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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
2.6
Personal Protective Equipment
When working in an unsealed cab or where windows and apertures are open to the environment, operators are
advised to wear suitable ear protectors.
When handling cutting surfaces or hydraulic equipment, operators are advised to wear suitable gloves.
When clearing blockages, clearing wire, or working with pressurised hydraulic components, operators are advised to
wear suitable eye protection.
When working at the work site, but off the tractor unit, operators are a
dvised to wear a ‘high-viz’ garment.
2.7
Guards
DANGER!
For safe operation it is essential that that all guards must be kept in position on the machine
whenever the machine is running. Spearhead Machinery disclaim all responsibility for any damage or
injury arising as a result of guards being removed, or of guards other than of Spearhead manufacture
having been fitted, or of operation of the machine other than in accordance with these instructions.
WARNING!
Inspect guards twice daily or immediately damage is suspected. Always replace guards that have
damage or wear which could impair their performance
WARNING!
Ensure that chains/blades and all fixings are genuine components supplied by the manufacturer
specifically for the machine and are securely attached with no parts missing or damaged.
WARNING!
Ensure chain wear does not exceed the following limits;
For 10mm chains all links must have a minimum thickness of 8mm.
For 13mm chains all links must have a minimum thickness of 10mm.
Ensure all chains are the same length to maintain balance of the cutting unit.
2.8
Tractor stability
Due to the design of mowers and the work they undertake, it is essential to ensure that the tractor is stable during work
and transport in order to eliminate any risk of loss of directional control, imbalance or overturning.
Before driving in transport, check that the front wheels of the tractor are both on the ground. It is advisable to have a
helper to check this. Check that the tyre shows evidence of bearing load. This is especially important to ensure
forward directional control at speed on an undulating terrain.
If the front tyres lift, add ballast weights to the front of the tractor. If ballast weights have been added to the tractor,
check that the plated tractor axle loads have not been exceeded.
DANGER!
Keep your forward speed to a level appropriate to the operating conditions. High-speed
manoeuvres are very dangerous, particularly on uneven ground where there is risk of overturning.
DANGER!
When the wings (if fitted) are folded for transport, the centre of gravity is raised, and the possibility of
overturn is increased. Turn slowly and with extra care on hillsides. Overturning the mower could
cause the mower to overturn the tractor and vice versa. Never fold wings on a hillside, the mower may
overturn.
DANGER!
Be particularly careful in transport. Turn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and at a gradual
steering angle. Ensure that at least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe
steering. Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces.
DANGER!
O
perate 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.
