Rototiller
Blue Diamond 5
About this Manual
This manual contains information about the usage and maintenance required for the equipment.
This document must be available for review by the operator before using the attachment to
ensure proper safety, maintenance, and usage.
Hazard Notices Used in this Manual
The following hazard notices are used in this document:
NOTE: Notes are used to indicate important information. This information may be
repeated in other areas of the manual.
CAUTION: Cautions are used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in damage to the equipment or other property.
WARNING: Warnings are used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if
not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
DANGER: Danger is used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
Terminology
Prime Mover: The Rototiller can be attached to many different pieces of equipment;
therefore, the term “prime mover” will be used. A prime mover is any equipment, tractor,
or skid steer providing power to the attachment.
Safety
Safety Notices
Before operating or conducting maintenance on this equipment, it is important to wear proper
protection. Recommended safety equipment when operating and maintaining this equipment
includes earplugs, eye protection, safety foot wear and a hard hat.
NOTE: Additional safety equipment may be required depending on the operating environment
and worksite conditions.
Only qualified and trained personnel should operate, maintain, and service this attachment.
Blue Diamond recommends that you inspect this equipment regularly for leaks, cracks, or other
conditions that may impair proper usage of the equipment. Verify that all repairs have been
completed and inspected prior to using the attachment under load.
It is the responsibility of the user to follow all local, state, and federal safety regulations.
Improper use of this equipment may result in personal injury, property damage, and/or damage
to the equipment.
NOTE: call for locates before tilling. Underground utilities can cause serious damage to persons
and the machine
DANGER: NEVER LOCK YOUR HYDRAULICS ON AND LEAVE THE CAB OF YOUR
MACHINE. NEVER OPERATE THIS TILLER WITH IN 20 FEET OF PERSONS.
ALWAYS LOCATE ALL UTILITIES BEFORE USING THIS ROTOTILLER.
Modifications to Equipment
Any modifications made to this equipment may void any warranty and relieve the manufacturer
of liability of any resulting injury or damage.
