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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
WARNING!
Never stand on the machine, attempt any maintenance or adjustments with the tractor engine
running or P.T.O. shaft connected.
WARNING!
Never wear loose fitting or ragged clothing. Avoid injury - always wear clothing which cannot get
caught in machinery.
WARNING!
Before leaving the tractor seat always engage the brake and/or set the tractor transmission in
parking gear. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor from rolling.
Never mount or dismount a moving tractor. Operate the tractor controls from the tractor seat only.
WARNING!
Ensure all necessary signs are correctly displayed, and clearly visible, when working or
transporting on or near a public highway. (Contact your Local Highway Authority to ensure you are
fully conversant with your responsibilities on this subject). Use flashing warning lights when working or
transporting on or near a public highway to indicate to other road users a potential hazard. Always
abide by local traffic regulations.
WARNING!
Ensure the machine is regularly inspected for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts and loose or
leaky fittings. Ensure all pins are fitted with cotter pins and washers. Serious injury can result from
failure to maintain this machine in good working order.
WARNING!
Ensure you maintain all safety decals in good readable condition. If a Decal should for any reason
become illegible order a replacement immediately before permitting the machine to be used.
CAUTION! Both the operator and the maintenance fitter must know the machine well, especially regarding
dangers resulting from improper use or incorrect repairs.
CAUTION! In transport, reduce speed, especially on bumpy roads.
CAUTION! When driving on public roads, respect all road rules in force.
CAUTION! Spearhead Machinery will not be held responsible for failure caused by the use of incorrect
lubricants. For further information, refer to the lubrication section of this manual.
CAUTION! Pay special attention when working with the machine, not to touch fixed objects, such as road drain,
walls, shafts, kerbs, guard rails, tracks etc. This could cause damage to blades and cause debris to be
thrown out at very high speed.
CAUTION! If wires, ropes or chains should get entangled in the blades, stop immediately, to prevent damage or
dangerous situations; stop the blades and the tractor, take out the ignition key. Put working gloves on;
clear the blades with the aid of pliers or shears.
CAUTION! Ensure hydraulic pipes are carefully and correctly routed to avoid damage by chaffing, stretching or
pinching and that they are held in place with the correct fittings.
CAUTION!
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for attachment and removal of the machine from the
tractor.
CAUTION! Check that the machine fittings and couplings are in good condition.
CAUTION! Ensure the tractor meets
the minimum weight recommendations of the machine’s manufacturer and
that ballast is used as necessary.
CAUTION! Use clear suitably sized warning signs to alert others to the nature of the machine working within
that area. Signs should be placed at both ends of the work site. (It is recommended that signs used are
of a size and type specified by the Department of Transport and positioned in accordance with their,
and the Local Highways Authority, guidelines).