Tiller Operational Safety Guide

Using a tiller helps to break up and ready your soil for planting. You can use tillers in a small garden or on a large acreage on your farm. A good, thorough tilling makes it easier to add fertilizer to your soil, while also improving soil texture. It’s important, though, to operate your tiller with care to keep yourself and those around you safe.

Prepare the Work Area

Make sure that your working area is free from debris, such as rocks, stones, sticks, toys, gardening equipment, or other items. Don’t till where there are buried sewer or power lines. Alert anyone on your property to your use of the tiller and ensure that animals and children in particular are well out of harm’s way.

Wear Safety Gear

When operating a tiller, you need to wear some crucial pieces of equipment to protect your body and face from the machine’s moving parts. Close-fitting clothes that have no loose chains or drapes or ties are best. Non-slip, closed-toe shoes are essential, as are gloves to protect your hands. You should also wear a pair of safety goggles and earplugs to shield your eyes and ears from debris and noise.

Exercise Caution

Always shut down your tiller completely when you’re not using it. You should ensure that you know how every control works and that you’ve thoroughly reviewed your owner’s manual so that you understand the tiller’s moving parts. Never use any attachments that aren’t designed for use with your make and model of tiller, and don’t overburden the tiller. Keep your body away from the tiller’s moving parts.

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