enorossi G2 Series User manual

Important: read carefully the use and maintenance instructions in this manual
before you attempt any type of operation on the machine (Machine
Directive 2006/42/EC).
HAY TEDDER
G2 - G4 - G6 series
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
rev. 0 - 05/11
ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS

EC CONFORMITY DECLARATION
(All.IIA Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC)
The Manufacturer ENOAGRICOLA ROSSI s.r.l.
located in via Cortonese s.n. - 06018
Calzolaro di Umbertide (PG) - Italia
declares under sole responsibility that the machine
HAY TEDDER
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Denomination (generic and commercial)
Machine Directive and Harmonized standards
The hay tedder was designed according to the Machinery Directive 2006/42CE rules and
meets the following harmonized standards:
EN 349: Machinery safety – Minimum distances to avoid damage to body parts (1993) + A1
(2008)
EN 982: Machinery safety – Systems and components safety requirements for hydraulic and
pneumatic transmissions - Hydraulics (1997) + A1 (2008)
EN ISO 4254-1: Agricultural machines - self-propelled, mounted, semi-mounted
and pulled type agricultural machines - Common safety requirements (2008)
G..
2011 EN ISO 4254-10: Agricultural machines - self-propelled, mounted, semi-mounted and pulled
………………………….. …………………………………………… ……………. type agricultural machines - Safety - Part 10: Hay rake and Hay tedder (2010)
Series/Modell Serialnumber Construc. year
The functions of which are described in this manual
complies with the essential requirements of Health Protection and
Safety in Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and (for the drawn type) to
Directive 94/20/EC concerning the mechanical coupling devices of motor
vehicles and their trailers and their attachment to those vehicles.
For the compliance verification of the directives set out above, the following
EN Harmonized Standards were consulted:
EN 349 (1993) + A1 (2008) - EN 982 (1997) + A1 (2008)
EN ISO 4254-1 (2008) - EN ISO 4254-10 (2010) - EN 11684 (1995)
EN 12100-1 (2003) + A1 (2009) - EN 12100-2 (2003) + A1 (2009)
EN ISO 12965 (2003) + A1 (2004) + A2 (2009)
EN ISO 13857 (2008) - EN 14121-1 (2007)
And authorizes Mr. Giovannini Massimo
Via Cortonese s.n. - 06018 Calzolaro di Umbertide (PG) - Italia
to compile the technical file on its behalf
GIOVANNINI ADELMO
EN ISO 11684: Tractors, forestry and agricultural machinery, gardening motor machines -
Safety graphic symbols and hazards indication pictograms - General Principles (1995)
EN 12100-1: Machinery safety – Basic concepts, general design principles - Part 1:
terminology, basic methodology (2003) + A1 (2009)
EN 12100-2: Machinery safety – Basic concepts, general design principles - Part 2:
Technical principles and specifications (2003) + A1 (2009)
EN 12965: Tractors and agricultural machinery and forestry. Power Take Off (PTO)
shafts and guards. Safety (2003) + A1 (2004) + A1 (2009)
EN 13857: Machinery safety - Safety distances to keep dangerous areas out of reach (2008)
EN 14121-1: Machinery safety – Risk assessment principles (2007)
Calzolaro di Umbertide, …….. ….……………………….
Legal representative
ENOAGRICOLA ROSSI s.r.l.
06018 Calzolaro di Umbertide Perugia Italia
Tel. [phone] - Telefax (39) 075-930 23 28
e-mail: [e-mail] - [e-mail]
web: http://www.enorossi.it - http://www.enoagricolarossi.com
All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual, in any form without the express
written permission of ENOROSSI, is prohibited. The contents of this manual can be modified
only by the manufacturer and without notice to the Client.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
A1 EQUIPMENT DETAILS ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
A2 MANUAL DETAILS ………………........................................................................................................................................ 5
A3 IDENTIFICATION AND EC CERTIFICATIONS …............................................................................................................... 6
A4 MAIN COMPONENTS AND TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................................................ 7
A5 WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
B1 GENERAL RULES ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
B2 SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT, INSTALLATION AND MOVEMENTS …….………............................................................... 10
B3 INTENDED USE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................... 13
B4 REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSES AND USE LIMITATIONS …..………….................................................................. 16
B5 OPERATOR'S LIABILITY …………………................................................................................................................................ 16
B6 PICTOGRAMS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
B7 NOISE LEVEL …................................................................................................................................................................... 18
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
C1 GETTING STARTED ……………........................................................................................................................................... 19
C2 INSTALLATION TO TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................................. 19
C3 CARDAN SHAFT ADAPTATION AND INSTALLATION …………............................................................................................ 21
C4 HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................... 22
C5 REMOVAL .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
C6 HAY TEDDER STORAGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
USE AND OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................. 23
D1 GETTING STARTED ……………........................................................................................................................................... 23
D2 USE AND OPERATION………............................................................................................................................................... 23
D2.1 WORKING CONFIGURATIONS …........................................................................................................................................ 23
D2.2 WORKING PROCESS ………................................................................................................................................................. 25
D2.3 ROTATING GROUPS TILT ADJUSTMENT………………………….......................................................................................... 26
D2.4 CHANGE OF DIRECTION OR REVERSE ……….................................................................................................................. 27
D2.5 TRANSPORT CONFIGURATION …………............................................................................................................................ 27
D2.6 END OF WORK ………............................................................................................................................................................ 29
MAINTENANCE …........................................................................................................................................................................... 30
E1 PRECAUTIONS DURING MAINTENANCE …….................................................................................................................... 30
E2 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 30
E3 TEETH REPLACEMENT ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
E4 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
E5 MATERIALS DISPOSAL IN CASE OF DEMOLITION ……….................................................................................................. 32
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INTRODUCTION
A1 Equipment details
The hay tedder is an agricultural equipment used to spread, aerate and turn over any type of previously cut forage, so as to allow an early and uniform drying of the product
which ensures a high-quality forage. The models we produce, series G2, G4 and G6 (mounted and pulled types), are suitable for any type of land, sloped or highly uneven.
The mounted type operates only if installed on a tractor equipped with a three-point universal hitch with hydraulic lifter, while the pulled one operates only if connected the
tractor’s towing hook. Both models operate in result to the tractor drag effect that pulls them and to the rotation effect of the working units, provided by a cardan shaft applied
to the tractor’s PTO.
However, more detailed information on the hay tedder use and operation are described further on in the corresponding chapter.
A2 Manual details
ENOROSSI (hereinafter named "Manufacturer") has designed and built the equipment in compliance with the safety regulations and with the precise intent of protecting
both the personnel at work and the entire operating system.
Each hay tedder is equipped with a copy of this manual, which should be read carefully before using the machine. The manual contains the necessary information for the
equipment transport, use and maintenance and the corresponding safety regulations.
The lack of knowledge of its operating system could cause accidents that may cause damage to the equipment. Therefore, even if at the moment of delivery, the
Manufacturer gives to the Client all the information concerning the hay tedder (operation, use and maintenance), he must, however, read this manual and follow the
instructions contained therein.
The manual gives the basic guidelines for the best working conditions and safety, but the operator's experience and common sense remains the most important factor for the
equipment operation.
This manual was created according to existing hay tedder models specifications and design and does not take into account the similar models previously produced. However,
the Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the models in production, in order to improve the product or where new regulations were enacted (Machinery
Directive), without the obligation to update the previously built models.
This manual is part of the hay tedder and, therefore, should be kept, clean and intact in all its parts and stored in a special container, placed on the machinery frame or
inside the tractor’s cabin, ready for any consultation.
In the case of sale of the hay tedder, it is important to check that the manual is present. If the manual is missing, a duplicate must be requested to the Manufacturer.
If while reading the manual the instructions are incomprehensible, you should contact the Manufacturer, which will provide the necessary clarifications. If the manual is
translated into another language, and part of its contents lead to disputes, the valid reference texts remains the one written in Italian.
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Warnings in this manual:
IMPORTANT
To indicate that the information must be absolutely known by the operator;
DANGER
To indicate a possible hazardous situation which concerns the operator and others' safety (minor accidents or injuries), or concerns the hay tedder efficiency;
Note: indicates that the topic can facilitate the operator’s work.
A3 Identification and EC certifications
Each machinery has a clearly visible identification plate applied on the frame where the following data are marked:
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the hay tedder model (and/or version);
hay tedder;
serial number;
minimum tractor power required (kw);
total weight (kg);
year of construction.
ENOAGRICOLA ROSSI s.r.l.
CALZOLARO DI UMBERTIDE - PERUGIA - ITALIA
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
HAYTEDDER
These data are to be cited for every need of assistance and spare parts. YEAR Kg
IMPORTANT
It is absolutely forbidden to alter and/or delete the data on the identification plate. The operator is required to
verify the readability of data, and when this results precarious, to notify it to the Manufacturer who will replace the
plate with a new, copying all the data on it.
MODELL
G..
SERIALNUMBER Kw
The CE mark indicates that the Manufacturer has complied with the States Member of the European Community provisions, adopted on safety and health requirements and
known as "Machinery Directive". This means that the Manufacturer has designed and built the machinery in full compliance with all the requirements and in order to avoid all
possible risks and dangers. Therefore, the hay tedder can circulate freely within European territory only if equipped with this brand and with its compliance declaration.
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A4 Main components and technical data
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Three-point universal hitch
Cardanic shaft coupling
Transport mechanical unit
Protective lateral screens
Rotary unit
Tine arms
Rear Screen protection
Jockey wheels
Teeth
Frame
Support leg (mounted)
Technical specifications
Working width
Transport width
tine arms
Teeth / Total
PTO speed
tractor power
Tractor forward Working speed
Cardan shaft with torque limiter
m.
m.
nr.
nr.
rpm
hp
km/h
Nm
G2 (1
310
250
12
12
20
G4
L
410
250
24
24
20/30
G4
LPE
520
250
24
24
20/30
G4
LP UJ
520
250
24
24
20/30
G4
NM
570
300
24
24
20/30
G4
LP UJ
570
300
24
24
20/30
G6
LPI UJ
745
270
36 36
30/40
12. Support leg (pulled) Tires mounted on trolley - Ballon 18"- 8,50"x 8" nr.
13. Tow hitch
Machinery weight kg 190 410 450 450 550 550 744
4
5
2
6
1
10
9
11
(1 same characteristics for both the mounted type and the pulled type
7
3
13
MOUNTEDTYPE
8 4 12
SEMI-MOUNTED TYPE
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A5 Warranty
Enorossi (referred as Manufacturer) warrants that the hay tedder is free from defects in each component, as it undergoes testing before it is delivered to the Client. The 1
year warranty is valid from the delivery date indicated in the receipt, unless different agreements signed with the Client.
However, the Client, upon receiving the hay tedder, must make sure it is intact and complete in all its parts. Any complaints must be received by the Manufacturer, in writing,
within 8 days from the machinery delivery.
Within the warranty period Enorossi will replace, free of charge and at its headquarters, all the components that due to defects in workmanship or materials, give rise to
incorrect operation. In the impossibility of replacement at its headquarters, the Manufacturer agrees to send to the Client headquarters the defective parts. On these
replacements, Enorossi does not extend the warranty period for the time during which the hay tedder remains stationary, nor recognizes any compensation or indemnity to the
Client for any direct or indirect expenses or damages. If a technician intervention is required, the cost of labor, travel and subsistence will be paid by the Client. The verification
of the defect can only be made by the Manufacturer or by technical personnel hired from the Manufacturer.
However it is important to note that:
the defective parts remain property of the Manufacturer;
• if the replacement took place at the Client premises, the defective parts must be returned to the manufacturer, to be subjected to technical examination, intact, without
tampering and carriage paid;
• in the event that the defective parts were not returned to the Manufacturer within 30 days from the date of delivery of the new ones and in the manner described in the
previous paragraph, the Manufacturer reserves the right to send invoice for the new parts sent.
The warranty is not valid:
• during transport as the hay tedder travels under the Client responsibility;
• when damages are caused by improper use of the hay tedder or by the operator’s negligence;
• when damages are caused by normal wear even if the hay tedder is not operating;
• in case of late reporting of construction defects;
• in case of accidents or incidental cases of force majeure.
The warranty is void if:
• the hay tedder is used by not adequately trained personnel;
• the instructions and/or the regulations described in this manual were not followed or respected;
• the expected maintenance was not carried out;
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• Client modifying the hay tedder or tampering with the components without the Manufacturer written permission;
• usage of non-original spare parts or parts not in accordance with those recommended by the Manufacturer.
However, the warranty period recognized for the hay tedder is not valid for all the components not manufactured by the Manufacturer and for which remains valid what
written in the respective purchase notes.
IMPORTANT
The manufacturer does not guarantee the hay tedder compliance with the applicable laws, in particular those relating to accidents prevention and pollution, of non-EU
countries. The adjustment of the hay tedder to these regulations will be entirely under the Client responsibility. The manufacturer is not liable for any kind of controversial or
damage that could arise from the not compliance to those rules.
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SAFETY
B1 General rules
This manual describes the safety standards to be observed when operating the hay tedder. Since most accidents occur because basic safety norms are not respected, is
mandatory before activating any function, to read this manual and carefully follow the instructions contained therein.
The use of the machinery must be entrusted to staff of age, qualified and trained for deployment. The Manufacturer, therefore, is not liable for accidents caused by the
operator’s negligence and/or the noncompliance with safety regulations. Moreover in these cases, both the manufacturer's responsibility and the hay tedder
warranty will be instantly nullified.
B2 Safety during transport, installation and movements
• Transport (delivery):such operation is done using a suitable vehicle according to the machinery weight and dimensions. Loading and unloading operations can be done
either with a lifting equipment or with ramps attached to the vehicle:
- In the first case, the equipment used must have suitable characteristics and slings to support the hay tedder, which total weight is indicated on the
identification plate. Trained personnel will perform the operations, holding the machinery on the points marked on the frame and provided for that
purpose. - Note: in order to preserve the frame integrity we recommend holding the hay tedder with approved straps instead of chains. However, on
the points where it should be held an adhesive label was applied, containing a hook (as shown in the figure), to highlight the use.
- In the second case, using a forklift or a tractor, the machinery is pushed, in reverse, on the vehicle platform.
In both cases, the machinery, that anyhow must be in transport configuration (described below), once placed on the truck, will be anchored to its structure and equipped
with all the safety gear needed for transport.
DANGER
Loading and unloading operations always represent situations of danger, is therefore necessary that the workers, always act with caution.
In any case the following precautions should always be observed:
- operations should always take place on level ground and at a safe distance from the edge of embankments or ditches;
- make sure that ramps are sufficiently robust to withstand the hay tedder, that they are firmly anchored to the vehicle frame, parallel to each other and
perpendicular to the side of the vehicle;
- verify that the ramps are clean without any trace of oil, grease or ice;
- on the ramps, during the hay tedder ascent or descent operations, direction must never be changed. In case of need, correct the trajectory, bring back the
machinery and operate the correction.
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For long distances travels the machinery is dismantled and lies within a wooden casing. Detailed instructions allow the Client, upon receiving the parts, to assemble the
hay tedder with ease and speed. So if the machinery is to be sold or transferred to another user, for disassemble operations just follow the instructions in reverse order.
• Installation: the pulled hay tedder can be installed on any tractor equipped with a tow hitch and rear auxiliary hydraulic functions while the mounted type needs a
tractor equipped with a three-point universal hitch and rear hydraulic lifter.
IMPORTANT
Tractors must be equipped with protective roll bar or ROPS or FOPS homologated cabins, as indicated by the regulations in force. It 'absolutely prohibited to install
the machinery on tractors that do not have such protections.
However before installation, the Client must ensure, by consultation the related use and maintenance manual, that the tractor has the necessary requirements to use
and operate the hay tedder and/or needs ballast to eliminate any imbalance that may end up with it overturning.
For the hay tedder installing instructions and any hydraulic and electrical connections refer to the relative sections described below.
For the cardan shaft instructions, refer to the ones attached to the part.
• Traveling by road: the pulled hay tedder can travel on road only if attached by the tow hitch to a tractor while the mounted one needs to be lifted, with an hydraulic
lifter, until the lowest point is at least 40 to 50 cm from the ground. For both types the following obligations are to be observed:
- rear bulk: the operator must apply to the hay tedder (both the pulled and the mounted one) the specific panels (on the back and eventually on the side) as
required by the Highway Code to highlight the machinery dimensions. On this topic is worth remembering that the panels must be reflective and fluorescent with
yellow and red stripes and must be law compliant. In addition, to limit the overall width of the machinery during road travels, this must always be in transport
configuration (with the outer sections or side shields raised), as shown in the figure.
40- 50 cm
SEMI-MOUNTED TYPE fig.B2 MOUNTED TYPE
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- warning light: the tractor must obligatory have the beacon warning light (yellow or orange) always activated. In addition, if the hay tedder bulk hides the visual
signalling and lighting devices on the tractor, they must be duplicated, applying a special bar at the back of the machinery;
- weight: the total weight of the operating machine (tractor with hay tedder) must not exceed 30% of the tractor’s weight on its own as reported on the registration
certificate. The tractor must always circulate at moderate speed, especially on rough roads, as the rear weight could cause difficulties in driving;
- regulations: it is however necessary to know and follow the rules for on-road circulation in force in each country.
When circulating on road with the operating machine (tractor with hay tedder), the operator in the cabin must always observe the following precautions:
- do not carry passenger on the tractor;
- do not carry on the machinery people, animals or things;
- PTO must always be disabled.
• On field circulation: when on fields with the operating machine (tractor with hay tedder) there is no need to turn on any lights or sound or to display any type of panel.
Place the hay tedder in working configuration just before operating.
Hay tedder in working configuration:
• G2 models (both mounted and pulled) – fig. B3:
Fig.B3
a.
remove the rotation block from the working rotating group, as
shown in Fig. B4, by pulling the R pin from the device, push
the rotation block up along its track and lock it again by
applying the R pin;
Fig.B4
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• G4 models (both mounted and pulled) and G6 (only pulled):
a.
b.
c.
acting on the corresponding lever in the cabin, give pressure to the hydraulic rams that move the outer sections, withdrawing them further, to
lighten the weight of each section on their mechanical blocking device (fig. B5);
from the cabin, pull the two strings manually and simultaneously in order to unlock the two rams from their respective mechanical blocking devices;
still acting on the same lever in the cabin, fully extend the two rams and then lower the associated external sections with the respective working
rotating groups;
MECHANICAL
BLOCKING
DEVICE
TRANSPORT CONFIGURATION fig.B5 WORKING CONFIGURATION
d. for use and working adjustments refer to the next paragraph.
B3 Intended use and handling precautions
The hay tedder is an agricultural equipment used to spread, aerate and turn over any type of previously cut forage, so as to allow an early and uniform drying of the product
which ensures a high-quality forage. Once completely desiccated, it is collected with a baler.
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The hay tedder can be of two types: mounted or pulled. The mounted type operates only if installed on a tractor equipped with a three-point universal hitch with hydraulic
lifter, while the pulled one operates only if connected the tractor’s towing hook. Both models operate in result to the tractor drag effect that pulls them and to the rotation effect
of the working units, provided by a cardan shaft applied to the tractor’s PTO.
The rotating working groups, which may vary depending on the model from 2 to 6 units, consist all of six arms on which working tools or teeth are mounted. The groups
rotate, one in opposition to the other, with a pronounced tilt toward the front (7 ÷ 10°), so that the product is collected from the teeth and thrown up in the back spreading on
the land.
On G4 and G6 models both the external sections handling (with the machinery in transport or working configuration) and the teeth adaptation to the ground (more or less tilt
toward the front of rotors), are performed using hydraulic rams. These rams are powered by the tractor‘s auxiliary hydraulics circuit, through pipes with quick couplings, and
therefore controlled by a corresponding lever in cabin.
The hay tedder has to be operated only by staff of age, qualified, trained and familiar with the instructions in this manual. Safety is of primary importance for the personnel
working around the machinery or making repairs or maintenance. Since the instructions cannot cover all possible working situations and dangers, the operator must always
use caution and common sense.
Precautions before handling:
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verify the hay tedder correct installation on the tractor and that all blocking and safety devices are present and intact;
verify that the tractor's PTO number of revolutions per minute is 540 and that the sense of rotation is clockwise.
Also, make sure that it is disengaged and with its lever blocked;
TRACTOR
MACHINERY
POWER
TAKEOFF
IMPORTANT
The power takeoff should never be activated when the engine is OFF and if between
the two connections joints (tractor / hay tedder) there is more than 10°inclination;
POWER
TAKEOFF
10°max
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verify that the cardan shaft is properly installed and that all blocking and safety devices are present and intact. If one of these was not intact or a not approved device
was installed, the Manufacturer cautions the client in not using that shaft since it is prohibited;
- do not use the machine if there are broken or damaged parts, especially of protective ones;
- only for mounted type (G2 and G4) - the lowering of the machinery to the ground, with the tractor hydraulic lifter, must be gentle. Avoid violent impacts that could
result in damaging the machinery frame and components;
- do the daily maintenance (as described in the relative paragraph). Concerning this, remember that any type of intervention (control, adjustment, maintenance or other)
should always be performed with the equipment not in motion, the PTO disengaged and the tractor engine off;
- check the teeth inclination in respect to the ground. If any adjustment is required, refer to the specific sections described below;
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verify that there are no people or animals near any of
the machinery dangerous areas (shown in the figure),
as they may not be aware of possible dangers;
machinery operations are allowed in good visibility
conditions. In the event that these conditions were
absent, even partially, operations should be
interrupted since even the normal safety conditions
are absent. The operations can be resumed only if
good visibility conditions are restored.
dangerous
area
dangerous area dangerous area
dangerous
area
Precautions when handling:
- during operations, always maintain the tractor speed within 3 km/h;
- even for short stops, the operator should never leave the tractor in motion and unattended. Before leaving the tractor he must always disengage the PTO, pull the
parking brake, stop the tractor engine and remove the key from the ignition;
- during work breaks, the operator must not allow unauthorized and/or unqualified personnel to replace him;
- before reversing with the tractor or for direction changes at the end of the field, the operator must necessarily place the G4 and G6 models (both mounted and pulled) in
transport configuration, as described in the previous paragraph, and lift from ground the central rotary groups teeth, acting on the hydraulic lifter for pulled models, or
extending the ram for the mounted type operating on the corresponding lever in the cabin. As for G2 model instead, just act on the tractor’s hydraulic lifter for the
mounted type or on the special crank for the pulled type. However see also section D2.4 Change of direction or reverse. The machinery could suffer serious damage if
the teeth were not raised;
- the hay tedder operations does not produce a noise level that allows the use of hearing protection (plugs, headphones, etc..), however the tractor could produce it. For
this regard, consult the tractor’s use and maintenance manual;
- the vibrations that the machinery may produce and transmit to the operator are of low intensity and the frequency is below human tolerability levels. However, it is
good to always keep the transmission and the gears well lubricated.
Immediately interrupt work operations if:
- you are in proximity of resistant objects, such as manholes, wells, trees, etc. since contact could break the teeth, and projected the pieces all around at high speed;
- you hear audible vibrations coming from the machinery. To avoid possible damages, you should stop the tractor, disengaged the PTO, stop the engine and if possible,
identify and remedy the situation, always in respect with safety regulations.
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B4 Reasonably foreseeable misuses and use limitations
Using the hay tedder in a different way from what described in the previous paragraph is to be considered improper and therefore prohibited. In addition, its technical
characteristics should never in any way, be altered to change its performance. If this happens, both the warranty and the Manufacturer’s responsibility on the
machinery would immediately be cancelled.
Visibility: in conditions of poor visibility (fog, dust, smoke or other): it is recommended to stop the working operations and wait until the fog, dust, smoke or other subsides.
Behave similarly in the case of wind and/or rain.
Dangerous areas: if, during the working operations, a person or an animal enters a danger zones (see previous paragraph), the operator must immediately disengaged the
PTO, stop the tractor and remove the intruder. The areas remain at risk and therefore dangerous even during maintenance and/or adjustment operations, therefore, non-
authorized people should not stand or move around or in the vicinity of the machinery.
Do not use the machinery if:
- The cut product is wet or damp. Under these conditions, it becomes sticky and easily accumulates on teeth, limiting its operational function;
DANGER
- no operations should take place in masonry proximity. In these cases apart from the possibility of damaging the teeth there could also be a dangerous
projection of relative residues;
For any doubt on the use of the hay tedder and not included in this manual please contact the Manufacturer.
B5 Operator’s liability
Safety is of primary importance for the personnel working around the machinery and for this reason each operator in charge, who must be qualified, trained and of age, is
directly responsible for the operational control of the hay tedder, for maintenance, repairs and/or spare parts replacement. This means that each operator cannot delegate
someone else, which has not its own requirements, to replace him in his duties. Since the instructions in this manual cannot cover all the possible situations of danger, each
operator must always use caution and common sense. Everyone, therefore, becomes liable for damages caused to others, to himself, to animals or things if:
- the machinery is used incorrectly or in improper ways;
- the machinery is used while underthe influence of alcohol, drugs, or in a state of tiredness or sickness;
- clothing that can be caught in moving or rotating parts is worn;
- appears to not be aware of the instructions in the manual;
- does not comply with road rules and safety regulations currently in force;
- not having previously verified the requirements, the coupling to the tractor is not suitable (power or characteristics differ from those listed in the technical data table);
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- did not carry out the necessary maintenance operations, which although simple, if not carried out properly can result in equipment damage and pose a safety hazard
to people exposed;
- has modified to machinery or has run unauthorized interventions on it;
- has used non-original or non-specific spare parts for the hay tedder.
B6 Pictograms
In addition to the indications contained in this manual, adhesive labels or pictograms that illustrate the safety regulations to be respected are applied in various parts of the
machinery to help operators. The labels, according to the regulation, vary in shape and colour. Therefore, those who work should know that the circular signals indicate an
obligation (light blue and white) or a ban (red, white and black), while the triangular shape indicates a hazard (yellow and black). Other rectangular labels, apart from
containing the danger or prohibition signals, provide additional information on safety standards to be met. The rules set out by the labels, placed on hay tedder are:
1. hooking or entanglement risk. With the arms
rotation, the teeth may hang clothes or other
objects worn by staff;
2. flying objects danger. With the arms
rotation the teeth could pick up and throw
objects form the working site.
Minimum safety distance m.20;
3. bodily injuries danger. Although the lowering
of the external sections is slow it is better to
not stay in the machinery proximity.
Minimum safety distance m.3;
4. No stopping or transit. It is prohibited to
others than authorized personnel to stop or
transit in the hay tedder proximity, when it is
running. Remain at a safe distance (m. 20).
When the machinery is in transport
configuration, pay close attention to the
teeth. Being tall and bulging they could
become a danger to anyone transiting in the
machinery proximity;
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6
540
Note: apart from label 6, all the others
must be placed on the rightside of the
frame as well.
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4
2
M.20
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M.3
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5. obligation of reading the use and maintenance manual;
6. verify that the number of revolutions at the tractor’s PTO exit is of 540 r/min. and that the rotation is clockwise.
IMPORTANT
Pictograms and warning labels must be replaced before they become unreadable. In this event, the operator cannot use the hay tedder until a new label is applied. In the
same way it is absolutely forbidden to remove pictograms or labels from the machinery. In the event that this occurs, the Manufacturer is not liable for what this may cause,
since the hay tedder would no longer have the safety requirements with which it was designed and built.
B7 Noise level
The noise generated by the machinery, not having its own engine, is only due the mechanical movements of its organs and so is negligible compared to that of a tractor that
drags it. So the operator is in no need to use hearing protection (plugs, headphones, etc.). As for the noise generated by the tractor, instead, you should consult its use and
maintenance manual.
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INSTALLATION
C1 Getting started
The pulled hay tedder can be installed on any tractor equipped with a long hitch and rear auxiliary hydraulic valves, while the mounted type can be installed on any tractor
equipped with a rear universal three-point hydraulic hitch. For the installation arrange a specific area with a flat surface. The operator who performs the installation must be
aware of safety standards relating to the operation and must operate with the utmost care and caution.
C2 Installation to tractor
• Mounted type: the machinery is installed on the universal three-point hitch equipped on the tractor’s hydraulic lifter. The operator, must approach the
hay tedder slowly, placing the tractor so that it will be easy to perform the centring.
IMPORTANT
The alignment between the tractor’s connection holes the hay tedder holes (called centring operation) must be executed with the utmost care and caution.
Once the operation is over, the operator stops the tractor and leaves the lifter in low position,
blocking its lever, pulls the parking brake, eventually disables the draft control, removes the keys from
the ignition, gets off the tractor and operates as follows (fig. C1):
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6 7
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inserts the lifter arms (9) in their respective seats (lower pins 1and 8) on the
hay tedder frame (6) blocking them, one at a time, with their safety pins (2);
(if not on the tractor) inserts the adjustable tie rod (3) in the tractor’s 3
rd
point seat (“heavy weights” hole)
and secures it with the pin supplied with the tractor;
screws or unscrews the hay tedder’s tie rod body, leaving the nut free (4), until it coincides with its seat
on the machinery’s frame (7);
ensures the tie rod with the bolt (5), then blocks it with the safety pin (6).
after this he gets back on the tractor, starts the engine and, acting on the hydraulic lifter lever and
with the help of another operator on the ground, lifts the machinery until its PTO is almost on the
same level to the tractor one. Then again, he stops the tractor and stops the hydraulic lifter lever
and adjusts the tie rod (acting on the body), until the hay tedder frame is perfectly vertical,
tightening finally the blocking nut;
Lastly, blocks the hydraulic lifter arms with the tie rods or the chains, depending on which are provided.
3
1
4
9
2
8
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Once the centering phase is concluded, the same operator will lift the support feet (12s and 12d - fig.C2) in a more suitable
and safe position for both the transport and the following working phase. For each feet lifting, the operator removes the
corresponding R pin (11) and slides the feet along it seat (10). When the foot lower hole coincides with the one on the
machinery frame the operator will fasten the foot reinserting the corresponding R pin.
Cardanic shaft: for installation and adaptation instructions, please refer to what described in its use and maintenance
manual.
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Pulled type: the machinery can be installed on any type of tractor, hooking it to the corresponding tow hitch. The operator,
must approach the hay slowly Tedder, Placing the tractor I know That it will be easy to perform the centring (1).
IMPORTANT
The alignment between the tractor’s connection holes the hay tedder holes (called centring operation) must be executed
with the utmost care and caution.
When the tractor is near the hay tedder connection point, an operator, acting on the support foot crank (2), raises or lowers
the hay tedder connection point in order to make it horizontally coincide with the tractor. After the connection, the operator
inserts the locking pin (3) in the connection point corresponding holes, as shown in the figure, and then secures it with the
respective pin or safety pin (4).
fig.C2
12d
10
11
12s
Operating the centring, the same operator raises the support foot from the ground as much as needed, always acting on its crank (5), completing connection to the
tractor operation. Then he rotates the support leg (8) placing it in a more suitable and safe position for the transport and the working phase. For this rotation, the
operator removes the R pin (6) to release the lever bolt (7) and then extracts it from the support foot holes. Rotates the foot of 90°as shown in figure ( 9) and secures
it re-inserting the lever bolt and its corresponding R pin.
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2
4
3
5
6
8
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Near the connection point, there is a hole where to place the security chain that must be also secured to the tractor. The application of this chain, is not mandatory in EU
countries, but it is in many others, like the United States.
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