Product Manual

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WORK AREA
• Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause
accidents.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating the cultivator. Distractions can cause
you to lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes and other mechanical hazards
in your work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the
operator’s view that may be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or
property damage.
• Be alert of your surroundings. Using the cultivator in confined work areas may put you
dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when using the cultivator. Do
not use the cultivator while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating the cultivator may result in serious
personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
• Use safety apparel and equipment. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
which comply with current national standards, or when needed, a face shield. Use as dust
mask in dusty work conditions. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use non-skid
safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when
appropriate.
CULTIVATOR USE AND CARE
• Do not modify the cultivator in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific
applications for which the cultivator was designed.
• Always check of damaged or worn out parts before using the cultivator. Broken parts
will affect the cultivator operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
• Do not exceed the cultivator load capacity.
• Distribute the load evenly. Uneven loads may cause the cultivator to tip, resulting in
personal injury to the operator or others.
• Use the cultivator on flat and level surfaces capable of supporting the cultivator and its
maximum load. Pulling or pushing a load on a slanted or uneven surface can result in loss of
control.
• Store idle cultivator. When the cultivator is not in use, store it in a secure place out of the
reach of children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.