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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
CAUTION! When the machine is not in use, ensure the machine is supported on a level ground
to ensure the machine will not move.
CAUTION! When the machine is not in use and not connected to a tractor, use chocks in order
to ensure the machine is secure and will not move.
IMPORTANT: Store the machine in a safe place which is protected from the elements, to
ensure its wellbeing and protection from damage to components for when the machine is to be
recommissioned and used again.
2.4 Safe Maintenance
WARNING! It is mandatory to switch the combustion engine off and disengage PTO, lower the
machine, ensure that the machine has completely stopped, remove the ignition key from the
dashboard of the tractor and engage the parking brake before leaving the driver’s seat and
engaging in maintenance operations.
DANGER! Disconnect the PTO shaft connecting the gearbox of the machine to the tractor PTO
before starting any maintenance or adjustment.
WARNING! It is mandatory for the machine to be lifted adequately and with suitable lifting
accessories and harness in the positions as stated in Section 3.1 and according to the
regulations in force in the country where these operations take place along with the
recommendations of Spearhead.
IMPORTANT: Maintenance on the machine should be performed by only skilled and
specialized personnel, in strict compliance with the instructions in this manual, and any worn or
damaged parts should be replaced.
IMPORTANT: Always use genuine Spearhead parts when carrying out repairs and
maintenance with thoughts to longevity and reliability of the machine and personnel safety.
IMPORTANT: Store the machine in a safe place which is protected from the elements, when
the work is completed to ensure its wellbeing and protection from damage to components.
CAUTION! When working with/checking the driveline on the machine always wear safety
glasses and impenetrable gloves. This applies to working with gearboxes and gearbox oil. 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 ejecting gearbox oil.
Ingested or penetrated oil in the body can become gangrenous. Removal must be carried out by
a medical professional.
IMPORTANT: Do not modify or alter implement functions or components.
DANGER! Do not weld or repair rotating mower components such as blade carriers and
blades. They may cause vibrations and component failures being thrown from the machine.
DANGER! Replace bent, damaged, cracked or broken blades immediately with new blades.
Do not attempt to straighten, weld or weld hard-facing blades to avoid blade failures and throw
broken blades from the machine.
CAUTION! Always wear protective gloves when handling blades, knives, cuttings edges or
worn components with sharp edges.
CAUTION! Components such as splitter and rotor gearboxes can become hugely hot when in
work. Ensure that the gearbox is sufficiently cool before going anywhere near these
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