GT622
GARDEN TILLER
Commercial Environmental Equipment
Operation, Safety & Maintenance Instructions
™
622GT Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
8/28/12
Page16 of 17
WORK SITE ASSESSMENT
Examine the work area for any conditions or obstructions that may inhibit tilling or create a safety
hazard for the operator or others. Use the information in this manual combined with good
judgment to identify any hazards to avoid.
In addition to calling to DETERMINE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES (see
previous section for details), the operator and/or job foreman should visually inspect the work site.
Look for electrical drop boxes, notices of underground placements, manhole covers, recent
trenching or tilling activity, any evidence of possible underground placements, banks, drop-offs,
rocks, wire, uneven terrain, any existing holes and toxic ground conditions.
Only operate tiller outdoors and avoid breathing engine exhaust and fumes.
WARNING
: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas that is toxic. Breathing it can
cause unconsciousness and death.
Do not operate tiller near any source of flammable dust or vapors.
WARNING
: Sparks from the engine exhaust can cause an explosion or fire in a flammable
or explosive atmosphere. Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode.
Allow adequate side and overhead clearances between tiller and any objects such as
buildings, fences, and trees.
Adequate lighting is required, daylight or artificial, for safe operation of the tiller.
Keep others away. If the job site is near a road or pedestrian path, warn and divert both
motorized traffic and pedestrians. As appropriate, erect barriers, use traffic flag personnel,
signs, cones, and lighting devices to insure safety.
WARNING
: Someone could step into the tilled area by accident. Walking near the edge of
the tilled area could cause loss of balance and possibly cause someone to fall into the
rotating tynes. Contact with the rotating tynes while in operation will cause serious injury or
even death.
MACHINE FUNCTION CHECK:If the operator releases the TYNE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL LEVER,
the rotating tynes should stop. This is intended for your safety and must be maintained in good
functional condition. Contact your dealer or the factory if anything on the tiller does not function properly.
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622GT Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
8/28/12
Page16 of 17
WORK SITE ASSESSMENT
Examine the work area for any conditions or obstructions that may inhibit rotary hoeing or create
a safety hazard for the operator or others. Use the information in this manual combined with good
judgment to identify any hazards to avoid.
In addition to calling to DETERMINE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES (see
previous section for details), the operator and/or job foreman should visually inspect the work site.
Look for electrical drop boxes, notices of underground placements, manhole covers, recent
trenching or rotary hoeing activity, any evidence of possible underground placements, banks,
drop-offs, rocks, wire, uneven terrain, any existing holes and toxic ground conditions.
Only operate rotary hoe outdoors and avoid breathing engine exhaust and fumes.
WARNING
: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas that is toxic. Breathing it can
cause unconsciousness and death.
Do not operate rotary hoe near any source of flammable dust or vapors.
WARNING
: Sparks from the engine exhaust can cause an explosion or fire in a flammable
or explosive atmosphere. Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode.
Allow adequate side and overhead clearances between rotary hoe and any objects such
as buildings, fences, and trees.
Adequate lighting is required, daylight or artificial, for safe operation of the rotary hoe.
Keep others away. If the job site is near a road or pedestrian path, warn and divert both
motorized traffic and pedestrians. As appropriate, erect barriers, use traffic flag personnel,
signs, cones, and lighting devices to insure safety.
WARNING
: Someone could step into the rotary hoed area by accident. Walking near the
edge of the rotary hoed area could cause loss of balance and possibly cause someone to
fall into the rotating tynes. Contact with the rotating tynes while in operation will cause
serious injury or even death.
MACHINE FUNCTION CHECK:If the operator releases the TYNE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL LEVER,
the rotating tynes should stop. This is intended for your safety and must be maintained in good
functional condition. Contact your dealer or the factory if anything on the rotary hoe does not
function properly.
WARNING: Someone could step into the cultivated area by accident. Walking near the
edge of the cultivated area could cause loss of balance and possibly cause someone to