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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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2.5
Personal Protective Equipment
In general it is necessary to wear suitable clothing for the work to be carried out. In particular, as far as rotary
mowing use, obey the following provisions:
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It is mandatory
to use clothing which is as suitable as possible, meaning not too loose and without any
protruding or moving parts (for example ties or necklaces). Do not wear belts, rings and chains. Always use
sturdy safety footwear. Long hair must be tied using a specific cap.
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It is mandatory
to use protective goggles or a mask before proceeding with the work in order to protect the
face and eyes from vegetable fragments which may be projected outwards during rotary mowing.
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It is mandatory
to use protective muffs in order to safeguard hearing from noise from the equipment during
work.
2.6
Ecology And Pollution
DANGER!
Comply with laws in force in the country the machine is being used in regarding
use and disposal of products employed in cleaning and servicing the machine, and comply with
the instructions issued by the manufacturer of said products and featured in the warnings on the
relevant packaging. Keep products used for cleaning and maintenance out of reach of children.
2.6.1
Disposal
When the time comes to scrap the machine, it must be disposed of through a suitable rubbish tip, in compliance
with cur
rent legislation. Before scrapping, sort the machine’s components into plastic or rubber parts, electrical
and electronic material.
Parts made entirely from plastic, aluminium or steel can be recycled when collected by special recycling centres.
Collect up waste oil and dispose of it through relevant collection centres.
DANGER!
Waste oil qualifies as hazardous waste according to current law and, as such, must
not be released into the environment; it should be recovered and disposed of through suitable
collection centres.
You must contact the relevant environment agency in your country for the collection of waste oil.
2.7
Safe Use
NOTE: All references to ‘tractor’ equally apply to any power sources used to drive the machine.
WARNING!
All guards must be correctly fitted. Always ensure that all guards are in position, properly
fitted and properly maintained. Do not attempt to operate the machine before making this check each
time the machine is used.
WARNING!
Fit the Power Take Off (P.T.O) shaft guard & check chains. P.T.O guard check chains
must always be attached to a suitable point on the tractor and machine to prevent movement of the
outer plastic shields.
WARNING!
Beware of bystanders and animals. Before starting the tractor engine and moving off,
check that it is safe to do so. Never operate the machine with bystanders or animals near or on the
machine or tractor. Never stand in or walk through the flow of any material being discharged. Never
stand between tractor wheels and the machine.
WARNING!
Always operate safely. Never operate the machine without maintaining full control of the
tractor.
WARNING!
Never wear loose fitting or ragged clothing. Avoid injury - always wear clothing which
cannot get caught in machinery.
WARNING!
Never operate the machine with any parts missing. Check the machine regularly for loose
or damaged parts. Pay particular attention to the condition of all safety guards. Always use genuine
Spearhead Machinery replacement parts in the interest of safety. Failures caused by the use of
