Operator’s manual
Twin-rotor rotary rake
Z2-780; Z2-840
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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.
4.8. 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:
operation of rake by minors,
operation of rake 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 transport and moving the 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.
4.8.1. 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.
4.8.2. Danger of cutting injury and abrasion
This kind of risk occurs during: replacement of working parts with sharp edges, cleaning the
machine, removing the clogging and jams, repair works of wheels. During any maintenance work
always use safety gloves.
4.8.3. Danger of liquid ejection out of hydraulic system
During connection of hydraulic hoses to hydraulic connectors make sure, that either tractor’s or
tedder’s hydraulic system is without pressure.
During operation of hydraulic system always wear protective glasses and gloves. Check regularly
hydraulic hoses.
CAUTION:
Residual risk results from incorrect behaviour of the rake's operator.
4.8.4. 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,