work  
area.  
nFor general cultivating, remove or adjust the wheel assem-  
bly accessory using the guidelines in “Adjusting Wheel  
Position” on page 14.  
Fig. 9  
nThe drag bar has two installation positions to choose  
from. Based on the type of soil being cultivated and  
soil conditions at the time, the appropriate height of the  
drag bar will vary. Adjust the drag bar position using the  
guidelines in “Adjusting Drag Bar Position” on page 14.  
so use slower speeds and a shallow depth setting when  
learning to use the unit and when cultivating on rough or  
uneven ground.  
NOTE: Several passes over the same path may be required  
to reach the desired depth. Do not try to dig too deeply in  
the first pass. If the machine jumps or bucks, allow the unit  
to move forward at a slightly faster rate or install wheel as-  
sembly accessory.  
nPlug the unit into an approved outdoor extension cord.  
nRoute the extension cord through the extension cord  
retainer rings.  
nStand behind the unit with the tines on the ground and  
the work area clean and free of obstructions.  
Todigmoredeeply, liftuponthehandlebar. Applydownward  
pressure on the handlebar for more shallow cultivating.  
nDepress the switch lock-out.  
nPull the switch trigger toward the handlebar to begin tine  
If the machine stays and digs in one spot, try rocking the unit  
from side to side to start it moving forward again.  
rotation.  
NOTE: If the machine moves forward too quickly and  
wheels are in position A or B with drag bar installed,  
push down on the handlebar to allow the drag bar to  
penetrate the soil and slow the forward motion of the  
unit. The rotating tines help to pull the machine forward,  
If the soil is very hard, water a few days before cultivating.  
Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet. Wait a day or two  
after heavy rain for the ground to dry.  
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OPERATION  
GENERAL CULTIVATING  
See Figure 10.  
Shallowcultivatinglessthan2in.deepcanbeusedtodisrupt  
weeds and aerate soil, without injuring nearby plant roots. It  
should be done often so that weeds do not grow large and  
cause tangling in the tines of the unit.  
The two outer tine blades can be removed from the unit to  
allow a more narrow cultivating width.  
To remove the two outer tines:  
nUnplug the cultivator.  
nRemove the hitch pins from the holes on the ends of the  
tine shaft.  
nRemove the outside tine blades and felt washers from  
the tine shaft.  
HITCH PIN  
nPlace hitch pins in the holes that were uncovered when  
felt washers were removed.  
NOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are in-  
stalledincorrectly.Ifyounoticeaproblemwiththecultivating  
operation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning.  
Fig. 10  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
WARNING:  
WHEEL  
SUPPORT  
POSITION A  
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious  
personal injury, always disconnect the cultivator from any  
power source when making adjustments.  
ADJUSTING WHEEL POSITION  
See Figures 11 - 13.  
The wheel position of the unit is adjustable. Holes on the  
wheel support rod offer different heights to choose from in  
both the A and B positions.  
n Install the wheel assembly accessory in position A to  
transport the cultivator to and from the work area.  
Fig. 11  
n For general cultivating, remove the wheel assembly to al-  
low deep penetration of the tine blades into the cultivating  
surface.  
WHEEL ASSEMBLY  
ACCESSORY  
nThe wheel assembly accessory may be installed in posi-  
tion B to allow use of the drag bar during cultivating.  
REMOVED FOR  
GENERAL CULTIVATING  
ADJUSTING DRAG BAR POSITION  
See Figure 14.  
The drag bar may be used to help control the cultivator’s  
speed and depth of operation. It is located in a slot on the  
wheel assembly support and is secured with a pull pin.  
To adjust the height of the drag bar:  
nRemove the pull pin.  
Fig. 12  
nShift the drag bar up or down, depending on the depth  
you are trying to achieve.  
nReinsert the pull pin through the wheel support and drag  
bar to secure.  
WHEEL  
SUPPORT  
POSITION B  
Fig. 13  
DRAG  
BAR  
PULL PIN  
Fig. 14  
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MAINTENANCE  
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be  
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should  
be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center.  
WARNING:  
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or  
cause product damage.  
STORING THE CULTIVATOR  
The following steps should be taken before storing the cul-  
tivator for the season.  
nClean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire unit.  
WARNING:  
nWipe the tines with oil or spray them with silicone lubricant  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side  
shields during power tool operation or when blowing  
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.  
to prevent rusting.  
nOil the switch trigger cable and all visible moving parts.  
Do not remove the motor cover.  
nOrder new parts to replace any that are badly worn or  
broken.  
WARNING:  
nStore in an upright position in a clean, dry place. Store  
with the handles in the extended position, or loosen  
handle knobs and fold handles down. Do not allow  
switch trigger cable to become pinched when lowering  
the handlebar.  
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,  
unplug the power cord and wait for all moving parts to  
stop. Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
serious personal injury or property damage.  
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE  
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakenbeforeusingthecultiva-  
tor after it has been stored.  
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of  
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use  
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.  
nUnfold the handles into the upright position and secure  
by tightening handlebar knobs. Do not allow the switch  
trigger cable to become pinched when raising the handle-  
bar.  
WARNING:  
nFollow the steps on page 11 to restart the cultivator.  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-  
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact  
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or  
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal  
injury.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Motor fails to start when switch trig-  
ger is depressed.  
Power cord is not plugged in or con- Plug in the power cord.  
nection is loose.  
Household circuit breaker is tripped.  
Gear train failure.  
Check circuit breaker.  
Motor runs but tines do not move.  
Take unit to authorized service center.  
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR  
RY46501A  
• SERVICE  
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or  
service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide  
all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-860-4050 for your nearest Ryobi  
complete list of Authorized Service Centers.  
• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.  
The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the housing.  
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.  
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS  
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:  
RY46501A  
• MODEL NUMBER  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-860-4050  
983000-658  
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