Do not reach or place any part of your body under equipment until it is blocked securely.
Do not allow riders on the rotary tiller or tractor at anytime. There is no safe place for any riders.
Do not operate unless all personnel, livestock, and pets are several hundred feet away to prevent
injury by thrown objects.
Never operate tractor and rotary tiller under trees with low hanging limbs. Operators can be knocked
off the tractor and then run over by the rotating tines.
The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use. However, they
could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects such as steel guardrails and concrete abutment. Such
impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities. To reduce the
possibility of property damage, serious injury, or even death, never allow the tilling tines to contact
such obstacles.
Stop rotary tiller and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn engine off, remove key,
inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.
Stay alert for uneven terrain, holes, rocks, and roots and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-
offs and hazards that could cause roll over. Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed
when transporting or operating on hillsides, over rough ground and when operating close to ditches
or fences. Be careful and slow down when turning sharp corners and changing direction on slopes.
Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. Avoid operation on steep slopes. In extremely uneven
terrain, rear wheels weights, front tractor weight, and/or tire ballast should be used to improve stabil-
ity.
Pass rotary tiller diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent "hanging up" tractor
and rotary tiller. Practice will improve your skills in maneuvering on rough terrain. Always cut down
slopes, never across the face. Always check tractor manual for proper use on slopes.
When using a unit, a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front
wheels. Without this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may
be attained with a front end loader, front wheel weights, ballast in the tires or front tractor weights.
When attaining a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight on the front wheels, you must not
exceed the ROPS weight certification. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
DO NOT GUESS OR
ESTIMATE!
SAFETY
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY
