Aardvark TJ599E Operator's manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Model TJ599E

Form No. SJ-TJ599E-880E-MR2

6-INCH 2.5-AMP ELECTRIC  

GARDEN CULTIVATOR

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

All Operators Must Read These 

Instructions Before Use

Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may 

result in serious bodily injury or death.

General Safety WARNINGS!

You and any other operator of this garden cultivator must 

read, understand and follow these instructions in their entirety. 

Failure to follow these instructions may result in ELECTRIC 

SHOCK, FIRE and/or serious PERSONAL INJURY.

Notice the personal safety alert symbol 

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 used in this 

manual to draw your attention to a WARNING given along 

with the particular operating instruction. This means that 

the operation requires special ATTENTION, CAUTION and 

AWARENESS.

1.  Keep work area clean and well-lit – Cluttered, dark 

areas invite accidents. 

2.  Replacement parts – When servicing this unit, use only 

identical replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged 

cords immediately.

3.  Keep children, bystanders and pets away – All 

spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe distance 

away from the work area.

4.  Know your product – Know how to start and stop the 

machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

5. Use the right tool – Do not use this machine for any job 

except that for which it is intended.

6.  Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as 

such articles can become caught in moving parts. Wear 

a protective covering to contain long hair. Wearing rubber 

gloves and substantial non-slip footwear is recommended 

when working outdoors.  

7.  Extension cords – To prevent electric shock, use only 

with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

8.  Avoid accidental starting – Do not carry the garden 

cultivator with your finger on the switch. Make sure the 

switch is off before plugging in the unit.

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CAUTION!

 Moving parts will continue to run for several 

seconds after turning off the machine.

9.  Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the garden 

cultivator by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it 

from the  receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil 

and sharp edges.

10. Moving parts – Keep hands and feet away from moving 

parts. Keep guards in place and in proper working order.

11. Do not force the tool – It will perform better with less 

likelihood of personal or mechanical injury if it is used at 

the rate for which it was designed.

12. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times. 

  If the garden cultivator strikes a foreign object, follow 

these steps:

• Stop the electric garden cultivator.

• Inspect for damage.

• Repair any damage before restarting and  

operating the garden cultivator.

13. Use safety glasses – Also use safety footwear, snug-

fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing and head 

protection.

14. Disconnect the tool – Disconnect the garden cultivator 

from the power supply when it is not in use, before 

servicing it, when changing accessories and when 

performing any other maintenance task.

15. Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, the garden 

cultivator should be stored indoors in a dry and high or 

locked-up place out of the reach of children.

16. Maintain the garden cultivator with care – Keep the 

cutting edge sharp and clean for optimal performance 

and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect the extension 

cord periodically and immediately replace it if damaged. 

Keep the handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. 

Follow the additional recommendations described in the 

maintenance section of this manual.

17. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use the 

garden cultivator in rain, damp or wet locations. Do not 

operate the garden cultivator in gaseous or explosive 

atmospheres or use the garden cultivator near flammable 

or combustible liquids. Motors in these tools normally 

spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

18. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common 

sense. Do not operate the garden cultivator when you 

are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or other 

medication.

19. Check for damaged parts – Before further use of the 

appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should 

be carefully checked to determine that it will operate 

properly and perform its intended function. Check for 

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