Cosmo CX 1500 Operating instructions
USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
IMPORTANT! Carefully read this manual before
using the machine.
COSMO Srl
Via Laghi di Avigliana 117 - Busca 12022 - CN - Italy
Phone +39 0171 946654 - fax +39 0171 946723
www.cosmosrl.com
CX
1500/2150/2400/2800/3200
English
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Dear Customer,
Dear User,
Wewouldfirstlyliketothankyouforhaving chosenourproducts.
We are confident thatthis product will fully meet your expectationsand provide you complete satisfaction.
This manual is intended to help you understand the product and use it safely and efficiently at all times; it is an integral part of the product and therefore must
be kept close at hand for easy reference at any time; it must moreover be delivered together with the product should this be sold or hired to other users, in
accordancewithlocalrequirements.
.
Themanualexclusivelyreferstooperationoftheproductcalled:
TWIN DISC CENTRIFUGAL FERTILIZER SPREADER
model
«CX1500/2150/2400/2800/3200»
hereinafterreferredtosimplyasthemachine,andthereforedoesnotapplytoothermachines,evenifthesearesimilar.
ThemachinehasbeendesignedandmanufacturedinItaly(Europe),incompliancewiththerelevantandharmonisedstandards,by:
COSMO Srl Via Laghi di Avigliana 117 - Busca 12022 - CN - Italy
hereinaftercalled the manufacturer
.
Themanufacturer’sprioritiesarequalityandmachinesafety.
Themachinehasbeendesignedandmanufacturedfollowingallthesafetyandqualityrequirementsneededfor asafeanssatisfactoryuseovertime.
The machine issafe and reliable only ifused incomplete compliance with the instructions and normal operating conditions (intendedand allowed use)
describedinthismanual.
Any other use or failure to observe the specified safety instructions for operation, maintenance and repairs are considered “improper use” and will void the
warranty. In such cases, the manufacturer declines allliability, attributing to the user allobligations dueto damage or injuries to itself or third parties, members
ofthepublicortheenvironment.
Thismanualprovidesdetailedinstructionsonhowtousethemachine,aswellasonmaintenance,andisconsequentlycalledtheuserandmaintenancemanual.
Correctuseandappropriatemaintenanceofthemachinewillguaranteenormaloperatingconditions,andensureefficiency,reliability,dependabilityandsafety
throughoutitsworkinglife.
All our products reflect the latest technological evolutions, legislative updates and continuous improvements at the time of being introduced onto the market.
If any differences or other problems that may create even the smallest doubt are found when reading this manual, you can contact the manufacturer directly.
Further information, technical specifications and complete and up-to-date manuals, including following legislative changes and modifications as a result of
environmental factors or changes in the applicable standards in your country, are available directly from the manufacturer’s website www.cosmosrl.com or
bycallingyournearestdealer.
Users of the machine should carefully read the entire manual before starting any type of work, complete compulsory training in accordance with current
occupational health and safety requirements, as provided by authorised training centres, and contact our dealers in case of doubt or to request further
explanationsorinformation.
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Moreover, machine maintenance personnel should carefully read the entire manual so as guarantee reliability and safety over time, complete compulsory
training in accordance with current occupational health and safety requirements, as provided by authorised training centres, and contact our specialist
maintenancetechniciansincaseofdoubtortorequestfurtherexplanationsorinformation.
The machine must be used, maintained and stored in accordance with the operating conditions described in this manual. Other operating conditions not
described in this manual, or described incompletely (i.e. not fully clear due to the user’s level of knowledge or poor familiarity with the language used), must
neverbeadopted,astheserepresent“improperuse”oftheproduct.
Never use non-original spare parts, nor repair worn or damaged components (these must be replaced with original spare parts) or make even the smallest
modifications to the machine.The machine can be used in accordancewith local regulations, including traffic rules, only byadult operators who have suitable
professionaltrainingandmental-physicalability.
COSMO Srl
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SUMMARY
SECTION1-IDENTIFICATIONDATA........................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1.
MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATIONDATA................................................................................................................................................1-3
1.2.
MODEL IDENTIFICATIONDATA ....................................................................................................................................................................1-3
1.3.
MACHINERATINGPLATE ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.4.
DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY.................................................................................................................................................................1-5
SECTION2-GENERALPRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.
SYMBOLS USED ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.
DEFINITIONOFOPERATORQUALIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................2-4
2.3.
OBLIGATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................2-5
2.3.1.
PURCHASER’SOBLIGATIONS......................................................................................................................................................................2-5
2.3.2.
OPERATOR’SOBLIGATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................2-5
2.4.
GENERALSAFETYANDACCIDENT-PREVENTIONRULES........................................................................................................................2-6
2.5.
WARRANTY..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-11
2.5.1.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................2-11
2.5.2.
WARRANTYEXCLUSIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................................2-11
2.6.
SPECIALISTTECHNICALSERVICE............................................................................................................................................................2-12
SECTION3-SAFETYANDPREVENTION...................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.
SAFETY.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.2.
PERSONALPROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT.......................................................................................................................................................3-4
3.3.
AIRBORNENOISELEVEL................................................................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.4.
VIBRATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................3-5
3.5.
RESIDUALRISKS.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.5.1.
CHEMICALRISK................................................................................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.5.2.
FIREAND EXPLOSION RISK..........................................................................................................................................................................3-6
3.6.
ENVIRONMENTANDPOLLUTION.................................................................................................................................................................3-7
3.7.
HOWTOAVOID INJURIESANDACCIDENTS...............................................................................................................................................3-8
3.7.1.
GENERALWARNINGS...................................................................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.7.2.
CHECKS BEFORE USE..................................................................................................................................................................................3-8
3.7.3.
CHECKS DURING USE...................................................................................................................................................................................3-9
3.8.
TERMSAND SYMBOLSON THESTICKERS.................................................................................................................................................3-9
3.8.1.
DESCRIPTIONANDPOSITIONOFTHESTICKERS...................................................................................................................................3-10
SECTION4-GENERALDESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.
OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.2.
INTENDEDUSE................................................................................................................................................................................. 4-5
4.3.
IMPROPERUSE................................................................................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.4.
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................................................4-7
4.4.1.
MODELS............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4-8
4.5.
MAINCOMPONENTS...................................................................................................................................................................... 4-10
4.6.
CONTROLDEVICES.....................................................................................................................................................................................4-12
4.7.
PROTECTIONDEVICES...............................................................................................................................................................................4-14
4.8.
OPTIONALDEVICES....................................................................................................................................................................................4-16
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SECTION5-HANDLINGANDINSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.
HANDLING:LOADINGANDUNLOADING........................................................................................................................................ 5-3
5.2.
ASSEMBLINGCOMPONENTSANDACCESSORIES....................................................................................................................................5-4
5.2.1.
ASSEMBLINGTHE HOPPERSIDES ANDEXTENSIONS.............................................................................................................................5-5
5.2.2.
DRIVESHAFT.................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
5.2.2.1.
DRIVESHAFT CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................................................5-7
5.2.2.2.
SHORTENINGTHEDRIVESHAFTTOTHECORRECTLENGTH...............................................................................................................5-8
5.2.2.3.
DISCONNECTINGTHEDRIVE SHAFT........................................................................................................................................................5-10
5.2.3.
HYDRAULICCONNECTIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................5-11
5.2.3.1.
CONNECTINGANDDISCONNECTINGTHEHYDRAULICHOSES............................................................................................................5-12
5.2.4.
SPREADER DISCS........................................................................................................................................................................................5-14
5.2.4.1.
DISTRIBUTOR BLADES................................................................................................................................................................................5-16
5.2.5.
WHEELSFORTRANSPORTANDPARKING(Optional) ................................................................................................................. 5-21
5.2.6.
TAILLIGHTS(OPZIONALE)............................................................................................................................................................ 5-23
5.2.7.
ROADSAFETYKIT(Optional)......................................................................................................................................................... 5-24
5.2.8.
MOBILEFOCUSERFORBOUNDARYSPREADING (OPTIONAL)..............................................................................................................5-28
5.2.9.
MOBILEFOCUSERFORCENTRALBOUNDARYSPREADING(OPTIONAL)............................................................................................5-29
5.2.10.
HOPPER DISCHARGEHOSE(OPTIONAL).................................................................................................................................................5-30
5.2.11.
LONGLIFEDISCSKITWITHVHWWEARPROTECTIONTREATMENT....................................................................................................5-32
5.2.12.
MUDGUARDS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-32
5.2.13.
TARPAULINCOVER(OPTIONAL).................................................................................................................................................. 5-33
5.2.14.
MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERKIT,MODELECSSYFERTI-STEMFOR34..................................................................................................5-34
5.3.
VERIFYING SUITABILITYOFTHETRACTOR.............................................................................................................................................5-35
5.3.1.
CALCULATIONOFTHE FRONT BALLAST..................................................................................................................................................5-35
5.4.
CONNECTING TOTHE TRACTOR...............................................................................................................................................................5-37
5.5.
DISCONNECTINGFROM THE TRACTOR...................................................................................................................................................5-42
5.6.
ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................................................................................................... 5-44
5.6.1.
ADJUSTINGSPREADINGHEIGHT..............................................................................................................................................................5-45
5.6.2.
ADJUSTINGDELIVERYOFTHEPRODUCTTOBESPREAD(METERINGDEVICE)................................................................................5-47
5.6.2.1.
ADJUSTINGSPREADQUANTITYFORMACHINESWITHOUTON-BOARDCOMPUTER........................................................................5-48
5.6.2.2.
ADJUSTING SPREAD QUANTITY FOR MACHINES WITH ON-BOARD COMPUTER (OPTIONAL)...................................................................................5-49
5.6.2.3.
SETTING THE FLOWRATE..........................................................................................................................................................................5-51
5.6.2.4.
FERTILIZER-FLOWCALCULATION(KG/MIN)............................................................................................................................... 5-54
5.6.2.5.
FERTILIZER-DOSECALCULATION(KG/HA)................................................................................................................................. 5-54
5.6.3.
ADJUSTINGWORKINGWIDTH...................................................................................................................................................... 5-55
5.6.4.
ADJUSTINGSPREAD (SHAPE,WIDTHANDDIRECTION).........................................................................................................................5-55
5.6.4.1.
ADJUSTING THE POSITION WHERE THE PRODUCT DROPS ONTO THE SPREADER DISCS.......................................................................................................5-56
5.6.4.2.
ADJUSTINGTHEDISTRIBUTOR BLADES..................................................................................................................................................5-58
5.6.5.
ADJUSTABLE SPREADING..........................................................................................................................................................................5-61
5.6.6.
ADJUSTINGTHEMOBILEFOCUSERFORBOUNDARYSPREADING(OPTIONAL) ................................................................................5-62
5.6.7.
ADJUSTING THE MOBILE FOCUSER FOR CENTRAL BOUNDARY SPREADING (OPTIONAL) ........................................................................................................5-63
5.6.8.
ADJUSTMENTOFTHESPREADER WITHANEWFERTILISERTYPE......................................................................................................5-64
5.6.8.1.
FERTILIZERTHATCAN BE SPREADER .....................................................................................................................................................5-64
5.6.8.2.
NEWFERTILIZER .........................................................................................................................................................................................5-65
5.6.8.3.
SPREADING TEST........................................................................................................................................................................................5-66
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SECTION6-USINGTHEMACHINE............................................................................................................................................6-1
6.1.
BEFORE USING THEMACHINE ....................................................................................................................................................................6-3
6.2.
GENERAL CHECKS........................................................................................................................................................................................6-3
6.3.
FILLINGTHEHOPPER...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-4
6.4.
SPREADING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.4.1.
SPREADING AROUND EDGES, ON BOUNDARIES AND ON BOUNDARIES WITH WATERCOURSES..............................................................................................6-7
6.4.2.
STEP-BY-STEPSUMMARY(WORKING PROCEDURES) ............................................................................................................................6-8
6.5.
OPERATOR’SDRIVINGTECHNIQUE(DRIVINGONTHEFIELD)..............................................................................................................6-10
6.6.
EMPTYING THEHOPPER............................................................................................................................................................................6-12
6.7.
RULESFORDRIVINGONROADS...............................................................................................................................................................6-13
6.8.
MALFUNCTION,CAUSE AND REMEDY......................................................................................................................................................6-15
6.9.
PARKING ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-17
6.10.
PUTTING THEMACHINEBACKIN SERVICE..............................................................................................................................................6-20
6.11.
DISMANTLINGTHEMACHINE........................................................................................................................................................ 6-20
SECTION7-MAINTENANCEANDPRESERVATION .................................................................................................................7-1
7.1.
RECOMMENDEDMAINTENANCESTRATEGYAND AUTHORISEDOPERATORS....................................................................................7-4
7.1.1.
CLEANINGANDWASHING............................................................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.1.2.
VISUALINSPECTIONOFMAINTENANCECONDITIONSANDRELIABILITY..............................................................................................7-6
7.2.
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................................7-8
7.2.1.
ROUTINEMAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................................................................................7-8
7.2.1.1.
GREASE THETRANSMISSION CHAIN........................................................................................................................................................7-10
7.2.2.
UNSCHEDULEDMAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.......................................................................................................................................7-11
7.2.2.1.
REPLACETHEELASTOMERICELEMENTOFTHE FLEXIBLECOUPLING ..............................................................................................7-12
7.2.3.
TORQUETOOLS...........................................................................................................................................................................................7-15
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IDENTIFICATION DATA
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1.
IDENTIFICATIONDATA
1.1.
MANUFACTURER’SIDENTIFICATIONDATA
MANUFACTURERCOSMO SRL
ADDRESS
OfficeandProductionFacilities:
Via Laghi di Avigliana 117 - Busca 12022 - CN - Italy
Phone +39 0171 946654 - fax +39 0171 946723
www.cosmosrl.com
AUTHORISEDSERVICE
CENTRE
1.2.
MODELIDENTIFICATIONDATA
MACHINE
TWINDISCCENTRIFUGALFERTILIZERSPREADER
MODEL
CX 1500/2150/2400/2800/3200
PARTNUMBER
CUSTOMER
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A
A
A
A
A
A
The machine is supplied with:
s User and maintenance manual
s
EC Declaration of Conformity
(for machines sold in Europe)
s Spreadingtables
s Sparepartscatalogue
CAUTION!
Theratingplatesonthemachineandanyofitsaccessoriesmustnotberemovedormodifiedinany
way.
1.3.
MACHINERATINGPLATE
The machine is fitted with a ratingplateshowing the serial or registration number that identifies the machine.
The rating plate is applied on the front of the machine and comprises a series of fields,as shown in the figure.
POS.MARKING
AManufacturer
COSMO Srl
Via Laghi di Avigliana 117
A
Busca 12022 - CN - Italy
B
C
D
E
F
B
Typeofmachine(Model)
C
Identification number (Serial number)
D
Maximum load in the hopper (kg)
E
Empty weight (kg)
F
Yearof manufacture
COSMO Srl
Via Laghi di Avigliana 117
Busca 12022 - CN - Italy
Forafastresponsetomaintenanceandsparepartsrequests,alwaysprovidetheserialnumber.
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1.4.
DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY
The “EC Declaration of Conformity” is a document issued by the manufacturer for machines sold in Europe.The original document,
enclosed with the technical documents, must be kept with care throughout the machine’s working life.
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2.
GENERALPRECAUTIONS
Thissectionprovidesdetailedinformationonalltherulestoberespectedwhenusingthemachine.
Theserulesdonothoweverexemptusersofthemachinefromhavingtocomplywithlocaltrafficregulations(onlyproductsapproved
fordrivingonpublicroads)andlocalrequirementsinforceonoccupationalhealthandsafety.
2.1.
SYMBOLSUSED
Wheneverthefollowingsymbolsareshown‐eitherusedinthismanualoronthestickersaffixedtothemachine‐therelated
instructionsmustbefollowed,astheseareimportantforthesafetyofoperators,theenvironmentandthepublic.
DANGER
Thissymbol,togetherwiththeword
DANGER
,highlightsanimminentsituationofdanger
that,ifnotavoided,maycauseseriousinjuriesanddeath.
WARNING
Thissymbol,togetherwiththeword
WARNING
,highlightsapotentiallydangerous
situationthat,ifnotavoided,maycauseseriousinjuriesordeath.
CAUTION
Thissymbol,togetherwiththeword
CAUTION
,highlightsapotentiallydangeroussituation
that,ifnotavoided,maycauseminororseriousinjuries.
Theuseofthesesymbolstogetherwithotherwrittenmessagesisaimedatmakingusersmoreawareoftheissueandaboveall
ensuringitisnotunderestimated.
IMPORTANT
Thissymbol,togetherwiththeword
IMPORTANT
,highlightsinstructionsorspecific
proceduresthat,ifnotstrictlyobserved,maydamageordestroythemachine,thework
beingperformedoranythingelseinthesurroundingarea.
NOTE
Thissymbol,togetherwiththeword
NOTE
highlightspointsofspecialinterestformore
efficientandcost‐effectiveoperation.
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2.2.
DEFINITIONOFOPERATORQUALIFICATIONS
In order to more precisely describe the skills and responsibilities of users and maintenance personnel, the following definitions are
used:
SYMBOLJOBTITLE
Generallabourer:
operatorwithoutspecificskills,onlyabletocarryoutsimpletasksunderthesupervision
of qualified technicians.
Hoistingandhandlingequipmentoperator:
operator authorised to use hoisting and handling
equipment and machines (strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions), in compliance with the laws in
force in the country where the machine is used.
Level1machineoperator:
operatorwithoutspecificskills,onlyabletocarryoutsimpletasks,inparticular
operating the machine using the buttons positioned on the push-button panel, loading and unloading
the materials used during production, with the protection devices installed and active; not authorised to
operate the machine using hold-to-run control.
Level2machineoperator:
personnel able to carry out the same tasks as a level 1 operator, as well as
operate the machine using hold-to-run control, typically carrying out simple functions such as starting or
resuming production following interruptions, and adjustments.
Mechanicalmaintenancetechnician:
qualified technician able to operate the machine in normal
conditions, operate it using hold-to-run control with the protection devices deactivated, and carry out work
on the mechanical parts for adjustments, maintenance and repairs.
Typicallynotauthorisedtowork
onliveelectricalsystems.
Electricalmaintenancetechnician:
qualified technician able to operate the machine in normal
conditions, operate it using hold-to-run control with the protection devices deactivated, and carry out
electrical work for adjustments, maintenance and repairs.
Abletooperateinsideelectricalcabinets
andjunctionboxeswhenpowerisconnected.
Manufacturer’stechnicalpersonnel:
qualified technician provided by the manufacturer to carry out
complex operations in special situations or, in any case, when agreed on with the user.
Dependingonthe
case,thetechnicianwillhavespecialistmechanicaland/orelectricaland/orelectronicand/
orsoftwareexpertise.
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WARNING!
Thepurchaserandusershallprovideoperatorsandmaintenancetechnicianssuitableresources
fortrainingandupdates,preparethenecessaryrisksassessmentdocumentsandspecificsafety
proceduresfortheorganisation,providesuitableclothingandallpersonalprotectiveequipment
envisaged,togetherwithanythingelsespecifiedbythelocaloccupationalhealthandsafety
requirementsinforce.
WARNING!
Thepurchaserandusermustnotifythemanufacturerorthedealerifdiscoveringanydefects,
damageandwornparts,malfunctionsofthemachine’sprotectiondevices,orcasesofpresumed
dangerornear‐misses.
WARNING!
Themachinemustneverbeoperatedwithouttheprotectiondevices.
2.3.
OBLIGATIONS
2.3.1.
PURCHASER’SOBLIGATIONS
Thepurchaserissolelyresponsibleforthemachineandshallensurethatitisoperatedandservicedonlybyoperatorswiththeright
aptitudeforthetaskandingoodmentalandphysicalcondition.
Thepurchasershall:
s
providesuitableresourcestoensureoperatorsandmaintenancetechniciansadequatetrainingandupdatesinaccordancewiththe
requirementsinforce,includingregulationsonoccupationalhealthandsafetyandtheuseofequipmentandsubstances.
s
draftspecificsafetyproceduresdescribingtherequiredpreventionandprotectionmeasuresestablishedwithintheorganisation.
s
provideoperatorssuitableclothingandallnecessarypersonalprotectiveequipment.
2.3.2.
OPERATOR’SOBLIGATIONS
Duringdesignanddevelopmentofthemachine,themanufacturerhasdetermineditsmain
objectivetobethesafety
:
s
ofoperators,
s
oftheenvironment,
s
ofthepublic.
Observingandcomplyingwiththeinstructionsprovidedinthismanual,togetherwithcarefulandthoroughmaintenance,willensure
correctoperationandlonglifeofthemachine,andlimitoperatingcosts.Failuretoobservetheinformationdescribedinthismanual,
negligenceduringoperation,incorrectuseofthemachineandunauthorisedmodificationsmayleadthemanufacturertovoidthe
warrantyprovidedonthemachine,inaccordancewithapplicablelaw.
Foranyrepairsorservicinginvolvingquitecomplexoperations,alwayscontactspecialistpersonnelfromanauthorisedservicecentre,
oralternativelycontactthemanufacturerdirectlyforpromptandprecisetechnicalserviceandanythingelseneededtoreturnthe
machinetoperfectworkingcondition.
Thismanualisanintegralpartofthemachineandmustalwaysaccompanythemachinewhenmovedorsold
.Itmust
bekeptinasafeplaceknowntosupervisingpersonnel.Suchsupervisingpersonnelareresponsibleforkeepingthemanualingood
conditionforreferencethroughoutthelifeofthemachine.Ifdamagedorlostimmediatelycontactthemanufactureroryournearest
dealerforacopy.Machineoperatorsandmaintenancetechniciansmustcomplywiththerelevantstandardsinforce,includinglocal
occupationalhealthandsafetyrequirements.
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2.4.
GENERALSAFETYANDACCIDENT‐PREVENTIONRULES
Themanufacturerdeclinesallliabilityforfailuretoobservetherulesonsafetyandaccidentprevention.Operatorsshouldreadthe
followinggeneralsafetyandaccidentpreventionrules.
1
Danger,Warning,Caution.
Alltheinstructionshighlightedbythespecifictermsandsymbolsinthismanualandonthestickersaffixedtothetractor
MUSTbeobservedatalltimes.
2
Constructionalfeatures.
Themachine’sconstructionalfeaturesmustneverbemodified.Themachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewiththe
standardsinforceonconstructionanduseinnormaloperatingconditions.
3
Tractor.
Thetractorusedmustcomplywiththestandardsinforceandmustbecorrectlyconfiguredforhitchingthemachine.Allthe
instructionsprovidedusingthespecifictermsandsymbolsinthetractor’soperatingmanualandonthestickersaffixedto
thetractorMUSTbeobserved.
4
Drivingonprivateandpublicroads.
Whendrivingontheroad,thefertilizerspreadermustbehitchedtothetractorasdescribedinthismanual.Incorrect
hitchingmayaffectthevehicle’sstabilitywhenbraking.Moreover,alllocalroadrulesinthecountryinquestionmustbe
obeyed.Beforedriving,allmovingpartsmustbecheckedandsecuredinthecorrectposition,themachinemustbeclean,
correctlyservicedandinperfectworkingcondition,andalllightsmustbeworking(headlights,indicators,brakelights...).
5
Children,minorsandpeoplewithdisabilities.
Alwayskeepchildren,minorsorpeoplewithdisabilitiesawayfromthemachineduringoperationormaintenance.Itis
prohibitedtoapproachthemachineevenwhenthisisparkedandstationary.
6
Passengers.
Themachinecannotbeusedtotransportpassengers.Thetransportofpeopleonthemachineorthetractorisprohibited.
7
Maintenance.
Theoperatorisforensuringthemaintenanceandreliabilityofthemachine.Maintenancemustbeperformedbytrained
andauthorisedpersonnelinaccordancewiththeinstructionsprovidedintheuserandmaintenancemanual.Nevercarry
outchecks,maintenanceorrepairsbeforehavingswitchedofftheengine,stabilisedorparkedthemachineonsuitableand
evenground.
8
Loans.
Themachinemustneverbegivenonloantothirdpartiesorpeoplewhoarenottrainedinaccordancewiththerequirements
inforce.Insuchcases,theownermaybeconsideredliableforanyaccidents.
9
Carbonmonoxide.
Neverstartthetractor’sengineoroperateitindoors;thismaycausepoisoninganddeath.
10
Chemicalreactions.
Theproductstobespreadmaycausedangerouschemicalreactions.Neverwashthemachineevenwhenverysmallamounts
ofproducttobespreadarepresent;waterordetergentsmaycauseirritationtotheskinandtotherespiratorytracts,
inhalationoftoxicsubstances,asphyxiaandsuffocation,firesandexplosions.
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Usingondownhillsections.
Neverdrivedownhillwiththetractorinneutralortheclutchpedaldepressed.Checkthebrakesregularlyandalwayschange
downtofirstgearbeforetravellingdownhill.Usetheenginebrake.Alwaystravelonevenandsolidground.
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