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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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Machine Description
1.1
Intended Usage
1.1.1
Allowed Uses
The machine has been designed for use in the agricultural sector only, for shredding grass, the stalks of finished
crops, brush, growth on fallow land etc.
When the flail mower works it guarantees the required level of safety even in the presence of an insignificant
malfunction of its components or hazardous operating conditions, however, always within the permitted uses.
With reference to the above, the following are considered allowed uses:
- Using the flail mower to mow crop residue.
The flail mower must not be used for purposes other than those described in this manual.
1.1.2
Improper Uses
The machine manufactured has been designed for use in the agricultural field by trained personnel and is intended
for the following operations only: shredding maize stalks, straw, chard and soy leaves, brush, grass and non-
woody stalked plants in general provided they are found on level, non-stony ground and are evenly distributed.
DANGER!
Under no circumstances should the machine be used for any purpose other than the permitted uses
(given above) or in any field other than the agricultural field. More specifically, it must not be used for:
Shredding woody stalked plants, grinding wood, or for similar applications on hard materials, or
working with tools in contact with the ground. Do not use the machine on stony ground as this would
mean the tools would come into contact with stones, with the extremely hazardous result of stones
being flung off at great speed. In addition, the tools would fail mechanically straight away, with just as
serious consequences. Failure to comply with the instructions given shall result in serious safety
hazards. If in any doubt, contact the manufacturer.
Remember that the rear doors should only be opened for maintenance purposes, for instance to remove clogging,
replace broken or missing tools, 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 the rotor takes
even a few minutes to stop once the power take-off 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.
While working, the parking stands must not interfere with
the machine‘s proper operation: they must be turned
upside down and fastened in their relevant mounts. When work is finished, the parking stands must be returned to
their original position, resting on the ground. The PTO must be run at the required speed (540 rpm).
DANGER!
Do not make sharp turns while the machine is working, making sure you always lift it when changing
direction and reversing. Do not lift the machine more than 40 cm off the ground, see Figure 1.2.
