Cultivators like Ryobi's RY46501B-model electric cultivator are engineered to break up soil. They are designed for such applications as breaking up and preparing garden soil for planting. Prongs, or tines rotate at the bottom of this cultivator, digging into and breaking up the ground they come in contact with while rotating. This particular model is designed more for residential than commercial applications. If enough room is left between plant rows during the initial planting phase, Ryobi's electric cultivator can be used to cultivate as the plants mature.
Many components contribute to this Ryobi's 32-pound total weight. The Ryobi RY46501B electric cultivator features a sand tank. The sand tank on this electric cultivator can accommodate a maximum 13 pounds worth of sand. Adding sand allows for greater stability while operating this model Ryobi electric cultivator. The added weight decreases vibration and makes it easier to cultivate overall. This cultivator's switch lock-out component prevents the cultivator from starting accidentally. A switch trigger is employed on this electric cultivator to start and stop tine rotation. Four tines total can be fitted onto this cultivator. Two adjustable wheels are designed onto the back of this cultivator to increase mobility and add stability. An adjustable drag bar helps control speed and operation depth.
Operating Ryobi's model-RY46501B electric cultivator is a relatively easy process. The cultivator's switch lock-out must be depressed. Pulling the switch trigger towards the cultivator's handlebar sets the tines in motion. Releasing the switch trigger stops tine rotation. To reach desired depth with this particular cultivator, the operator may have to make several passes over the same area. Attempting to dig too deeply in the first pass may damage the cultivator. Removing this cultivator's two outer tines allows for cultivating at shorter widths.
Operators should thoroughly read through the Ryobi RY46501B cultivator instruction manual before attempting to operate the Ryobi RY46501B cultivator. Knowing how to stop the device quickly can prevent injury in many cases. Consumers should not operate this cultivator near flammable gases or liquids as sparks from this power tool can ignite flammable gases and liquids. This cultivator's switch trigger should be disengaged before this cultivator is plugged in to prevent injury.