Spearhead Twiga 555, Handbook

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Spearhead TWIGA
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Safety Recommendations 2
Lighting Kits
For additional safety, rear mounted lighting kits are already fitted as standard. For
more detailed information, contact the Department of Transport or your local
Highways Authority.
Warning Signs
You are advised to display clear warning signs to indicate the type of machine when
working in public places. The signs should be carefully placed at either end of the
work site to give advanced warning of the hazard.
Contact your local Highways Authority or Department of Transport for more
information.
Roadwork guidelines
On two-way roads, one set of signs should face the traffic in each direction.
Work should be within 1 mile of the signs.
Work only when visibility is good and at times of low risk, e.g. NOT during rush hour.
Vehicles should show an amber flashing light.
Vehicles should be conspicuously colored.
Debris should be removed from the road or path at regular intervals and the operator
should wear high visibility clothing.
Collect all warning signs promptly when the job is finished.
Training
It is the responsibility of the Spearhead dealer to provide instruction on the safe
installation, operation and maintenance of the machine in the first instance. Further
training is available from Spearhead Machinery Ltd on request, at cost.
Tractor Requirements

Check your tractor size and minimum weight on the Specification table (pg 5).

Before hitching, ensure position control is selected. DO NOT attempt to hitch
in draft control.
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Set wheel width as wide as possible.
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Front and offside ballast weight is to be fitted within tractor manufacturer’s
recommended requirements.

Check chains and stabilisers must be in good working order
to hold the machine firmly. Do not operate without ensuring
that chains and stabilisers are tight.

Spearhead particularly recommend ‘turn buckle’ type
stabiliser.
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Before fitting a front mounted machine to your tractor, seek
advice from your manufacturer or dealer to check it’s
suitability and whether additional linkage, ballast, or weight
requirements may be needed.