Nakayama 000495, Manual

Page: 32 / 41

32
WWW
.N
AKAYAMA
T
OOLS
.
COM
8. Handling Tips
Adjust the handlebar height to a comfortable position (waist height for normal tilling)
Should the machine jerk forward while tilling, press down the handlebars, if the machine will not
move forward, move the handlebars from side to side.
Turn: The proper method of negotiating a turn during a tilling operation is to lower the handlebars
to bring the gravity centre toward the rear and then make the turn. This will permit a turn to be made
with relative ease.
9. Normal Operating Angle
Lower the handle slightly so the front of the machine is raised about 6-8
o
.
To get the maximum advantage from the tiller, try to hold the machine at the angle shown while
you are tilling the ground.
CAUTION :
·
Do not use the tiller with a rotor whose diameter is in excess of 300mm.
·
Operating the tiller on grades could cause the tiller to tip over .
·
Allowing any one to operate this tiller without proper instruction may result in injury.
·
Wear study, full coverage footgear. Operating this tiller with bare feet, or with open toe shoes or
sandals increases your risk of injury.
·
Do not use the tiller in the night .
·
Be sure to use two people to transport the tiller from one place to another without using a carrier.
·
When the rotor is clogged with mud, pebble etc, immediately stop the engine and clean the rotor
in a safe place. Be sure to wear heavy gloves when cleaning the rotor.
To prevent damage, check the tiller for any signs of damage or other faults each time the tiller is
used after it has been operated.