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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
Parts made entirely from plastic, aluminium or steel can be recycled when collected by special recycling centres.
Collect up waste oil and dispose of it through relevant collection centres.
DANGER!
Waste oil qualifies as hazardous waste according to current law and, as such, must not
be released into the environment; it should be recovered and disposed of through suitable collection
centres.
You must contact the relevant environment agency in your country for the collection of waste oil.
2.5.2
Preparation for storage
If the machine is due to be left unused for a long period, it should be stored in a place where it will not be exposed to
the elements and should be protected to avoid deterioration.
Before storing, we recommend cleaning the whole machine thoroughly and suitably lubricating all mechanical parts to
protect them from rust.
Make sure storage temperature is in the range 0°C to 50°C.
Before mothballing the machine, it is advisable to proceed as follows:
2.5.2.1. Clear any shredding debris off the rotors and flails;
2.5.2.2. Clean the machine thoroughly;
2.5.2.3. Perform a general inspection, looking out for possible damage to the structure and areas where paintwork has
been scraped off or worn away; make sure the original safety decals are attached in their relevant positions and
are intact and legible;
2.5.2.4. Securely tighten all screws and bolts, especially those fastening the flails; see Section 6.0.
2.5.2.5. Thoroughly grease any parts that usually require this kind of attention, see Section 7.3; smear all non-painted
parts with lubricant; lastly, protect all equipment with a plastic tarpaulin, while making sure there is sufficient
ventilation. Once you have finished this treatment, store the equipment in a dry place;
2.5.2.6. Where possible, store the machine indoors or under shelter, on a level, stable surface.
2.5.2.7. When carried out with due care, this procedure will ensure the equipment is in full working order and in a
perfect state of repair when the time comes to put it back into operation.
2.5.3
Removing the machine from packing or longer term storage
Before using the machine for the first time, or when it has not been used for long periods, proceed as follows:
2.5.3.1. Make sure the machine has not been damaged;
2.5.3.2. Make sure mechanical parts are in a good state of repair and not rusted;
2.5.3.3. Check the flails for wear;
2.5.3.4. Thoroughly grease all moving parts; see Section 7.3;
2.5.3.5. Make sure there is no oil leaking from fittings or hoses;
2.5.3.6. Make sure all guards are correctly fitted.
2.6
Safe use
DANGER!
Using the machine correctly, following the rules listed below to the letter and strictly applying all
precautions to avoid hazardous situations will avoid the danger of accidents or injury, helping the machine to
work better, last longer and suffer minimal breakdowns.
Spearhead Machinery disclaims any objective or subjective liability in the event of any failure to apply and comply with
the rules of conduct given herein.
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The machine is not suitable for use in any field other than the agricultural sector.
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The machine must be used by a single operator driving the tractor.
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Any use other than for the specified purpose is seen as misuse.
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Only authorized, suitably trained personnel issued with appropriate instructions must be allowed to use the
machine.
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In addition to reading and understanding the contents of this manual, the appointed operator must be
sufficiently trained in the correct use
of the machine and must have a driver’s licence. Operators are advised to
contact the manufacturer if in any doubt as to how to use the machine and what the instructions herein mean.
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The manual must be kept handy at all times so that it can be consulted when necessary. If it is misplaced or
damaged, you must order a replacement copy from Spearhead Machinery.
