Paladin Tools LAF3452 - Manual (Page 9)

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ROTO-TILLER OPERATION
SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this
manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY ROTO-TILLER OPERATION
WARNING
Failure to obey the following procedures could result in death or serious injury.
x Never lift the lowest portion of this product higher than 1’-0” above the ground while operating.
x Do not lock the auxiliary hydraulics of your power unit in the “ON” position.
x Keep everyone at least nine feet away from the unit when operating.
x This product may be operated while moving forward or backward with your power unit.
x The auxiliary hydraulics must be engaged so that:
¾ the tines rotate down into the untilled area in the direction of travel to achieve the fastest tilling speeds
and the most efficient use of power or
¾ the tines rotate up from under the untilled area in the direction of travel to achieve greatest conditioning of
the soil.
IMPORTANT Tilling while moving forward with the hinged shroud panel fully down
CAN result in damage to this product and
WILL void all FFC Attachments warranties.
x When tilling while moving forward, the hinged shroud panel must be chained up in a horizontal position to avoid
damaging the panel. The hinged shroud panel is not designed to push any soil or other materials.
x Your power unit should be operating at full throttle with the auxiliary hydraulics fully engaged. The speed of the
movement of your power unit should be varied as required to pulverize the soil to extent desired.
x The maximum tilling depth is 6”. This depth is attained when the motor guard is about 1” below the surface of the
soil. Compacted soils may require two passes to reach this depth.
IMPORTANT Attempting to grind stumps or dig into rigid or frozen materials
CAN result in damage to this product and
WILL void all FFC Attachments warranties.
ROTO-TILLER MAINTENANCE
SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this
manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY ROTO-TILLER MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EACH USE
x Make sure that all nuts and bolts are in place and properly tightened.
x Make sure that all other fasteners are in place and are performing their specified function.
x Make sure that all hydraulic fittings are tightened and that there are no leaks in any fittings or hoses.
x Make sure that all safety signs are in place, are clean, and are legible.
(SEE THE SAFETY SIGN SECTION ON PAGE 5.)
x Replace any damaged parts and excessively worn parts.
AFTER EVERY 10 HOURS OF USE
x Oil the hinge at the top of the hinged shroud panel.
AFTER EVERY 40 HOURS OF USE
x Make sure the taper lock adapter assemblies are tight by turning the bearing locknut by hand.
If the bearing locknut moves by hand, retighten the taper lock adapter assembly as specified in Roto-tiller Service
(on page 8).