Brinly SAT-40 BH Spike Aerator - Manual (Page 3)

GENERAL NOTES (OPERATION)
Caution should be taken when towing and/or using any at-
tachment. This attachment combined with the weight distribu-
tion, turning radius, and speed of towing vehicle can result in
severe injury or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle,
and/or attachment if not used properly. Follow all towing safe-
ty precautions noted in the towing vehicle owner’s manual,
including the following precautions:
• Ensure the combined weight of the towing vehicle
(tow vehicle weight + operator weight) is greater than
the maximum towed weight of attachment (empty
attachment weight + weight of load).
• Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing
vehicle.
• Do not exceed the maximum drawbar pull rating
of the towing vehicle. Drawbar pull is the horizontal
force required to pull the attachment (including
weight of load).
• Only tow this product in the vehicle’s tow mode/
speed setting or less than 5 mph. Do not exceed 5
mph.
• Towing speed should always be slow enough to
maintain control. Travel slowly and use caution when
traveling over rough terrain. Avoid holes, rocks and
roots.
• Slow down before you turn and do not turn sharply.
• Use wide turning angles to ensure the attachment
follows the path of the towing vehicle.
• Do not use attachment on steep slopes. A heavy
load could cause loss of control or overturn attach-
ment and towing vehicle. Additional weights may
need to be added to your vehicle; check with towing
vehicle manufacturer for recommendations.
• Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed, directions, or
turning.
• If you start and stop suddenly on hills, you may lose
steering control or the towing vehicle may tip. Do not
start or stop suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
Avoid uphill starts.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides.
Turf conditions can affect vehicle stability.
Use extreme caution while operating near drop-offs.
• Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public high
ways.
• Watch out for traffi c when crossing near roadways.
• Use care when loading or unloading the vehicle into
a trailer or truck.
• The attachment can obstruct the view to the rear.
Use extra care when operating in reverse.
• When reversing, carefully back-up straight to avoid
jackknifi ng. Do not allow towing vehicle wheels to
contact attachment draw bar. Damage could result.
• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the
parking brake, and shut off engine before leaving
the operator’s position for any reason including
emptying the attachment.
• Use this attachment for intended purpose only.
• This attachment is intended for use in lawn care
and home applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle
on a highway or in any high speed applications.
Do not tow at speeds higher than the maximum
recommend towing speed.
• Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such
as a car or truck.
• Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose
fi tting clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle,
attachment and area being covered. Do not let
other interests distract you.
• Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the
terrain
• Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good
operating condition and keep safety devices in place.
• The towing vehicle and attachment should be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object.
Any damage should be repaired before restarting and
operating the equipment.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Fix damaged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken
parts. Replace all worn or damaged safety and
instruction decals. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
• Do not modify the attachment or safety devices.
Unauthorized modifi cations to the towing vehicle or
attachment may impair its function, safety and void the
warranty.
TOWING VEHICLE AND TOWING SAFELY
• Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop
safely. READ YOUR TOWING VEHICLE OWNER’S
MANUAL before operating.
• Check the towing vehicle brake action before you
operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
• Stopping distance increases with speed and weight
of towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and
distance to stop.
• Use only approved hitches. Tow this attachment only
with a towing vehicle that has a hitch designed
for towing. Do not connect this attachment except at the
approved hitch point.
• Follow the tow vehicle manufacture’s recommendations
for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on
slopes. Use counterweights or wheel weights
as described in the towing vehicle operator’s manual.
• Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
• Do not allow children to operate the towing vehicle.
Do not allow adults to operate the towing vehicle without
proper instruction or without having read the owner’s
manual.
PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU
• Before you operate any feature of this attachment or
towing vehicle, observe your surroundings and look for
bystanders.
• Keep children, bystanders and pets at a safe distance
away while operating this or any attachment.
• Use care when reversing. Before you back up, look
carefully behind for bystanders.
KEEP RIDERS OFF TOWED ATTACHMENT AND TOWING
VEHICLE
• Do not carry passengers.
• Do not let anyone, especially children, ride in/on this
attachment, the towing vehicle or hitch bracket.
Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by
foreign object and/or being thrown off during
sudden starts, stops and turns. Riders may also obstruct
the operator’s view resulting in this attachment
being operated in an unsafe manner.
SAFETY
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