ENGLAND
SAFETY RULES
Training
a)Persons under 16 years of age and persons who are not
acquainted with the user instructions must not use the
petrol tiller.
b)The operator is responsible for the safety of other people
in the working area. Keep children and domestic animals
at a safe distance when the petrol tiller machine is in
use.
c)This petrol tiller may be used exclusively for breaking
and loosening natural soil. Its use is not allowed for other
purposes (e.g. for cutting branches).
d)Work only when there is sufficient light.
e)Before you start using the petrol tiller machine, make
sure to remove any objects or obstacles that might be
present. While you are using the petrol tiller machine,
keep your eyes open for the possible presence of such
objects that may have been left on the ground.
Setting up and operating the engine
a)When using the petrol tiller machine, wear strong
footwear (boots or heavy shoes) and long trousers.
b)Before you start working, make sure that the cutting tools
are securely fastened. If they were to present any major
damage, they must be replaced.
c)During engine startup, under no circumstances lift up
the machine.
d)Turn off the engine and disconnect the cap of the spark
plug whenever:
lremoving the protection devices
ltransporting, lifting or displacing the machine from the
working area
lcarrying out maintenance or cleaning
lcarrying out any operation on the cutting tools
lleaving the petrol tiller machine unattended.
MAINTENANCE
lCheck regulary all screws and nuts for tightness
lEngine: consult the instruction Manual of the engine-maker.
lWheels: axles must kept clean and sufficiently greased
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lClutch lever (12): When the clutch wire is too slack and does not permit a correct engagement, an adjustment of the clutch wire must be carried out by
introducing the tie-bolt (15) in one of the next holes (X) of lever (12).
lDrive blet (Z): For replacement of the belt, the following steps must be carried out: take off the casing (T) by unscrewing screw (5); replace the belt; then
re-assemble the whole.
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REVERSE-GEAR
Restoring of belt tension (Q): When the clutch wire is too slack and does not permit a correct engagement, an adjustment of the clutch wire must be carried
out by introducing the tie-bolt (16) in one of the next holes (Y) of lever (13).
Drive-belt (Q): For replacing the belt, take off housing (T) by loosenisng screws (S). Then replacing the belt, take off housing (T) by loosening screwa (S).
Then replace the belt and re-assemble the whole.
CAUTION! The tools keep turning for a few seconds
even after the engine has been turned off.
e)CAUTION! The fuel is highly inflammable:
lkeep the fuel only in the fuel cans provided for that
purpose
lpour the fuel into the tank only in the open air and make
sure not to smoke
lfill up the fuel tank before starting the engine. Under no
circumstances open the fuel tank cap or add petrol when
the engine is running or when it is still hot
l if the petrol has overflowed, do not under any
circumstances start up the engine. Take the machine out
of the area where the fuel has been spilt and avoid any
source of possible ignition until the petrol fumes have
dissipated
lreplace the fuel tank cap and tighten it down firmly.
f)The machines with internal combustion engines must
never be operated in closed environments on account of
the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
g)The safety distance, which is set by the length of the
handle, must always be kept. Furthermore, when the
engine is working, never run; you must always walk.
h)articular precautions must be taken when using the rotary
hoe machine on slopes or downhill stretches:
luse appropriate antislip footwear
lwatch where you put your feet
lalways move sideways with respect to the slope; never
move uphill or downhill
ltake great care when changing direction
ldo not work on excessively steep slopes.
i)Never use the petrol tiller machine with faulty guards or
protections or without safety devices installed and in
proper order.
Caution! Switch off the motor and disconnect the spark plug before undertaking any
maintenance work.
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j)For reasons of safety, the engine must never exceed the
number of revs (r.p.m.) indicated on the data plate.
k)Take care when starting the engine and make sure to
follow the user instructions. When the engine is turning,
it is absolutely necessary to prevent anybody from
approaching the moving parts.
Maintenance and storage
a)Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are kept well
tightened down so as to work in conditions of perfect
safety.
b)Never leave the machine with fuel in the tank where the
fuel vapours could reach naked flames or sparks.
c)Give the engine enough time to cool off before putting
the equipment in any narrowly enclosed environment.
d)Keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and
petrol tank free from grass, leaves and excess lubricant
in order to reduce the danger of fire.
e)For safety reasons, make sure to replace worn-out or
damaged parts in due time.
f)Should you drain off the fuel tank in order to store the
rotary hoe machine away for the winter, make sure to
carry out this job in the open air.
g)Install the cutting tools following the corresponding
instructions and use exclusively tools bearing the
Manufacturer's or Supplier's name or trademark and the
reference number.
h)To protect your hands during disassembly or assembly
of the cutting tools, wear suitable protective gloves.