Instruction Manual for The Handy models including: THTILL6.5 Petrol Tiller, THTILL6.5, Petrol Tiller, Tiller
Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the petrol tiller. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific.
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DocumentDocumentOPERATOR'S MANUAL AND PARTS LIST PETROL TILLER - THTILL6.5 Sales & Helpline 01793 333220 www.thehandy.co.uk Before use please read & understand this manual, paying particular attention to the safety instructions. Page 1 2010 v1 CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 MAJOR PARTS 4 SPECIFICATION 4 ASSEMBLY 5-6 OPERATING THE TILLER 7 MAINTENANCE 7 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 8-9 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 10 Page 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the petrol tiller. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards. Retain these instructions for reference. · Check your tiller before use. Keep guards in place and in working order. You should only work with a machine that is in good condition. If you notice any defect on the machine that may cause damage to the operator, do NOT operate until faults have been rectified. Replace worn or damaged parts using only original spare parts. · Do NOT operate the tiller whilst under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication that could affect your ability to use the apparatus correctly. · Dress appropriately do NOT wear loose clothing, ties, jewellery or anything that could be caught in the moving tines. Use of gloves and strong footwear are recommended. · Only work in daylight or sufficiently good artificial light. · Keep children and pets at least 10metres away from the tiller at all times and do NOT operate near underground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. · Wear eye protection and face or dust mask if working in dusty conditions. · Do NOT operate on a slopes of more than 10 degrees. When on slopes, slow down and make sure you have good footing. · Never operate the machine with one hand and be aware that, if the tines hit stones, frozen ground or buried roots and stumps, then it may unexpectedly bounce upward and jump forward. · If the tines hit a large stone, stump or other obstacles check immediately for any damage to the tines. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally switch off the motor immediately and check for causes. · Always switch off the machine, wait for the tines to stop turning and disconnect the spark plug before carrying out any inspection or maintenance. The tines will not stop immediately after switching off. Page 3 MAJOR PARTS 1 Engine 4 Handle Height Adjuster 7 Forward Handle 10 Drag Bar 13 Tine Wheel 16 Switch 19 Recoil Starter 2 Girder 5 Break Knob 8 Handlebar 11 Belt Cover 14 Front Wheel 17 Chain Box SPECIFICATION 3 Bolt 6 Backward Handle 9 Bolt Bar 12 Mudguard 15 Oil Filler Cap 18 Tine Model No Working Width Tine Revolution Tine Diameter Clutch Speed ratio Engine Max Revolution Fuel Tank Capacity Oil Tank Capacity Starting Mode Net Weight THTILL6.5 60,70 or 75cm 156 revs /min 31cm Tension Belt Set 22.6:1 Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 196cc 3900 revs/min 3.6 litres 0.5 litres Manual 52kg Page 4 ASSEMBLY To assemble the handlebar: The handle height can be adjusted to suit the height of the operator by varying the angle where the handle adjuster fits on to the girder. · Remove the bolt and adjuster and attach the handle height adjuster over the girder. · Insert bolt into one of the adjustment holes and secure it with the nut. · Replace the adjuster and tighten with clip. 1 Adjuster 2 Adjustment Hole 3 Clip 4 Bolt 5 Girder To assemble the tines: The tiller is supplied with a double set of tines, plus an additional single set for extra wide cultivation. The tines are "handed", ie. they have a a bevelled leading edge which must always face forward. · Attach the mudguards to the main chassis with the bolts supplied. · Attach the tines using the pins supplied as shown in the daiagram. · Pay particular attention to the direction of the pins - they must rotate in the same direction as the tines to avoid them working use during operation. · Attach and fix the crop protection discs. Page 5 ASSEMBLY, cont'd To assemble the front wheel: The front wheel is used to help transport the tiller. Fix the front wheel in the down position using a lockpin. When cultivating move the wheel to the up position. 1 Spring 2 Groove 3 Lockpin 4 Front Wheel Bracket To assemble the dragbar: The dragbar can be adjusted to differing tilling depths. If the soil is hard, try starting with a shallower gauge and gradually lower the dragbar to the depth required. Attach and adjust the dragbar by means of the locknut and retainer as shown. 1 R Clip 2 Retainer Bolt 3 Dragbar Page 6 OPERATING THE TILLER The tiller is supplied without fuel or oil. · Fill the engine to the correct level with good quality SAE 30 engine oil. · Fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol, being careful not to overfill and wiping up any spilt fuel with a cloth. · Open fuel tap, push choke control lever into the "closed" position and make sure the ignition switch is in the "on" position (situated on the engine). · Pull the starter cord until the machine fires, gradually move the choke lever to the "open" position. · Allow the machine to idle for a short period before commencing work. · Manoeuvre the machine to the working area and set the dragbar to the required setting. · Lift the front wheel up and retain with clip. · Move the throttle control to full speed and gently squeeze the clutch lever to engage the tines. · To operate reverse, release the forward lever and gently squeeze the reverse lever. At the same time ease off any downward pressure on the handles. MAINTENANCE · Allow the tiller to cool down to avoid any risk of burns from the hot engine and disconnect the spark plug before carrying out any maintenance. · Wear strong gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges. · Clean any soil and debris from the tines and occasionally wipe with a little anti-corrosive oil. · Drain the tiller completely of fuel if it is to be stored for more than one month. Other than the above, all further maintenance should be carried out by an authorised service dealer. Page 7 PARTS DIAGRAM Page 8 PARTS LIST No Part No Description No Part No Description 1 TH104-1 Front Wheel 1 TH104-2 Nut 3 TH104-3 Bolt 4 TH104-4 Spring 5 TH104-5 Front Wheel Bracket 6 TH104-6 Nut 7 TH104-7 Gear Case 8 TH104-8 Pin 9 TH104-9 Tine Assembly 10 TH104-10 Crop Disc 11 TH104-11 Drag Bar 12 TH104-12 Tension Wheel Support 13 TH104-13 Tension Wheel 14 TH104-14 Reverse Belt Pulley 15 TH104-15 Key 16 TH104-16 Engine Support 17 TH104-17 Bearing 18 TH104-18 Forward Belt Pulley 19 TH104-19 Belt Pulley Cover 20 TH104-20 Forward Belt 21 TH104-21 Reverse Belt 22 TH104-22 Bolt 23 TH104-23 Mudguard (left) 24 TH104-24 R Clip 25 TH104-25 Bracket 26 TH104-26 Handlebars 27 TH104-27 Handle Connector 28 TH104-28 Bolt 29 TH104-29 Rear Bolt Bar 30 TH104-30 Mudguard (right) 31 TH104-31 Bolt 32 TH104-32 Additional Tine Assembly 33 TH104-33 Girder 34 TH104-34 Small Gear 35 TH104-35 Belt Pulley Axis 36 TH104-36 Bet Pulley Soleplate 37 TH104-37 Large Gear 38 TH104-38 V Belt Board 39 TH104-39 Soleplate 40 TH104-40 Tension Wheel Axis Cover 41 TH104-41 Bushing 42 TH104-42 Washer 43 TH104-43 Exhaust Cover 44 TH104-44 Forward Handle 45 TH104-45 Reverse Handle 46 TH104-46 Wrest Spring 47 TH104-47 Forward Cable 48 TH104-48 Reverse Cable Page 9 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Declaration of Conformity Pursuant to the regulations of the following EC Directives: - Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC - EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Handy Distribution Ltd hereby declares that the product Machine Type: Petrol Tiller Machine Model: THTILL6.5R Engine Displacement: 206cc Engine Power: 4.8kW Engine Speed: 3600/min Cutting Width: 600 or 700mm Mass in kg: 56kg Conforms to the main safety requirements of the EC Directives listed above. This conformity is based on the following stanadards and normative documents: - EN709: 1997 + A2:2009 - EN 55012:2002 + A1 - EN 61000-6-1:2001 The conformity assessment procedure followed was in accordance with the Directive 2000/14/EC Measured Sound Power Level: 96.9dB(A) Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 98dB(A) The responsible person, based within the EC, is identified below: Name: Mr Simon Belcher Title: Managing Director Company: Handy Distribution Ltd Address: Hobley Drive, Stratton St Margaret, SWINDON, Wiltshire. SN3 4NS, UK Signature: Date: 17th Jan 2010 Page 10 To order spare parts and see the complete range of garden machinery and garden equipment from Handy, visit: www.thehandy.co.uk Page 11