Echo TC-210 User Manual

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WARNING

Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconscious-

ness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed

away from your face and body.

WARNING

Do not operate this unit indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas.

• Carry unit to tilling/cultivating area using plastic carry handle and

upper handle. Avoid contact with tines or hot engine parts.

• Check the area to be tilled or cultivated. Look for any hazards and

obstructions that could contribute to unsafe conditions.

• Remove all rocks, debris, and other materials that could become

jammed in the tines.

• Do not till or cultivate in areas where there may be hidden hazards,

such as sprinkler heads and pipes, buried power cables or gas lines,

or other similar hazards.

• Start the unit as shown in “Starting” instructions.

• Hold unit securely, using both hands to grip hand grips.

• Depress throttle trigger gradually to begin operation.

• Release throttle trigger to stop tines.

• Allow engine to return to idle, and move switch to “Stop” position to

stop engine.

TILLING – Recommended tilling depth is 6 – 8 inches
Install Tines with individual tines angled forward, toward front of unit.

(see Tine Removal/Cleaning/Installation, page 22)

• Use a forward/backward motion to till soil. Allow tines to dig into

soil, then pull unit back to break up and pulverize clumps. Tilling

depth is controlled by the number of times the forward/backward

motion is used in an area.

• Controlling tilling depth :

• Shallow tilling: Move tiller over soil surface quickly. Tines should

be in cultivating position.

• Deeper tilling: Move tiller over soil slowly. Allow tiller to work the

same area until desired depth is reached.

• Big Weeds/Tough Roots: Rock tiller back and forth over tough spot

until the tines slice through the roots or weeds.

• Digging Holes: Hold tiller in place, and allow tines to dig down into

the soil. Allow tines to dig approximately 6 – 8 inches deep, then

lift unit up and out. Remove loose soil with shovel or rake. Resume

digging with rotating tiller tines until desired depth is reached.

CULTIVATING – Recommended cultivating depth is 2 – 3 inches

Install Tines with individual tines angled rearward, toward the operator.

(see Tine Removal/Cleaning/Installation, page 22)

Allow unit to move forward slowly. Pull unit back to cut vegetation

and cultivate soil to desired depth. Repeat forward/backward motion as

needed.