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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
Twiga Carrier
This manual covers the Twiga Carrier, which comes in two versions;
•
Twiga Carrier CF20, which is a fixed arm with no breakout
•
Twiga Carrier CF30, which is a folding arm with hydraulic breakout
Both versions allow the arm to be rotated from 0 to 136 degrees on a ram-equipped unit, or from vertical to
horizontal (with small adjustments either side) on a manual actuated unit.
The arm is attached via a DIN-type mounting plate, using bolt holes or user-supplied brackets, specific to their
prime mover. The prime mover itself can be a tele-handler or a tractor with a front loader attachment
– both
types require hydraulic flow rate of 50 to 80 litres per minute for the saw motor, as well as an additional spool
valve if using the ram-equipped unit.
The arm is designed for vegetation control, to cut and thin all types of hedges, from thin to thick growth, with duty
cycles of 500 hours per annum. It is essential that all guards are fitted to the cutting attachment and the prime
mover’s cab when in use, and that the machine is operated in line with the procedures and practices detailed in
this manual.
IMPORTANT
This operator’s manual should be regarded as part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and second-hand
machines are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided with the machine.
This machine is designed solely for ground vegetation control and must not be used for any other purpose.
Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with, and strict adherence
to, the conditions of operation, service, and repair, as specified by the manufacturer, also constitute
essential elements of the intended use.
This machine should be operated, serviced, and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its
characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.
Accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognised regulations on safety and occupational
medicine, and all road traffic regulations must always be observed.
Any arbitrary modifications carried out to this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any
resulting damage or injury.
It is potentially hazardous to fit or use any parts other than genuine
Spearhead
parts.
The company disclaims all liability for the consequences of such use which, in addition, voids the machine
warranty.