red roo RH918 Safety Precausations And Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RH918
RH918 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION RH918
OPERATION
OPERATION
OPERATION RH918
1) Remove the rotary hoe from its trailer.
1)
Familiarise yourself with the rotary hoe and its controls.
1) Remove the garden tiller
1) Remove the garden tiller
1)
Familiarise yourself with the rotary hoe and its controls.
Use caution.
2)
Free Wheel Hub Feature -Operation:
from its trailer/carrier. Use caution.
from its trailer/carrier. Use caution.
2)
Free Wheel Hub Feature -Operation:
aution.
2) Pull one free wheeling pin slightly, using the Familiarize yourself with the machine and its
Pull one free wheeling pin slightly, using the
2) Familiarize yourself with the machine and its
controls.
split ring rotate the pin until the 3mm (1/8")
2) Familiarize yourself with the machine and its
split ring rotate the pin until the 3mm (1/8")
controls.
machine and its diameter roll pin aligns with the slot in the
3) controls. Ensure all clutch controls are in the
diameter roll pin aligns with the slot in the
mounting plate. Allow the pin to slide through the slot.
"disengaged" position. The engine safety clutch
3) Ensure the safety clutch control lever is in the
mounting plate. Allow the pin to slide through the slot.
3) Ensure the safety clutch control lever is in the
Repeat for the other wheel. Roll the Rotary Hoe until each lever is located on the left handle bar (from
disengaged position. The safety clutch
Repeat for the other wheel. Roll the Rotary Hoe until each
disengaged position. The safety clutch rear) of the machine. The disengage position of
pin drops into a hole in the hub. The wheel hubs are now
trol lever is in the
control lever is located on the left handle bar.
pin drops into a hole in the hub. The wheel hubs are now
control lever is located on the left handle bar. the engine lever is down. The wheel shift lever
locked. Reverse the procedure to unlock the wheels.
locked. Reverse the procedure to unlock the wheels. The disengaged position of the lever is down.
is closest to operator (from rear) and the rotor
e safety clutch The disengaged position of the lever is down.
3)
Remove the rotary hoe from its trailer.
shift lever is forward (away from operator) of
3)
Remove the rotary hoe from its trailer.
Use caution.
e left handle bar. 4) Remove the shaft locking pin located behind
4) Remove the shaft locking pin located behind
the wheel shift lever (from rear). Both levers are
Use caution.
4)
the wheel axle. Store pin in hole provided on
Safety Clutch Lever is located on the left handle bar
located on the right side of the machine (from
the wheel axle. Store pin in hole provided on
he lever is down.
4)
Safety Clutch Lever is located on the left handle bar
(from rear) of the machine. The machine will not operate rear). The disengage position of both the wheel left hand side of handle bar.
left hand side of handle bar.
(from rear) of the machine. The machine will not operate
and rotor shift levers is locked in towards the
unless this lever is pressed up against the handle grip. When
n located behind
5) The wheel axle will now pivot. Lift up on the
unless this lever is pressed up against the handle grip. When
5) The wheel axle will now pivot. Lift up on the machine. Both levers are held in place with
the lever is released, both wheels and tynes stop.
handle to allow wheel axle to pivot. For
the lever is released, both wheels and tynes stop.
hole provided on locking hooks.
handle to allow wheel axle to pivot. For
5)
Wheel Drive Control lever - Select Forward or Reverse to
5) transport, keep the wheel axle forward. When
DEPTH SHOE ADJUSTMENT
Wheel Drive Control lever - Select Forward or Reverse to
transport, keep the wheel axle forward. When
4) control the direction (not the speed) of the wheels. When the
cultivating, keep the wheel axle rearward for
control the direction (not the speed) of the wheels. When the
cultivating, keep the wheel axle rearward for Control the depth of the hoe with the depth
control is in Neutral, the wheels are locked. For your safety
control is in Neutral, the wheels are locked. For your safety added stability and control.
control bar at the rear of the machine. The
the reverse lockout feature prevents the tynes from rotating added stability and control.
ot. Lift up on the
the reverse lockout feature prevents the tynes from rotating
higher the bar is set, the deeper the hoe will DO NOT transport the tiller with the wheel
when the Wheel Drive is in Reverse.
DO NOT transport the tiller with the wheel
le to pivot. For
when the Wheel Drive is in Reverse. dig. It is recommended that the initial setting be
axle in the rear position.
6)
Speed Control lever - The wheel speed is variable when axle in the rear position.
in the centre hole for the first pass. Lower holes
6)
Speed Control lever - The wheel speed is variable when
le forward. When
the Wheel Drive Control Lever is in either Forward or
6) Adjust depth shoe (if equipped) by removing may then be used to achieve full hoe depth.
6) Adjust depth shoe (if equipped) by removing
the Wheel Drive Control Lever is in either Forward or
Reverse. The further forward the speed Control, the faster
axle rearward for Where the ground is extremely hard try the shaft locking collar and sliding depth shoe to
Reverse. The further forward the speed Control, the faster shaft locking collar and sliding depth shoe to
the Rotary Hoe will travel. The faster speed is designed only
following technique. (a) Soak the ground with
desired position. Replace shaft locking collar.
the Rotary Hoe will travel. The faster speed is designed only desired position. Replace shaft locking collar.
for transport. Use a slow speed for rotary hoeing and to adjust
water the day before you intend to do the
for transport. Use a slow speed for rotary hoeing and to adjust
for soil conditions.
7) Open fuel shut-off valve. Set choke
r with the wheel designated area. (b) Use the centre hole on the
7) Open fuel shut-off valve. Set choke
for soil conditions.
7)
Tyne Control Lever - The tynes operate at a constant speed. depth control bar at all times. (c) Pass over the
control to Choke or Start position.
control to Choke or Start position.
7)
Tyne Control Lever - The tynes operate at a constant speed.
ground in a clockwise or anticlockwise
The tyne drive lever must be moved forward or reverse when
Set throttle control to Run or Fast
Set throttle control to Run or Fast
The tyne drive lever must be moved forward or reverse when
direction. (d) Proceed corner to corner in a
hoeing. If an object becomes lodged in the tynes, put wheel
position. Set engine
position. Set engine
ped) by removing
hoeing. If an object becomes lodged in the tynes, put wheel
diagonal direction. (e) Repeat step (d) in the
Drive Control Lever in neutral and change tyne direction to
stop switch to On or
stop switch to On or
Drive Control Lever in neutral and change tyne direction to opposite direction.
dislodge it.
ng depth shoe to
Run position. Pull
Run position. Pull
dislodge it.
5) Open fuel shut-off valve, if engine is
STARTING THE ENGINE:
aft locking collar. 8) starter cord rapidly.
starter cord rapidly.
equipped. Move choke control to
8) STARTING THE ENGINE:
Repeat (if necessary)
a. Move the fuel valve lever to ON position.
Repeat (if necessary)
CHOKE or START position.
a.
Move the fuel valve lever to ON position.
b. with choke off.
alve. Set choke To start a cold engine, move the choke
with choke off.
Note: Choke must fully close. Move throttle
b. To start a cold engine, move the choke
lever or choke rod (applicable types) to
control to RUN or FAST position.
Start position.
8) When in position to begin garden tilling, lever or choke rod (applicable types) to
the CLOSED position. To restart a warm
8) When in position to begin garden tilling,
If engine is equipped
the CLOSED position. To restart a warm
engine,leave the choke lever or choke
engage the safety clutch control lever. The
o Run or Fast
engage the safety clutch control lever. The
with rocker style stop
engine,leave the choke lever or choke
rod in the OPEN position.
tynes will begin rotating. Wheel axle must be in
tynes will begin rotating. Wheel axle must be in
switch, push RUN or I
rod in the OPEN position.
the rear position while tilling. Release the
(I = Ignition) before
the rear position while tilling. Release the
c.
Move the throttle lever away from
safety clutch control lever to stop the tynes
c. starting. Rewind
Move the throttle lever away from safety clutch control lever to stop the tynes
the MIN position,about 1/3 of the
Starter: Grasp rope
the MIN position,about 1/3 of the rotating. Tyne speed is governed by engine
way toward the MAX position.
rotating. Tyne speed is governed by engine
handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt to
way toward the MAX position.
throttle setting.
throttle setting.
d. Turning the engine switch prevent kickback. Then pull cord rapidly to
d. Turning the engine switch
to the ON position.
overcome compression, and start engine.
WARNING! – KEEP HANDS AND
to the ON position. WARNING! – KEEP HANDS AND
Repeat if necessary with choke off and throttle
FEET CLEAR OF TYNES AT ALL
FEET CLEAR OF TYNES AT ALL RECOIL STARTER
control in FAST position. Operate engine in
RECOIL STARTER
TIMES!
Pull the starter grip lightly until you
FAST position. TIMES!
Pull the starter grip lightly until you
feel resistance, then pull briskly.
n garden tilling,
feel resistance, then pull briskly.
Return the starter grip gently.
Return the starter grip gently.
ontrol lever. The
9) Do not hurry the job. Proceed slowly and allow
9) Do not hurry the job. Proceed slowly and allow
9) Do not hurry the job. Proceed slowly and allow
the machine time to do the job. When ground
the machine time to do the job. When ground
the machine time to do the job. When ground
RotaRy Hoe opeRation
9)
6) In most soil conditions, the depth bar can be set Engage the wheel drive. Unlock retaining hook
is extremely hard, reduce engine speed.
is extremely hard, reduce engine speed. is extremely hard, reduce engine speed.
In most soil conditions, the depth bar can be set
and pull lever away from machine. Engage
with the pin in the third hole from the top.
with the pin in the third hole from the top. engine clutch by lifting up on handle. The hoe
A. Begin with the Wheel Speed Control all the
will begin to move forward. Use engine clutch
A. Begin with the Wheel Speed Control all the
WARNING! – IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY,
way back (toward the operator)
to start and stop while Rotary Hoeing.
B. Wheel Drive Control Lever in forward
DISENGAGE THE SAFETY CLUTCH
B. Wheel Drive Control Lever in forward
7) C. Tyne Drive Control Lever in forward or reverse When in position to begin rotary hoeing, disengage
C. Tyne Drive Control Lever in forward or reverse
CONTROL LEVER. ALL TILLING ACTION
engine clutch lever. The hoe will stop. Engage the
D. Squeeze the Safety Clutch Lever
D. Squeeze the Safety Clutch Lever
rotor shift lever. Unlock retaining hook and pull
E. Adjust the Speed Control forward until a suitable
STOPS. Press the engine "STOP" button
E. Adjust the Speed Control forward until a suitable
lever away from machine. Lift the engine clutch
speed is obtained based on soil conditions. Under
10) Stop Engine: Release the safety clutch control
located on the engine.
lever. The hoe will begin to move forward AND the
10) Stop Engine: Release the safety clutch control
most conditions, at least two passes must be made.
lever. Move throttle to Slow position. Set engine
blades will turn.
lever. Move throttle to Slow position. Set engine To increase depth,move the depth bar up one hole
stop switch to Stop or Off position. DO NOT move
at a time.
stop switch to Stop or Off position. DO NOT move
10) Stop Engine: Release the safety clutch control
choke control to Choke
10) Never run the machine in reverse while the tynes are
choke control to Choke
10) Never run the machine in reverse while the tynes are
or Start position to stop
lever. Move throttle to Slow position. Set engine rotating. Always move the tyne control lever to Neutral
or Start position to stop
rotating. Always move the tyne control lever to Neutral
before reversing the wheels. engine. Backfire or
8) engine. Backfire or Do not hurry the job. Proceed slowly and give
stop switch to Stop or Off position. DO NOT move
before reversing the wheels.
11) To prevent injuries from rotating tynes, KEEP
engine damage may
the machine time to do the job properly. When
engine damage may
11) To prevent injuries from rotating tynes, KEEP
choke control to Choke
REAR TYNE COVER CLOSED and MACHINE
occur. ground is extremely hard, reduce engine speed.
occur.
REAR TYNE COVER CLOSED and MACHINE
LEVEL while tynes are operating. Once again we must emphasise the need to
or Start position to stop
LEVEL while tynes are operating.
water the area thoroughly and allow sufficient
AFTER USE
12)
AFTER USE
engine. Backfire or
time for the earth to soften.
12)
engine damage may
9)
1)
1)
13)
occur.
13)
2) Allow machine to cool down. Press the engine "STOP" button located on
2) Allow machine to cool down.
14)
the engine. (See illustration)
AFTER USE
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3) Wash mud and dirt off of the garden tiller.
3) Wash mud and dirt off of the garden tiller.
10) Stop Engine: Do not
Ensure no water enters the carburettor.
Ensure no water enters the carburettor.
STOPPING THE ENGINE:
move choke control to
15)
STOPPING THE ENGINE:
1) Turn fuel shut off valve to the "OFF"
CHOKE position to stop
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4) Remove any weeds, wire, rope or other
Shut off switch on
4) Remove any weeds, wire, rope or other
engine. Backfire or engine
Shut off switch on
console should be
position. material that may have wrapped around the
material that may have wrapped around the
damage may occur. Move
console should be
used, not shut off
tynes and rotor assembly.
tynes and rotor assembly.
used, not shut off
throttle control to SLOW position, then push rocker
switch on engine.
2) Allow machine to cool down.
switch on engine.
switch to 0 (STOP), or turn key to OFF, if equipped.
a. 5) Return wheel axle to forward position for Move the throttle lever
5) Return wheel axle to forward position for
a.
Move the throttle lever
to the MIN position.
AFTER USE
transport. Replace shaft locking collar.
transport. Replace shaft locking collar.
3) Wash mud and dirt off of the garden tiller. to the MIN position.
Some engine applications use a
Some engine applications use a
remote-mounted throttle control
6) Return depth shoe (if equipped) to full Up
1)
Ensure no water enters the carburettor. 6) Return depth shoe (if equipped) to full Up
remote-mounted throttle control
rather than the engine-
position.
2)
position.
rather than the engine-
mounted lever shown here
mounted lever shown here
4) Remove any weeds, wire, rope or other
b. Turn the engine switch
Ensure no water enters the carburettor.
b. Turn the engine switch
to the OFF position.
material that may have wrapped around the
3) Remove any weeds, wire, rope, etc. that may have
to the OFF position.
c. Turn the fuel
wrapped around the knives and rotor assembly.
tynes and rotor assembly.
c. Turn the fuel
valve lever to the
valve lever to the
OFF position.
AFTER USE OFF position.
5) Return wheel axle to forward position for
AFTER USE
transport. Replace shaft locking collar.
1)
1)
2)
6) Return depth shoe (if equipped) to full Up
2)
Ensure no water enters the carburettor.
position.
Ensure no water enters the carburettor.
3)
Remove any weeds, wire, rope, etc that may have
3) Remove any weeds, wire, rope, etc that may have
wrapped around the knives and rotor assembly.
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wrapped around the knives and rotor assembly.
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operating instructions. KNOW THE CONTROLS AND
HOW TO STOP THE HYDRAULIC TRENCHER QUICKLY
WARNING! – IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY, IN AN EMERGENCY.
WARNING! – IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY,
DISENGAGE THE SAFETY CLUTCH
2)
DISENGAGE THE SAFETY CLUTCH NEVER allow children to operate the hydraulic trencher.
way back (toward the operator)
CONTROL LEVER. ALL TILLING ACTION
CONTROL LEVER. ALL TILLING ACTION
3)
ALWAYS wear protective
STOPS. Press the engine "STOP" button
STOPS. Press the engine "STOP" button
clothing when operating
located on the engine.
located on the engine.
the hydraulic trencher.
This includes, but is not limited to, safety glasses, hard hat
loose fitting gloves, steel capped boots and hearing protection.
speed is obtained based on soil conditions. Under
most conditions, at least two passes must be made. NEVER wear loose fitting clothing or jewellery when
operating the hydraulic trencher. Keep all clothing
To increase depth,move the depth bar up one hole
WARNING! – KEEP HANDS AND
at a time. away from moving parts. Item could become
FEET CLEAR OF TYNES AT ALL
caught in the machine, resulting in injury.
TIMES!
4)
ALWAYS use hydraulic trencher in a well lighted area.
5)
ALWAYS make certain that all control clutches are in
the "disengaged" position prior to starting the engine.
The safety clutch lever/Operator Presence Control on
the left handlebar is for operator protection. DO NOT
WARNING! - OPERATE ROTARY
tape down or otherwise bypass this Safety Device.
WARNING! - OPERATE ROTARY
HOE ON LEVEL GROUND ONLY.
HOE ON LEVEL GROUND ONLY.
6)
WARNING! – IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY,
Turn fuel shut off valve to the "OFF" MAXIMUM
WARNING! - DO NOT LEAVE
Turn fuel shut off valve to the "OFF"
ANGLE OF
DISENGAGE THE SAFETY CLUTCH
WARNING! - DO NOT LEAVE
position.
ROTARY HOE UNATTENDED WITH
position. OPERATION
LEVER. ALL HOEING ACTION STOPS.
ROTARY HOE UNATTENDED WITH
DO NOT EXCEED 15
ENGINE RUNNING.
Police the area before trenching. Remove any foreign
ENGINE RUNNING.
WARNING! - KEEP HANDS AND FEET
objects in the digging area eg bricks, rocks, wire and
WARNING! - KEEP HANDS AND FEET
CLEAR OF TYNES AT ALL TIMES!
sticks. Locate and mark any sprinkler heads, water
CLEAR OF TYNES AT ALL TIMES!
pipes, gas lines, electrical and telephone cables or any
other hazard either below or above ground.
7)
DO NOT leave the machine unattended while the engine
is running. DO NOT park on incline or park
perpendicular to slope. DO NOT freewheel down incline.
8)
DO NOT overspeed the engine or alter the governor
settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and will
shorten engine life
Turn fuel tap to "OFF" position.
9)
NEVER operate the hydraulic trencher when fatigued.
Allow machine to cool down.
ALWAYS BE ALERT! If you get tired while operating
Wash mud and dirt off of the hoe.
the hydraulic trencher, take a break. If you have any
type of physical or mental condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work, consult with your
physician before you operate this equipment. NEVER
operate the hydraulic trencher under the influence of
You alone know the operational demands and
special conditions affecting the equipment in medication, alcohol or drugs.
your situation and therefore assume the
responsibility for developing, carrying out, and
Turn fuel tap to "OFF" position.
enforcing the safety concepts which apply to your
Turn fuel tap to "OFF" position.
Allow machine to cool down. Wash mud
own operation to effect the greatest safety for
Allow machine to cool down. Wash mud
and dirt off of the rotary hoe.
yourself and the people around you.
and dirt off of the rotary hoe.
"The Right Way to Rent"
AND PLENTY OF IT
DO NOT allow any person to operate the
hydraulic trencher without first reading and
understanding the safety instructions and
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND OPERATING
AND OPERATING
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
MAXIMUM ANGLE
OF OPERATION
DO NOT EXCEED
15º ANGLE ALWAYS operate
hydraulic trencher
on level ground only.
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MOVING PAR
12)
DO NOT allow
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trencher. It is
bystanders a
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13)
NEVER opera
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14)
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STOP the en
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inspecting or
the hydraulic
16)
REFUELLING
* Shut off en
WHILE OPE
* Allow engi
* USE UNLE
fresh unle
* Do not mi
* Do not ove
fuel expans
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or ho
* Use only approved fu
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