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1. Introduction 

4

 

1.1 Safety signs 

6

 

2. Construction of SAL disc harrow 

8

 

2.1 Purpose of the SAL disc harrow 

9

 

3. General safety rules 

9

 

3.1 Proper coupling and uncoupling with the tractor 

10

 

3.2 Tyres 

11

 

3.3 Hydraulic and pneumatic systems 

11

 

3.4 Safety regarding transport on public roads 

11

 

3.5 Description of residual risk 

12

 

3.6 Assessment of residual risk 

12

 

4. Information on handling and use 

12

 

4.1 Preparing the disc harrow 

13

 

4.2 Coupling the disc harrow to the tractor 

15

 

4.3 Coupling the seed drill to the disc harrow 

16

 

4.4 Operation and adjustment 

17

 

4.4.1 Adjusting the shaft position

 

17

 

4.4.2 Setting up side screens

 

18

 

4.4.3 Setting up the work units

 

18

 

4.5 Rules for transporting the harrow on public roads and lighting the machine 

21

 

4.6 Maintenance and lubrication 

22

 

4.7 Torques for tightening screws 

22

 

5. Operation 

24

 

6. Replacement procedures 

25

 

7. Storage of the disc harrow 

26

 

8. Disassembly and disposal 

27

 

9. Spare parts for the SAL disc harrow 

27

 

 

Summary of Contents for SAL DISC HARROW

Page 1: ...z o o 44 100 Gliwice ul Toru ska 14 e mail mandam mandam com pl Phone 48 32 232 26 60 Fax 032 232 58 85 TIN 648 000 16 74 REGON statistical No P 008173131 OPERATION MANUAL SAL DISC HARROW Revision II...

Page 2: ...m 1228 and the Directive of the European Union 2006 42 EC of 17 May 2006 Persons responsible for the technical documentation of the machine Jaros aw Kudlek ukasz Jakus ul Toru ska 14 44 100 Gliwice Th...

Page 3: ...dling and use 12 4 1 Preparing the disc harrow 13 4 2 Coupling the disc harrow to the tractor 15 4 3 Coupling the seed drill to the disc harrow 16 4 4 Operation and adjustment 17 4 4 1 Adjusting the s...

Page 4: ...t the manufacturer Notes that are important for safety reasons are marked with the sign Machine identification Identification data for the SAL harrow can be found on nameplates located on the support...

Page 5: ...5 Fig 1 View of the SAL harrow with the location of the nameplate...

Page 6: ...loss and loss of legibility Signs and inscriptions that are lost and illegible should be replaced with new ones Table 1 Information and warning signs Safety signs Meaning of the safety sign Miejsce u...

Page 7: ...ea if parts may move Mid frame near side frames Pressurised liquid jet bodily harm Cylinders Fixing point for transport belts Upper part of the drawbar upper fastener bolt Rear frame part rigid frame...

Page 8: ...8 2 Construction of SAL disc harrow Fig 2 SAL disc harrow Shaft Shaft Shaft clamp Shaft arms Frame Drawbar Side screen Rear disc row Front disc row...

Page 9: ...rgence of weeds and volunteer seeds The use of a disc harrow before sowing ensures thorough mixing of fertiliser into the soil levelling of the surface and proper soil structure NOTE The disc harrow i...

Page 10: ...g parts going inside or underneath the machine without adequate protection can cause head injuries a helmet should be used in this case when not in use lower the machine to the ground and stop the tra...

Page 11: ...be taken out of service while the hydraulic or pneumatic failure is being rectified 3 4 Safety regarding transport on public roads For transport the shaft must be folded into the transport position a...

Page 12: ...sing large irregularities in fields and dirt roads 3 5 Description of residual risk Mandam Sp z o o makes every effort to eliminate the risk of accidents There is however a residual risk that could re...

Page 13: ...s also possible to deliver it in a partially dismantled state this usually involves disconnecting the shaft When the unit is first prepared for operation its components shaft must be assembled To do t...

Page 14: ...starting work check the technical condition of the unit especially the condition of the working parts and screw connections NOTE The permissible axle loads and tyre load capacities must not be exceed...

Page 15: ...hing pins for suspended machines assume 1 4 m for machines with a seed drill assume 3 m x distance of the centre of gravity from the rear axle if the manufacturer does not specify this parameter enter...

Page 16: ...ith a set of weights and must remain steerable during transport i e a minimum of 20 of the tractor s weight must be on the front axle 4 3 Coupling the seed drill to the disc harrow Before suspending t...

Page 17: ...sting the shaft position The position of the shaft can be adjusted in 2 ways changing its offset from the discs and the working depth these are described below The working depth is determined by locki...

Page 18: ...t should also be moved forwards or backwards remounting on the holes so that it retains the soil rejected by the outermost front disc and rakes the furrow behind the outermost rear disc Fig 9 Setting...

Page 19: ...ration Fig 10 Properly positioned machine parallel to the ground Incorrect machine settings Fig 11 Incorrect machine settings Turning at field ends is only permitted with the machine raised on the cha...

Page 20: ...ine buried in the spoil in or turning on shafts is not permitted Fig 13 Turning the machine incorrectly When working with the machine it is also advisable to use an additional weight on the front of t...

Page 21: ...s have been fixed the electrical wires of the warning light device should be connected to the socket of the tractor s electrical installation The manufacturer does not supply warning signs as standard...

Page 22: ...Lubricate the bearings of the tubular shaft and the levelling discs every 25 operating hours this does not apply to the maintenance free bearings of the discs these bearings do not require maintenance...

Page 23: ...Table 3 Tightening torque values for nuts and bolts NOTE It is forbidden to work on a damaged machine caused by any event resulting in a broken or deformed frame shaft or other assembly of the machin...

Page 24: ...g worn components use thread glue original bolts and nuts Always ensure that screw connections are properly tightened NOTE Periodic lubrication is a guarantee of the durability of the machine Fig 15 L...

Page 25: ...cessively worn elements make it difficult for tools to penetrate increase operating resistance and can damage the machine The discs should be replaced with new ones when their diameter reduces to 520...

Page 26: ...of the disc harrow The disc harrow should be stored under cover In the absence of a covered area outdoor storage of the machine is permitted Parts and assemblies should be inspected after the working...

Page 27: ...d container and taken to a recycling facility NOTE Take all precautions when dismantling the machine by using operable tools and personal protective equipment Disassembled parts must be disposed of in...

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