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levels of noise and stress from vibration. Maintain
the machine well, wear ear protection devices,
anti-vibration gloves and take breaks while work
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ing. Operating the machine with a stable speed
and griping the handles firmly with suitable force
can decrease the vibration level. During a working
day, you shall take frequent and adequate breaks
to prevent damage from vibration and damage
to the ears. Prolonged exposure to vibrations
can cause injuries and neurovascular disorders,
especially to people suffering from circulation
disorders. The symptoms can regard the hands,
wrists and fingers and are shown through loss of
sensitivity, torpor, itching, pain and discoloring or
structural changes to the skin. These effects can
be worsened by low ambient temperatures or by
gripping the handgrips excessively. If such symp
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toms occur, the length of time the machine is used
must be reduced and a doctor must be consulted.
WORKING AREA HAZARDS
Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and use
a rake or yard brush to manually loosen debris and
remove anything that could be projected by the
machine, be a hazardous source or cause damage
to the machine if run over (stones, branches, iron
wire, bones etc.). Check that there are no bystand
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ers, animal or items that could be damaged within
at least 15 meters of the machine’s range of ac-
tion.
Work only in daylight, or with suitable artificial
light, in good visibility conditions. Try not to cause
any noise disturbance, by only using this machine
at reasonable times of the day.
Take on a firm and well-balanced position. Where
possible, avoid working on wet, slippery ground
or in any case on uneven or steep ground that
does not guarantee stability for the operator.
REMAINING HAZARDS
The machine was built using modern technology
and in accordance with recognized safety rules.
Even when all safety measures are in place, some
remaining hazards, which are not yet evident, may
be present. The operator should use common
sense and take necessary precautions to avoid risk
due to remaining hazards.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
INTENDED USE
This machine is designed and manufactured for
cultivating ground for planting by tilling e.g. in
greenhouses, orchards, gardens.
Moreover, after being equipped with relative de-
vices and tools, it may be used for other applica-
tions such as ditching, ridging, potato lifting, etc.
Any other use differing from the above-mentio
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ned ones could be hazardous, harm people and
damage things and the machine itself.
IMPROPER USE
The machine must not be used for tilling hazar-
dous materials, e.g. accumulation of inflammable
or explosive products, hot embers or combusti-
on material without a flame, lit cigarettes, glass,
sharp objects, metal objects, stones and any
other object that could be dangerous to the ma-
chine itself as well as the operator, bystanders,
animals or property.
Other examples of improper use may include, but
are not limited, to operation of the machine:
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Without the original accessories supplied by the
manufacturer.
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With original accessories but in a way not in accor
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dance to the instructions.
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Without original spare parts.
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With unauthorized modifications.
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By more than one person.
TECHNICAL DATA PAGE 72
IDENTIFICATION (FIG. 1)
1.
Clutch lever
2. Muffler
3. Fuel tank
4. Air filter
5.
Starter grip
6.
Tilling tines assembly
7.
Mud fender
8. Gearbox
9.
Tilling depth adjustment guide
10. Gear shift lever
11. Handle height adjustment lever
12. Reverse lever
13.
Throttle lever
14. ON / OFF switch
OPERATION
PREPARING THE UNIT
Unpacking and completing the assembly should
be done on a flat and stable surface, with enough
space for moving the machine and its packaging,
always making use of suitable equipment. The as
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sembly should be carried out by trained personnel
at your nearest dealer shop, where necessary.
Tilling depth adjustment guide
Pull out the safety (Fig. 2.1) and pin (Fig. 2.2) from
the connecting bar (Fig. 2.3). Place the tilling
depth adjusting guide (Fig. 2.4) in the connecting
bar and assemble together with the pin and safe-
ty. Place the assembly (Fig. 3.4) in position on the
main body of the tiller (Fig. 3.2) and secure with
the safety pin (Fig. 3.3).
Tilling tool
The tilling tines assembly (Fig. 1.6) consists of
three sets of four blades (total twelve blades)
and a side disc for each side. Each side tine will be
usually pre-assembled at the factory and ready to
fit the machine. In case assemble of the tines is
required, we suggest that it is performed only by
trained personnel at your closest dealer shop. To
assemble the right side tine (Fig. 3.1) on the tiller,
carefully lean the machine to the left, place the
tine on the shaft of the output axle (Fig 3.7) and
lock it in position with the provided pin (Fig. 3.9)
and safety (Fig. 3.8). To assemble the left side tine
(Fig. 3.5) on the tiller, carefully lean the machine
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