Spearhead Swipe E150, Handbook

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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▲ Always read and follow the instructions for the use and maintenance of the
machine before carrying out any work operations or servicing tasks.
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Improper use of the machine is both highly dangerous to persons and
damaging to the machine components – only use the machine for its
designated task.
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Both operators and the maintenance fitters should be familiar with the
machine and fully aware of dangers surrounding improper use or incorrect
repairs.
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Before starting, checks to both tractor and machine must be carried out as
regards: functionality, road safety, accident prevention rules.
▲ Even when using the machine correctly, stones or other objects may be
thrown a long distance. Therefore nobody must stand within the danger area.
Special attention must be paid when working near roads or buildings.
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Use tractor’s fitted with safety cabs.
▲ The condition of blades and of machine guards must be checked before
beginning the daily work - they must be replaced if damaged or missing before
you use the machine.
▲ During checks or repairs, make sure nobody could start the machine by
mistake.
▲ Never wear loose or fluttering clothes.
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Never carry passengers on the tractor.
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Never carry passengers on the machine.
▲ Never connect the power takeoff with the engine running.
▲ Never approach the machine until the rotor has completely stopped.
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Do not enter the working zone of the PTO shaft. It is dangerous to
approach the rotating parts of a machine.
▲ Keep the PTO shaft guard in good condition.
▲ Before starting, check the surrounding area for the likely presence of
children and/or animals.
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Do not stand near the machine when it is operating.
▲ The PTO shaft must be assembled and disassembled only with the engine
stopped and the starting key removed.
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Before connecting the power takeoff, check that the speed and the
rotational direction correspond to those of the machine.
▲ Immediately replace missing or damaged safety decals.
▲ Before leaving the tractor with the machine attached, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the power takeoff,
2. Put the machine steadily on the ground using the tractor’s hydraulic lift.
3. Apply the hand brake and, if the ground is steeply sloping, wedge the
tractor with wheel chocks.
4. Remove the starting key.