Powerplus POWXG7204 User manual

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1APPLICATION ...................................................................................3
2DESCRIPTION (FIG. A).....................................................................3
3PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ..............................................................3
4SYMBOLS..........................................................................................4
5ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CULTIVATORS .....................5
5.1 To ensure safe operation..........................................................................................5
5.1.1 Operator responsibility ................................................................................................5
5.1.2 Child safety.................................................................................................................6
5.1.3 Thrown object hazard..................................................................................................6
5.1.4 Fire and burn hazard...................................................................................................6
5.1.5 Carbon monoxide poisoning hazard............................................................................6
5.1.6 Operation on slope......................................................................................................6
6PETROL SAFETY WARNINGS.........................................................7
7UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY........................................................7
7.1 Unpack cultivator......................................................................................................7
7.2 Assembly...................................................................................................................7
7.2.1 Install the tines............................................................................................................7
7.2.2 Install the wheel ..........................................................................................................7
7.2.3 Install the handles.......................................................................................................7
7.2.4 Install the resistance pole............................................................................................8
7.2.5 Handles height adjustment..........................................................................................8
8OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................8
8.1 Pre-Start Inspection..................................................................................................8
8.2 Start the Engine.........................................................................................................8
8.3 Stop the Engine.........................................................................................................8
8.4 Normal operation ......................................................................................................8
8.5 Adjustment................................................................................................................8
8.5.1 Wheel adjustment .......................................................................................................8
8.5.2 Depth adjustment........................................................................................................9

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8.5.3 Handlebar adjustment.................................................................................................9
9TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................9
10 NOISE.................................................................................................9
11 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE .....................................................9
11.1 Cultivator maintenance.............................................................................................9
11.2 Engine maintenance .................................................................................................9
11.3 Long term storage.....................................................................................................9
12 SERVICE DEPARTMENT................................................................10
13 WARRANTY.....................................................................................10
14 ENVIRONMENT...............................................................................11
15 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................................11

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CULTIVATOR 140CC
POWXG7204
1 APPLICATION
The gasoline cultivator is suitable for cultivating the sandy soil and clayey soil of canopied
vegetables base and dry land.
For weedy and deep plots, remove the weeds before using the cultivator to cultivate the land.
It is not designed for commercial use.
WARNING! For your own safety, read this manual and the general safety
instructions carefully before using the appliance. Your power tool should
only be given to other users together with these instructions.
2 DESCRIPTION (FIG. A)
1. Handle
2. Clutch
3. Accelerator lever
4. Clutch cable
5. Handlebar
6. Starter rope
7. Fuel tank
8. Fuel cap
9. Muffler
10. Air filter
11. Resistance pole
12. Wheel
13. Tines
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
Remove all packaging materials.
Remove remaining packaging and packing inserts (if included).
Check that the package contents are complete.
Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation
damage.
Keep the packaging materials as far as possible until the end of the warranty period. Then
take it to your local waste disposal system.
WARNING Packaging materials are not toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! There is a danger of suffocation!
Spark plug spanner (1)
11-13 wrench (2)
Instruction manual (1)
1 plastic cover
2x cable clamp
1x screw
1x spacer
If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

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4 SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in this manual and/or on the machine:
Denotes risk of
personal injury or
damage to the tool.
Wear gloves.
Read manual
before use.
In accordance with
essential safety
standards of applicable
European directives.
Wear goggles and
ear defenders when
using the device.
No naked flame.
Engine exhaust
contains carbon
monoxide. Never
operate the product
in an enclosed
area!
Do not touch a hot
silencer or cylinder. You
may get burned. These
parts get extremely hot
from operation. When
turned off they remain hot
for a short time.
Wearing of
protective shoes
advised.
Risk of injury due to flying
parts! Always maintain a
sufficient safety distance.
Petrol is flammable.
Allow engine to
cool for at least 2
minutes before
refuelling.
Clutch handle pulled, tine
turns.
Risk of injury
caused by rotating
machine parts!
Minimum motor
revolutions.
Clutch handle
released, unit is
running in idle.
Check that there are not
fuel leaks. Stop the
engine before refill.

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Maximum motor
revolutions.
Remove the ignition
cable before all
maintenance work, and
read the instructions for
use.
Check the engine
oil level before
start. Capacity: 0.6
litres. Multigrade
oil: 20W-40.
Don’t expose to rain.
Do not use the tool
without oil inside.
For outdoor use only.
Start engine
creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite
nearby flammable
gasses.
5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CULTIVATORS
For your safety and the safety of others, please pay special attention to these precautions
This cultivator is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to
instructions.
Read and understand the owner's manual before operating the cultivator. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide.
Never run the cultivator in an enclosed area.
Be sure to provide adequate ventilation.
When installed, ventilated protection is to be observed.
The rotating parts are sharp and they turn at high speed. Accidental contact can cause
serious injury.
Keep your hands and feet away from the parts while engine is running.
Stop the engine and disengage the tines clutch before inspection or maintenance of tires.
Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent any possibility of accidental starting. Wear heavy
gloves to protect your hands from the tines when clearing the tines or when inspecting or
replacing the tines.
5.1 To ensure safe operation
5.1.1 Operator responsibility
Keep the cultivator in good operating condition, operating a cultivator in poor or
questionable condition could result in serious injury.
Be sure all safety devices are in working order and warning labels are in place. These
items are installed for your safety.
Be sure the safety covers (fan cover, recoil starter cover) are in place.
Know how to stop the engine and tines quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use
of all controls.
Keep a firm hold on the handlebars. They may tend to lift during clutch engagement
Allowing anyone to operate this cultivator without proper training may result in injury.

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Wear sturdy, full-coverage footwear, operating this cultivator, barefoot or with open toe
shoes or sandals increases your risk of injury.
Dress sensibly. Loose clothing may get caught in moving parts, increasing your risk of
injury.
Be alert! Operating this cultivator when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs may result in serious injury.
Keep all persons and pets away from the tilling area.
Be sure drag bar is in place and properly adjusted.
5.1.2 Child safety
Keep children indoors and supervised at all times while any outdoor power equipment is
being used nearby. Young children move quickly and are attracted especially by the tines
and tilling activity.
Never assume children will remain where you last saw them, be alert and turn the
cultivator off if children enter the area.
Children should never be allowed to operate the cultivator, even under adult supervision.
5.1.3 Thrown object hazard
Objects hit by the rotating tines can be thrown from the cultivator with great force, and may
cause severe injury.
Before tilling, clear the tilling area of sticks, large stone, wires, glasses, etc. Till only in
daylight.
Pieces thrown from worn or damaged tines can cause serious injury. Always inspect the
tines before using the cultivator.
5.1.4 Fire and burn hazard
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapour can explode.
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of reach of children.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Allow the engine to cool before refuelling. Fuel vapour or spilled fuel may be ignited.
The engine and exhaust system become very hot during operation and remain hot for a
while after stopping. Contact with hot engine components can cause burn injuries and can
ignite some materials.
Avoid touching a hot engine or exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance or storing the cultivator indoors.
5.1.5 Carbon monoxide poisoning hazard
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide; a colourless and odourless gas. Breathing
exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death
If you run the engine in an area that is confined or even partially enclosed, the air you
breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from
building-up, provide adequate ventilation.
5.1.6 Operation on slope
When tilling on slopes, keep the fuel tank less than half full to minimize fuel spillage.
Till across the slope (at equally spaced intervals) rather than up and down it.
Be very careful when changing the direction of the cultivator on a slope.
Do not use the cultivator on a slope of more than 10°

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The maximum safe grade angle shown is for reference purposes only and should be
determined according to the type of the tool. Before starting the engine, check that the
cultivator is not damaged and is in good condition. For your safety and the safety of others,
exercise extreme care when using the cultivator up or down hill.
6 PETROL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Use extra care when handling fuels. They are inflammable and
the vapours are potentially explosive. The following points must be
observed.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel when the engine is running. Allow engine exhaust
components to cool before refuelling.
Do not smoke.
Never refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel containers in places where there is a naked flame, such
as a water heater.
If fuel is spilt, do not attempt to start the power source before moving the machine away
from the spillage area.
Always replace and securely tighten the fuel cap after refuelling.
Whenever the tank is drained, this should be done outdoors.
7 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
7.1 Unpack cultivator
Carefully lift the cultivator out of the box, remove any packing material and cut any ties
holding the handlebar pieces to the cultivator assembly.
7.2 Assembly
7.2.1 Install the tines
Place and align the tine assembly towards to the shaft (Fig. 1),
then fix it by a columniform pin and insert a split pin on the columniform pin to prevent it
moving out (Fig. 2).
7.2.2 Install the wheel
Fix the wheel support assembly on the base using a bolt and a nut (Fig. 3),
then tighten it using a spring, and insert a B-shape pin on the shaft to prevent the spring
moving out (Fig. 4).
7.2.3 Install the handles
Push the plastic cover over the lower ends of the left and the right handle respectively.
Mount the plastic cover together with the handles on the arm holder (Fig. 7). Then fasten the
handles with the provided bolts and nuts (Fig. 6).

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7.2.4 Install the resistance pole
Fix the resistance pole on the base with a columniform pin, then insert a B-shape pin on the
columniform pin to prevent it moving out (Fig. 9).
7.2.5 Handles height adjustment
Loosen the two adjustment bolts at the backside of the arm holder, adjust the handles to the
desired height, and then fasten the adjustment bolts again.
8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1 Pre-Start Inspection
Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure.
Check oil level in engine crankcase.
Important! Engine is shipped from the factory without oil. You must add
engine oil before starting engine.
Inspect air filter for cleanliness.
Check the fuel supply. Do not fill gas tank completely full, allow space for fuel to expand.
Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened securely.
Check depth regulator lever position.
Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel leaks.
Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
Look for signs of engine damage.
Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter
8.2 Start the Engine
Move the accelerator lever to “ ” position (Fig. 10).
Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder (Fig. 11).
Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke until engine runs.
After engine starts running, move accelerator lever to the appropriate position (Fig. 12).
8.3 Stop the Engine
Move accelerator lever to “OFF” position (Fig. 13).
8.4 Normal operation
The clutch engages and disengages the power from the engine to the transmission (Fig. 14).
When the clutch lever is squeezed, the clutch is engaged and power is transmitted. Squeeze
the lever, the tool will be rotated.
When the lever is released, the clutch is disengaged and power is not transmitted.
Release the clutch lever, the tool will be stopped.
8.5 Adjustment
8.5.1 Wheel adjustment
Pull out the wheel support, and turn to appropriate position.
For moving, turn the wheel to position A (Fig. 15).
For working, turn the wheel to position B (Fig. 16).

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8.5.2 Depth adjustment
Draw out the B-shape lock and pin, adjust the resistance pole to an appropriate position, then
replace the pin and fix with B-shape lock (Fig. 17).
8.5.3 Handlebar adjustment
Disentangle the fastening bolts on both sides, adjust the handlebar to a suitable position, then
tighten the bolts. (Fig. 18)
9 TECHNICAL DATA
Engine displacement
140 cc
Weight
30.5 kg
Max. rotational speed
2850 min-1
Cutting width
400 mm
Blade thickness
3.5 mm
Motor power
2.200 W
Oil tank capacity
0.6 l
Fuel tank capacity
1.0 l
10 NOISE
Noise emission values measured according to relevant standard. (K=3)
Acoustic pressure level LpA
80 dB(A)
Acoustic power level LwA
93 dB(A)
ATTENTION! Wear hearing protection when sound pressure is over 85 dB(A).
aw (Vibration):
4.9 m/s²
K = 1.5 m/s²
11 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
11.1 Cultivator maintenance
The transmission case has grease installed at the factory. We recommend checking the
grease level every month. DO NOT overfill.
Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool environment. Transferring the unit from
a warm to a cold place can cause the build-up of harmful condensation.
11.2 Engine maintenance
Please follow engine owner’s manual to maintain the engine.
11.3 Long term storage
If your cultivator will not be used for more than one month, prepare it for long term storage.
Drain the gasoline in the fuel tank and carburettor.
Check oil. Remove the spark plug, add a little oil into the cylinder, fit spark plug, rotate the
crankshaft and let oil be well-distributed in the inside surface of the cylinder.
Pull the starter rope slowly until you feel resistance, tie a knot to fix the rope, then close
the air valve to keep out the dust and other pollutants.

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Remove all debris from cultivator tines and engine.
Store cultivator in a clean and dry place.
12 SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Damaged switches must be replaced by our after-sales service department.
If the connecting cable (or mains plug) is damaged, it must be replaced by a special
connecting cable which is available from our service department. Replacement of the
connecting cable should only be carried out by our service department (see last page) or by
a qualified specialist (qualified electrician).
13 WARRANTY
This product is warranted as provided by law for a 36 months period effective from the
date of purchase by the first user.
This warranty covers all material or production flaws excluding : batteries, chargers,
defective parts subject to normal wear & tear such as bearings, brushes, cables, and
plugs, or accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades, etc. ; damage or defects
resulting from maltreatment, accidents or alterations; nor the cost of transportation.
Damage and/or defects resulting from inappropriate use also do not fall under the
warranty provisions.
We also disclaim all liability for any bodily injury resulting from inappropriate use of the tool.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised customer service centre for Powerplus
tools.
You can always obtain more information at the number 00 32 3 292 92 90.
Any transportation costs shall always be borne by the customer, unless agreed otherwise
in writing.
At the same time, no claim can be made on the warranty if the damage of the device is the
result of negligent maintenance or overload.
Definitely excluded from the warranty is damage resulting from fluid permeation, excessive
dust penetration, intentional damage (on purpose or by gross carelessness), inappropriate
usage (use for purposes for which the device is not suitable), incompetent usage (e.g. not
following the instructions given in the manual), inexpert assembly, lightning strike,
erroneous net voltage. This list is not exhaustive.
Acceptance of claims under warranty can never lead to the prolongation of the warranty
period nor commencement of a new warranty period in case of a device replacement.
Devices or parts which are replaced under the warranty therefore remain the property of
Varo NV.
We reserve the right to reject a claim whenever the purchase cannot be verified or when it
is clear that the product has not been properly maintained. (Clean ventilation slots, carbon
brushes serviced regularly, etc.).
Your purchase receipt must be kept as proof of date of purchase.
Your appliance must be returned undismantled to your dealer in an acceptably clean state,
(in its original blow-moulded case if applicable to the unit), accompanied by proof of
purchase.

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14 ENVIRONMENT
Should your appliance need replacement after extended use, do not dispose of it with the
household refuse, but in an environmentally safe way.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that protects the environment. We suggest you
take it in a sealed container to your local service station for recycling. Do not throw it into the
refuse or pour it on the ground.
15 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
VARO N.V. - Joseph Van Instraat 9 - BE2500 Lier - BELGIUM, declares that,
product: Cultivator 140cc
trade mark: POWERplus
model: POWXG7204
is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable
European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any
unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.
European Directives (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of signature):
2006/42/EC
2014/30/EU
2000/14/EC Annex VI LwA 90 dB(A) / 93 dB(A)
Testing Authority SNCH
European harmonized standards (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of
signature):
EN709: 1997-A4: 2009
EN ISO 14982: 2009
Keeper of the Technical Documentation: Philippe Vankerkhove, VARO –Vic. Van Rompuy
N.V.
The undersigned acts on behalf of the company CEO,
Philippe Vankerkhove
Regulatory Affairs –Compliance Manager
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