Instruction manual
Two rotor rake
TANGO
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WARNING!
When replacing working parts, always use protective gloves.
4.5.
Telescopic articulated shaft
Before operating learn provisions found in the shaft manufacturer's manual placed on the shaft.
Use the shafts recommended by the manufacturer of the rake only.
In order to operate safely use only fully technically fit, undamaged telescopic articulated shafts.
Damaged telescopic articulated shaft shall be repaired or replaced.
Before any operation make sure whether PTO rpm have proper rotational direction.
4.6.
Hydraulic assembly
Note! Hydraulic assembly is under pressure! Hydraulic oil under pressure may permeate
through skin and cause serious injury, therefore skin and eyes should be protected in particular.
In case of injuries caused by liquid under pressure, call a doctor immediately.
Hydraulic hoses can be connected to tractor's hydraulics, provided that both the tractor's and the
rake's hydraulic assemblies are not under pressure. To remove the pressure from the hoses just
simply restart the tractor's hydraulic valves several times, once the tractor is off.
When dismounting the machine from the tractor, set the equipment aside, deflate the pressure
from hydraulics and turn tractor's engine off.
When inspecting hydraulic assembly's malfunction and looking for oil leaks, it is forbidden to
touch any potential leaks until the entire assembly is under pressure.
Note! It is recommended that the hydraulic oil used should not exceed 10 oil purity class 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.
Service life for hydraulic hoses is 5 years from their production date
4.7.
Residual risk
Despite the fact, that SaMASZ Sp. z o.o. company
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the manufacturer of the rake takes the
responsibility for the rake design and manufacturing, in order to eliminate hazard, certain risk when
operating the rake is unavoidable.
Major source of risk results from the following operations:
operation of rake by minors and operators not being familiarized with operator's manual,
operation of rake by personnel under influence of alcohol or other abusive substances,
failure to keep caution while transporting and moving the rake during operation,
transport of personnel on the rake,
presence of personnel and animals within the rake operating range,
service and adjustment operations with engine running.
4.7.1 Risk of being caught or pulled in
This risk occurs when repositioning of the rake, or working on the rake while the rotating
elements are in motion and with guards removed.
During operation, maintenance or adjustment works on the rake always use protective gloves,
covered footwear, protective clothing without loose elements, such as belts etc. Always observe
the warnings placed on the rake.
