Vaderstad Rapid RDA 400S, Instructions Manual

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RDA 400-450 S
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2.17 Prior to filling the hopper
Check that:
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the machine is empty, clean and dry
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the seed housing is set as shown in the Sowing Table.
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the emptying hatch is closed.
2.17.1 Filling from bulk sacks
Figure 2.46
NOTE!
Pay attention to safety. Do not walk under a suspended load! Make sure there is nobody on
the drill when feeding the seed. Use of an extension handle on the knife blade is recommended.
Make sure there is nobody on the hopper. Avoid contact with and inhalation of seed disinfectant.
Figure 2.47
The safest way to fill the hopper is diagonally from the rear with the wing in the retracted position.
If filling from the front, do so diagonally from the right with the tractor turned away in order to
allow access to the platform without having to pass under the lifting arm.