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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
DANGER!
Do not enter the working zone of the PTO shaft when the machine and tractor are
running. It is dangerous to approach the rotating parts of the machine.
WARNING!
Never approach the machine or leave the tractors seat until the rotors have
completely stopped, the tractor handbrake has been applied and the engine has been stopped.
WARNING!
It is forbidden to abandon the driver’s seat on the agricultural tractor with the
combustion engine running when the machine is running. The machine should always be
monitored from the cab of the tractor.
DANGER!
When lowering the machine ensure bystanders stay clear to avoid crushing.
WARNING!
Adjust the mower deck so its close and parallel to the ground to ensure that the
blades are not exposed when the machine is being operated.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the tractor is fitted with flashing warning beacons and Slow Moving
Vehicle (SMV) sign if required. Check the local jurisdiction to determine what requirements are
required to be switched on and shown when the machine is working.
WARNING!
Keep your forward speed to a level appropriate to the operating conditions. High-
speed manoeuvres are very dangerous, particularly on uneven ground where there is risk of
overturning. Reduce speed in poor towing conditions.
WARNING!
Never operate the machine with the rotor moving in raised position, even for short
distances.
WARNING!
Never carry passengers in the tractor unless it is fitted with an approved seat and
seat belt.
WARNING!
Never carry passengers on the machine.
IMPORTANT:
Do not exceed the mowers rated cutting capacity and use the machine to cut
any non-intended material. See Sections 1.5.1.
If the overgrowth required by the machine to be cut is greater than the machines maximum
cutting capacity, use
intermediate stages
of cutting in order to ensure the wellbeing of the
machine and reduce hazardous risks to operator and bystanders
before the final cutting
height is achieved
.
CAUTION!
Splitter and rotor gearboxes can become very hot when in work. Ensure that the
gearbox is sufficiently cool before going anywhere near a gearbox.
CAUTION!
Ensure that the deck of the machine is clear of excess debris. Rotor gearboxes and
other driveline components can become hugely hot when in work and debris could cause risk of
a fire hazard.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that a suitable fire extinguisher is carried inside the tractor at all times.
WARNING!
Pay special attention when working with the machine and do not allow the
machine to touch fixed objects such as road drains, walls, shafts, curbs, guard rails, tracks etc.
as these could break the blades which could cause debris to be thrown at very high speed from
the machine. A fire hazard could be created in contacting objects as well. As a precaution raise
the cutting height of the machine to ensure they do not collide when the machine is in work.
DANGER!
Avoid wire
. It can be extremely dangerous if wire catches in the rotor, and every
care must be taken to ensure this will not happen. Inspect the working area before
commencing.
WARNING!
Check all key components including blades, blade carriers and anti-scalp dishes.
Blades can fail from impact and objects can be thrown at great velocity. Inspect and replace all
