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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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7
General Operation
7.1
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.
This machine is designed solely for vegetation control and must not be used for any other purpose. Use in any
other way 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 7.1) 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 7.1
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.
7.2
Machine Inspection Records
Section 7.4 below offers a standard form 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. Steam cleaning the machine will help with
this inspection.
7.3
In The Maintenance Tool Box:
(Not Supplied)
The user’s own maintenance toolbox should contain a selection of replacement flails, shackles, washers and
(new) fasteners matching those fitted to the flail mower prior to work. The toolbox should also contain the
appropriate spanners (metric) to make the changes to flails and guarding if necessary.
