Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY
WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT TO YOU?
• ACCIDENTS DISABLE & KILL
• ACCIDENTS COST
• ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED
Owners of this aerator are obliged to give operators and
employees full operation and safety instructions before
allowing them to operate this machine and at least
annually thereafter. An operator who has not read and
fully understood all operating and safety instructions is
not qualified to operate this machine. Do not modify this
machine in any way. Unauthorized modification may
impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
OPERATING SAFELY
REFER TO THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN
THE TRACTOR MANUAL
Your aerator has been designed and built to reduce
exposure or risk to the operator and bystander. However,
no one should operate this machine without
understanding the contents of this manual.
1 . DO NOT allow anyone to operate this machine who
has not been properly trained in its safe operation.
DO NOT allow children to operate this machine.
2. NEVER allow passengers.
3. ALWAYS be certain the tractor is in neutral and
handbrake applied before starting (see tractor
manual for safe starting procedures).
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Wear appropriate gear.
This list includes but is not limited to:
– A hard hat.
– Protective shoes with slip resistant soles and steel toe
caps.
– Protective glasses or goggles.
– Heavy gloves.
– Wet weather gear.
– Hearing protection.
– Respirator or filter mask.
5. BEFORE aerating an area, walk the site and clear
the area of any objects or debris.
6. To maintain full steering control, add front-end
weights to your tractor. To determine the amount of
additional front-end weights, refer to your tractor
manual.
7. BEFORE making ADJUSTMENTS or performing
maintenance on the aerator, switch off the engine
and apply the handbrake before dismounting from
the tractor. Be sure the aerator is on the ground or
lowered onto the rear castor/safety stand.
8. ALL GUARDS and shielding must be in place and
secure. Only authorized, competent staff should
remove any guarding.
9. The area to be aerated should be clear of all
bystanders.
10. When operating near ditches or bunkers be alert that
with ground disturbance, sides may be caused to
collapse.
11. Do not smoke when refuelling. Do not allow others
to smoke.
12. After striking an object, switch off the tractor and
inspect for any damage before continuing.
13. After completing an area, always check that any
missing tines are found, and that new tines are
fitted.
14. Never dismount while the tractor is in motion.
Never get on or off the tractor while the engine is
running and the PTO driveshaft is engaged. Never
step over the PTO driveshaft to reach the other side
of the aerator—walk around the machine.
15. Look behind the aerator before backing up.
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Safety