8999129: v1 11/09/2018
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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
DANGER!
Operate the mower only with a tractor equipped with an approved ‘roll over protection system
(ROPS). Always wear your seat belt. Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the
tractor
– particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the
tractor.
DANGER!
The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use. However, they
could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects such as steel guardrails and concrete abutments. Such
impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities. To reduce the
possibility of property damage, serious injuries, or even death, never allow the cutting blades to
contact such objects.
WARNING!
Before starting, checks on tractor and machine must be carried out as regards: functionality, road
safety, accident prevention rules.
WARNING!
Before leaving the tractor stopped with the machine attached, proceed as follows: Disconnect the
power take off, lower the machine steadily to the ground (with the hydraulic lift) Apply the hand brake
and, if the ground is steeply sloping, wedge the tractor. Take out the starting key. Immediately replace
any safety sign, or any missing or damaged decal.
WARNING!
CHECK the blades for wear and the attachment bolts for tightness every day during work (see
Maintenance section). A few moments whenever the machine is stopped (e.g. whenever removing
obstructions) will help reduce blade wear or loss.
WARNING!
Do not transport unless wings are well secured in the transport position. Wings that are not well
secured can fall during transport, causing serious damage to the tractor and mower and possibly
causing the operator or passers-by to be injured or killed.
WARNING!
During checks or repairs, make sure nobody could start the machine by mistake.
WARNING!
Ensure only one person operates the machine at any one time.
WARNING!
Missing or damaged guards must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
Blades will continue to rotate for some time after the tractor PTO has stopped.
WARNING!
Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects such as gravel, rocks, wire, and
other debris. Inspect the area before mowing. Foreign objects should be removed from the site to
prevent machine damage and/or bodily injury or even death. Any objects that cannot be removed
must be clearly marked and carefully avoided by the operator. Stop mowing immediately if flails strike
a foreign object. Repair all damage and make certain the rotor shaft is still balanced before resuming
cutting operations. NOTE: Where grass and weeds are high enough to obscure debris that could be
struck by the blades, the area should be inspected, and debris removed, mowed at an intermediate
height, and re-inspected closely to remove any remaining debris and mowed again at the desired final
height. In addition to the safety aspect of this procedure it will also reduce wear and tear on the mower
drive-
train, spread cut materials better, eliminate ‘streaking’ and make the final cut more uniform.
WARNING!
Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the machine while it is in motion or
while tractor engine is running. Make sure the tractor engine is off before working on the Implement.
WARNING!
Never connect the power take off unless the tractor engine is stopped.
WARNING!
When unhitching the mower select a firm level site on which to park it - lower machine to the
ground fully (fit and adjust the hitch support prop on high hitch machines) and ‘chock’ the wheels.
Remember to disconnect hydraulics, lighting plug and PTO shaft (use the PTO support) before driving
the tractor away. Stow hoses and electrical cable neatly off the ground to avoid moisture or dirt
contamination.
