Modern AG Tiller - Manual (Page 4)

4 - Rotary tiller
PreParaTiON
- never operate the tractor and tiller until you
have read and completely understand this
manual, the tractor Operator’s manual, and
each of the safety messages found on the
safety signs on the tractor and tiller.
- Personal protection equipment including hard
hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are
recommended during assembly, installation,
operation, adjustment, maintenance, repairing,
removal, or moving the implement. Do not al-
low long hair, loose fitting clothing, or jewelry
to be around equipment.
- PROLOnGeD exPOSuRe tO LOuD nOISe maY
CauSe PeRmanent HeaRInG LOSS! tractors
with or without tillers attached can often be
noisy enough to cause permanent, partial hear-
ing loss. We recommend that you wear hear-
ing protection on a full-time basis if the noise
in the operator’s position exceeds 80 db. noise
over 80 db on a long-term basis can cause se-
vere hearing loss. noise over 90 db adjacent to
the operator over a long-term basis may cause
permanent, total hearing loss. nOte: Hearing
loss from loud noise (from tractors, chain saws,
radios, and other such sources close to the ear)
is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of
natural recovery.
- Operate the tiller only with a tractor equipped
with an approved Roll-Over-Protective System
(ROPS). always wear your seat belt. Serious
injury or even death could result from falling
off the tractor — particularly during a turnover
when the operator could be pinned under the
ROPS or the tractor.
- Clear area to be tilled of stones, branches or
other debris that might be thrown or entan-
gled in the tiller, causing injury or damage.
- Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light.
- ensure tiller is properly mounted, adjusted and
in good operating condition.
- ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs
are properly installed and in good condition.
STarTiNG aND STOPPiNG SafeTy
- Check the tractor master shield over the PtO
stub shaft. make sure it is in good condition
and fastened securely to the tractor. Purchase
a new shield if old shield is damaged or miss-
ing.
- all tractors that are not equipped with a
“live”power takeoff (PtO) need to be equipped
with an over-running PtO clutch. these are
available through most farm equipment
stores.
NOTE: The addition of an over-running PTO clutch
may change the length of the PTO drive-line re-
quired. Pay extra attention to the instructions on
the PTO Driveline Installation. Be sure that the
driveline system guarding is adequate.
- tiller operating power is supplied from the trac-
tor PtO. Refer to your tractor manual for PtO
engagement and disengagement instructions.
Know how to stop tractor and tiller quickly in
case of an emergency.
- When engaging PtO, the engine RPm should
always be at idle speed. Once engaged and
ready to start tilling, raise PtO speed to 540-
RPm and maintain throughout tilling opera-
tion.
OPeraTiONal SafeTy
- the use of this equipment is subject to cer-
tain hazards that cannot be protected against
by the mechanical means or product design.
all operators of this equipment must read and
understand this entire manual, paying particu-
lar attention to safety and operating instruc-
tions, prior to using. If there is something in
this manual you do not understand, ask your
supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to you.
- most accidents occur because of neglect or
carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders
at least several hundred feet from an operat-
ing rotary tiller. Only properly trained people
should operate this machine.
SafeTy SeCTiON continued