CARRE OCTOPUS User manual

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Réf. 38412121 A
MAJ 03.2016
CARRE SAS – CONSTRUCTIONS MECANIQUES
2,ZA les Fours
85140 SAINT MARTIN DES NOYERS
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone]
e-mail : [email protected]
Internet : http://www.carre.fr
www.carre.fr
OCTOPUS
MANUAL
INSTRUCTIONS
• PNEUMATIC FERTILIZER SPREADER
• METERING UNIT
• COMPUTER
READ IT ATTENTIVELY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

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SOMMAIRE
I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................PAGE 1 À 16
II. PNEUMATIC FERTILIZER SPREADER......................................................PAGE 19 À 31
III. METERING UNIT......................................................................................... PAGE 32 À 41
IV. COMPUTER.................................................................................................PAGE 42 À 73
V. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY........................................................PAGE 74

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SUBJECT OF THE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 The use of the manual instructions ?
2.2 Warning symbols
2.3 Conservation
2.4 Direction of travel
3. INTENDED CONDITIONS OF USE
3.1 What is the use of the machine or equipment may be installed ont the machine ?
3.2 Operator qualications
3.3 Dénition workstation
3.4 Environmental conditions
3.5 Manufacturer & user responsibilities
4. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
4.1 Generalities
4.2 Warning & pictograms
4.3 Toxic products
4.4 Blockages
4.5 Fire
4.6 Overhead power lines
4.7 Hitch & towing
4.8 PTO / Transmitting cardan shaft
4.9 Maintenance & Repair
5. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
5.1 Storage and disposal of waste (pollutants)
5.2 Machines for the application of pesticides
6. COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION
6.1. Environmental conditions
7. SHIPPING AND TRAVEL
7.1 Trafc on roads open to the public
8. HANDLING
9. MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
9.1 Repair
10. CLEANING
10.1 Cleaning methods
10.2 Types of cleaning products
10.3 Control the condition of the equipment after cleaning
11. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE MACHINES USED IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

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1. INTRODUCTION
Type of machine
Built in
Serial n°
Spare parts book
Weight
Accessories

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2. SUBJECT OF THE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 The use of the manual instructions
This instruction manual contains practical information to operate , handle, adjust and maintain your
machine correctly and safely.
Read it carefully and follow all instructions and any advice relating to your security.
2.2 Warning symbols
This warning symbol identies important messages to be respected for your safety.
When you see this symbol , be alert to the potential risk of injury , read the following
message and inform other users .
2.3 Conservation
Keep the instructions for future reference close at hand or permanently on your workplace (or opera-
ting ) .
Send it to any other user , including in the event of resale or loan of your machine.
Keep the instruction manual in the space provided for this purpose.
2.4 Direction of travel
The left side is the side located on the left of the user placed in the normal travel direction of the
machine forward.
The right side is the side on the right of the user placed in the normal direction of travel of the ma-
chine forward.
Direction of travel
Right sideLeft side

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3.2 Operator qualications
The machine must be used, maintained and repaired by persons who are familiar with the particular
characteristics and who know the operational security modes correspondents.
Before using your machine , familiarize yourself with all the controls and use correct.
Ongoing work will be too late to do .
3.3 Dénition workstation
Never leave the driving position when the tractor (or the self-propelled machine ) is running.
No person shall be placed outside the dened workstations.
To access workstations , take the provision for access (ladder, step , etc.).
3.4 Environmental conditions
3.4.1 Working on slopes
Adapt your speed and driving style to land, roads and paths. Be vigilant and cautious !
In all circumstances , including in rough and steep terrain , driving at low speed machine especially
when cornering and avoid sudden changes of direction.
Do not stop or start suddenly up or down a slope.
3.4.2 Lighting , night work
Only operate your machine in daylight , otherwise use sufcient articial lighting ( contact your manu-
facturer or distributor) .
3. INTENDED CONDITIONS OF USE
3.1 What is the use of the machine or equipment may be installed ont the
machine ?
This machine is intended to be used for routine farm work.
Any other use is considered contrary to the normal use and is therefore prohibited.

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3.4.1 Working on slopes
3.4.2 Lighting , night work
3.5 Manufacturer & user responsibilities
Follow all installation instructions, operating settings,maintenance and repair in this manual .
Only use spare parts and accessories conform to the manufacturer ‘s recommendations.
Do not change yourself and do not change another person your machine and its accessories (
mechanical, electrical , hydraulic, pneumatic ) without
seek prior consent from the manufacturer.
Failure to comply with these rules can make your machine dangerous . In case of damage or
injury , product liability will be completely cleared.
4. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
The other chapters of the instructions provide additional information that you also respect for your
safety.
Remember that vigilance and caution are the best assets of your safety.
Regulations and rules of prevention against accidents and safety related to occupational health,
protection of the environment and trafc must be observed at all times.
Make sure that no people, animals and no obstacle is not closed to the machine before starting and
during operation.
Keep children away permanently from the machine.
Never carry passengers on the machine OR Do not carry passengers by using seats provided for
this purpose, in accordance with current regulations.
Do not walk on the hoods or in any other place of the machine, except the areas provided for this
purpose (ladder, platform, means of access to the workstation)
Before working on the machine, ensure that it can not be started accidentally.
All remote commands (rope, cable, rod, exible, etc.) must be placed in designated areas so that
they may accidentally trigger a risk of generating operation of accident or damage.
Before use, check the tightening of screws, nuts and ttings. Tighten if necessary.
Before use, after each adjustment and maintenance, ensure that all devices protection are in place
and in good condition, and that their locks are engaged.
Make sure the plot (or lawn, etc.) has no unevenness and debris (wood, scrap metal, plastics, fence,
etc.) that can be thrown by the machine or damage it.
Do not wear loose clothing, long hair and jewelry and free that might be caught or trapped by ele-
ments of the machine in motion.
Never put hands, arms or feet moving parts, even at low speed. Keep your vis-à-vis animated ele-
ments distances.
When you hear a sound or feel unusual vibrations, stop the operation of the machine, look for and
eliminate the cause of the incident before returning to work. Call your dealer if necessary.
4.1 Generalities

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Read the maintenance manual and the
safety instructions before starting up.
Before any intervention, turn off the
tractor engine and remove the ignition
key.
Never put your hands in hazardous
areas while the parts are moving.
There is a danger of trapping your
hands.
To prevent leaks from the hydraulic
circuit, adhere to the instructions in
the maintenance manual.
People should be kept away from
the danger zone. There is a risk they
may be run over.
People should be kept away from
the danger zone. There is a risk they
may be run over.
Do not go up on the step during the
moving of the machine.
4.2 Warning & pictograms
Warnings and symbols afxed to the machine provide information on the security measures to
strictly observe and help prevent accidents.
Make sure that the warnings and pictograms remain clean and clearly visible. If damaged , have
new decals to your manufacturer (or distributor).
For repairs , ensure that spare parts have the same stickers as the original parts.

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Maintain in place the protection cran-
kcase of the training belt of the seed
drill to protect your hands.
Be CAREFUL ! Risk of collision of
the wheels durng the folding against
hte tractor.
After the rst hour of work, tighten the
bolts.
Vibrations can loosen the bolt assembly.
4.3 Toxic products
It is advisable to have at hand a rst aid kit .
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mouth products such as fuels, oils ,
solvents, antifreeze and cleaning products . Most of them contain substances harmful to your health.
In case of incident , consult a doctor .
Please observe the indications on the safety labels containers of toxic products .
Batteries contain sulfuric acid. In case of skin contact , rinse
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
The pressurized hydraulic uid that escapes can have sufcient force to penetrate the skin and
cause serious injury . In case of contact with the body, see a doctor immediately .
4.4 Blockages
4.4.1 If the jam persists
Stop the engine, remove the ignition key or disconnect the battery (or the power outlet
electric).
Put the gear lever into neutral.
Apply the parking brake
Disengage the PTO .
Disengage the machine drive mechanism
Disconnect the hydraulic hoses.
Wait until all moving parts have completely stopped .
Lower / reassemble the machine
Fit the stabilization systems ( shims , stand, etc.).
To prevent eye injuries , do not look
directly into the area of service radar
sensor.

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4.5 Fires
4.5.1 Preventive measures, warning against ammables
To avoid risk of re:
• make sure to keep the machine and its own accessories ;
• hold the (names of machine elements ) cleared of grass, leaves or excess grease .
Handle fuel with care. It is highly ammable, and its vapors are explosive .
Never store fuel container and the machine the tank still contains fuel in a building where fumes may
reach a ame or spark .
Never ll the fuel tank inside a building. Do not smoke while lling.
Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel in the tank when the engine is running ( or hot).
4.5.2 Fight against re
In any situation of re, use common sense and do the best to control it.
OR
Move away immediately from the machine and make sure that no one is near it.
4.6 Overhead power lines
Make sure that the clearance from the machine is sufcient in all cases of use of the machine ( eg
with open bonnets ) .
Consider also the radio antenna or other original accessory or retrotted and that changes the
height of the machine .
In case of contact of the machine with a power line , immediately stop the movement of the ma-
chine, its engine and engage the parking brake .
Check if you can leave your current position without touching the electric cables, then
jump your way that there is no position of simultaneous contact of your body with the machine and
the ground for your release .
Do not touch the machine until power lines are de-energized .
For anyone who approach the machine warn not to touch the machine and request that the power
line is switched off .