Tufline RTC 40, Руководство оператора

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Before Operation
• Carefully study and understand this manual
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, which may catch in moving parts.
• Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
• Assure that all tires are inflated evenly.
• Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked welds, and make nec -
essary repairs. Follow the maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
• Be sure that there are no tools lying on or in the equipment.
• Do not use the unit until you are sure that the area is clear, especially children and animals
• Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar with
your new equipment.
• Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments. Completely familiarize yourself and
other operators with its operation before using.
• Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt prior
to starting the engine.
• The manufacturer does not recommend usage of tractor with ROPS removed.
• Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechanical
retainer and attach safety chain.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up
to the equipment.
• The manufacturer does not recommend usage of tractor with ROPS removed.
• Move tractor wheels to the widest recommended settings to increase stability.
• Children should not be allowed on the product.
• Clear the area of small children and bystanders before moving the tiller.
• If using a towing unit, securely attach tiller by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and
safety chains if required. Shift towing unit to a lower gear before going down steep downgrades,
thus using the engine as a retarding force. Keep towing vehicle in gear at all times. Slow down for
corners and rough terrain.
• Make sure you are in compliance with all local and state regulations regarding transporting equip -
ment on public roads and highways. Lights and slow moving signs must be clean and visible by
overtaking or on-coming traffic when tiller is transported.
• Beware of bystanders,
particularly children!
Always look around to make sure that it is safe to
start the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit. This is particularly important with higher
noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
• NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED
- Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in, the tractor or
equipment, except as required for operation.
• Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
• Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
• When halting operation, even periodically, set the tractor or towing vehicle brakes, disengage the
PTO, shut off the engine and
remove the ignition key.
• Be especially observant of the operating area and terrain - watch for holes, rocks or other hidden
hazards. Always inspect the area prior to operation.
• DO NOT
operate near the edge of drop-offs or banks.
• DO NOT
operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
• Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
Operation 6
DURING OPERATION