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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
2.6
Cab Guarding
DANGER!
For safe operation it is essential that that all guards must be kept in position on the machine
whenever the machine is running. Spearhead Machinery disclaim all responsibility for any
damage or injury arising as a result of guards being removed, or of guards other than of
Spearhead manufacture having been fitted, or of operation of the machine other than in
accordance with these instructions.
DANGER!
When hedge cutting or trimming or any operation where the cutting head is not in contact with
the ground, the welded mesh guard; supplied with the machine; must be fitted to the side
window of the prime mover cab. Cabs without laminated or toughened glass must also be fitted
with a laminated glass or polycarbonate shield in addition to the welded mesh guard.
WARNING!
Inspect guards twice daily or immediately damage is suspected.
Always replace guards that have damage or wear which could impair their performance
2.7
Stability
Due to the design of mowers and the work they undertake, it is essential to ensure that the prime mover is stable
during work and transport in order to eliminate any risk of loss of directional control, imbalance or overturning.
Before work, extend the arms to full reach slowly and ensure that at full reach the rear wheel on the opposite
side to the extended arms is still on the ground. It is advisable to have a helper to check this. Check that the
tyre shows evidence of bearing some load.
If the tyre lifts then add ballast in the form of wheel weights to the rear wheel of the prime mover opposite to the
extended arms until the tyre shows evidence of bearing some load.
Before driving in transport, place the arm mower in the transport position and again check that all wheels of the
prime mover are both on the ground. Again, it is advisable to have a helper to check this. Check that the tyre
shows evidence of bearing load. This is especially important to ensure forward directional control at speed on
an undulating terrain.
If the front tyres lift add ballast weights to the front of the prime mover.
Mesh cab
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