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CAUTION! The roller is designed for agricultural use only. Using the
implement for tasks that differ from the intended use shall be regarded as
misuse, resulting in loss of warranty.
CAUTION! Failure to follow the guidelines included in this instruction manual
shall be regarded as misuse. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any
damage arising out of misuse.
As an option, single and tandem knife rollers can be equipped with frame
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mounted
upper covers to protect the tractor from the spread of post
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harvest crop residue or
stones caused by the working rollers. On tandem knife rollers HD, these protection
covers are mounted on the machines as standard.
Fig. 5 Tandem knife roller 3.0 with upper protection covers
3. General safety information
The roller can be operated and repaired only by persons familiar with its operation and
the attached tractor as well as the rules of safe operation and maintenance of the knife
roller. The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any arbitrary modifications of the
construction of the roller. Only genuine MANDAM spare parts shall be used during the
warranty period.
The roller must be operated with all precautionary measures, in particular:
•
each time before starting operation check the roller and the tractor whether their
condition guarantees safety during operation and travel,
•
minors, disabled or intoxicated persons (under the influence of alcohol or drugs)
must not operate the machine,
•
wear work clothes, shoes and gloves during maintenance,
•
do not exceed permissible axle and tyre loads or transport dimensions,
•
use only original cotter pins and pins,
•
do not approach the roller while it is being lifted or lowered,
•
do not stay between the roller and the tractor while the engine is running,
