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CAMON
C2000
TILLER
C2000/0704
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
&
SAFETY NOTES
OPERATING HINTS
The Tiller is designed to be used on ground that is
regularly cultivated.
It is not to be used on ground that has not been
previously turned over .
A CAMON Rotavator (C8, C10, C12 or C14)
should be used for these conditions.
The Tiller is especially suited to vegetable
allotments, flower beds, etc.
Wet gr ound conditions should be avoided as the
earth will begin to “bind up” around the tines,
clogging the rotor assembly and causing damage
to the drive belt.
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Do not work on slopes in excess of 25 .
If working on a gentle slope always start at the
top and work across the slope pointing the
machine slightly uphill.
If you lose control, let go of the machine and the
drive will stop immediately .
MAINTENANCE
After every hour of operation stop the engine
and check the engine oil and fuel levels.
Remove any foreign matter from the digging
tines.
Visually check machine.
Never attempt any cleaning or adjustments while
the engine is running.
Never tip the machine on its side for cleaning.
BEWARE the exhaust cov er will be hot after use
- DO NOT TOUCH.
Noise emissions - La 85.0dB(A) (pressure)
- Lwa 96.2dB(A) (pressure)
Ear defenders to be worn to BS EN352-1: 1993
Vibrations transmitted - 7.14m/sec sq
Wear
ear protectors
No liability will be accepted for
any damage caused to persons
or property through failure to
observe the operating and safety
instructions.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ
CAREFULLY
Teknol House, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9LH
Tel: 01444 247689 Fax: 01444 871612
Website: www.tracmaster.co.uk E-mail: [email protected]
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S A F E T Y
ALWAYS start the engine in the open air
DO NOT smoke when refuelling
DO NOT mix OIL with the petrol
USE ONLY unleaded petrol
ALWAYS stop the engine before making
any adjustments, refuelling, moving or
cleaning, or when the unit is
unattended
DO NOT remove any safety guards that
are fitted
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 could damage
the machine
DO NOT allow children or anyone
uninstructed to operate the machine KEEP ANIMALS AWAY
DO NOT use on slopes or banks of more
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than 25
ALWAYS wear suitable clothing to give
personal protection including
footwear that offers a good grip
AVOID wearing loose garments that may
catch in moving parts
KNOW how to stop the machine in an
emergency
NEVER interfere with any control
settings on the engine
IF A FAULT develops DO NOT attempt
any repair - immediately contact the
supplier from whom the machine was
obtained
TO START THE
ENGINE
Check the engine oil level - top up with
10w/40 oil if necessary.
Never re-fuel when the engine is hot or
running.
Allow 1” air space in the tank.
Switch ignition to ‘ON’ position.
If the engine is cold, move the choke lever to
‘ON’ position.
T urn the fuel tap to ‘ON’ position.
Set throttle lever to ¼ position.
Pull the recoil start handle gently until it is
engaged, then give the handle a strong pull to
start the engine.
When the engine been started for a few
seconds, move the choke lever to ‘OFF’
position.
Return the throttle lever to tick-ov er.
Check fuel level.
Only use unleaded petrol from a clean
container.
OPERATION
Raise the transport wheel by pulling it
downwards to release it from the low er locking
point.
Swing the wheel upwards and locate it into the
top locking point.
Set the depth control drag bar - initially on the
bottom hole.
Raise the throttle to half speed.
Apply a little downward pressure on the
handlebars and lift the operating lever to engage
the tines. Commence digging.
As the machine digs into the ground, raise the
handlebars a little to obtain a slow forward
motion.
If the machine tries to go forward too fast apply
a little downward pressure on the handlebars
and lower the drag bar if necessary.
TO STOP THE
ENGINE
Release the operating lever to stop the tines.
Return the throttle lever to tick-over .
Switch the ignition to ‘OFF’ position.
T urn the fuel tap to ‘OFF’ position.
WARNING: THE EXHAUST COVER
MA Y BE HOT - DO NO T TOUCH.
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