Spearhead Star-Cut
910/1210
Recommendations
Beware of the following Potential Dangers associated with the use of this
machine:
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Becoming trapped when hitching or unhitching.
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Machine overbalancing when wing is raised.
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Getting caught on rotating power take off (PTO).
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Being hit or caught by any moving part, e.g. blades, drive shaft and wings.
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Being hit by flying debris or machine parts due to machine damage.
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Machine wing falling if not secured with locking pin & transport strap.
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Injection of high pressure oil from damaged couplings or hydraulic hoses.
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Accidents due to collision with other machines, or debris left on road.
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Beware of free-swinging blades over centering and falling when wings are
folding.
ALWAYS:
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Ensure the operator has read this Handbook and has been trained to use the
machine.
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Ensure all safety guards are in place and all tractor windows closed.
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Impact resistant shielding to the tractor is recommended.
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Before leaving the tractor cab always ensure that the wings are firmly on the
ground, no weight is on the machine’s hydraulics and the rotor has stopped
spinning.
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Check that all guards are properly fitted and there are no damaged or loose
parts. Particular attention should be given to the blades to ensure they are not
damaged, cracked or missing.
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Inspect work area for wire, steel posts, large stones and other dangerous
materials and remove before starting work.
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Ensure that all warning labels are always visible and that they are not
damaged, defaced or missing.
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Fit locking pins to height and to wings before transport and before unhitching
when applicable.
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Wear ear defenders if operating without a quiet cab or with the cab windows
open.
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Ensure tractor guards are fitted correctly and are undamaged.
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Work at a safe speed, taking into account terrain, passing vehicles and
obstacles.
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Ensure that the tractor meets the minimum weight recommendations of the
machine manufacturer and that ballast is used if necessary.
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Check that machine fittings and couplings are in good condition.
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for attachment and removal of machine
from the tractor.
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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 or kinking.
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Check condition of tyres and tightness of wheel nuts.
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