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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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CAUTION! When working with/checking the driveline on the machine always wear safety
glasses and impenetrable gloves. Use paper or cardboard to search for leaks and not hands or
any other body parts.
CAUTION! Keep hands and body away from pin holes and nozzles potentially ejecting oil.
Ingested or penetrated oil in the body can become gangrenous. Removal must be carried out
professionally by a suitable Doctor.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the wear skids specified and supplied with the machine are fitted to
the machine. If not, replace. Prolonged use of the machine with no wear skids will cause
permanent wear to the main deck fabrications.
IMPORTANT: Check the machine to ensure all safety and instruction decals are in position as
stated in Section 2.5.2. Replace any missing or damaged decal prior to proceeding to use the
machine by sourcing from a local Spearhead dealer.
IMPORTANT: To remove the probability of broken drivelines ensure that the input PTO shaft is
correctly prepared for first time use, assembled and lubricated. See Sections 3.3 and 4.4.
IMPORTANT: It is mandatory to use the type of PTO shaft supplied with the machine by
Spearhead and for the same type to be sourced again when a replacement is required.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that before first use and modification of size e.t.c., the PTO shaft is the
correct item for the tractor in which the machine is intended to be attached to and is shortened
to the correct length required following the guidance in the relevant section of the operators
manual.
Spearhead does not accept returns on modified/prepared or used PTO shafts, so please take
extended time to ensure the item is correct and safe for the tractor application. See Section 3.3.
IMPORTANT: Do not use PTO adaptors on input shafts. This can cause examples such as
excessive vibration, thrown objects and/or blade and driveline failures due to changes in the
machines intended use. PTO adaptors also increase the exposed working length of the PTO
shaft increasing the probability of entanglement with external objects. If the shaft is incorrect for
the tractor; request another shaft from your local Spearhead dealer.
WARNING! Never connect the power takeoff unless the tractor engine is stopped.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the machine to a tractor with a PTO directly connected to the
tractor transmission.
DANGER! At all times ensure that the PTO shaft and machine driveline guards are in position,
securely fitted, in good condition and that the tractor PTO shaft shield is fitted.
IMPORTANT: Replace any of the PTO shaft or driveline guards if any of the following are
evident; cracks or damages or any part of the PTO driveline shaft is exposed. Ensure the PTO
shaft guard is not free to rotate and the anti-rotation chain is securely fitted and effective before
starting the PTO.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the maximum number of revolutions of the PTO is set to the
specific specification of the particular machine in question; 540 rpm or 1000 rpm, before
powering it. Over-speeding a driveline may result in broken drivelines or blade failure. If in any
doubt contact your local Spearhead dealer or Spearhead directly.
DANGER! Do not operate machinery with guards missing. Ensure that the correct guards are
properly fitted to the machine and tractor at all times and that they are in good condition and
function as they are intended to. If guards are missing; replace before using the machine.
DANGER! It is forbidden to alter, tamper with or bypass any of the components on the machine
including the safety devices provided by the manufacturer. e.g. guarding
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