Teagle Tomahawk 1010, Instruction Manual

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3. SAFETY
In addition to the standard safety guidelines listed at the
beginning of this handbook, the following special safety
items apply to the Tomahawk.
3.1 The machine shall be operated by one person
only.
3.2 NEVER put your hands inside the delivery
chutes. In the event of a blockage clear it
using the tool provided (stored at the front of the
machine). First, stop the engine, remove the key,
disengage the PTO and wait for the rotor to come to
rest.
3.3 NEVER enter the bale chamber unless the
engine has been stopped the key removed,
the PTO disengaged and the rotor come to
rest.
3.4 NEVER insert anything inside the chute or bale
chamber while the machine is running.
3.5 DANGER. When entering or leaving the bale
chamber take care, the tailgate surface may
be slippery.
3.6 Beware of overhead power lines when the
swivel chute deflectors are fully raised, contact
with power lines could result in the operator
receiving an electric shock.
3.7 Do not climb onto the top edges of the bale chamber
whilst the machine is use.
3.8 Do not allow anyone to ride on the machine or
tractor linkage or drawbar.
3.9 Do not allow persons or animals to stand in front of
the outlet chutes whilst the machine is running.
3.10 Do not operate the tailgate if any person or animal
is standing in the loading area behind the machine
and always ensure good rearward visibility when
lowering the tailgate.
3.11 Never put your hand over a hydraulic leak. Oil
under pressure may enter the blood stream.
3.12 The shredding of dusty or mouldy material can
create dust which may have adverse health effects.
Operator exposure to such conditions should be
avoided where possible. When circumstances
prevent this, either use a tractor with a suitable
forced air cab filtration system or an adequate
respirator. Respirators must comply with the
relevant Standard and be approved by the Safety
Inspectorate. Disposable filtering face piece
respirators to EN149 or half mask respirators to
EN140 fitted with filters to EN 143 are likely to be
adequate.
3.13 When rotating the chute always check the
clearance between the chute and the rear of the
cab, particularly the window if it is open.
3.14 Before disconnecting the hydraulic hoses always
lower the tailgate onto the ground for safety and to
avoid residual pressure in the hoses.
3.15 Always fit the correct size tyre onto the rims when
fitting replacements.
3.16 Care must be taken when handling large
bales since they have sufficient weight and
density to cause serious injury or death. For this
reason never attempt to manually load bales from
the stack above the machine. Large bales should
be handled with appropriate machinery either
directly into the Tomahawk or into a position where
they can be self loaded.
4. LEFT AND RIGHT HAND
In this Handbook and Parts List, the terms Left and
Right Hand apply to the machine when viewed looking
towards the rear of the tractor.
5. USE OF THE TOMAHAWK 1005/1010
Each machine can be used to shred the materials as
recommended in table 1 below.
Table 1. Recommended Materials
Its use for shredding other materials is not
recommended without first seeking further advice from
Teagle Machinery Ltd.
The machine must never be run with any of the chute
components removed or modified. The machine may
then become in breach of safety standards which are
there for your safety.
6. USE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY
6.1 United Kingdom
It is necessary to fit a road lighting kit to comply with
highways regulations.
Suitable lighting kits are available from Teagle
Machinery Ltd through your local Teagle dealer/
distributor
The Tomahawk is classed as a trailed implement and
requires brakes when used on the public highway, the
maximum speed limit of 20mph for tractors and trailed
appliances must be observed.
6.2 Export Countries
Please contact the relevant government department to
ensure local regulations are complied with.
Failure to comply with road traffic legislation may lead to
prosecution by local law enforcement agencies and
could also result in a road traffic accident.
7. PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE
Remove the PTO shaft and any other loose items from
the body of the machine.
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Material 1005 1010
Baled Silage Yes No
Baled Hay Yes Yes
Baled Straw Yes Yes
Clamp Silage Yes Yes