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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
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Safety
2.1
Safety Warnings
The operator must read, understand and follow all of the Safety instructions. Serious injury or death may occur
unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions provided. The level of safety is indicated in three
levels and the following notation is used throughout this operator instruction book;
DANGER!
Level 1; alerts for imminent death or critical injury.
WARNING!
Level 2; warns of serious injury or possible death.
CAUTION! Level 3; indicates possible injury.
Never operate the prime mover or machinery until you have read and completely understand this manual and
the prime mover operators manual and each of the safety messages found in the manuals and those displayed
on the prime mover and implement.
DANGER! DO NOT
attempt any maintenance of or adjustment to the machine while it is running.
Before carrying out any work on the machine follow the three safety instructions below:
1. Lower the cutting head on to the ground
2. Put the PTO out of gear
3. Stop the prime mover engine, remove and pocket the starting key.
DANGER!
Keep a careful watch for passers-by who may inadvertently get in the way of cut material
being thrown from the cutting unit. This equipment is capable under adverse conditions of
throwing objects great distances at high velocity. Stop the equipment until all people are well
clear.
DANGER! AVOID WIRE
. It can be extremely dangerous if wire gets caught up in the cutting unit, and
every care must be taken to ensure this will not happen. Inspect the working area before
commencing. Remove all loose wire and obstructions and clearly mark those that are fixed so
that you can avoid them. Any unusual noise from the cutting unit area indicates that the cutting
elements may have been fouled by an obstruction. A visual indication that wire is in contact with
the cutting elements may be a sudden movement of the vegetation ahead of the cutting unit. In
any such event
STOP
the prime mover engine
INSTANTLY
. On no account move the cutting
unit until the rotor has completely stopped.
NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
reverse
the cutting operation to 'clear itself'. When the cutting elements have stopped, inspect it and
remove any obstruction that may be present. If working under a raised machine ensure that it is
safely supported. Before working on the cutting unit stop the prime mover engine and remove
the ignition key.
DANGER!
This equipment is capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects great distances at
high velocity. CHECK the cutting elements for wear and the attachment bolts for tightness every
day during work. A few moments; whenever the machine is stopped (e.g. whenever removing
obstructions); will help reduce wear or loss.
DANGER!
Keep your forward speed to a level appropriate to the operating conditions. High-speed
manoeuvres with the arms stretched out are very dangerous, particularly on uneven ground
where there is risk of overturning.
DANGER!
To avoid fatalities due to electrocution the operator must pay particular attention when
working near overhead power lines. Some machines have vertical reaches in excess of 8m
which exceeds the 5.2m minimum legal height for 33,000 volt power lines. Be aware of the
maximum reach of your machine. Be aware that you do not have to touch a power line to
