Safety
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3.10.2 Function of safety devices
The safety devices are designed to protect your health and life.
Before working with the machine, ensure that the protective devices are func-
tioning.
Only operate the machine when the safety devices are functional.
Do not use the deflector bracket to climb up on the machine. It is not designed
for this. There is a risk of falling.
[1] Universal drive shaft guard
Figure 3.6: Drive shaft
Designation Function
Protective grid in
hopper
Prevents body parts from being caught by the rotating
agitator.
Prevents body parts from being cut off by the metering
slider.
Prevents faults during spreading caused by lumps in
the spreading material, large stones or other large ob-
jects (screening effect).
Protective grid lock Prevents the inadvertent opening of the protective grid
in the hopper. Engages mechanically if protective grid
is closed properly. Can only be opened by using a tool.
Deflector bracket Protection against getting caught by the rotating
spreading discs from behind and from the side.
Spreading disc cover Protection against getting caught by the rotating discs
from the front.
Prevents the fertiliser from being ejected towards the
front (in the direction of the tractor/workstation).
Universal drive shaft
guard
Prevents body parts and clothing from being pulled
into the rotating drive shaft.