Operation
Whenever working on the machine
pay attention to the associated safety
notes in the chapter “Safety and
prevention of accidents” as well as
the accident prevention instructions!
WARNING
Severe injuries caused by being caught and
pulled in by the rotor.
Before any work with the machine
¾
disable the PTO-shaft on the tractor
¾
pull out the ignition key
¾
wait until all moving parts have come to a stop
¾
apply the parking brake.
Commissioning /
Tractor
change
During initial commissioning and when chang-
ing the tractor, the machine must be adapted
to the tractor.
WARNING
Dropping or lowering machine parts can cause
severe crushing injuries etc.!
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Instruct persons to leave the danger zone.
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Comply with the accident prevention instruc-
tions.
Adapting the propshaft
The following propshafts are available:
•
1 3/8″ -
6 grooves
•
1 3/8″ -
21 grooves
•
1 3/4″ -
6 grooves
•
1 3/4″ -
20 grooves
WARNING
Danger of being injured by the propshaft
¾
Check the propshaft protection and chain
guard and replace, if necessary.
¾
Ensure sufficient overlap of the protective
features on tractor or machine and propshaft
(min. 5 cm).
¾
Keep sufficient safety distance to the prop
-
shaft during operation. Instruct persons to
leave the danger zone.
¾
When lifting the machine consider the permis-
sible angle of the propshaft.
¾
Do not touch any hot components on the
propshaft.
¾
Observe also the safety notes about the
propshaft in the chapter
Safety and responsibility
.
Propshafts as well as overload and overrunning
clutches depend on equipment and power.
These items must never be replaced by other
equipment.
Use only propshafts with proper protective
equipment!
The propshaft locks must engage securely.
Propshaft
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