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• It is absolutely prohibited to enter under the spreader and to climb on the load
crate when the PTO shaft is on.
• Admissible load must not be exceeded.
• Transportation of persons and animals is prohibited.
• If any operation failure or damage occurs, stop operation of the spreader and repair the
damage.
• It is prohibited to perform any maintenance or repair when the chain conveyor or
comminuting adapter are on. Prior to maintenance/repair stop the engine, remove
the ignition key and disconnect the PTO shaft.
• During spraeder’s operation use protection gloves and proper tools.
• All maintenance & repair works should be performed with observation of safety regu-
lations. In the case of wound wash and disinfect wounded place immediately. In the case
of serious injuries consult a physician.
• The spreader is marked with information / warning stickers as described in the table 1
below. The user should take care of legibility and cleanliness of inscriptions & warnings
for all time of spreader’s operation. In the case of damage or destruction replace missing
stickers with new ones – available at your dealer or manufacturer.
• Due to the fact that the spread material may contain stones, pieces of wood etc. it is
prohibited to stay within the dangerous zone where the material is spread.
• Match the speed to environment conditions. Avoid driving on rough ground and sharp
turns, if possible.
• Do not exceed the admissible speed..
2.2 Coupling and uncoupling to the tractor
• Take special care while coupling spreader with tractor.
• For coupling with tractor use only hooks for single-axle spreaders (lower towing hook).
Check safety device.
• In the course of coupling no one is allowed to stand between the spreader and the
tractor.
• Disconnected spreader should be braked with the parking brake. If the spreader stands
on a slope or an elevation it should be protected additionally with wedges (supplied
together with the spreader) placed under wheels.
2.3 Operation with the PTO shaft
• The manure spreader can be coupled with the tractor only with help of properly matched
PTO shaft. Use only PTO shafts recommended by the manufacturer.
• Observe recommendations of the PTO shaft manual.
• Prior each start-up of the spreader make sure that all guards are efficient and at their
places. Damaged or incomplete guards should be replaced with new ones (original).
• After installation of the PTO shaft make sure that it is properly and safely connected to
the tractor and to the spreader.
• It is prohibited to wear loose clothes, loose belts or anything, what may get caught
by rotating shaft. Contact with rotating PTO shaft may cause serious injuries.
• Prior to disconnection of the PTO shaft stop the engine and remove the ignition key.