LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL
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10. HEALTH AND SAFETY
10.1 HAZARDOUS MACHINERY WARNING
This machine is hazardous if improperly used and may cause serious injury or death if not used in
accordance with these operating instructions and safety warnings. Employers are required to train
and supervise all operators and assistants to observe safety precautions described by this
handbook, the installation process and by warning decals.
10.2 LOSS OF CONTROL
Overloading, excessive speed or use on excessive slopes may result in loss of control. The towing
tractor must be suitable for the trailer weight and other operating conditions. Trailer brakes must
always be used. The balance of the spreader can be affected by the load lowering during
spreading.
10.3 OPERATION AROUND BYSTANDERS
Do not operate this machine in proximity to bystanders who may be injured by projectiles or other
functions including being run over or entangled in the auger.
10.4 HYDRAULIC FLUID PENETRATION OR BURNING
Operators must be trained to avoid risks relating to the possibility of hydraulic fluid penetration
resulting from high pressure fluid sprays directly contacting an operators skin. Hydraulic
components may also be hot and may cause burning if touched.
10.5 ELECTROCUTION
An operator or a bystander could be electrocuted if the guillotine door was raised where there is a
possibility of contact with overhead electrical wires..
NOTE: The UK statutory height for the 11kv overhead power lines across a field is 5.2 m (17 ft).
10.6 BODY ENTRY
A person must not enter the body of the machine.
The machine is supplied with a ladder (item 1) welded to the body and a service ladder (item 2)
attached to it. The service ladder is attached to facilitate machine entry for purpose of
transportation, Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and setup of the machine before first use.
The service ladder is for use when the machine is being serviced while not attached to the tractor
and so it MUST be removed and stored away prior to the use of the machine.
The ladder, which will have no mid-upper rungs/steps, is only to be used to look inside the
machine.
WARNING
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO ENTER INTO THE MACHINE WHEN IT IS WORKING.
REMOVE AND RETAIN THE IGNITION KEY, AND DISCONNET ALL THE POWER SOURCES
BEFORE SERVICING.
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