How Do You Use A Rototiller?
Save time and do a better job of preparing your soil by using a rototiller to break it up and mix in soil amendments. Step 1 Mark off the area to be tilled with flour. Clear the site of rocks and weeds – scrape off weed seedlings with a spade and compost them. Step 2 Dress for working with power equipment – closed-toe shoes, long pants, supple gloves and safety glasses. Wear a pollen mask, a hat and sunscreen for comfort. Step 3 Inspect the tiller before you crank it up. Clean the tines, check fuel and be sure height settings adjust easily, then roll it to one corner of the cleared area. Step 4 Start the engine in neutral with the blades locked in place above ground level. Drop the tines where you want the first bite taken out of the soil and engage the tiller – plant your feet and hold on tight. Step 5 Till native soil once over first before adding soil amendments – try to get a depth of 4 to 6 inches by slightly resisting the tiller’s forward motion. Walk the tiller slowly, gripping
