GreenWorks  27072 Owner's Manual

GreenWorks 27072 Owner's Manual

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8A ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR
27072
C
US
218549
Owner's Manual
TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS
(888.909.6757)
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.

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  • Page 1 8A ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR 27072 218549 Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents ..........................2 ........................2 Important Safety Instructions ....................3 - 4 Specific Safety Rules ......................5 - 6 Symbols ..........................7- 8 Electrical ......................... 9 -10 Know Your Electric Cultivator....................11 Assembly ........................12-16 Operation ........................17-18 Maintenance ........................19 Troubleshooting ........................20 Warranty ..........................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: when using electric gardening appliances,basic safty precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elctric shock and personal injury including the following. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. personal injury. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR •...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way. • switch is off when plugging in. •...
  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES • Do not use near underground electric cables, telephone, lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or telephone company to locate underground services. • If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the motor, disconnect the extension cord, thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine.
  • Page 6: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES • Replace worn or damaged parts only with identical replacement parts. • Ensure that work area is free of slippery spots or excessive quantities of stone. • Start the cultivator carefully according to instructions from a normal operating position and with feet well away from the tines.
  • Page 7: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
  • Page 8 To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call GREENWORKS (1-888-909- 6757) customer service for assistance.
  • Page 9: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL W A R N I N G THIS CULTIVATOR IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS. GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one of heavy enough gauge to carry the current your product will draw.
  • Page 10 ELECTRICAL W A R N I N G 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. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor.
  • Page 11: Know Your Electric Cultivator

    KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR HANDLEBAR SAFETY LOCK-OUT BUTTON BALE SWITCH PLUG CONNECTOR BOLT HITCH PIN TINE SHIELD WHEEL ASSEMBLY RING PIN Fig. 2 OUTER TINES INNER TINES Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your cultivator. Compare the illutration in Fig.2.1 to your cultivator in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
  • Page 12: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. • Inspect the tool carefully to verify no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. •...
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE HANDLEBAR (See Figure. 4) • Align the holes on the upper handle with the holes on the lower handle. Insert the bolts, and tighten them using the wing nuts provided. • Fold the handle base on the Fig.3 - 3.1 Step1: Release the wing nuts Step2: Rotate the middle handle base on the arrowhead 1...
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE WHEELS (See Figure. 5) The wheels are used to control the depth of operation. To adjust the height of the wheels. 1. Disconnect from power source. 2. Place cultivator in a stable position in Fig. 5 3. Insert the wheel assembly (2) into the support rod (3). (Fig. 5) 4.
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE TINES (See Figure 6) The cultivator comes with four tines—For correct operation of the unit, the tines must be installedin the correct order. The cultivator may be used with four tines or two tines. • Disconnect from power source. •...
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLY TINES INSTALLED CORRECTLY (See Figure. 7) NOTE: tine blades should point towards the ground (Fig. 7). NOTE: The tiller will not operate properly if the tines are not installed correctly. If there is a problem with the cultivating operation of the tiller, check the tines for proper positioning. NOTE: The directional arrow that is displayed on each tine should point toward the front.
  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION W A R N I N G Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-less. Remember that a careless fraction of a W A R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
  • Page 18 OPERATION PREPARING THE SEED BED The cultivator can be used to break up garden soil and prepare a seedbed for planting. Plan ahead to leave enough room between the seed rows to allow for machine cultivating after the plants have grown. TILLING SOD: Tilling sod into the soil is not recommended.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE W A R N I N G WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS MAY CREATE A HAZARD OR CAUSE PRODUCT DAMAGE. W A R N I N G ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS DURING PRODUCT OPERATION.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Motor fails to start when Power cord is not plugged in Plug in the power cord. switch trigger is depressed. or connection is loose. Household circuit breaker is Check circuit breaker. tripped. Cultivator circuit overload Let unit rest for 4 minutes, protection is tripped.
  • Page 21: Warranty

    (4) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREENWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for...
  • Page 22: Exploded View

    PARTS...
  • Page 23 PARTS...
  • Page 24: Parts List

    PARTS LIST ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION 33203289 SWITCH PULL 31105289 UPPER HANDLE 32208250 SCREW M5*30 33323250-1 RESTIRCT PIECE 3220439 NUT M5 32204283 BOLTS 3410835-8 KNOB 34114288 LEFT VENTHOLE 34111288 LEFT HOUSING 3220537 LOCKNUT M6 33303289 LOW REVIT BOARD 34106488 COVER FOR WHEEL 36290135 BOLT 2.5...
  • Page 25: Speed

    PARTS LIST 33203281 TURBO ASSY’ 33103289 SPEED-DOWN BOX GEAR BOX COVER 33103281-1 33206289 SHAFT 32103281-1 BEARING AK1226 32101289 BEARING HK1212 32102289 BEARING HK1412 33102289 FELTS 32901289 FLEXIBILITY WASHER 33312281-1 WASHER 33901281 BEARTING 3290143 WASHER 32955281 FLEXIBILITY WASHER...
  • Page 26 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Rev: 02 (04-10-13) Printed in China on 100% Recycled Paper...

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