The Handy THTILL6.5 User manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND PARTS LIST
PETROL TILLER - THTILL6.5
Sales & Helpline 01793 333220
www.thehandy.co.uk
Before use please read & understand this manual, paying particular
attention to the safety instructions.
2010 v1

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
MAJOR PARTS 4
SPECIFICATION 4
ASSEMBLY 5-6
OPERATING THE TILLER 7
MAINTENANCE 7
PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 8-9
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 10

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels afxed to the
petrol tiller. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specic
potential hazards. Retain these instructions for reference.
• Check your tiller before use. Keep guards in place and in working order.
You should only work with a machine that is in good condition. If you notice
any defect on the machine that may cause damage to the operator, do NOT
operate until faults have been rectied. Replace worn or damaged parts
using only original spare parts.
• Do NOT operate the tiller whilst under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication that could affect your ability to use the apparatus correctly.
• Dress appropriately – do NOT wear loose clothing, ties, jewellery or anything
that could be caught in the moving tines. Use of gloves and strong footwear
are recommended.
• Only work in daylight or sufciently good articial light.
• Keep children and pets at least 10metres away from the tiller at all times
and do NOT operate near underground electric cables, telephone lines,
pipes or hoses.
• Wear eye protection and face or dust mask if working in dusty conditions.
• Do NOT operate on a slopes of more than 10 degrees. When on slopes,
slow down and make sure you have good footing.
• Never operate the machine with one hand and be aware that, if the tines hit
stones, frozen ground or buried roots and stumps, then it may unexpectedly
bounce upward and jump forward.
• If the tines hit a large stone, stump or other obstacles check immediately for
any damage to the tines. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally switch
off the motor immediately and check for causes.
• Always switch off the machine, wait for the tines tostop turning and disconnect
the spark plug before carrying out any inspection or maintenance. The tines
will not stop immediately after switching off.

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MAJOR PARTS
1 Engine 2 Girder 3 Bolt
4 Handle Height Adjuster 5 Break Knob 6 Backward Handle
7 Forward Handle 8 Handlebar 9 Bolt Bar
10 Drag Bar 11 Belt Cover 12 Mudguard
13 Tine Wheel 14 Front Wheel 15 Oil Filler Cap
16 Switch 17 Chain Box 18 Tine
19 Recoil Starter
SPECIFICATION
Model No THTILL6.5
Working Width 60,70 or 75cm
Tine Revolution 156 revs /min
Tine Diameter 31cm
Clutch Tension Belt Set
Speed ratio 22.6:1
Engine Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 196cc
Max Revolution 3900 revs/min
Fuel Tank Capacity 3.6 litres
Oil Tank Capacity 0.5 litres
Starting Mode Manual
Net Weight 52kg

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1 Adjuster
2 Adjustment Hole
3 Clip
4 Bolt
5 Girder
ASSEMBLY
To assemble the handlebar:
The handle height can be adjusted to suit the height of the operator by varying the angle where
the handle adjuster ts on to the girder.
• Remove the bolt and adjuster and attach the handle height adjuster over the girder.
• Insert bolt into one of the adjustment holes and secure it with the nut.
• Replace the adjuster and tighten with clip.
To assemble the tines:
The tiller is supplied with a double set of tines, plus an additional single set for extra wide
cultivation.
The tines are “handed”, ie. they have a a bevelled leading edge which must always face for-
ward.
• Attach the mudguards to the main chassis with the bolts supplied.
• Attach the tines using the pins supplied as shown in the daiagram.
• Pay particular attention to the direction of the pins - they must rotate in the same direction
as the tines to avoid them working use during operation.
• Attach and x the crop protection discs.

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ASSEMBLY, cont’d
To assemble the front wheel:
The front wheel is used to help transport the tiller.
Fix the front wheel in the down position using a lockpin. When cultivating move the wheel to
the up position.
1 Spring
2 Groove
3 Lockpin
4 Front Wheel Bracket
To assemble the dragbar:
The dragbar can be adjusted to differing tilling depths. If the soil is hard, try starting with
a shallower gauge and gradually lower the dragbar to the depth required.
Attach and adjust the dragbar by means of the locknut and retainer as shown.
1R Clip
2Retainer Bolt
3 Dragbar

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OPERATING THE TILLER
The tiller is supplied without fuel or oil.
• Fill the engine to the correct level with good quality SAE 30 engine oil.
• Fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol, being careful not to overll and wiping up any spilt
fuel with a cloth.
• Open fuel tap, push choke control lever into the “closed” position and make sure the
ignition switch is in the “on” position (situated on the engine).
• Pull the starter cord until the machine res, gradually move the choke lever to the “open”
position.
• Allow the machine to idle for a short period before commencing work.
• Manoeuvre the machine to the working area and set the dragbar to the required setting.
• Lift the front wheel up and retain with clip.
• Move the throttle control to full speed and gently squeeze the clutch lever to engage the
tines.
• To operate reverse, release the forward lever and gently squeeze the reverse lever. At
the same time ease off any downward pressure on the handles.
MAINTENANCE
• Allow the tiller to cool down to avoid any risk of burns from the hot engine and disconnect
the spark plug before carrying out any maintenance.
• Wear strong gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges.
• Clean any soil and debris from the tines and occasionally wipe with a little anti-corrosive
oil.
• Drain the tiller completely of fuel if it is to be stored for more than one month.
Other than the above, all further maintenance should be carried out by an authorised service
dealer.

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PARTS DIAGRAM

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PARTS LIST
No Part No Description No Part No Description
1 TH104-1 Front Wheel 1 TH104-2 Nut
3 TH104-3 Bolt 4 TH104-4 Spring
5 TH104-5 Front Wheel Bracket 6 TH104-6 Nut
7 TH104-7 Gear Case 8 TH104-8 Pin
9 TH104-9 Tine Assembly 10 TH104-10 Crop Disc
11 TH104-11 Drag Bar 12 TH104-12 Tension Wheel Support
13 TH104-13 Tension Wheel 14 TH104-14 Reverse Belt Pulley
15 TH104-15 Key 16 TH104-16 Engine Support
17 TH104-17 Bearing 18 TH104-18 Forward Belt Pulley
19 TH104-19 Belt Pulley Cover 20 TH104-20 Forward Belt
21 TH104-21 Reverse Belt 22 TH104-22 Bolt
23 TH104-23 Mudguard (left) 24 TH104-24 R Clip
25 TH104-25 Bracket 26 TH104-26 Handlebars
27 TH104-27 Handle Connector 28 TH104-28 Bolt
29 TH104-29 Rear Bolt Bar 30 TH104-30 Mudguard (right)
31 TH104-31 Bolt 32 TH104-32 Additional Tine Assembly
33 TH104-33 Girder 34 TH104-34 Small Gear
35 TH104-35 Belt Pulley Axis 36 TH104-36 Bet Pulley Soleplate
37 TH104-37 Large Gear 38 TH104-38 V Belt Board
39 TH104-39 Soleplate 40 TH104-40 Tension Wheel Axis Cover
41 TH104-41 Bushing 42 TH104-42 Washer
43 TH104-43 Exhaust Cover 44 TH104-44 Forward Handle
45 TH104-45 Reverse Handle 46 TH104-46 Wrest Spring
47 TH104-47 Forward Cable 48 TH104-48 Reverse Cable

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Declaration of Conformity
Pursuant to the regulations of the following EC Directives:
- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
- EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Handy Distribution Ltd hereby declares that the product
Machine Type: Petrol Tiller
Machine Model: THTILL6.5R
Engine Displacement: 206cc
Engine Power: 4.8kW
Engine Speed: 3600/min
Cutting Width: 600 or 700mm
Mass in kg: 56kg
Conforms to the main safety requirements of the EC Directives listed above.
This conformity is based on the following stanadards and normative documents:
- EN709: 1997 + A2:2009
- EN 55012:2002 + A1
- EN 61000-6-1:2001
The conformity assessment procedure followed was in accordance with the
Directive 2000/14/EC
Measured Sound Power Level: 96.9dB(A)
Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 98dB(A)
The responsible person, based within the EC, is identied below:
Name: Mr Simon Belcher
Title: Managing Director
Company: Handy Distribution Ltd
Address: Hobley Drive, Stratton St Margaret, SWINDON, Wiltshire. SN3 4NS, UK
Signature: Date: 17th Jan 2010

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