Ryobi AQTT03A User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TILLER ATTACHMENT
AQTT03A
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Your tiller attachment has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.

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WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
re, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■Read these instructions and the instructions for the power
head thoroughly before using tiller.
■Know the tool. Read and understand the operator’s
manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels
afxed to the tool.
■Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
■ Wear safety glasses / goggles and hearing protection that
are marked to comply with standards when operating this
product.
■Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose tting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
go barefoot.
■Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
■Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15m away.
■Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
INTRODUCTION
■Do not operate in poor lighting.
■Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
■Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
■ Do not touch areas around the mufer or cylinder of the
power head. These parts get hot from operation. Failure to
heed this warning could result in possible serious personal
injury.
■Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before making any adjustments or repairs except for car-
buretor adjustments.
■Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and
damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the tiller
attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
■Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Fail-
ure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury,
and will void your warranty.
■Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with
the product, or identied as appropriate for use with this
product in the operator’s manual.
■Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attachment
in damp or wet locations.
■Do not use in rain.
■Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any
job except that for which it is intended.
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
■Do not use near underground electric cables, telephone
lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or
telephone company to locate underground services.
■Rotating tines can cause severe injury, keep all body parts
away from rotating tines.
■Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
machine towards you.
■Always be sure of your footing; keep a rm hold on the
handles and walk; never run.
■If the tiller should start to vibrate abnormally or become
noisy, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause.
Abnormal noise is generally a warning of trouble.
■Keep all fasteners tight to be sure the tiller is in safe work-
ing condition.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
■Check that the hitch pins are fully inserted on the tine shaft
before each use.
■Do not operate power equipment after it has been dropped
or damaged. Return it to your nearest authorised servicing
dealer for inspection and repair.
■Stop the engine whenever you leave the tiller, or when
making any repairs or inspections.
■Make sure all proper guards and other safety devices are
properly and securely attached before using this product.
■Be extremely careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines
could catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.
■Do not overload the capacity of the machine by attempting
to till too deep at too fast a speed.
■Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and

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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
remove all foreign objects.
■Keep hands, feet, and other body parts away from rotating
parts.
■Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before installing attachments or making any adjustments.
■Before storing the unit, allow the engine to cool.
■When not in use, store the tiller in a dry place which is
inaccessible to children.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
■To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury,
exercise extreme caution when using this product with
any electrical power head. Refer to power head operators
manual for suitability of attachment.
■Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to
prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-
pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety.
Read The Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand opera-
tor’s manual before using this product.
Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye and hearing protection which is marked to comply with
standards when operating this equipment.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 15m away.
Rotating Tines Danger — Keep hands and feet away from rotating tines. Rotating
tines can cause injury.

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SYMBOLS
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualied service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE for repair. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use
this product until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand
the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual,
do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for
assistance.
WARNING:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard
safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with standards.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Tine Size................................................................. 20.3 cm
Tilling Depth............................................................... 20 cm
Tilling Width .................................................... 17.8-25.4 cm
Weight ....................................................................... 6.1 kg
KNOW YOUR TILLER ATTACHMENT
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
■ Carefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that
all items listed in the packing list are included.
■Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
■Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
■If any parts are damaged or missing, Contact Ryobi cus-
tomer service.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modication is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
INSTALLING THE TINES
See Figure 2.
NOTE: Install the tines before the attachment is connected
to the power head.
The tiller has four tines —two inner tines labeled B and C,
and two outer tines labeled A and D. For correct operation of
the unit, the tines must be installed in the correct orientation.

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ASSEMBLY
■ Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box.
The stamped side of the tine should face away from the
gear box.
■ Place tine B on the tine shaft to the right of the gear box.
The stamped side of the tine should face away from the
gear box.
■Place a felt washer on each side of the tine shaft, and
slide to rest against the inner tines.
■Place the outer tine labeled D on the left side of the tine
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine C.
■Place the outer tine labeled A on the right side of the tine
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine B.
NOTE: When installed correctly, the angled edge of the
tine blades should face the ground.
■To secure the tines to the tine shaft, insert the hitch pin
into the holes located on either side of the tine shaft.
NOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are
installed incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the cultivat-
ing operation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning.
CAUTION:
Wear heavy gloves when installing, removing, or adjust-
ing the tiller tines. With wear, the tiller tines may become
sharper.
JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE TILLER
ATTACHMENT
See Figure 3.
The tiller attachment connects to the power head by means
of a coupler device.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious
personal injury.
To install the attachment:
■Remove the hanger cap from the attachment.
■Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft.
■Push in the button located on the shaft of the tiller attach-
ment.
■Align the button with the guide recess on the power head
coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attach-
ment shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the
positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly
rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.
■Tighten the knob securely.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
To remove:
■Stop the engine.
■Loosen the knob.
■Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
ATTACHING THE J-HANDLE
See Figure 4.
The J-handle included with the tiller attachment provides a
barrier to assist the operator in maintaining a safe distance
from the rotating tines. If the power head to which the tiller
attachment will be mounted does not have such a handle,
install the provided handle.
■Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the
shaft housing so that handle will be located to the opera-
tor’s left.
■Insert the end of the handle between the clamps.
■Align the bolt holes and push the long bolt through the
handle side.
■ Place short bolt through opposite side of clamp. Install at
washers, lock washers, and hex nuts to hold the assembly
in place.
■After assembly is complete, adjust the position of the
handle for best balance and comfort.
■ Tighten the long bolt rst and then the short bolt.

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WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufcient to inict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
■Breaking up garden soil to prepare seed beds for planting
■Shallow cultivating to remove weeds
OPERATING THE TILLER
See Figure 5.
Hold the tiller attachment with your right hand on the rear
handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a rm
grip with both hands while in operation.
In nearly all types of soil, it is not necessary or recommended
to operate the tiller attachment at full throttle. Doing so con-
sistently will shorten the life of the engine and drivetrain.
Partial throttle will usually be sufcient.
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating tines. Rotat-
ing tines will cause serious personal injury.
NOTE: The tines of the tiller may rotate when the engine is
started.
■Move the tiller to the work area before starting the engine.
■ With the tiller on at level ground, start the engine of the
power head. Refer to the operator’s manual of your power
head.
■ Hold the handles rmly, depress the throttle trigger to
increase the engine speed to a moderate speed, then
lower the tiller so the tines can make contact with the
ground.
■Pull the tiller carefully toward you while it is digging into
the soil’s surface.
NOTE: Pulling the tiller carefully toward you while it is
digging into the soil will reduce your effort and make the
tilling easier.
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, never carry the tiller while the
engine is running. Move the tiller to the work area before
starting the engine.
WARNING:
After extended periods of use, the tiller gearbox may be-
come hot. To avoid burns, do not touch the gearbox until
it has had time to cool down.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation. If operation is dusty,
also wear a dust mask.

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WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut
off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and discon-
nect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake uids, petrol, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here.
For other repairs, have the product serviced by an authorised
service dealer.
TINE MAINTENANCE
■Occasionally apply a few drops of oil to the shaft to keep
the tines free on the shaft.
■If tines are being replaced due to wear, all four tines should
be replaced as a set.
REGULAR TINE PATTERN
See Figure 6.
For most applications, the regular tine pattern will work best.
This is the pattern set by the factory.
NOTE: Pay attention to the hub position in relationship to
the tines.
NARROW TINE PATTERN
See Figure 7.
When tilling in conned areas or rows, a narrow tine pattern
may be required. For a narrow tine pattern:
■Remove hitch pin from each side of the tiller.
■Remove the left and right outer tines (A and D).
■Remove felt washers.
■Replace hitch pin in alternate holes on each side of shaft.
NOTE: Do not force the tines on or off the shaft. If you
experience difculties when removing the tines, apply some
penetrating oil on the shaft. When reinstalling the tines, make
sure to clean and oil the shaft and the tine hubs.
MAINTENANCE
STONY OR ROCKY SOIL TINE PATTERN
See Figure 8.
If you are tilling in stony or rocky soil and experience continual
rock jams, there is an additional tine pattern that will help
correct the problem. In the stony soil tine pattern, the centre
gap is wider than in the regular tine pattern. This will require
additional passes to till the area. For a stony soil tine pattern:
■Remove hitch pin from each side of the tiller.
■Remove tines and felt washers from the shaft.
■Reinstall tines B and C on opposite sides of the shaft.
When facing the tiller attachment, tine B will now be on
the left and tine C will be on the right.
■Reinstall felt washers.
■Reinstall tines A and D. Tines D and B will now be on one
side, with tines A and C on the other.
■Replace hitch pins.
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 9.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
■To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the
hanger cap over the end of the attachment shaft. Slightly
rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into
place.
■The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used
for hanging purposes as well.
STORING THE ATTACHMENT
■Store the attachment in a well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children.
■Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals.

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WARRANTY
TTI warrants this outdoor product to be free of defects in material or workmanship for 24 months from the date of
purchase by the original purchaser, subject to the limitations below. Please keep your invoice as proof of date of
purchase.
This warranty is only applicable where the product is used for personal and non-commercial purposes. This
warranty does not cover damage or liability caused by / due to misuse, abuse, accidental or intentional acts by user,
improper handling, unreasonable use, negligence, failure by end user to follow operating procedures outlined in the user’s
manual, attempted repair by non-qualified professional, unauthorized repair, modification, or use of accessories and/or
attachments not specifically recommended by authorized party.
This warranty does not cover belts, brushes, bags, bulbs or any part which ordinary wear and tear results in required
replacement during warranty period. Unless specifically provided under applicable law, this warranty does not cover
transportation cost or consumable items such as fuses.
This limited warranty is void if the product’s original identification (trade mark, serial number, etc.) markings have been
defaced, altered or removed or if product is not purchased from an authorized reseller or if product is sold AS IS and / or
WITH ALL FAULTS.
Subject to all applicable local regulations, the provisions of this limited warranty are in lieu of any other written warranty,
whether express or implied, written or oral, including any warranty of MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. OUR MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY
YOU FOR THE PRODUCT.
This warranty is valid only in the European Union, Australia and New Zealand. Outside these areas, please
contact your authorized Ryobi dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

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Type: AQTT03A
Year of Construction: See serial plate
Name/Title: Andrew Eyre
Vice President, Engineering
Signature:
06/2009
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Machine: TILLER ATTACHMENT
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