Operator's manual
Two-rotor in-line rake
DUO 680
DUO 740
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When looking for oil leaks, do so safely. Use a cardboard card. Do not touch any potential
leaks until the entire hydraulic assembly has been relieved of pressure.
Use only hydraulic oil featuring oil purity class 9 - 10 in accordance with NAS 1638
.
When using hydraulic hoses:
Avoid stretching the hoses when operating.
Do not allow hydraulic hoses to get deflected.
Do not expose hydraulic hoses to contact with any sharp edges.
If damaged or worn, replace the hoses with new ones.
Useful life for hydraulic hoses is 5 years from their production date.
4.6. Residual risk
Despite the fact that SaMASZ, the manufacturer of the rake, has taken great care in the design
and manufacturing of the rake, certain risks during rake operation and maintenance are unavoidable.
A major source of risk that could result in serious injury or death can occur during the performance
of these operations.
Major source of risk follows performance of these operations:
operation of rake by minors,
operation by individuals who have not read the operator's manual and safety labels,
operation of rake by persons under influence of alcohol or other substances,
not being cautious during transportation and moving rake during operation,
transport of persons who are on the machine,
presence of persons and animals within the rake operation range,
performing servicing and machine adjustments with the engine on.
4.6.1. Danger of machine entanglement
This risk occurs when (1) changing position of a rake, (2) operating near rotating parts, and
(3) working without safety guards. During operation, maintenance and adjustment, always wear
protective gloves, shoes and clothes without loose parts, belts and so on. Always comply with
safety labels placed on the rake.
4.6.2. Danger of wound, abrasion and damage of skin
Present when replacing working parts with sharp edges, cleaning the machine and removal of
any clogging and jams
.
For any repair and maintenance works always wear safety gloves.
4.6.3. Forbidden actions
During rake’s operation, do not do the following:
never unblock the rake, make any regulations or repairs of the rake while it is in motion,
never change order of operation and maintenance activities described in operator’s manual,
never operate the rake when it is not in working order or has damaged safety guards,
never get your hands and legs close to rotating parts of the rake,
during repair and maintenance of the rake, always comply with descriptions included in
operator’s manual. Always do these activities when the tractor’s drive is off,
never operate the rake under influence of alcohol, drugs, or strong medicine that impair your
attention,
do not wear clothes or jewelry that are too loose or too tight. Too loose clothing or jewelry
may be pulled in by the rotating parts of the rake,
the rake should not be operated by children or by handicapped people,
When describing residual risk, the rake complies with the state of the art in technology on the date it
was manufactured.