Spearhead Twiga Carrier CF20, Operator'S Instruction Manual, Page: 6 / 53

8999145EN: v1 26/02/2020
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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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Contents List
1 Machine Description ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Intended Usage ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 General Arrangement ............................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Machine General Specification ................................................................................................. 9
2 Safety .................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Emergency Stop ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Dangers Due To Overhead Power Lines ............................................................................... 13
2.3.1 Risk Assessment ....................................................................................................... 14
2.3.2 Emergency Action For Accidents Involving Electricity .............................................. 14
2.4 Noise ....................................................................................................................................... 15
2.5 Personal Protective Equipment .............................................................................................. 15
2.6 Cab Guarding .......................................................................................................................... 16
2.7 Stability .................................................................................................................................... 16
2.8 Working On Inclined Ground................................................................................................... 17
2.9 Working On Embankments ..................................................................................................... 17
2.10 Safety Decals .......................................................................................................................... 17
2.10.1 Proposition 65 ............................................................................................................ 19
3 Machine Preparation............................................................................................................................. 20
3.1 Prime Mover Requirements .................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Prime Mover Checks ............................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Lifting The Machine ................................................................................................................. 20
3.4 Controls Overview ................................................................................................................... 20
3.5 DIN Mounting To The Prime Mover ........................................................................................ 20
3.6 Setting Arm Configurations ..................................................................................................... 22
3.6.1 Manual Shift Operation - Fixed Arm
– Twiga Carrier CF20 ...................................... 22
3.6.2 Manual Transport / Working Position Operation
– Folding Arm - Twiga Carrier
CF30 .......................................................................................................................... 22
4 Cutting Units.......................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Mounting The Cutting Unit ...................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Connecting The Cutting Unit Motor ........................................................................................ 24
4.2.1 Checking Cutting Disc Rotation Direction ................................................................. 24
5 Installation Checks ................................................................................................................................ 26
5.1 Breakout Checks
– Twiga Carrier CF30 only ......................................................................... 26
5.1.1 Hydraulic Breakout .................................................................................................... 26
5.2 Hydraulic Hose Checks ........................................................................................................... 27
5.2.1 Twists ......................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.2 Sharp Bends .............................................................................................................. 27
5.2.3 Chafing Hoses ........................................................................................................... 28
6 General Operation ................................................................................................................................ 30
6.1 Operator Training .................................................................................................................... 30
6.2 Machine Inspection Records................................................................................................... 30
6.2.1 In The Maintenance Tool Box ................................................................................... 30
6.2.2 Machine Inspection Record Sheet ............................................................................ 30
6.3 Basic Machine Controls .......................................................................................................... 34
6.3.1 Machine Pre-Start Check .......................................................................................... 34
6.3.2 Starting Up Procedure ............................................................................................... 34
6.3.3 Normal Start Up ......................................................................................................... 34
6.3.4 Transportation To Work Site ..................................................................................... 34
6.4 Cutting Guidelines ................................................................................................................... 35
6.4.1 The Work Area .......................................................................................................... 35
6.4.2 General Cutting Hints ................................................................................................ 35
6.4.3 Hedge Cutting Hints .................................................................................................. 35
6.5 Hydraulic Breakout
– Operation And Servicing - Twiga Carrier CF30 only ........................... 35
7 Removal, Storage And Disposal .......................................................................................................... 38
7.1 Preparation For Storage ......................................................................................................... 38
7.2 Parking And Removal ............................................................................................................. 38
7.2.1 De-mounting The Twiga Carrier ................................................................................ 39