Garland MULE 1482 NRQG, Instruction Manual

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and check it carefully. In case of mechanical failure
take the machine to the technical service for repair.
You should not continue working if you notice that the
operation is not correct.
Remember to always use the machine with clean
hands and without any fuel or oil remains.
Clean the work area and remove all obstacles that may
cause accidents. Check the work area when going to
work and remove all items that could become entangled
in the cutting tool. Also remove all the objects that the
cutting tool can violently eject in the operation.
Do not allow anyone to enter the work perimeter. This
work perimeter must be 15 meters and is a danger
zone.
Never leave this machine unattended.
Be careful not to touch the hot parts of the
machine while the engine is running or after
use, such as exhaust, spark plug or high
voltage cables.
Do not use other accessories this machine except
those recommended by our company since its use
could cause severe damage to the user, people close
to the machine and the machine itself.
Always follow the safety rules given in this manual.
7.1. HOLDING AND GUIDING THE MACHINE
While working always place yourself
behind the machine and hold it firmly
with both hands on the handles.
Warning! Do not use this rotary tiller with one
hand.
Warning! This rotary tiller could bounce upwards
or jump forwards unexpectedly. If the teeth hit
something hard that is buried in the ground such as
large stones, roots or trunks, if the soil is too hard or
if the ground is frozen. Always firmly hold the machine
with both hands.
This machine clutch is deactivated (disengaged)
by default, to activate the clutch and for the engine
power to transmit to milling cutters, the clutch lever
must be tightened.
Warning! The clutch lever has a safety lock to
prevent accidentally engaging the machine.
To activate the clutch you must
first remove the safety lock by
moving the finger lock down
and, without releasing the lock,
tighten the clutch lever.
7.1.1. SHIFTING GEARS
This machine has a gearbox with two speeds: forward
and backward speed. To change gear, release the
clutch lever (to disengage the milling cutters of the
engine) and choose the desired speed by moving the
speed lever. Once the desired speed is engaged, press
the clutch lever so the milling cutters begin to turn.
7.2. WORKING WITH THE ROTARY TILLER
Start the machine following the instructions in the
manual.
Choose the appropriate speed of the gearbox for the
work to be undertaken:
Reverse: Reverse/Backwards / 2: Fast forward speed /
0: Neutral/Idle / 1: Slow forward speed