Please consult your dealer with any questions you
may have!
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prior notice, in order to optimize the quality and safety features and does not commit itself to
updating this manual every time a change is made.
This booklet provides a thorough and accurate description of the instruction and maintenance
activities to be carried out on the tiller you purchased. We congratulate you on your choice and
urge you to thoroughly familiarize yourself with and follow the instructions contained in this manual.
This will assure you a long, safe and trouble free working life for your Phoenix Tiller.
The Manufacturer shall not assume any responsibility should problems arise as a result of
lack of compliance with the instructions and/or operator’s negligence.
The manual is divided in chapters and paragraphs and the pages are numbered, thus offering
accurate and precise information.
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Safety Precautions
Due to the type of performance for which this machine was designed, the operator should be very careful
and practice all safety precautions during operation. Being of basic design throughout the farm equipment
industry, rotary cutters have fast moving blades that can throw objects that the operator runs over. It is
possible to do serious injury to yourself or to others, if you fail to read and practice the below mentioned
safety rules. ONLY EXPERIENCED AND TRAINED OPERATORS with a thorough understanding of
the purpose and capabilities of this rotary cutter should be allowed to operate it.
1. IMPORTANT! Read and become familiar with the instructions on the rotary cutter decals. These
decals have been placed at various places on the machine to remind you to be cautious for your
protection as well as that of others.
2. Before operating the rotary cutter carefully inspect the area on which the rotary cutter will be
used. Be sure to remove all objects that might be thrown by the rotating blades. Also, note any
gullies, ditches, or rough terrain when you are inspecting the prospective work area.
3. Check the machine frequently to be sure there are no loose bolts and that snap rings are in place.
4. Always use and maintain in place all PTO guards furnished with the rotary cutter as well as the
guards furnished with the tractor.
5. Disengage the PTO and cut off the tractor engine before leaving the tractor.
6. It is recommended that the tractor be equipped with a roll over protective structure and a seat belt
and that they be used at all times when operating this equipment. This is the responsibility of the
operator.
7. It is noted that on tractors with “live” PTO , the centrifugal force of the rotating blades will tend to
force the tractor in the direction of travel. This can result in an accident or injury if the operator
does not reduce his speed before turning or allowing adequate distance between the tractor and
turning point or obstacle. (Your dealer has a fee wheel and over-running couple to curtail the
centrifugal force.) The couples serve as an added safety device.
8. The blades and PTO shaft will continue to rotate for a short time after the tractor PTO power is cut
off. Be sure all rotation has stopped before attempting to service the machine or approach it for
any reason.
9. Never position yourself under the machine for any reason. It could fall on you!!! Never manually
feed the machine for any reason. Never put your hands, feet, or other bodily parts under the deck
of the cutter without first being sure that the blades have ceased all movement, and all power is cut
off.
