Panasonic 250280 User Manual

LAWN PLUG AERATOR 50" WIDTH

USER’S MANUAL

Read carefully and understand RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION and instructions before
operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result
in serious personal injury.

Item# 250280

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Thank you very much for choosing a NORTHERN TOOL + EQUIPMENT CO., INC.,
Product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below:
Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________
Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire
manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.

This machine is designed for certain applications only. Northern Tool + Equipment
strongly recommends this machine is not modified and/or used for any application other
than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular
application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Northern Tool +
Equipment to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.

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This manual contains valuable information about your new aerator. It has been
carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating, adjusting, and
servicing.

Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference. Study it
carefully, only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the service
and long life designed and built into this aerator.

GENERAL#SAFETY# RULE#

EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES

Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new
piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as
possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a
few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the
operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section.
To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you,
or for you, follow them.

In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may
show an assembly with a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be
operated in this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.

Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.

Review the safety instructions with all users annually. This equipment is dangerous to
children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a responsible
adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment's operations. Do not

allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it
works.

To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll-Over Protective System
(ROPS).

Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely,
is in question -DON'T TRY IT.

Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.

In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and
Safety Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and
Operation Instructions in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and Aerator
Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and the Aerator.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONS

Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or the user
does not understand how to operate the equipment.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED.

CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE
ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANGING
CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.

Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.

1. Read this owner’s manual carefully for operating and service instructions before
attempting to assemble or operate this equipment. Be thoroughly familiar with the proper
use of this equipment.

2. Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety rules, and know how to operate the
vehicle before using this equipment.

3. Never allow children to operate the tractor or aerator attachment, and do not allow
adult’s to operate without proper instructions.

4. This aerator attachment has sharp points. Always handle with care and wear
substantial foot wear when operating this aerator.

5. Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on aerator attachment frame or on towing vehicle.

6. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and also
pets.

7. Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear and engine at low speed, and
gradually Increase speed as conditions permit.

8. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this equipment. Be
aware of changing conditions on slopes. Refer to safety rules in the vehicle owner’s
manual concerning sale operation on slopes.

9. Always operate up and down a slope, never across the face of a slope.

10 This equipment should be operated at reduced speed on rough terrain, along creeks
and ditches and on hill sides, to prevent tipping and loss of control. Do not drive too close
to a creek or a ditch.

11. Do not tow this equipment on a highway or any other public thorough fare.