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Safe Operating Practices
Training
1.Read this manual and other training material carefully.Be familiar with the controls, safety
signs, and the proper use of the equipment.
2.If the operator or mechanic can not read English it is the owner's responsibility to explain
this material to them.
3.All operators and mechanics should seek and obtain professional and practical
instruction. The owner is responsible for training the users.
4.Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use or service the
machine.
5.The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to
themselves ,other people, or property.
6.Keep in mind that the owner, operator, and mechanic are responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
7.You can find additional safety information where needed throughout this manual.
Preparation
1.Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by
the manufacturer.
2.Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks,
toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
3.Keep children out of the operating area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
4.Check that shields are attached properly.
5.Before using, always visually inspect to see that the tines and tine mounts are not worn or
damaged.
When some tines are worn, replace all the installed tines at the same time to prevent
abnormal vibration.
6.Pay attention to all the tine mount holders, which operate simultaneously.
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Operation
1.Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.
2.Never operate the machine with damaged guards, shields, or without safety protective
devices in place.
3.Stop the engine in the following conditions.
[1]Before making depth adjustment.
[2]Before clearing blockages.
[3]Before checking, cleaning or working on the machine.
[4]After striking a foreign object or if an abnormal vibration occurs.
Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the
equipment.
4.Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts.
5.Never operate while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
6.Stop the tines rotating before crossing surfaces other than grass.
7.Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in use.
8.Take care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or a truck. Load or unload
the machine in a flat and safe place. Before loading or unloading, set the parking brake
on the truck or trailer, stop the engine, and chock the wheels.
Fasten the machine to the truck with a rope or other suitable restraining device that has
sufficient strength.
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