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2. Intended use of the roller
The rollers are used for compacting the deeper layer of soil immediately after ploughing,
before sowing. Its working elements are sparsely located narrow pulley rings that easily
plunge into the soil, compacting the deeper layer and leaving its surface aerated. The top
surface is additionally aerated by the wheel spokes. The cultivation ensures compacting
and evening of the top layer of soil. A high weight per width metre results in good
compaction and evening of the ploughed layer, and therefore there are no deep wheel ruts
after subsequent passages. In addition, improved soil capillarity provides a much higher
sprouting ability.
Campbell roller with a hitch for the front of the tractor is designed for tractors enabling
front mounting of farming equipment and attachments. Such a location of the Campbell
roller allows for connecting another machine at the back of the tractor, i.e. cultivation unit.
The roller may be additionally equipped with a front smoothing harrow (MWW) for
crushing furrow slices and lumps on the field area. It is also designed to initially even the
field area ensuring enhanced compaction and evenness of firm soil.
CAUTION!
Tractors operated with the roller attached to the rear three-point
linkage must be equipped with a set of front axle weights.
CAUTION!
The rollers are designed for agricultural use only. Operating the
rollers during tasks that differ from the intended use will be regarded as
misuse. It is forbidden to use the rollers on soils with stones of
considerable size scattered on the surface.
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 roller.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any unauthorised alternation of the roller. Only
genuine parts manufactured by MANDAM are allowed during the warranty period.
The roller must be operated with all precautionary measures, in particular:
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before every start-up, check the roller and the tractor, make sure that their conditions
guarantee safety of traffic and operation,
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persons under age, disabled or intoxicated (under the influence of alcohol or drugs)
must not operate the machine,
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wear work clothes, shoes and gloves during maintenance,
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do not exceed permissible axle loads or transport dimensions,
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only genuine safety and split pins may be used,
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while using the roller, no bystanders, in particular children can be present in the
vicinity when the roller is being lowered, lifted, unfolded or dismounted,
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do not stay between the tractor and the roller when the engine is running,
