UNIA MX, User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Read carefully this operation manual and learn about the design and operation of this
fertiliser distributor and its components. Strict compliance with the recommendations
contained in this operation manual shall ensure many years of efficient, trouble-free and
safe operation of the machine. In case of any problems and doubts related to the operation
and use of the machine, please contact an authorised dealer or the manufacturer’s Sales
Department. The Seller is required to specify in the warranty card the address where
warranty services are performed.
AGROMET PILMET spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością shall be grateful for any
observations about this operation manual as well as comments about the fertiliser distributor
and its use and operation.
AGROMET PILMET spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością shall not be liable for any
damage due to failure to comply with this operation manual.
Throughout the manual, the ‘left’ and ‘right’ sides of the fertiliser distributor are determined
looking from the rear of the machine in the direction of its operation (travel).
The technical safety requirements are met only if original spare parts are used for repair
operations.
1. HEALTH AND SAFETY PRINCIPLES
The majority of accidents that occur during work, operation or transport are caused by failure
to observe basic health and safety principles. Therefore, it is necessary for each person
handling the fertiliser distributor to strictly observe the following general work safety principles:
The fertiliser distributor can be operated and used only by appropriately qualified persons
who have read this operation manual.
Before using the fertiliser distributor, check the technical condition and the mounting of
particular mechanisms and especially the elements of the drive system and working
assemblies.
Do not use the machine which is not fully operational.
Tighten all loose elements and immediately replace damaged elements with the new
ones.
In case of necessary repairs, use only original spare parts; the repair operations should
be performed by appropriately qualified persons.
All safety guards must be installed and undamaged.
Use protective clothing when operating the fertiliser distributor.
Tractors used with the fertiliser distributor must have a cabin.
The machine can only be started in the operating position, having ensured that there are
no people or animals within the distance of 50 metres.
The fertiliser distributor can only be operated at the nominal PTO speed of the tractor, i.e.
540 rpm. Do not exceed 600 rpm.
In case of any failures, immediately turn off the drive transmitted from the tractor.
Use the type of shaft specified by the manufacturer in this operation manual.
Do not operate the machine with a damaged (bent, with jamming joints, etc.) or
incomplete jointed-telescopic shaft.
The fertiliser distributor should be used with a tractor in the class specified in the
technical specification of this operation manual.
Before work, make sure that the control elements are functioning properly.
Do not move the unit in the reverse gear with the working assembly drive turned on.
The fertiliser distributor must be coupled with a three-point linkage of the tractor prior to
loading the fertiliser into the container.
This operation manual, sold with the distributor, is to make the user familiar
with the principles of correct operation and maintenance of the machine.