Grange 6m LDT, Operator'S Manual

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Grange Machinery Ltd.
Sproatley Grange
Hull
HU11 4PT M: 07918 515385
T: 01482 815711
E: rjones@grangemachinery.co.uk
W: www.grangemachinery.co.uk Grange Machinery Ltd.
Sproatley Grange
Hull
HU11 4PT M: 07918 515385
T: 01482 815711
E: rjones@grangemachinery.co.uk
W: www.grangemachinery.co.uk
TABLE 1.0
Safety decal Meaning Safety Decal Meaning
Crushing of toes or
foot. Force applied from
above.
Do not use manual
lifting techniques.
Wear protective gloves
Grease lubrication
connection
Specified lifting
point. Attachment
with approved lifting
component.
In the event of safety decals wearing away please contact the manufacturer for replacements.
5.0 Equipment specifications
The equipment specifications are an important reference to establish the correct
tractor specification and front ballast requirements to ensure stability.
Equipment
specification
Hitch Category
to tractor
connection
Mass (Kg) Working
width (m)
Transport
width (m)
Machine length
(m) from 3 point
linkage to rear
clevis
3m LDT Cat III / Cat IV 1250 3.0 3.0m 1.49m
Equipment
specification
No of legs / leg
spacing.
Minimum tractor auxiliary
hydraulic connection
requirements.
Recommended tractor power
output (hp)
3m LDT 6 / 0.5m 1 x Double acting
hydraulic service.
150hp +
4.0 Safety decals
Safety decals are located on the machine to inform the operator of the appropriate
procedures to prevent harm to themselves or others persons nearby. These refer to the
following procedures where operator interaction with the Grange 3m LDT is required;
i) Unloading from the transporter on delivery to the customer.
ii) Assessing the correct tractor specification and front ballast requirements.
iii) Hitching the Grange 3m LDT equipment to the tractor.
iv) Coupling up 2nd stage cultivation on the rear two point lower linkage or
clevis drawbar.
v) Planning for transportation on the public highway of the Grange 3m LDT equipment
and where required 2nd stage cultivation/seeding system to the field.
vi) Setting the Grange 3m LDT equipment and 2nd stage cultivation/seeding systems
up for the soil working conditions.
vii) Undertaking inspection and maintenance and replacement of wearing part
procedures on the Grange 3m LDT equipment.
Table 1.0 summarises the safety decals in use on the Grange 3m LDT and their
meanings.
The colour definitions for the decals are as follows;
i.
Yellow: Caution: Hazard potential and where appropriate keep clear of
moving parts.
ii. Blue: Mandatory: Requirement to undertake an action.
iii. Red: Prohibited. Do not undertake depicted action.
TABLE 1.0
Safety decal Meaning Safety Decal Meaning
General hazard warning
sign.
Switch off engine
and remove key
before undertaking
maintenance or
repair work.
Potential for injection of
hydraulic fluid under high
pressure.
Stay a safe distance from
the machine.