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Safe Operation
The machine is designed to operate at 540 RPM. Ensure tractor PTO output is set at 540 RPM. The machine must only
be used for cutting grass. Moreover, it must only be used with a suitable tractor (see product speci
fi
cations) and driven
by an adequate drive-line by the tractor PTO. All other use is strictly prohibited.
Users should become thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual before using, servicing and mounting the
implement to the tractor and all other pertinent operations. Never wear jewellery, loose clothing such as ties, scarves,
belts, unbuttoned jackets or dungarees with open zips which could become caught up in moving parts.
Always wear approved garments complying with accident prevention provisions such as non-slip shoes, ear muffs,
goggles and gauntlets. Wear a jacket with re
fl
ecting stickers if the implement is used near public highways.
Consult your retailer, the Labour Health Service or your nearest equivalent authority for the information about the current
safety provisions and speci
fi
c regulations with in order to ensure personal safety.
ALWAYS DISENGAGE PTO, SWITCH OFF THE TRACTOR ENGINE AND ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE
BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENT TO THE MACHINE.
NEVER PLACE LIMBS UNDER THE MACHINE WHILE ROTORS ARE TURNING. ROTORS CAN REMAIN
TURNING FOR UP TO 1 MINUTE AFTER DISENGAGING PTO.
Workstation
The operator must remain seated while working the machine. When the wings need to be raised and lowered the
operator must leave the tractor. Always ensure the PTO has been turned off and the parking brake applied before
leaving the tractor cab. The operator must always apply the parking brake, and turn off the engine before leaving
machine or carrying out maintenance.
NEVER OPERATE THE HYDRAULICS WITH THE TRACTOR SWITCHED OFF
Regulations for use of the transmission
The transmission to the gearboxes is protected throughout the machine by both PTO shafts and bolt down covers. All
guarding should be kept ef
fi
cient and in good condition. If the condition is poor, the guarding should be renewed before
the implement is used.
UNLESS IT IS CORRECTLY PROTECTED THE TRANSMISSION COULD CAUSE DEATH SINCE IT CAN
CATCH ON PARTS OF THE BODY OR CLOTHING
Ensure retaining chains are correctly anchored on all PTO shafts, preventing them form turning. Ensure drive line can
turn easily within the shield. Keep spline grooves clean and greased so that PTO shaft can connect easily. Besides
being described in this manual, the method by which the PTO shaft is connected to the tractor must be checked out with
the instructions in the tractor manufacturer’s manual.
Noise Hazard
Please note that the machine is normally used outdoors and that the position of the operator is seated in the driving seat
of the tractor. It is advisable to consult the prescriptions listed in tractor operator and maintenance manuals.
The acoustic pressure was measured at a distance of 2.6m from the centre of the machine and at a height of 2.0m, with
the implement operating in a no load condition - 90 dBA. In a loaded condition & a PTO rate of 540 rpm the obtained
value was 97dBA.
