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
In the event of a blockage, first, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for the rotor and conveyor to come to rest before
attempting to clear it.
3.3
NEVER
enter the bale chamber unless the
PTO has been disengaged, the engine has
been stopped with the key removed from the
ignition, and the machine has come to rest. Whilst
power is connected to the machine the red beacon
will remain flashing until the rotor comes to rest.
3.4
NEVER
insert anything inside the sieve
housing or bale chamber while the machine is
running.
3.5
DANGER.
When entering or leaving the bale
chamber take care.
3.6
Beware of overhead power lines when the
conveyor is fully raised and during folding for
transport. Electricity can arc (jump gaps) in
certain circumstances if the conveyor gets close
enough – you do not need to contact an overhead
power line to receive an electric shock.
Risks can be reduced if the folding and operation of
the conveyor is not carried out within a horizontal
distance of at least 10m from an overhead power
line.
3.7 Do not climb onto the top edges of the bale chamber
whilst the machine is in use.
3.8 Do not allow anyone to ride on the machine, tractor
linkage or drawbar.
3.9 Do not allow persons or animals to stand in front of
the conveyor discharge whilst the machine is
running.
3.10 Do not operate the conveyor if any person or animal
is standing in the loading area behind the machine,
always ensure good rearward visibility when lowering
the conveyor.
3.11 Never put your hand over a hydraulic leak. Oil under
pressure may enter the blood stream.
3.12 The milling 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 Before disconnecting the hydraulic hoses always
make sure the conveyor is fully folded over the bale
chamber to avoid residual pressure in the hoses.
3.14 When changing a wheel make sure that the machine
is on firm level ground or hard standing, a jack with a
lifting capacity of 3 tonnes is used, the jack is applied
to the jacking point identified on the machine and the
axle is securely propped on an axle stand before
removing the wheel.
3.15 Always fit the correct size tyre onto the rims when
fitting replacements.
3.16 Care must be taken when handling large bales, as
they have sufficient weight and density to cause
serious injury. Large bales should be handled with
appropriate machinery and loaded directly into the
Tomahawk bale chamber. Do not manually load
bales from a stack above the machine, so as to
prevent the risks of falling into the machine and
collapse of the stack of bales.
3.17 Exercise caution after prolonged intensive use of the
machine, as the oil temperature will have risen
causing hydraulic fittings and hoses to be hot.
4. LEFT AND RIGHT HAND
In this handbook and parts list, the terms Left and Right
Hand apply to the machine when standing behind the
machine looking towards the rear of the tractor.
5. USE OF THE TOMAHAWK
The Tomahawk is designed to mill dry baled materials
such as straw to a variety off different lengths depending
on the size of screen fitted.
Processing materials with a moisture content greater than
20% is not recommended.
Its use for shredding other materials is not recommended
without first seeking further advice from Teagle Machinery
Ltd.
6. USE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY
If the machine is to be transported along the public
highway (any road where the public have access)
behind the tractor, it is important that lights fitted to
the machine are operational to comply with local road
traffic legislation, as the machine obscures the tractor rear
light units.
The Tomahawk is classed as a trailed implement and has
been supplied with brakes that meet the requirements of
United Kingdom legislation provided the maximum speed
limit of 25 mph is observed. For all other countries local
regulations must be observed.
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.
With the machine on a level surface check that the oil tank
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