8999118EN: v1.1 21/12/2020
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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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WARNING!
Never connect the power takeoff unless the engine is stopped.
WARNING!
Never approach the flail mower until the rotor has completely stopped.
WARNING!
Do not enter the working zone of the PTO shaft. It is dangerous to approach the rotating
parts of the machine
WARNING!
Immediately replace any missing safety sign or any missing or damaged decal
CAUTION!
Replace the PTO shaft guard or PTO coupling guard if any of the following are evident;
guard cracked or damaged, any part of the PTO shaft exposed. Ensure the PTO shaft guard is
free to rotate and the anti-rotation chains are securely fitted and effective.
CAUTION!
Keep the roller in position at all times. It is an essential part of the machines guarding. The
machine must not be operated with the roller missing.
2.2
Stopping in an Emergency
In an emergency use the prime mover controls to disengage drive to the PTO.
DANGER!
Be aware:
Even when drive is disengaged from the PTO the rotor shaft may continue to
rotate under its own inertia for some time.
2.3
Noise
The sound level of this machine, as measured at the operator's ear, ranges from 74 dB to 75,8 dB when the cab
is closed and from 77,3 to 81,2 dB when the rear window is open. The acoustic power level is LWA 101,2. When
the sound level perceivable at the operator's ear ranges from 85 to 90 dB, the use of ear protectors is
recommended.
2.4
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, see section 2.3.
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 advised to wear a ‘high-viz’ garment.
2.5
Guards
DANGER!
For safe operation it is essential that that all guards and the roller must be kept in position on
the machine whenever the machine is running. Spearhead disclaim all responsibility for any
damage or injury arising as a result of guards or roller 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.
