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Page 6.1 of 6.5 pages
Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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6
General operation
6.1
Operator training
These notes are produced for guidance and are intended to help the operator obtain the best results from the machine,
with the minimum of trouble and downtime. The operator should read the following pages carefully and be familiar with
the contents before commencing work. A familiar knowledge of the operator instruction manual forms an essential part
of the training record for a competent user.
The Spearhead Agricut range is primarily designed for the topping of grass pasture land after grazing, or for thistle
and weed control on agricultural land and must not be used for any other purpose. The Spearhead Agricut range is
not designed for grass mowing, set-aside cutting or brush/woodland clearance. Use in any other way than stipulated
above is considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with, and strict adherence to, the conditions of
operation, service, and repair, as specified in this manual is also considered as the intended use.
This machine should be operated, serviced, and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular
characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures. Accident prevention regulations, all other
generally recognised regulations on safety and occupational medicine, and all road traffic regulations must be observed
at all times.
This operator’s manual should be regarded as part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and second-hand machines
are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided with the machine. Record the serial number
and product number inside the front cover of this manual. These numbers can be found on the machine serial number
plate (See Figure 6.1) which is located on the front right-hand face of the cowl (See separate Parts book). Always quote
these numbers in any correspondence with a dealer.
Figure 6.1
The parts manual supplied with the machine is specific to the construction of the machine. It will already contain the
machine serial number on each page. Upon delivery always confirm that the parts book serial number matches the
machine serial number.
6.2
Machine inspection records
Section 6.4 below offers format for an inspection record sheet which can be used when inspecting a Spearhead flail
mower or hedge cutter. This form can be photocopied from the manual. When completed and filed in a machine log
these records together with the operator training records and service records can accumulate to a useful machine
ownership record.
Machines should be checked pre-delivery, post installation and prior to each work shift. Inspection should be carried
out preferably by the operator or a suitably qualified responsible person.
The tractor engine must be switched off with the key removed. The cutting head must be positioned flat on the ground
or suitably rested on blocks either side of the cutting head. All hydraulics must be ‘rested’ and residual pressure
removed from any of the rams. Steam cleaning the machine will help with this inspection.
6.3
In the maintenance toolbox
(Not supplied)
The user’s own maintenance toolbox should contain a selection of replacement blades, blade bolts and blade bushes
and washers matching those fitted to the blade bar prior to work. The toolbox should also contain the appropriate
spanners to make the changes to blades and to remove guarding for inspection if necessary.