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2. Product Summary & Machine Identification
This section of the manual is designed to outline the basic machine range summary’s,
intend use outline, and machine variants/identification. This information is accurate, as
known, at the point of publication but is also subject to change at Sumo’s discretion.
For a more detailed descriptions, specifications & technical details - see www.sumo1.com,
or consult the correlating Machine Manual & Parts Book.
2.1 Summary Description
The following are brief summaries for each machine type, outlining the design concept
and intended use.
DTS - The DTS is a versatile drilling system, giving the user the option to direct drill
into stubble, minimum tillage or plough-based systems.
DD - The DD is an essential tool for zero-till crop establishment where seed
placement is required with minimal soil disturbance.
2.2 Intended Use
Based off the Summary Descriptions previous, Sumo machines are intended to be used
for normal soil cultivation in agricultural practices associated with those requirements
only.
Any use outside of the intended use/summary description of the machine can lead to
injury to persons operating or within the area of the machine and can also lead to the
warranty being invalidating. Sumo accepts no liability for the actions or use of any
operative not employed by Sumo UK Ltd.
Any faults with the machine should be rectified prior to use. Faults can cause safety
issues and can also cause the machine to work in an unsatisfactory manner.
Only qualified persons, as outlined in the Qualifications and Training section of the
manual, may operate this machine.
2.3 Machine Identification
The following is a blank picture of the serial plate attached to the front of every
machine: