Racing RAC173PTIL-A User manual

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS>EN
PETROL TILLER
RAC173PTIL-A
USER GUIDE
CAUTION: Read the instructions before using the machine.

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY WARNINGS……………………………………………………………3
2. INTENDED USE………………………………………………………………….6
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION……………………………………………………..7
4. TECHNICAL DATA………………………………………………………………7
5. ASSEMBLY…………………………………………………………...................8
6. OIL AND FUEL FILLING…………………………………………...................15
7. OPERATION…………………………………………………………………….16
8. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE…………………………………………18
9. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE……………………………………….18
10. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY………………………………………….19
11. WARRANTY…………………………………………………………………….20
12. PRODUCT FAILURE……………………………………………….................21
13. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS……………………………………….................22

1. SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Before using this tool, please read this safety and operating instructions
carefully. Knowing and mastering this information and instructions will help you to use this
machine safely and reduce the risk of accidents and electric shocks.
If you give this unit to another person, give them this manual as well.
This machine shall always be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions laid
down in the instruction handbook. Any mishandling and any use contrary to the user
manual will not engage the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Failure to observe the safety and operating instructions may result in a risk of fire and/or
personal injury.
1) Training
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment;
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator;
c) Never work while people, especially children, or pets are nearby;
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
2) Preparation
a) While working, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals;
b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which can be thrown up by the machine;
c) WARNING –Petrol is highly flammable:
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose;
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling;
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol
while the engine is running or when the engine is hot;
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have
dissipated;
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely;
d) Replace faulty silencers;
e) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the tools are not worn out or damaged.
Replace worn out or damaged elements and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
3) Operation
a) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect;
b) Work only in daylight or in good artificial light;
c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
d) Walk, never run with the machine;
e) work across the slopes, never up and down;
f) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes;
g) Do not work on excessively steep slopes;

h) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you;
i) Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine;
j) Start the engine carefully according to manufacturer instructions and with feet well away
from the tool(s);
k) Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts;
l) Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running;
m) Stop the engine:
Whenever you leave the machine;
Before refuelling;
n) Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down.
4) Maintenance and storage
a) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure the equipment is in safe working condition;
b) Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach
an open flame or spark;
c) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure;
d) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol
storage area free of vegetative material and excessive grease;
e) Replace worn or damaged parts for safety;
f) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this shall be done outdoors.
- This tool is not intended to be use by persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or
mental capabilities are reduced, or persons without experience or knowledge, unless they have
been able to benefit from through a person responsible for their safety, surveillance or prior
instructions regarding the use of the device.
- Children should be supervised to make sure they do not play with the device.
- Children and young persons as well as persons who have not read the instruction manual are
not allowed to operate this appliance.
- Local regulation may restrict the age of the operator.
- Never use the appliance when people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
- Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or dangers to people or their
personal belongings.
- Do not use accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer; these may
damage the unit and / or cause injury.
- Do not disassemble the device yourself. Any dismantling, repair or verification must be done
exclusively by a qualified person.
- Use the device fully assembled and secured. Check before use if the guards and safety devices
are in place.
- When operating the machine, always wear protective equipment including a face shield, visors
or goggles, hearing protection, helmet, gloves, non-slip shoes and protective clothing.
- Always transport the machine by its handle, never by another part of the machine.
- Avoid using the device in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of
thunderstorms and lightning.
- In the event of an accident, stop using the machine immediately. Turn off and check the problem.
Do not use the machine while the machine is damaged.
- Use unleaded petrol for the engine. Petrol is flammable and explosive. During use, take special
precautions;
Do not smoke.
Avoid the presence of flames or sparks in the surrounding area.
Engines warm up during use. Make sure the engine is cool before refueling.
If there is leaking fuel, clean carefully and wait until it is dry before starting the engine.

- Never allow people to approach the tool, especially during its operation.
- Do not use the tiller when you are tired, sick, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or drugs.
- Always wear appropriate clothing (do not wear short or loose clothing). Wear safety shoes (do
not wear sandals or work barefoot). Avoid putting jewellery and anything that gets stuck in the
machine.
- Keep people or animals away from the work area (with a minimum distance of 10 m).
- Remove all materials that could create accidents before the machine is used (pieces of wood,
stones, wire ropes, ropes, glasses, etc.).
- Check that all components are correctly attached.
- Do not use the cultivator on a ground incline more than 10 °.
- In an emergency situation, stop the machine.
- Never refuel or start the engine in a closed enclosure. The tiller must always be used outdoors.
- The machine must be stopped when carrying out maintenance and cleaning operations, when
changing tools or when transported by means other than under its own power.
- Be aware that the application may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines
should strike extremely hard, packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles such as large
stones, roots or stumps.
- The adjustable part of the protective device shall be adjusted to the working depth of the tool so
that only that part of the working tool that cuts into the soil remains uncovered.
RESIDUAL RISKS
- Even if you use this product in compliance with all safety requirements, the potential risks of
injury and damage remain. Always be vigilant when using this product, so that you can
recognize and manage the risks rather. The following hazards may arise in the structure and
design of this product:
- There are adverse health consequences resulting from the emission of vibration if the product is
used for long periods of time or not managed properly and properly maintained.
- There is a risk of injury and property damage due to attachments or broken the sudden impact
of hidden objects when using cutting.
- Risk of injury to persons and property caused by flying objects.
- Risk of hearing loss due to a long exposition to noise emitted by the machine.
Prolonged use of this product exposes the operator to vibration and can produce so-called "white
finger" disease. To reduce the risk, wear gloves and keep your hands warm.
If any of the symptoms of "white finger syndrome" occur, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of the "white finger" include numbness, loss of sensitivity, tingling, tingling, and pain,
loss of strength, color changes or skin condition. These symptoms usually appear on the fingers,
hands or wrists. Risk increases at low temperatures.
SYMBOLS
Read the instruction manual Risk of projection; Keep bystanders
away

Warning! Rotating tools
Warning! Exhaust gas. Do not use
indoor
Caution! Hot surface
Wear ocular and hearing protection
Guarantee sound power level
Wear safety footwear
Wear protective gloves
The fuel is flammable;
keep it away from the fire. Do not add fuel
while the machine is running
clutch lever STOP position
clutch lever START position
Remove the spark plug before
servicing and maintenance. Read the
instruction manual
Danger! Keep your hands and
feet away from the cutting element
Add engine oil
Recoil starter
2. INTENDED USE
This machine is exclusively intended to be used as a tiller to turn and loosen garden and crop soil.
They can work on small plots.
The tool must be used outdoors.
Do not respect the instructions and requirements of use as stated in this manual will be considered
as non-conform.

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Left handle (clutch lever)
2. Right handle (ON / OFF lever)
3. Handle bracket
4. Starter rope
5. Oil tank
6. Fuel tank
7. Air filter
6. Fuel tank
8. Mudguard
9. Blades
10. Wheel
11. Drag strut (depth limiter)
12. Primer button
The tool is also provided with 6 blades, 2 extension mudguards.
The Drag strut (depth limiter) must be installed on the rear of the tool.
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Engine displacement
173 cm³
Engine power
3,2 kW
Working width:
60cm
Maximum rotational speed
3000/min
Volume of fuel tank
1,0L
Volume of oil tank
0,5L
Vibration value
Max.6,3 m/s², K=1,5 m/s²
Measured sound pressure level at working
position
LpA: 80,2 dB(A), K=3,0dB(A)
Measured sound power level according to noise
directive 2000/14/EC
LwA: 91,2dB(A), K=2,01dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level LwA
LwA: 93dB(A)
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Weight 31.5kg

5. ASSEMBLY
Unpack and lift out the rotary tiller, and take out other accessories and tools in the box. Read the
instructions carefully and operate every step strictly according to the instructions.
INSTALL THE DRAG STRUT
Remove the M6*35 bolts and nuts on the drag strut of the rotary tiller (Fig. 2) (Fig. 3), and insert the
drag strut into the corresponding hole of the rotary tiller from bottom to top, lead the screw through
the hole of rotary tiller and drag strut using M6*35 (Fig. 4), and lock the nut to the position over two
threads with a wrench (Fig. 5).
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
M6*35 bolt
Drag strut

INSTALL THE ARMREST FIXING SEAT
Install the armrest fixing seat on the armrest bracket, and lock it with φ8*φ24*2 washers and
hexagon head bolts M6*30 (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6 Fig. 7
INSTALL THE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDRAILS
Lock the φ8*φ24*2 washers and hexagon head bolts M8*30 in the tool bag, and take off the M8
nuts (Fig. 9). Insert left handrail into the hole of handrail fixing seat, align the hole position, install
the hexagon head bolts M8*30 and washers on the handrail and handrail bracket, fix them with M8
nuts before locking them. Repeat the above operations on the right handrail.
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Armrest fixing
seat
Hexagon head
bolt
φ8*φ24*2 washer
Hexagon head
bolt
φ8*φ24*2 washer
Left handrail
M8 nut

Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12
LOCK THE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDRAILS
Lock the 4 bolts and nuts on the left and right handrails by using a wrench (Fig. 12)
INSTALL THE CLUTCH CABLE
Unscrew an M8 nut among the adjustment screws of clutch cable and lead it through the lug hole of
the iron block of left handrail (Fig. 13), and then screw on M8 nuts.
Fig. 13 Fig. 14
INSTALL THE HANDLE
Install the Z-shaped connector of clutch cable into the φ5 hole in the handle (Fig. 15), insert M8*40
bolt into the corresponding hole of the handle and left handrail (Fig. 16), and then tighten M8 cap
nut with a wrench (Fig. 17).
Clutch cable
assembly
M8 nylon
self-lock nut
Hexagon
flange bolts
M8*40
Handle