S A F E T Y
TO START ENGINE
ALWAYSstarttheengineintheopenair
DONOTsmokewhenrefuelling
DONOTmixOILwiththefuel
ALWAYS stop the engine before making any adjustments,
refuelling, moving or cleaning, or when the unit is
unattended
USE ONLY unleaded petrol from fuel containers designed for
this purpose - refuel outdoors only and replace the tank cap
securely
IN CASE of petrol spillage move the machines away from the
area of spillage and allow the petrol vapours to dissipate
beforestartingtheengine
DONOTremoveanysafetyguardsthatarefitted
DO NOT touch any moving parts or attempt any maintenance
whilst the machine is running - KEEP HANDS AND FEET
AWAY
BEFORE starting work clear the work area of any objects that
coulddamagethemachine
DO NOT allow children or anyone uninstructed to operate the
machine-KEEP ANIMALS AWAY
o
DONOTuseonslopesorbanksofmorethan20
ALWAYS wear suitable clothing to give personal protection
includingfootwearthatoffersagoodgrip
AVOIDwearingloosegarmentsthatmaycatchinmovingparts
KNOWhowtostopthemachineinanemergency
NEVERinterferewithanycontrolsettingsontheengine
IF A FAULT develops DO NOT attempt any repair - immediately
contactthesupplierfromwhomthemachinewasobtained
VISUALLY INSPECT the machine before use - ensure all tines,
nuts and bolts are tight and not worn or damaged and
replacetinesifnecessary
KEEP IN MIND the operator is responsible for accidents or
hazardsoccurringtopeopleorproperty
WEARearprotectionandprotectivefootwear
Using the dipstick provided, check the engine oil level. Top up with
10w/40oilifnecessary(ifthedipstickisclearofoil).
Check fuel level. Only use unleaded petrol from a clean container.
Neverre-fuelwhentheengine is hotorrunning. Leave1” air spacein
thefueltank.
Iftheengineiscoldsetthechokeleverto‘ON’position.
Setthrottleleverto position.
Pull the recoil start handle gently until it engages then give it a
good strong pull to start the engine.
When the engine has started, release the choke lever after a few
secondsandreturnthethrottlelevertoidleposition.
¼
OPERATION
TO STOP ENGINE
OPERATING HINTS
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Raise the transport wheel by pulling it downwards to release it from
thelowerlockingpoint.
Swingthewheelupwardsandlocateitintothetoplockingpoint.
Setthedepthcontroldragbar-initiallyonthebottomhole.
Raisethethrottletohalfspeed.
Apply a little downward pressure on the handlebars and lift the
operatinglevertoengagethetines. Commencedigging.
As the machine digs into the ground, raise the handlebars a little to
obtainaslowforwardmotion.
If the machine tries to go forward too fast apply a little downward
pressureonthehandlebarsandlowerthedragbarifnecessary.
TheTillerisdesigned tobe used on ground thatis regularlycultivated
-itisnottobeusedonuncultivatedground.
For ground that has not been previously cultivated, a CAMON
Rotavator(C6,C8,C10,C12orC14)shouldbeused.
The Tiller is especially suited to vegetable allotments, flower beds,
etc.
Wet ground conditions should be avoided as the earth will begin to
“bind up” around the tines, clogging the rotor assembly and causing
damagetothedrivebelt.
o
Donotworkonslopesinexcessof20 .
If working on a gentle slope always start at the top and work across
theslopepointingthemachineslightlyuphill.
If you lose control, let go of the machine and the drive will stop
immediately.
For engine maintenance please refer to engine manufacturers
manual.
Commencework.
Release the operating lever to stop the tines.
Move the throttle lever to ‘STOP’ position.
WARNING: THE EXHAUST COVER MAY BE HOT - DO NOT
TOUCH
Aftereveryhourofoperation:
Stopengine. Removethesparkplugcap
Checkengineoillevel. (Recommendedoil SAE10w/40).
Remove all foreign matter from the digging knives assembly e.g.
wire,string,grassetc.
Do not turn the machine on its side for cleaning.
Refit the spark plug cap.
