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1.2 MACHINE INFORMATION
1.2.1 Intended uses
This machine was designed and built exclusively for the cutting of silage and for mixing it with
other products for animal feed and distributing it to the animals.
Any use of the machine other than that described above is considered
unauthorized and dangerous.
Use of the machine is absolutely prohibited if the guards and protective devices
are tampered with, damaged, defective or worn.
1.2.2 Description
The machine consists of:
a cutter attached to a raisable arm for the cutting of the silage. The cutter is made up
of a rotating roller with projecting cutting elements that extract the product from the
silage trough.
a movable arm that brings the cutter into contact with the product to be removed and
conveys it into the mixing chamber.
a mixing tank where the fodder and/or silage is chopped and mixed with other
products by means of augers equipped with sharp, pointed knives.
an unloading device that may consist of a side opening in the mixing chamber, closed
by a hydraulically controlled metal gate and a rubber or metal unloading belt, for
discharging the processed product and distributing it on the farm.
a operator’s cab which contains all the controls.
a rear engine compartment.
an auger for mixing the product.
saber knives placed along the circumference of the auger for cutting the product.
a ladder with platform for inspecting the mixing.