Remington Garden Wizard 109312-01 - Manual (Page 8)

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ELECTRIC TILLER
®
STARTING TILLER
1. Grasp grip area on handlebar firmly
with both hands.
2. Use your thumb to slide the lock-off
lever all the way to the right (see Fig-
ure 11). This releases the trigger lever.
3. Squeeze the trigger lever all the way in
(see Figure 11). The motor will start
and the tines will begin to rotate. Once
the tiller is started, the lock-off lever
can be released.
4. IMPORTANT: To stop the tiller, release
the trigger lever. The motor will shut
off and the tines will stop rotating. The
trigger lever is now locked off again.
BASIC TILLER OPERATION
Use the tiller for breaking sod, preparing
seed beds, and for cultivating gardens and
flower beds. The tiller can also dig small
holes for planting saplings or potted plants.
Let the tiller do most of the work. The tines
will pull the tiller forward during operation.
By pulling tiller back towards yourself, the
tines will dig deeper and more aggressively.
For breaking sod or deep tilling, allow the tines
to pull the tiller forward to the end of your
arm’s reach, then firmly pull the tiller back
towards you. By repeatedly allowing the tiller
to move forward and then pulling the tiller
back to you, the tiller will be most effective.
If the tiller digs deep enough to stay in one
spot, gently rock the tiller side to side to start
the tiller moving forward again.
For preparing seed beds, we recommend
using one of the tilling patterns shown in
Figure 12.
Figure 11 - Lock-off Lever and Trigger
Lever
Figure 12 - Suggested Tilling Patterns
2
1
Lock-off Lever
Trigger
Lever
Tilling Pattern One - Make two passes over
area to be tilled, the second at a right angle
to the first.
Tilling Pattern Two - Make two passes over
area to be tilled, the second overlapping the
first.
OPERATING TILLER
Continued
EXTENSION CORD
MANAGEMENT
As with any electric lawn and garden appli-
ance, you will develop a common sense ap-
proach to keeping the extension cord in a safe
and logical location as you are using the tiller.
A convenient belt clip is included with the
tiller to enable you to attach the extension
cord to your waist and ease cord manage-
ment (see Figure 13). It is recommended
that the belt clip and extension cord be
attached to your right side. Maintain enough
slack between the tiller and the belt clip for
easy maneuvering.
Figure 13 - Extension Cord Belt Clip
WARNING: Be aware of exten-
sion cord while operating tiller. Be
careful not to trip over cord. Keep
cord away from tines at all times.
Outer
Hook
Belt
Extension Cord
If tilling rows, start with the row that is closest
to the household outlet you are using as an
electrical power source. Begin tilling the row
in a direction which will keep the extension
cord on your right side. When the tiller reaches
the end of the row, turn to position the tiller in
the opposite direction for the next row. Re-
member, keeping the extension cord behind
you and on your right side will make it easier
to manage the extension cord.