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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
4
Setting up the machine
DANGER!
Make sure that all machine parts are working properly during operation. Remember that most
problems and breakdowns that may be encountered while using the machine are caused by fastenings coming
loose.
Since all the mechanical parts and hydraulic connections tend to settle early on in the machine‘s service life, the
machine must be checked very thoroughly.
Before using the machine, make sure there are no people or animals within its range.
Removing and/or altering guards on the machine are strictly prohibited. Do not use the implement if you are sick, tired
or under the influence of medicine, drugs or alcohol.
Before using the machine, you must gain learn the layout of the controls and how they work.
It is good practice to inspect the area to be shredded before you start to make sure there are no dangerous obstacles
such as stones, manholes, or other objects of any kind in the way, especially near a roadway.
4.1
Before setting up the machine
The machine does not have any controls of its own; instead all functions are controlled by the operator using devices
on the actual tractor.
4.1.1
PTO shaft operation
The machine runs off power transferred by the tractor‘s PTO by means of the PTO shaft.
Check the tractor‘s user guide for the best way to operate the PTO.
4.1.2
Hydraulic hoses
– for machine folding
The hydraulic hoses for the hydraulic rams which fold the machine between work and transport positions must be
connected to one of the double-acting control valves on the tractor.
For information on connection procedures and system features on the tractor, refer to the relevant user guide. The first
few times, it is best to proceed with caution until you become familiar with the controls. It is also a good idea to place
labels on the tractor‘s controls so that you do not get them muddled up.
4.1.3
Hydraulic hoses
– for opening rear doors (if fitted)
If the machine has hydraulically opening rear doors (optional), the hoses must be connected to one of the double-
acting control valves on the tractor. For information on connection procedures and system features on the tractor, refer
to the relevant user guide. The first few times, it is best to proceed with caution until you become familiar with the
controls.
It is also a good idea to place labels on the tractor‘s controls so that you do not get them muddled up.
Remember that the rear doors should only be opened for maintenance purposes, for instance to remove clogging,
replace broken or missing flails, remove foreign matter, etc.
Before opening the doors, make sure you have disengaged the tractor‘s PTO and that the rotors have come to a halt
(bear in mind that inertia can mean rotors take even a few minutes to stop once the PTO has been disengaged). Also
make sure nobody is anywhere near the machine.
Once the rear hoods have been opened, switch off the tractor and remove the keys (and keep them in a safe place)
before going near the rear of the machine or allowing other people to come near.
WARNING!
Failure to follow these rules may expose people to the danger of serious harm or even death.
The hydraulic operation of the rear door can cut off people’s limbs if they are allowed near.
