Features of the petrol cultivator include a heavy duty chain case, adjustable handlebars, individually replaceable tines with full width steel rubber mounted tine guards for operator protection and safety, a built in lifting handle, a drag bar (used to control the depth and speed at which the cultivator will dig into the ground) and a transport wheel (not required at any point during actual ground cultivation).
Before any tilling can be carried out, the ground must be cleared of long grass, cleared of any objects such as stones or bricks that would damage the tiller and ensure the ground is not hard (especially after a spell of dry weather).
What is tilling? Tilling is simply turning over and breaking up the soil, exactly how deep you till and how fine you break up the soil depends on your reason for tilling. Why till? Tilling is needed if you are mixing amendments into the soil, it is also helpful if you have compacted soil that needs to be broken up or any type of soil that needs to be broken into finer bits for planting seeds, tilling also removes weeds and undesirable roots from the soil. General Safety Tips:
Before starting work, make sure you clear the area of any objects that may cause damage to the machine and cordon off the work area to access from the general public. Only work in good light and visibility and do not operate the machine if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This equipment must only be operated by persons who are medically fit both physically and mentally. Know how to stop the machine in an emergency. Always start the engine in the open air (starting an engine within a confined space can lead to the inhalation of toxic substances). Refuel (use unleaded petrol) outdoors only and replace the fuel tank cap securely. Operator clothing should not be loose and footwear should offer a good grip.
This product is also know as a: ground tiller, power digger, rotorvator, rotavator, garden cultivator, mini tiller, micro tiller, rototiller, front tine tiller and garden tiller.
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