Operation
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Using the machine
Requirements
The machine is set correctly as follows:
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Swath former adjusted.
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Tine supports attached and secured.
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Rotor securing device on the rotor released.
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Machine in work position.
Start work as follows:
Switch on the tractor.
Open the ball valve.
Set the tractor’s single-acting hydraulic control device to the
floating position.
Check that there is nobody in the working area of the machine.
Switching on the
PTO shaft drive
Switch on the PTO shaft drive at low speed.
Slowly increase the speed. Do not exceed the maximum speed of
540 rpm.
Select a driving speed at which the crop is picked up cleanly and
completely.
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Start swathing at the edge of the field and at headlands to avoid
subsequently driving over the crop.
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The slip clutch of the machine may also respond at low speed if
resistance is increased due to excess crop or obstacles.
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Select PTO shaft speed depending on crop processing require-
ments.
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WARNING
No persons in the working area
Ensure that no persons, especially children, are present in the
slewing and working area of the machine. Persons could be
caught by the machine within this area. This could result in fatal
injury.
