KUHN AXIS 20.1, Operator'S Manual

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Safety 3
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AXIS-GENERAL
3.10.2 Protective device functions
The protective devices protect your life and limb.

Always operate the solid fertiliser broadcaster with effective protective equip-
ment.

Do not use the deflector bracket to climb up on the machine. It is not designed
for this. You may be in danger of falling.
[1] Drive shaft cover
Figure 3.3: Drive shaft
Designation Function
Protective grid in the
hopper Prevents the intake of body parts by the rotating agita-
tor.
Prevents body parts from being cut off by the metering
slide.
Prevents faults caused by lumps in the spreading ma-
terial, large stones or other large-scale objects
(screening effect) during the spreading process.
Protective grid lock Prevents the inadvertent opening of the protective grid
in the hopper. Engages mechanically if protective grid
is closed properly. Can be opened by using a tool.
Deflector bracket Protection against getting caught by the rotating
spreading discs from behind and from the side.
Spreading disc cover Protection against getting caught by the rotating discs
from the front.
Prevents the casting of fertiliser towards the front side
(in the direction of the tractor and driver).
Drive shaft shield Prevents the intake of body parts into the rotating drive
shaft.
Toothed segment pro-
tective cover Only included with AXIS 50.1 W: prevents body
parts from getting crushed by moving machinery parts.