Operator’s manual
Double-sided disc mowers
with central suspension
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When looking for oil leaks, do so safely. Use a cardboard card. Do not touch any potential
leaks until the entire hydraulic assembly has been relieved of pressure.
It is recommended that the hydraulic oil used should not exceed 10 oil purity class in
accordance with NAS 1638
.
When using hydraulic hoses:
Avoid stretching the hoses when operating.
Do not allow hydraulic hoses to get deflected.
Do not expose hydraulic hoses to contact with any sharp edges.
If damaged or worn, replace the hoses with new ones.
Useful life for hydraulic hoses is 5 years from their production date.
4.8.
Safety curtains
SaMASZ mowers feature standard safety curtains (
1
) for self-mounting. In order to mount the
guard properly, put it on a mower and secure with catches (
2
) and front guard (
3
)
Fig. 8.
Examine
condition of guards and its mounting on a regular basis. Front guard (
3
) should be fixed so that it
holds the safety curtain (
1
).
Fix immediately if damaged and replace if missing. Do not operate mower without safety
curtains.
Fig. 8.
Mounting safety curtain guard on the mower
4.9.
Residual risk
Despite the fact that SaMASZ, the manufacturer of the mower, has taken great care in the
design and manufacturing of the mower, certain risks during mower operation and maintenance are
unavoidable. A major source of risk that could result in serious injury or death can occur during the
performance of these operations.
Major source of risk follows performance of these operations:
operation of mower by minors,
operation by individuals who have not read the operator's manual and safety labels,
operation of mower by persons under influence of alcohol or other substances,
not being cautious during transportation and moving mower during operation,
transport of persons who are on the machine,
presence of persons and animals within the mower operation range,
performing servicing and machine adjustments with the engine on.
2
1
3