Use the tiller with additional care in steep soils (for
example, rocky and hard ones), reduce the blades rotation
speed (velocity regulation).
Operate the tiller one step at a time, never run. If drive the
tiller faster that the recommended, it will increase the risk
of injuring, slipping and stumble.
While reversing the tiller, pay specially attention and
make sure that there is enough distance between the
blades and your feet while pushing the tiller towards you or
while reversing.
When reversing the tiller, pay attention to the
obstacles behind you.
If the machine gets stuck, turn the combustion engine off
and remove the spark plug pipe. Rise and clear the tiller
with another person's help.
Turn the combustion engine off if:
▪ It is necessary to lean the tiller for transportation;
▪ The tiller isn't under supervision;
▪ The tiller is going to be refueled. Always refuel with the
combustion engine cold;
▪ The tiller is being moved to an area without cultivating
purposes.
Turn the combustion engine off and remove the spark plug
pipe:
▪ Every time you need to adjust or assemble the blades;
▪ Before lifting, carrying or transporting the tiller;
▪ Before checking, cleaning and repairing the tiller;
▪ If the tiller hit any strange object. Check the machine in
general and the blades and drive shaft in particular.
Ensure that there are no damages. If they exist, make the
needed repairs before operating the tiller again;
▪ If the tiller starts \vibrating excessively and in an unusual
way, find the anomaly and proceed to its reparation.
Strong vibrations usually indicate a malfunction.
The tiller cannot be started with the drive shaft warped nor
with the blades damaged.
Before cleaning, adjusting, repairing and maintenance
works:
▪ Put the tiller on a steady and firm floor;
▪ Turn the engine off and let it cool;
▪ Remove the spark plug pipe.
Remove the spark plug pipe from the spark plug
itself, as an accidental ignition spark can cause
burns or electric shocks. An accidental spark plug contact
with the spark plug pipe may cause an unintentional
starting of the combustion engine.
For maintenance or cleaning work only tilt the machine
backwards. If the machine is turned sideways or forwards,
damages to the combustion engine and other parts of the
machine may occur, which can cause expensive repairs.
Let the machine cool before performing any
maintenance in the transmission area, combustion
engine, exhaust and muffler. Temperatures of 80 ° C and
higher may be reached.
Direct contact with engine oil can be dangerous, and
engine oil cannot be spilled.
VITO recommends that the oil change be performed by a
specialist.
Check the machine regularly, especially before storing it
(for example, before the winter period).
Replace worn or damaged parts immediately for safety
reasons so that the machine is always in a safe operating
condition.
Cleaning:
The machine must be carefully cleaned after use. Release
the encrusted remains with a splint of wood. Clean the
bottom of the machine with a brush and water.
Do not use aggressive cleaning products. These products
can damage plastics and metals, damaging the safe
operation of your machine.
The tiller's bottom (all parts underneath the safety plate)
can be cleaned with a high-pressure washer or with a steam
cleaning machine. Keep a minimum distance of 1m and
never direct jets of water directly to the support points and
seals, in particular, do not direct the jets to the gasket
between the transmission crankcase and the safety plate
.