SKY Agriculture Methys HDS, Original Instructions Manual

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8 - Never unhitch the machine when the hopper is
filled.
DRIVE EQUIPMENT
(Power take-off and universal drive shafts)
1 - Only use universal drive shafts supplied with the
machine or recommended by the manufacturer.
2 - Power take-off and universal drive shaft guards
must always be fitted and in good condition.
3 - Ensure that the tubes of the universal drive shafts
are properly guarded, both in the working position
and in the transport position.
4 - Before connecting or disconnecting a universal
drive shaft, disengage the power take-off, turn off
the engine and re-move the key from the ignition.
5 - If the primary universal drive shaft is fitted with
a torque limiter or a free wheel, these must be
mounted on the machine power take-off.
6 - Always ensure that universal drive shafts are
fitted and locked correctly.
7 - Always ensure that universal drive shaft guards
are immobilized in rotation using the specially
provided chains.
8 - Before engaging power take-off, ensure that
the speed selected and the direction of rotation of
the power take-off comply with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
9 - Before engaging power take-off, ensure that no
persons or animals are close to the machine.
10 - Disengage power take-off when the
universal drive shaft angle limits laid down by the
manufacturer are in danger of being exceeded.
11 - Caution! When power take-off has been
disengaged, moving parts may continue to rotate
for a few moments. Do not approach until they
have reached a complete standstill.
12 - On removal from the machine, rest the universal
drive shafts on the specially provided supports.
13 - After disconnecting the universal drive shafts
from the power take-off, the protective cap should
be fitted to the power take-off.
14 - Damaged power take-off and universal drive
shaft guards must be replaced immediately.
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
1 - Caution! The hydraulic circuit is pressurized.
2 - When fitting hydraulic motors or cylinders,
ensure that the circuits are connected correctly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.
3 - Before fitting a hose to the tractor’s hydraulic
circuit, ensure that the tractor-side and machine-
side circuits are not pressurized.
4 - The user of the machine is strongly
recommended to identify the hydraulic couplings
between the tractor and the machine in order to
avoid wrong connection. Caution! There is a danger
of reversing the functions (for example: raise/lower).
5 - Check hydraulic hoses once a year:
. Damage to the outer surface
. Porosity of the outer surface
. Deformation with and without pressure
. State of the fittings and seals
The maximum working life for hoses is 6 years.
When replacing them, ensure that only hoses with
the specifications and grade recommended by the
machine manufacturer are used.
6 - When a leak is found, all necessary precautions
should be taken to avoid accidents.
7 - Pressurized liquid, particularly hydraulic circuit
oil, may cause serious injury if it comes into contact
with the skin. If the case of injury, consult a doctor
immediately. There is a risk of infection.
8 - Before any operation on the hydraulic circuit,
lower the machine, release the pressure from the
circuit, turn off the engine and remove the key from
the ignition.
MAINTENANCE
1 - Before commencing any maintenance, servicing
or repair work, or before attempting to locate the
source of a breakdown or fault, it is essential that the
power take-off is disengaged, the engine turned off
and the key removed from the ignition.
2 - Check regularly that nuts and screws are not
loose. Tighten if necessary.
3 - Before carrying out maintenance work on a
raised machine, prop it up using appropriate means
of support.
4 - When replacing a working part (fertilizer
spreader blade or seed drill coulter), wear protective
gloves and only use appropriate tools.
5 - To protect the environment, it is forbidden to
throw away oil, grease or filters of any kind. Give
them to specialist recycling firms.
6 - Before operating on the electric circuit,
disconnect the power source.
7 - Protective devices likely to be exposed to wear
and tear should be checked regularly. Replace them
immediately if they are damaged.
8 - Spare parts should comply with the standards
and specifications laid down by the manufacturer.
Only use the manufacturer’s spare parts.
9 - Before commencing any electric welding work
on the tractor or the towed machine, disconnect the
alternator and battery cables.
10 - Repairs affecting parts under stress or pressure
(springs, pressure accumulators, etc.) should be
carried out by suitably qualified engineers with
special tools.
11 - All components and protection mechanisms
that show signs of severe corrosion must be replaced
immediately.
12 - During servicing or repair work, the operator is
required to work safely and, where necessary, use
suitable solutions in line with applicable labour
laws, especially as regards work at heights.
USER PROTECTION
1 - Do not walk on the covers or on any other part
of the machine except for zones (ladders, platforms
other resources) to access or adjust the workstation
2 - Before carrying out any work on the machine,
make sure it cannot be started up accidentally.
3 - We recommend keeping a first aid kit nearby.
4 - Prevent any products such as lubricants,
solvents, anti-freeze, cleaning products and phyto-
pharmaceutical products from coming into contact
with the skin, eyes or mouth.
5 - Contact a doctor immediately if an incident
occurs.
6 - Follow to the letter the indications on the safety
labels of the products used.
7 - Escaping pressurised hydraulic fluid may have
enough force to penetrate the skin and cause serious
injury. Contact a doctor immediately if this happens.
8 - Users must wear personal protective equipment
adapted to the products used with the machine
when loading, adjusting, servicing and washing the
machine. Users must protect themselves by wearing
overalls, gloves, glasses, safety shoes and a mask.
These protective elements must provide a suitable
level of protection for the products used with the
machine; refer to the safety instructions of the
products used.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
1 - Make sure that you do not spill onto the ground
or discard into the sewers any used grease and
substances such as oil, grease or product remaining
after use.
2 - It is prohibit to store, abandon, dump in the
natural environment or burn tyres. Take them to a
distributor or an approved collector.
3 - Work when the weather conditions favour
maximum effectiveness of the phytosanitary
product used, limiting the impact of this product on
the environment as much as possible.
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