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TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: Before any use be sure everyone using this product reads and understands all 

safety instructions and other information contained in this manual. 

 

When using this machine, observe the following safety instructions to exclude the risk of personal injury or 

material damage. Please also observe the special safety instructions in the respective chapters. Where 

applicable, follow the legal directives or regulations for the prevention of accidents in relation to the use of 

this machine. 

 

WARNING 

When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to 

reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit. 

 
TRAINING 

 

The operator must receive proper training in the use, adjustment and operation of the machine, including 

prohibited operations. 

1.

 

Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls & proper use of the equipment. Spend time 
to familiarise yourself with your machine before each use. 

2.

 

Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations 
can restrict the operator age. 

3.

 

This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or 
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or 
instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for their safety.  

4.

 

Never work while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. 

5.

 

Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or 
their property. 

 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING WITH THE TILLER 

1.

 

Do not leave engines running in enclosed spaces, where dangerous carbon monoxide could accumulate. 

2.

 

Operate in daylight or good artificial lighting. If possible, do not use on overly wet ground. 

3.

 

Ensure good stability on slopes. Always operate across the slope, never up and down. 

4.

 

Be particularly careful if changing direction of travel on the slope. 

5.

 

Do not operate on steep slopes. 

6.

 

Operate whilst walking, do not run. 

7.

 

Be particularly careful when you turn or when you pull the machine towards you. 

8.

 

Stop the engine and in turn the tines if it is to travel across other areas and must be transferred to/from 
working area. 

9.

 

Never use the machine with damaged safety protection guards. 

10.

 

Do not change the engine regulation set up. 

11.

 

Carefully start the engine. Keep your feet clear of the tines. 

12.

 

Never reach behind or under the rotating parts with hands or feet. 

13.

 

Never lift or carry the machine while the engine is on. 

14.

 

Switch the engine off and pull the spark plug cap off before unblocking or removing obstacles from the 
tines: 

 

Before releasing blockages. 

 

Before inspecting, cleaning or working on the machine. 

 

After hitting an obstruction. Before restarting, search for damage on the machine and make 
repairs as necessary. If the machine starts vibrating unusually, it should be inspected immediately 
by an Approved Service Dealer. 

 

Before refueling. 

16.

 

When switching off the engine, the engine switch needs to be in position OFF (position OFF or O).  

Summary of Contents for 193820003

Page 1: ...ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES Please read understand this manual payingattention to the safety instructions before use Incorrect use of the product could put the operator or machine in danger Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual our policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning Images used are...

Page 2: ...ersonal educational use only Commercial copying redistribution hiring or lending is prohibited No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any other form or means without written permission from Handy Distribution In all cases this copyright notice must remain intact ...

Page 3: ...for instructions Because of the weight and or size of the machine it is recommended that another adult is present to assist with the assembly Inspect all components closely upon receipt to make sure no items are missing or damaged WARNING Read this instruction manual carefully before operating this machine Make sure that you are familiar with the controls and properly operate the machine Following...

Page 4: ... Recoil Guaranteed Sound Level LWA 110dB A Net Weight 15kg Consistent with our policy of continuous improvement The Handy reserves the right to change the design and configuration of any of its products without notice or obligation Therefore please treat the text and images in this manual for illustrative purposes only They may in no case serve as a basis for any legal claim If you require any ass...

Page 5: ...perating maintenance servicing conditions Compliance with this manual supplied by the manufacturer is a prerequisite for the proper usage of the machine The operating manual contains servicing and maintenance instructions as well as directions for use TRAINING Read the instructions carefully Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Never allow children or people unfamiliar...

Page 6: ...explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Do not expose to rain or damp conditions No smoking Do not use near a flame or sparks Hot Surface Running engines produce heat Engine parts especially the exhaust become extremely hot Severe thermal burns can occur on contact Moving Parts Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands feet hair clothing or accessories Traumatic amputation o...

Page 7: ...dren or pets are nearby 5 Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING WITH THE TILLER 1 Do not leave engines running in enclosed spaces where dangerous carbon monoxide could accumulate 2 Operate in daylight or good artificial lighting If possible do not use on overly wet ground 3 Ensure g...

Page 8: ...ves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts 9 Prolonged use of the machine may lead to disorders of blood circulation in hands caused by vibration These effects can be worsened by low ambient temperatures and or by gripping the handgrips excessively tightly Period of use you can extend with appropriate gloves or regular breaks Take frequent work br...

Page 9: ...me in contact with your skin Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes If petrol or oil come into contact with the eyes wash them immediately with clean water If irritation is still present see a doctor immediately 4 Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur ...

Page 10: ...ngine oil Check the oil manufacturers guidelines to determine the correct ratio The fuel mixture should be shaken prior to entering the machine fuel tank The tables below indicate the mixtures required using Handy Oil It is recommended that you use a Fuel Mixing Bottle to ensure the correct fuel mixture is used with your machine We recommend HANDY PARTS FUEL MIXING BOTTLE HP 120 50 1 Fuel Oil Mixt...

Page 11: ...e and then after every 50 hours of use we recommend that the gearbox oil level is checked and topped up with SW15 40 oil The gearbox holds a maximum of 100ml of oil Regularly check for oil leaks coming from the gearbox STARTING THE ENGINE Move the On Off Switch on the right handlebar to ON Move the choke lever to the Choke Closed position Press the primer bulb 6 8 times until you see fuel flow thr...

Page 12: ... the wheel bracket assembly down for shallower digging and up for deeper Tighten the wing nuts again making sure that the carriage bolts are properly seated through the bracket To transport slide the wheel bracket assembly all the way down tilt the unit back so that the tines clear the ground and push to the next location using the wheels The tines are marked A for right and B for left The differe...

Page 13: ...f a carrier is not available When the tines are clogged with mud stones etc immediately stop the engine and clean the tines in a safe place Be sure to wear heavy gloves when cleaning the tines To prevent damage check the tiller for any signs of damage or other faults when the tiller is operated MAINTENANCE Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life and help you obtain optim...

Page 14: ...r is cracked or chipped If the spark plug is clogged with carbon clean thoroughly with a wire brush or replace with a Champion RDJ7Y or equivalent spark plug 3 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge The gap should be 0 50 0 020 in correct as necessary by bending the side electrode 4 Attach the plug washer thread the plug in by hand to prevent cross threading 5 When mounting a new spark plug you ...

Page 15: ... careful not to bend or kink cables DO NOT STORE fuel for longer than 30 days Fuel can become stale and cause damage to the engine carburettor which is not covered by the machines manufacturer s warranty ADJUSTING AND CHANGING THETINES Replace all four tines at the same time because they will wear evenly during normal use Work on one side at a time Put the On Off switch in the STOP position and di...

Page 16: ...er rope continuously until carburettor clears itself and install air cleaner element Motor speed drops off Depth of cultivation is too great Set to smaller depth of cut Tines blocked Pull out spark plug connector remove blockage Air filter clogged Clean air filter refer to relevant section in manual Clutch not working Engine speed is too low Open throttle increase engine speed Belt too long Replac...

Page 17: ...PARTS DIAGRAM MACHINE 193820003 ...

Page 18: ...ver Gasket 1 43 Engine See Engine Parts List 1 15 TH205 50 Worm Gear Cover 1 44 TH127 2GM Rear Bracket 1 16 TH205 51 Hex Bolt M6x20 6 45 TH205 58 Square Neck Bolt M6x45 2 17 TH205 52 Hex Bolt M6x18 1 46 TH127 8 Handle Star Nut 2 18 TH127 20 Left Tine A 2 47 TH127 50 Hex Bolt M6x30 4 19 TH127 21 Right Tine B 2 48 TH127 3GM Handle Grip 2 20 TH127 38 Pin 4 49 TH205 59 Throttle Switch Holder 1 21 TH12...

Page 19: ...PARTS DIAGRAM ENGINE 193820003 ...

Page 20: ... 14 TH205 11 Crankshaft Gasket 1 38 WPL7T Spark Plug 1 15 TH205 12 Engine Case Left 1 39 TH127 45E Muffler Gasket 1 16 TH205 13 Hex Bolt M5x35 4 40 TH127 46E Muffler 1 17 TH205 14 Oil Seal 15x30x7 1 41 TH127 47E Washer 2 18 TH205 15 Flywheel 1 42 TH205 28 Spring Washer 6 2 19 TH205 16 Hex Bolt M8x1 25 1 43 TH127 48E Hex Bolt M6x55 2 20 TH205 17 Flat Washer 2 44 TH127 49ENEW Muffler Cover 1 21 TH12...

Page 21: ... commercial user c 90 days from the original date of sale when used for hire d A reduced warranty period of 90 days applies to those items which are subject to normal wear and tear e g but not limited to wheels tyres cutter bars cylinders cutting blades blade boss belts cables nylon line spool collection bags spark plugs e Engines are supplied with a separate warranty to the machine The engine man...

Page 22: ...ntial damages or injuries including but not limited to loss of crops loss of profit out of pocket expenses or profits rental of substitute equipment or other commercial losses General a Most warrantable failures show up within the first few weeks of use These failures are usually straightforward and warranty assessment is relatively easy b Failures relating to cutter decks and belts need careful i...

Page 23: ...tandards and technical specifications referred to EN709 1997 A4 2009 Complies with the following directives Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations 2008 2000 14 EC amended by 2005 88 EC Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors Directive Standards and technical specifications referred to EN709 1997 A4 2009 Name of the Notified Body Intertek Testing Services Shanghai Sound Pres...

Page 24: ...tribution co uk Opening Hours Weekdays February to October 8 00am 5 00pm November to January 8 30am 5 00pm CLOSED WEEKENDS BANK HOLIDAYS To see our range of garden machinery equipment visit www thehandy co uk Making gardening easier affordable since 1938 Distributed by Handy Murdock Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5HY ...

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