ELECTRIC TILLER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: For additional help, visit our tech-
nical
service
web
www.desatech.com.
OBSERVED FAULT
Motor does not run when you squeeze trig-
ger lever
Motor runs, but tines do not move
Tiller smokes
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about as-
sembling, operating, or maintaining this
tiller. If so, contact our Technical Service
Department at 1-800-858-8501.
You can also visit our technical service web
site at www.desatech.com.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
®
WARNING: Unplug tiller from power source before servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from fire, electrical shock, or body contact
with moving tines.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Lock-off lever not pressed to release trig-
ger lever
2. Extension cord connection is loose
3. Circuit breaker is tripped on tiller
4. Household circuit breaker is tripped on
open line fuse
5. Bad motor brushes
6. Open wiring on tiller
Gear train failure
Tiller damaged. Do not use tiller
REPAIR SERVICE
Note: Only use original replacement parts.
This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.
Each authorized service center is indepen-
dently owned and operated. For additional
service center or warranty information, call
1-800-858-8501 or visit our technical ser-
vice web site at www.desatech.com.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
For original replacement parts, contact au-
thorized dealers of this product or your
nearest parts central listed below.
REMEDY
1. Fully depress lock-off lever before
2. Check cord connections
3. Check circuit breaker on tiller (see Cir-
4. Check circuit breaker or line fuse (see
5. See authorized service center
6. See authorized service center
See authorized service center
See authorized service center
WARRANTY SERVICE
If tiller requires warranty service, return it to
nearest authorized service center. You must
show proof of purchase. If faulty materials or
workmanship caused damage, we will repair
or replace tiller without charge. Note: Nor-
mal wear, misuse, abuse, neglect, or acciden-
tal damage is not covered under warranty.
NON-WARRANTY SERVICE
If tiller requires service, return it to nearest
authorized service center. Repairs will be
billed to you at regular repair list prices.
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squeezing trigger lever (see Starting
Tiller, page 8)
cuit Breaker Protection, page 7)
Circuit Breaker Protection, page 7)
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