LawnMaster TE1016M, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...fety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool Distributed By Cleva North America 601 Regent Park Court Greenville SC 29607 866 384 8432 OPERATOR S MANUAL 16 Inch 10 Amp Tiller Cultivator TE1016M EN p 2 ...

Page 2: ...g Depth Nominal Current Number of tines Tine Diameter Weight TE1016M 120V 60Hz 16 400mm 9 220mm 10 A 6 8 205mm 26 2 Lbs 11 87 kg CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION SYMBOLS KNOW YOUR TILLER CULTIVATOR UNPACK ASSEMBLY OPERATING MAINTENANCE STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST NOTES ...

Page 3: ...y and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other condition that may affect its operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Don t use this product in rainy stormy dampor wet locations Do not operate in gaseous or explosive atmospheres Motors in these pr...

Page 4: ...n good condition When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Be aware of the extension cord while operating the tiller cultivator Be careful not to trip on the cord Always guide the cord away from the tines Avoid Unintentional Starting Do...

Page 5: ...r only one way Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If it still does not fit obtain a suitable extension cord If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug on the tool or the e...

Page 6: ... Risk of injury Do not put hands feet or any body part or clothing near the rotating tines The electrical cords on this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Some dust and debris created by the use of this tool could contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and ...

Page 7: ...the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is running Operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers After striking a foreign object stop...

Page 8: ...rward If this occurs let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the tines Never pick up or carry a machine while the motor is running Do not operate the tiller while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Keep machine attachments ...

Page 9: ...expose to rain or use in damp locations Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Wear eye protection when operating this equipment Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage Sharp Blade Danger Keep hands and feet away from blade Keep Bystanders Away Kee...

Page 10: ...ervice technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Owner s Manual thoroughly and understand it completely If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this Owner s Manual do no...

Page 11: ... Power Plug 4 Cable Clip 5 Upper Handle Assembly 6 Cam Lock Assembly 7 Center Handle Section 8 Motor Housing 9 Motor Support Plate 10 Lower Handle Section 11 Tine Assembly right left 12 Transport Wheels 13 R Clip 14 Locking Button 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 13 12 10 14 ...

Page 12: ...ve washer O5 X 2 Screw M5X12 X 2 1 2 3 4 Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat stable surface Remove all packing materials and shipping devices if applicable Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any damage If you find that parts are missing or show damage do not use the product but contact your dealer Using an incomplete or damaged product represents a hazard to people and pr...

Page 13: ...O5 O5 M5X12 M6X57 M6X57 O6 O6 13 ASSEMBLY Fig 1 ...

Page 14: ...andle section 7 using the two supplied bolts and camlock and washer 6 Fig 1 3 5 Use the two supplied cable clips 4 to secure the cord Fig 1 4 WARNING WARNING WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury Call our customer service help line Do not attempt to modify this produc...

Page 15: ...r cultivator can also dig small holes for planting saplings or potted plants 4 Move the tiller cultivator to the work area prior to starting the motor 5 Hold the tiller cultivator firmly while starting The tines will pull the tiller cultivator forward during operation 6 Lower the tines slowly with the guide bar Fig 3 Fig 2 1 A Depress the safety switch and then pull the trigger lever B Pull the tr...

Page 16: ...prevent tripping take extra precautions when moving backwards and when pulling the tiller cultivator back toward yourself 6 If the tiller cultivator digs deep enough to stay in one spot gently rock it side to side until it starts moving forward again Never pass the tiller cultivator over the extension cord 7 Make sure the cord is always in a safe position behind you 8 When working on inclines alwa...

Page 17: ...complete stop and unplug the tiller cultivator Dislodge or remove the foreign matter from the tines or tine shaft To simplify removal of tall grass or weeds from the tine shaft remove one or more of the tines See Tine Removal and Installation Before moving the tiller cultivator from one area to another switch off the motor and wait for the tines to come to a complete stop Be careful not to let the...

Page 18: ... first Reverse above steps to install tines These 6 tines have different shapes Each tine is stamped with its own identifier code A A1 A2 B B1 B2 You should install tine assemblies with a sequence according Fig6 Always clean the tiller cultivator after each use Failure to carry out proper cleaning can result in damage to the tiller cultivator or result in poor performance BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINT...

Page 19: ... working on the tines Wear protective gloves To remove the complete tine assemblies from the shaft remove the B shape fixed pin 13 from the shaft Remove the tine assembly from the shaft Reverse above steps to install tines ADDING TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT FIG 7 Drain screw plug is located on the right side of transmission housing Lay the tiller cultivator on its left from user s perspective side and ...

Page 20: ...red Arrange for repair 1 Working depth too large set to a shorter depth 2 Tines blocked remove the blockage 3 Soil too hard select correct work depth and move forward and backward several times while slowing down the operation speed Wait until the motor cools down for about 15 minutes before further use Switch off Wait till tines comes to a completes top Remove jammed objects Tiller cultivator mus...

Page 21: ...ther rights which vary from state to state For product service call Customer Service at 866 384 8432 Items not covered by warranty 1 2 3 4 5 Transportation Charges Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser It is the purchaser s responsibility to pay transportation charges for any part submitted for replacement under th...

Page 22: ...eft Side Tine Assembly A EXPLODED VIEW 22 48 47 46 45 44 43 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 72 60 61 62 63 71 69 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 4 2 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 23: ...EXPLODED VIEW 68 67 70 66 65 64 23 ...

Page 24: ...St4x16 Corrugated Gasket Cable Clamp Cable Sleeve Nut M8 Pinion Upper Handle Assembly w Power Cord Cam Knob Assembly Locking Axle Assembly Part Name Rotor Locating Plate Bearing 6000 Rotor Assy Screw M5x85 Elastic Gasket 5 Motor Support Base Screw St4x12 Screw St4x20 Stator Assy Motor Support Base Housing Housing Cover Carbon Brush Insert Carbon Brush Screw St3x8 Carbon Brush Frame Nut S 5 5 Shaft...

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