Vito Agro VIMEDTD12A, Instruction Manual

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Before you start operating
Before each use, check the condition and oil level
(15W40) in the air filter cup.
Check the leak tightness of the fuel system,
particularly visible parts such as tank, tank cap
and couplings. In the event of leakage or damage, do
not start the combustion engine. Have the diesel tiller
repaired by an official distributor.
Make sure that the appliance is only used by people
who are familiar with the instruction manual.
Before operating the appliance, replace damaged and
worn-out parts.
Check that all nuts and bolts are properly tightened. It
is important to inspect regularly the equipment in order
to ensure safety issues and a good performance from
the tiller.
Check the are to be ploughed and clear all large stones,
sticks, wires, glass, metal, bones and other foreign
objects that may be ejected by the machine.
Objects hidden in the soil (sprinkler system, stakes,
water taps, electrical cables, etc.) must be visibly
marked in order to be bypassed by the tiller. Never pass
over these foreign objects.
Before start-up, to ensure you work safely with the
tiller, you need to check if:
▪
The whole machine is assembled correctly and if the
tines are assembled firmly and securely;
▪
The safety devices (e.g. traction mechanism levers,
fender guards, guards, handlebars, grille guard) are in
perfect condition and working correctly. Never
operate the equipment if the safety devices are
missing, damaged or worn out;
▪
The tank, fuel system components and cap are in
perfect condition;
▪
The engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
Make all adjustments and work necessary. If you have
any questions or difficulties, contact your official
distributor.
Before start up, remove all objects on top of the
machine (tools, accessories, cloths, etc.).
Observe the local regulations on the hours when it is
allowed to use tools with a combustion engine and the
permitted noise level.
While operating
Keep third parties away from the tiller's area of
operation. Never work while animals or people,
especially children, are in the danger zone. During the
work, objects such as soil and stones are thrown
upwards or sideways.
The appliance can only be used by a single person. The
user must remain within the working area during the
entire period of engine running.
During operation, the tiller may never be lifted, pushed
or pulled by the transport handle, or other parts of the
appliance except by the handlebar grips, especially by a
second person.
The control and safety devices installed on the machine
must not be removed or inhibited. In particular, never
fix the drive mechanism levers to the upper part of the
handlebars.
Do not place your hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. You should always keep a safety
distance. The safety distance is determined by the
length of the correctly assemble handlebar, do not
modify the handlebar and never start the machine with
a folding handlebar.
Never attach objects to the handlebars (e.g. workwear).
Work only in daylight or with good artificial lighting and
do not work with the tiller exposed to the rain, thunder
and, in particular, under the danger of lightning.
When the soil is wet, there is a greater risk of accidents
due to the less safe working position. You must work
carefully to avoid slipping. If possible, avoid operating
the tiller on a wet soil.