Spearhead Rollicut 500, Handbook

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Spearhead Rollicut
500 & 600
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Ensure that the tractor meets the minimum weight recommendations of
the machine manufacturer
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Check that machine fittings and coupling are in good condition
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Follow the manufacturers instructions for attachment and removal of
the machine from the tractor
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Use warning signs to alert others to the type of machine working in the
vicinity. Unsure there is no bystanders in the vicinity when mowing.
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Ensure blades are of the type recommended by the manufacturer are
securely fitted and are undamaged.
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Ensure hydraulic pipes are correctly routed to avoid damage from
chafing, stretching, pinching and kinking.
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Disengage the machine, stop the engine and remove the key before
leaving the tractor cab for any reason.
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Ensure that when you remove the machine from the tractor it is
secured in a safe position using the parking stand provided.
NEVER
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Never operate the machine with other people present, as it is possible
for debris, including stones, to be discharged from the front and rear of
the mowing body.
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Never operate the machine until you have read and understood the
relevant Handbook and are familiar with the controls.
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Never use a machine that is poorly maintained or has guards that are
damaged or missing.
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Never allow an inexperienced person to operate without supervision.
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Never use or fit a machine onto a tractor if it does not meet the
manufacturer’s specification.
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Never use a machine if the hydraulic system shows signs of damage.
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Never attempt to detect a hydraulic leak with your hand, use a piece of
card.
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Never allow children to play on or around the machine at any time.
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Never attempt any maintenance or adjustment without first disengaging
the PTO, lowering the flail bodies to the ground, stopping the tractor
engine and applying the tractor parking brake.
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Never leave the cab without removing the ignition key.
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Never operate the tractor or any controls from any position other than
from the driving seat.
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Never stop the engine with the PTO engaged.
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Never operate with blades missing.
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Never operate the PTO above the recommended speed, 540RPM.
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Never operate with wire around the rotor. Stop immediately.
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Never use the roller mower body at an angle which may throw debris
towards the cab.
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Never attempt to use the machine for any purpose other than that it
was designed for.
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Never transport with the PTO engaged
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Never enter the working area of the machine (risk of injury!).