Sears 316.2926 manual

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hof fman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www .sears.com/craftsman CAUTION: Befor e using this pr oduct, r ead this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Operator’ s Manual Electric CUL TIV A TOR Model No. 316.292600 • SAFETY • ASSEMBL Y • OPERA TION • MAINTENANCE • P AR TS LI[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC CUL TIV A TOR For two years from the date of pur chase, when this Cultivator is used and maintained according to the operator’ s manual, Sears will r epair any defect in material or workmanship free of char ge. This warranty excludes tines, which are expendabl[...]

3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and-their explanations, deserve your careful attention and-understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger . The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident preve[...]

4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION • If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, disconnect extension cord fr om house receptacle. • Inspect cultivator cord periodically , and if damaged, have it repair ed by an authorized service facility . Inspect extension cord periodically and r eplace if damaged. • Dress pr operly . W ear sturd[...]

5 • Be careful when cultivating in har d ground. The tines may catch in the ground and pr opel the cultivator forward. If this occurs, let go of the handle and do not restrain the machine. • Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. • Look down, behind, [...]

6 SAFETY AND INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety , assembly , operating and maintenance and repair information. RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates dang[...]

7 APPLICA TIONS As a cultivator • Tilling soil in home vegetable gardens, flower beds and around shrubs Starter Button Tines Tine Engage Control KNOW YOUR CUL TIV A TOR Front Handle Handlebar RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Cord Retainer Cord Guide Bar Cord Oulet Receptacle Overload Protection Switch Wheel Support Bracket Wheels Tine Shield Handlebar K[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Refer ence to right or left hand side of the cultivator is observed from the operating position. Removing Unit From Carton 1. Remove staples, br eak glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. 2. Remove all loose parts that may be included with unit. 3. Cut along corners, lay c[...]

Using the Cord Retainer An extension cord r etainer is suspended on the cord guide bar found on the upper handle. NOTE: Do not plug your extension cor d into the power source r eceptable (outlet) prior to routing it through the cor d retainer and connecting the extension cord to the cultivator's cor d outlet receptacle. T o properly route your[...]

10 ST ARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS ST AR TING INSTRUCTIONS Connecting to an Electrical Power Source NOTE: Connect your extension cord to the cultivator as instructed on the previous page prior to plugging your extension cord into an electrical outlet. 1. Plug your extension cor d into any convenient (indoor or outdoor) 120-volt, 60-cycle AC grounde[...]

11 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING THE WHEEL SUPPORT BRACKET T o adjust the wheel support bracket proceed as follows: 1. Remove cotter pin fr om the clevis pin and slide pin out of tailpiece bracket (Fig. 8). 2. Slide the wheel support bracket up or down in the tailpiece, aligning the holes to the desired height. 3. Place the clevis pin thr ough [...]

2. Car efully remove each tine assembly from the tine shafts . 3. Wipe each tine shaft clean with a damp cloth and apply a light coat of oil (i.e. 3-N-One ) or silicon-based lubricant to each shaft. Do NOT use WD-40 . 4. Rinse each tine assembly with water and thor oughly dry each it before placing on tine shaft. 5. Re-insert each click pin to secu[...]

13 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts & Repair center (1-800-4-MY -HOME ® ) or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment. CAUSE ACTION 1. Unit is unplugged 1. Make sure that extension cor d is securely plugged into cultivator's cord outlet r eceptacle on one[...]

14 P ARTS LIST MODEL 316-29260 ELECTRIC CUL TIV A TOR 44 43 50 49 46 27 47 45 48 32 38 34 42 36 36 39 40 34 30 35 41 37 33 25 31 18 28 21 22 24 23 27 19 17 29 20 26 9 5 8 7 13 3 15 16 14 2 1 11 10 4 12 6[...]

15 Item Part No. Description 1 625-04027 Switch Assembly 2 710-04213 Screw , T27, 1/4-20, 1.75” 3 710-0572 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18, 2.50, Gr1 4 710-0805 Hex Screw , 5/16-18, 1.50, Gr5 5 712-0324 Nut, Hex Lock, 1/4-20, Gr8, Nylon 6 712-04063 Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, GrF , Nylon 7 720-04052 Knob, Nut, 5/16-18 8 726-0368 Cord Retainer 9 731-05178 [...]

Repair Protection A greements Congratulations on m aking a smar t purchase. Your new Craf tsman ® product is d esigned and manuf actured for years of dependa ble opera- tion. But like al l products, it m ay require repair from time to tim e. That’s when ha ving a Repair Protection Agreem ent can save you mone y and aggravation. Purchase a Repair[...]

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