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U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA This Act Seeks: “...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources...” DUTIES Sec. 5 (a) Each employer— (1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees; (2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act. (b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct. OSHA Regulations Current OSHA regulations state in part: “At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is, or will be involved.” These will include (but are not limited to) instructions to: Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation; Permit no riders on equipment; Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing, adjusting, cleaning or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment. Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating the machine. EMPLOYEE TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Securely fasten your seat belt if the tractor has a 5. Watch where you are going, especially at row ROPS. ends, on roads, and around trees. 2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near 6. Do not permit others to ride. ditches, embankments, and holes. 7. Operate the tractor smoothly -no jerky turns, 3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and starts, or stops. on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces. 8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recom- 4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation. mended by tractor manufacturers. 9. When tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and use park lock if available. Child Labor Under 16 Years Old Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. It is your responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation. (Refer to U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment Standard Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.) 5 SECTION l INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer. Your Bush Hog Rotary Tiller has been carefully designed to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary tiller in top operating condi- tion. Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand what each control is for and how to use it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on the machine and noted throughout the manual for safe operation of the implement. If any assistance or addi- tional information is needed, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. NOTE All references made in this manual to right, left, front, rear, top and bottom is as viewed facing the direction of forward travel with implement properly attached to tractor. 1-2 DESCRIPTION The RTN, RTNR medium duty series of rotary tillers is designed for use in a wide range of tilling require- ments. The RTH heavy duty series of rotary tillers is designed for tougher operating conditions. Each of the tillers has adjustable skid shoes for setting desired tilth of the soil. Center gearboxes tranfer power from the tractor PTO to the end drive system. The RTN, RTNR series uses a heavy duty chain drive to the rotor shaft whereas the RTH series uses a gear train type of end drive system. Slip clutches protect the tillers from overload damage. NOTE: The RTNR series of rotary tillers utilizes a reverse rotation design which turns the...

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