Maschio GASPARDO AIRONE User guide

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AIRONE
EN - USE AND MAINTENANCE
EN - Translation of the original instructions
DE - GEBRAUCH UND WARTUNG
FR -EMPLOI ET ENTRETIEN
ES - EMPLEO Y MANTENIMIENTO
Cod. EAG0001OS 2010-09
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MODEL PLACE
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ENGLISH NEDERLANDS
EC Declaration of Conformity EG VERKLARING VAN OVEREENSTEMMING
We hereby declare under our own responsibility that the machine complies
with the safety and health requirements established by European Directive
2006/42/EC. The following harmonized standards have been used fo
r
dapting the machine: UNI EN 14017:2005+A2:2009, EN ISO 4254-1:2009 as
well as technical specifications ISO 11684:1995.
The technical file is compiled by Egidio Maschio – corporate headquarters.
Wij verklaren onder eigen verantwoordelijkheid dat de machine in
overeenstemming is met de veiligheids- en gezondheidsvoorschriften
volgens de Europese richtlijn 2006/42/EG. Voor de aanpassing van de
machine zijn de volgende geharmoniseerde normen gebruikt: UNI EN
14017:2005+A2:2009, EN ISO 4254-1:2009 alsmede de technische
specificaties ISO 11684:1995. Het technische dosier is tot stand gekomen
door dhr. Egidio Maschio – Hoofdkantoor.
DEUTSCH DANSK
EG-Konformitätserklärung EU-overnesstemmelseserklæring
Hiermit erklären wir unter unserer eigenen Verantwortung, dass die
Maschine den Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzanforderungen de
r
Richtlinie 2006/42/EG entspricht. Für die Anpassung der Maschine wurden
die folgenden harmonisierten Normen verwendet: UNI EN
14017:2005+A2:2009, EN ISO 4254-1:2009 sowie die technischen
Spezifikationen ISO 11684:1995.
Technische Dossier zusammen
g
estellt von E
g
idio Maschio
–
Firmensitz.
Vi erklærer på eget ansvar, at maskinen opfylder kravene vedrørende
sikkerhed og arbejdsmiljø, der er fastsat i direktivet 2006/42/EF. Endvidere
opfylder maskinen kravene i de harmoniserede standarder UNI EN
14017:2005+A2:2009, EN ISO 4254-1:2009 samt den tekniske standard ISO
11684:1995.
Det tekniske dossier er udarbejdet af Mr Egidio Maschio, Hovedkontoret.
FRANÇAIS SVENSKA
Déclaration de Conformité CE Försäkran om EU-överensstämmelse
Nous déclarons sous notre responsabilité que la machine est conforme aux
prescriptions de sécurité et de santé prévues par la Directive Européenne
2006/42/CE. Les normes harmonisées UNI EN 14017:2005+A2:2009, EN
ISO 4254-1:2009, ainsi que les spécifications techniques ISO 11684:1995.
ont été utilisées pour l’adaptation de la machine.
Le dossier technique est constituè par Egidio Maschio – siège social.
Vi försäkrar på eget ansvar att maskinen är i överensstämmelse med kraven
på säkerhet och hälsa enligt direktivet 2006/42/EG. Kraven i standarderna
UNI EN 14017:2005+A2:2009, EN ISO 4254-1:2009 samt den tekniska
standarden ISO 11684:1995. har respekterats.
Den tekniska manualen är gjord av Mr Egidio Maschio–Maschio huvudkonto
r
ITALIANO NORSK
Dichiarazione di Conformità CE EU overensstemmelseserklæring
Dichiariamo sotto la nostra responsabilità che la macchina è conforme ai
requisiti di sicurezza e salute previsti dalla Direttiva Europea 2006/42/CE.
Per l’adeguamento della macchina sono state utilizzate le norme
armonizzate: UNI EN 14017:2005+A2:2009, EN ISO 4254-1:2009 nonchè le
specifiche tecniche ISO 11684:1995.
Il fascicolo tecnico è costituito da Egidio Maschio – sede aziendale.
Vi erklærer under eget ansvar at maskinen er i samsvar med kravene fo
r
sikkerhet og helsevern foreskrevet i direktivet 2006/42/EF. De harmoniserte
standardene UNI EN 14017:2005+A2:2009, EN ISO 4254-1:2009 samt den
tekniske standarden ISO 11684:1995, har blitt fulgt.
Den tekniske informasjon er satt opp av Mr. Egidio Maschio – Konsernets
Hovedkontor.
ESPAÑOL SUOMI
Declaración de Conformidad CE Vakuutus EY yhdenmukaisuudesta
Declaramos bajo nuestra responsabilidad que la máquina respeta los
requisitos de seguridad y salud previstos por la Directiva Europea 2006
/42/CE. Para adecuar la máquina han sido utilizadas las normas
armonizadas: UNI EN 14017:2005+A2:2009, EN ISO 4254-1:2009 como as
í
también las especificaciones técnicas ISO 11684:1995.
Ex
p
ediente tecnico elaborado
p
or E
g
idio Maschio
–
sede cor
p
orativa.
Vakuutamme omalla vastuullamme, että kone täyttää direktiivin 2006 /42/EY
turvallisuutta ja terveyttä koskevat vaatimukset.
Koneen yhdenmukauttamiseksi on käytetty harmonisoituja standardeja: UNI
EN 14017:2005+A2:2009, EN ISO 4254-1:2009 sekä teknistä määritystä
ISO 11684:1995.
Tekninen tieto on laadittu E
g
idio Maschion toimesta.
PORTUGUÊS БЪЛГАРСКИ
Declaração de Conformidade CE ЕС Декларация за съответствие
Declaramos sob a nossa responsabilidade que a máquina está em
conformidade com os requisitos de segurança e saúde previstos pela
Directiva Europeia 2006/42/CE. Para a adequação da máquina foram
utilizadas as normas harmonizadas: UNI EN 14017:2005+A2:2009, EN ISO
4254-1:2009 assim como as especificações técnicas ISO 11684:1995.
Ficha técnica elaborada pelo Egidio Maschio – sede corporativa.
Д
екларираме на своя отговорност, че машината отговаря на
изискванията за безопасност издраве, регламентирани вевропейска
Директива 2006/42/CE. При адаптирането на машината са използвани
следните хармонизирани стандарти:
UNI EN 14017:2005+A2:2009, EN ISO
4254-1:2009
както итехническите спецификации ISO 11684:1995.
Техническият документ ередактиран от г–нЕджидио Маскио –
Корпоративно седалище на maschio gaspardo S.p.A.
MASCHIO GASPARDO S.p.A.
Via Marcello, 73 - 35011 Campodarsego (PD) – Italy
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail] - http://www.maschionet.com
Cap. Soc. € 7.876.625,00 i.v - C.F. R.I PD 03272800289
P.IVA IT03272800289 - R.E.A. PD 297673
Comm. Estero M/PD44469
Il Presidente
Maschio Egidio

USE AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENT
1SECTION – GENERALITY..........................................................................................................5
1.1 P
RESENTATION ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.1.1 Who the manual is intended for ....................................................................................... 5
1.2 C
ONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE ........................................................................................................ 6
1.2.1 Voidance of the guarantee............................................................................................... 6
1.3 C
USTOMER SERVICE .................................................................................................................. 7
2SECTION – GENERAL FEATURES..............................................................................................8
2.1 M
ACHINE MARKINGS .................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.1 Spreader description....................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Scheduled use.............................................................................................................. 10
2.1.3 Non-scheduled use....................................................................................................... 10
2.2 C
ONTROL DEVICES .................................................................................................................. 11
2.3 T
ECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 S
TANDARDS APPLIED ............................................................................................................... 12
3SECTION – SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION ................................................................13
3.1 S
AFETY ............................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.1 General safety rules...................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Safety signs................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 S
AFETY DEVICES ..................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 N
OISE HAZARD ...................................................................................................................... 17
3.4 D
UST HAZARD ....................................................................................................................... 17
3.5 C
LOTHING ............................................................................................................................ 17
3.6 E
COLOGY AND POLLUTION ......................................................................................................... 17
3.7 S
AFE USE ............................................................................................................................. 18
4SECTION - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION..........................................................................20
4.1.1 Assembly of hopper extensions ...................................................................................... 20
4.2 H
ANDLING ............................................................................................................................ 22
4.3 H
ITCHING ............................................................................................................................ 23
4.4 P
RELIMINARY CLEANING ............................................................................................................ 24
4.5 G
ENERAL INSPECTION .............................................................................................................. 24
5SECTION – USE......................................................................................................................25
5.1 P
RIOR TO USE ....................................................................................................................... 25
5.2 S
TARTING UP ........................................................................................................................ 25
5.3 A
DJUSTMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 25
5.3.1 Adjustment of the speed of travel of the belt that feeds the discs....................................... 25
5.3.2 Adjustment of the quantity of product to be spread.......................................................... 26
5.3.3 Spreading adjustment................................................................................................... 27
5.3.4 Adjusting the blades. .................................................................................................... 28
5.3.5 Loading the machine's hopper........................................................................................ 29
5.3.6 Distribution.................................................................................................................. 29
5.3.7 Operator's driving technique.......................................................................................... 29
6SECTION – MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................30
6.1 R
OUTINE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................ 30
6.1.1 Daily cleaning............................................................................................................... 30
6.1.2 General checks............................................................................................................. 30
6.1.3 Tension drive belts ....................................................................................................... 32
6.1.4 Spreading paddle assembly/disassembly ......................................................................... 33
6.2 E
XTRA MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 33
6.3 T
O KEEP IN MOTHBALL ............................................................................................................. 34
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6.4 R E - START ............................................................................................................................ 35
6.5 D
ISMANTLING THE MACHINE ...................................................................................................... 35
7SECTION – SPARE PARTS ......................................................................................................36
7.1 S
PARE PARTS ......................................................................................................................... 36
SPREADING TABLES.....................................................................................................................57
D
RIVING ON THE FIELD ...................................................................................................................... 58
A
DJUSTMENT OF THE SPREADER WITH A NEW FERTILISER TYPE ....................................................................... 59
Fertilizer that can be spreader..................................................................................................... 59
New fertilizer ............................................................................................................................ 60
S
PREADING TEST .............................................................................................................................. 60
Estimation of the results and adjustments................................................................................. 61
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1SECTION – Generality
1.1 PRESENTATION
This manual gives information, instructions and everything else you will need to understand, correctly oper-
ate and perform routine maintenance on trailer mounted spreaders mod. «AIRONE», hereinafter also re-
ferred to as the machine, and of all the accessories produced by the Manufacturer.
You will not find a complete description of the various parts, or a detailed explanation of how they work
herein. Nonetheless, you will find all the information you will usually need to operate the machine safely and
to look after it properly.
Compliance with the instructions herein, together with careful, meticulous maintenance, is the only way to
assure proper operation, lasting service and economic running of the machine.
Failure to comply with the provisions herein, negligent operation, incorrect use of the machine or perform-
ance of unauthorized changes may lead to the Manufacturer declaring its warranty covering the machine
void.
THE MANUFACTURER ALSO DECLINES ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES AS A RESULT OF
THE ABOVE-MENTIONED ACTIONS OR FOLLOWING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUC-
TIONS HEREIN.
For any repairs or overhauls entailing operations of some complexity, you must contact an authorized Cus-
tomer Support Centre with specialized personnel, or the actual Manufacturer, who will be glad, in any case,
to assure prompt, accurate technical servicing and anything else required to restore the machine to full
working order.
WARNING
This manual is an integral part of the machine and must be kept with the machine at all times, even when it
is moved or sold. It must be kept in a safe place where personnel in charge of work on the machine know
where to find it. Said personnel must look after it and keep it intact for future reference for the entire dura-
tion of the machine’s service life.
If it is damaged or misplaced, you must ask the Manufacturer for a copy without delay.
1.1.1 WHO THE MANUAL IS INTENDED FOR
This manual is an essential tool for personnel who, in their various capacities, are somehow involved with
the machine.
The various job profiles are given below:
USER:A user is the person, or body, or company who has purchased or hired the plant and who intends to
use it for its intended purposes. They are responsible for the machine and for the training of anyone in-
volved with it.
OPERATOR:skilled technical personnel sent by the Manufacturer to install the machine and train operators.
Technicians are able to perform operations of a complex nature on the plant, or any work in unusual situa-
tions.
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1.2 CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE
•The seller guarantees that the parts of the product are new, designed and manufactured so as to
meet the specific technical characteristics of the product itself.
•The guarantee period is 12 months (twelve months) if the purchaser is a judicial entity (so-called “B
to B sale”, i.e. “business to business”) or 24 months (twenty-four months) if the purchaser is a
consumer (so-called “B to C sale” ). The guarantee takes effect starting from the date of delivery of the
product and, more specifically, from the date of the signature of the test certificate, if the machine has
been tested, or from the date of the shipping document, in all other cases. In “B to B” sales, the
guarantee period may not in any case exceed 18 months from the date the machinery is shipped.
•At the moment of delivery, the purchaser is required to check that the machine is in good condition
and complete with all its parts.
•If the product has damage or defects which occurred during the guarantee period, the purchaser is
required to inform the seller, in writing, of the existence and the extent of said damage or defects no
later than 5 (five) days form the moment they are discovered, in “B to B” sales.
•The guarantee provides exclusively the right to free replacement or repair of the defective parts,
which will be considered as such after careful examination by the seller’s technical department.
Shipping costs shall be at the expense of the seller, who shall select the method of shipment based on
his own unquestionable judgment.
•Replacement or repair of parts covered by the guarantee shall not in any case extend the terms
thereof.
•Under no circumstances shall the purchaser be entitled to the repair of the machinery or of the single
components if full payment of the agreed amount has not been made.
1.2.1
VOIDANCE OF THE GUARANTEE
•This guarantee shall automatically be voided if the product undergoes interventions, modifications, or
is used by technicians or staff who are not authorized in writing by the seller.
•This guarantee does not cover the replacement of the parts that are subject to normal wear and
spare parts. Any additional costs, such as travel expenses, shipping and/or labour costs, are not covered
by said guarantee.
•The guarantee shall not in any circumstance include loss of profits or any direct or indirect conse-
quence thereof.
•The guarantee is automatically voided (in addition to the provisions in the supply contract) if:
a) non-original spare parts are used;
b) the damage is attributable to an erroneous operation performed by the purchaser and/or his per-
sonnel;
c) the damage is caused by insufficient maintenance;
d) the user carries out repairs at his discretion without the consensus of the manufacturer;
e) the instructions included in this manual are not carried out;
f) exceptional event;
also
g) THE REMOVAL OF THE SAFETY DEVICES WITH WHICH THE MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WILL
AUTOMATICALLY VOID THE GUARANTEE AND RELIEVE THE MANUFACTURER OR ANY LIABIL-
ITY.
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•The retailer shall not be liable for damage due to negligence, carelessness, poor utilization and im-
proper use of the machine and all of its parts that are subject to normal wear during operation, lack of
skill and carelessness of the purchaser or his employees and/or of the final client/user and/or his em-
ployees, to unacceptable overloads, to inadequate means and/or operating materials, to defects of the
foundations and structures of the building (if the machinery requires certain characteristics of the place
in which the it is to be located and installed, to inadequate means and/or materials of operation and to
any other activity which is extraneous or not compliant with normal use of the product or to its specific
technical characteristics or damage caused by modifications and/or repairs, replacements of single com-
ponents, maintenance carried out by personnel not authorized in writing by the seller or any circum-
stance independent of the seller, as well as negligence or lack of skill in assembly by the purchaser
and/or the final client/user.
1.3 CUSTOMER SERVICE
DANGER
PERFORMING REPAIRS, WORK OR CHANGES OF ANY KIND OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED
HEREIN IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Requests for servicing must be forwarded straight to the Technical Servicing Centre authorized by the Manu-
facturer which will send skilled personnel and provide any necessary information and explanations.
When applying, remember to quote:
• Machine type
• Serial number and year of manufacture
• Type of problem encountered
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2SECTION – General features
2.1 MACHINE MARKINGS
Each machine features an identification plate (Pic. 1), whose data are given below:
-(1) MANUFACTURER
-(2) MODEL
-(3)UNLADEN MASS (kg)
-(4) MAXIMUM LOADING (kg)
-(5) SERIAL NUMBER
-(6) YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
-(7) CE MARK
Pic. 1
Removing, replacing or in any way altering the identification plates on the machine or any ac-
cessories it comes with is strictly prohibited.
The machine is supplied with:
- «Operation and maintenance manual»
- «Manufacturer’s declaration of conformity»
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2.1.1 SPREADER DESCRIPTION
The spreader consists of (Pic. 2):
1- Frame
2- Gear box
3- Hopper
4- Hydraulic control
The AIRONE series spreaders have been conceived to spread different types of fertilizers, as well as seeds,
salt and granulated materials in general.
It is strictly forbidden to spread iron pieces, stones, grivel, glass and similar materials as they
may injure people and cause damages.
•The fertilizer spreader is equipped with a regulation system that allows carrying out a spreading that
varies from 16 to 20 meters.
•The fertilizer distribution opening and closing system is complete with an adjustable gate also for the
dosing of superconcentrated products and for seeds.
•Highest safety standards: all rotating and transmission parts are protected by guards and protection
devices in compliance with CE provisions.
A single worker can do himself all the necessary operations by himself
Pic. 2
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2.1.2 SCHEDULED USE
The machine has been built in conformity with European Union standards given in directive 2006/42/EC as
described in the manufacturer’s declaration supplied with each machine.
Seeding and fertilizing of soils are its ideal use.
The following can be spread:
- solid mineral fertilisers in granular or powder form
- seeds
- salt and sand
The machine should be towed and driven by tractors or self-propelled machines with a power suitable to the
spreader weight when it is completely full.
The machine must be operated only outdoors and when visibility is sufficient to see where the product is be-
ing spread.
The machine is designed for professional use and the operators in charge must be certified fit and be able to
read and understand the contents of this manual.
Operators must also use the machine in compliance with the current regulations concerning safety, condi-
tions for use and characteristics of the machine.
2.1.3 NON-SCHEDULED USE
NEVER spread materials not specified in this manual: this would affect the safety of the machine users and
persons working nearby.
NEVER disable the machine safety devices or remove the danger notices.
NEVER allow the machine to be used by disabled persons or children.
DO NOT transport people or animals during work and when moving the machinery from one place to an-
other.
Consequently, the manufacturer shall NOT BE held responsible for any damage to equipment or
property or bodily injury as a result of its improper use or any use other than that for which the
machine is intended.
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2.2 CONTROL DEVICES
A. To start or to stop the exit of the product from the hopper you have to operate on the botton “open”
and “close” in the tractor hydraulic circuit.
As for the regulation of the spreading the machine is equipped with the following control levers:
B. Belt advance speed adjustment to feed the discs: it is positioned on the side of the machine.
C. Distribution adjustment of product to be spread: it is positioned on the back side of the ma-
chine.
D. Spreading adjustment: it is positioned under the hopper in the rear part of the fertilizer spreader.
Pic. 3
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2.3 TECHNICAL DATA
Model 4000 6000 8000 10000
Capacity (m³) 3,5 5 7,2 8,5
Spreading width (m) 12 - 28 12 - 28 12 - 28 12 - 28
Maximun loading (kg) 6.000 6.000 10.000 10.000
Weight (kg) 1.430 1.500 2.350 2.460
No. Disks 2 2 2 2
Wheel 2 2 4 4
Max P.T.O. speed (rpm) 540 540 540 540
Tractor power required (HP) 110 110 130 130
Tyres 385/65 – 22,5 *
550/45 – 22,5 ** 385/65 – 22,5 * 550/45 – 22,5 ** 550/45 – 22,5 550/45 – 22,5
A) Lenght (cm) 472 472 596 596
B) Width (cm) 215 *
236 ** 215 * 236 ** 250 250
C) Height (cm) 196 225 236 248
* With narrow wheels (Standard) ** with wide wheels (Optional upon request)
Pic. 4
2.4 STANDARDS APPLIED
The machine has been designed and produced in conformity with the provisions of directive 2006/42/EC,
namely all moving parts have been made harmless by using guards, barriers and safety systems.
EN 14017:2005
+A2:2009 Agricultural and forestry machinery – Solid fertilizer distributors – Safety (2005)
EN ISO 4254-1:2009 Agricultural machinery -- Safety -- Part 1: General requirements
ISO 11684:1995 Tractors, machinery for agriculture and forestry, powered lawn and garden
equipment - Safety signs and hazard pictorials - General principles. (1995)
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3SECTION – Safety and accident prevention
3.1 SAFETY
The user must instruct personnel as to risks deriving from accidents, devices installed for the purpose of op-
erator safety, and general safety rules provided for by directives and legislation in the country where the
machine is being used.
Operator safety is one of the primary concerns of any machine manufacturer. When producing a new ma-
chine, every effort is made to allow for all potential hazardous situations and, of course, to adopt appropri-
ate safety devices.
Nonetheless, the level of accidents caused by careless and inexpert use of various machines is still very high.
Lack of attention, thoughtlessness and overconfidence often lead to accidents, as can fatigue and drowsi-
ness.
Hence this manual must be read very carefully, concentrating in particular on the section on safety rules.
WARNING
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for failure to comply with safety and accident-
prevention regulations provided for by legislation, and with the provisions herein
DANGER
WATCH OUT FOR THIS SYMBOL IN THE MANUAL: IT INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION.
Depending on the danger involved, this symbol may have one of three meanings:
DANGER
The “DANGER” label indicates the highest level of danger and is intended to warn you that if the operations
described are not performed properly, they will result in serious injury, death or long-term health risks.
WARNING
The “WARNING” label warns you that if the operations described are not performed properly, they may re-
sult in serious injury, death or long-term health risks.
CAUTION
The “CAUTION” label warns you that if the operations described are not performed properly, they may re-
sult in damage to the machine and/or injury.
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH OF THE DIRECTIVE 2006/42/CE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CONVEN-
TIONS:
DANGER ZONE:
means any zone within and/or around machinery in which a person is subject to a risk to his health
or safety
.
EXPOSED PERSON:means any person wholly or partially in a danger zone
OPERATOR: means the person or persons installing, operating, adjusting, maintaining, cleaning, repairing
or moving machinery
3.1.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
DANGER
Failure to comply with the provisions of “Section 3 - Safety and accident prevention” and any tamper-
ing with safety devices shall relieve the Manufacturer of any responsibility in case of accident, damage or
malfunctioning of the machine.
GENERAL WARNINGS:
• The user undertakes to entrust the machine only to qualified and suitably trained personnel.
• The user is required to take all necessary measures to ensure that unauthorized personnel have not access
to the machine.
• The user undertakes to suitably instruct his personnel on the application and observance of safety rules.
For this reason, he undertakes to ensure that all persons receive directions for using the machine and safety
rules appropriate to their tasks.
• The user must contact the Manufacturer to report any defects or malfunctions detected in safety systems,
as well as any situation presumed to be dangerous.
• The user at all times, must use personal protective gear provided for by legislation, and follow the instruc-
tions herein.
• The user must comply with all safety symbols and warnings applied on the machine.
• The user must not take their own initiative to perform operations or work outside their area of compe-
tence.
• The user are required to report to their superior any problems or hazardous situation encountered to their
superiors.
• The machine has been tested only with the equipment supplied only. Fitting parts of different makes or
making changes may alter the machine’s characteristics and hence compromise its safe operation. Conse-
quently, the Manufacturer declines any responsibility for any damage that might derive from use of non-
original parts.
• The machine must be used only for the purpose for which it has been designed alone.
• The machine must not be run with safety devices removed.
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3.1.2 SAFETY SIGNS
The machine has been produced adopting every possible safety standard to assure operator safety.
Nonetheless, the machine may present further residual hazards that cannot be eliminated altogether under
certain conditions of use.
The safety symbols (pictograms) applied on various points of the plant are intended to draw the user’s at-
tention and warn him/her of danger: consequently, it is necessary to know the meaning of said symbols and
to memory them. Any symbols that have been damaged, misplaced or belong to parts that have been
changed must be replaced with other original symbols, requesting them to from the Manufacturer, and must
be applied in exactly the same place
.
DANGER
KEEP ADHESIVES CLEAN, AND REPLACE THEM AS SOON AS THEY START PEELING OFF OR ARE
DAMAGED.
Referring to pictures 5 and 6 read the following descriptions carefully, committing their meanings to mem-
ory.
pic. 5
1. Warning! Risk of crushing; do not stand between the machine and the tractor.
2. Warning! Risk of injury by pressurised liquids; read the Operation and Maintenance Manual before
proceeding to operations on the machine.
3. Warning! Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual carefully.
4. Warning! Before performing any maintenance operations, remove the tractor’s ignition key and read
the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
5. Danger of pressing limbs: rotating parts.
6. Always wear a work suit, safety gloves and safety shoes. Always wear safety goggles during ma-
chine loading and maintenance operations.
7. Warning! Distribution parts in movement: never enter the hopper while the machine is running.
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8. Warning! Keep a safe distance from the machine; risk of sprayed product.
9. Warning! Risk of falling, do not mount the machine for purposes of transportation.
10.Warning! Never exceed a value of 540 rpm in the power takeoff.
11. Danger of crushing limbs. Do not allow parts of the body between pulleys and belts, and do not go
near moving parts.
12. Greasing points. Grease mechanical parts according to procedures and scheduled intervals given in
the manual.
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3.2 SAFETY DEVICES
The machine features GUARDS:Stationary devices that prevent direct contact with moving parts or any
other hazardous part of the machine. Said guards can be removed only with the aid of special tools. When
the machine is operating, said devices must be fitted correctly.
CONSEQUENTLY, THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE RE-
SULTING FROM TAMPERING WITH GUARDS AND SAFETY DEVICES.
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3.3 NOISE HAZARD
Sound level (airborne noise) measured from one metre away with the machine running was as follows:
LpA < 85 dB(A)
3.4 DUST HAZARD
WARNING
When spreading powder fertilisers, dust can form in the air especially when it is windy. You are
therefore advised to wear a mask to protect the respiratory system.
Fertilisers in general can irritate the skin and eyes: contact the supplier for information on the personal pro-
tection measures to be adopted
3.5 CLOTHING
WARNING
Wear suitable clothing. Avoid baggy, loose-fitting clothing: It might get caught up in moving parts. Long hair
should be tied back. Operators should not carry scissors or sharp tools in their pockets.
During maintenance and repair work, workers are required to wear protective clothing, cut-proof gloves, and
non-slip boots with reinforced.
3.6 ECOLOGY AND POLLUTION
WARNING
• Comply with laws in force in the country where the machine is being used regarding use and disposal of
products employed in cleaning and servicing the machine, and comply with the instructions issued by the
manufacturers of said products.
• Dispose of any special waste by handing waste materials in to suitably authorized firms, and demand a re-
ceipt attesting the disposal.
• Dispose of any packaging left over from the machine’s transport in conformity with the regulations in force
• If the machine is to be dismantled, comply with the pollution-prevention regulations provided for by the
country it is used in, exercising particular care when it comes to lubricants and electric components.
• Collect all spent products from the hydraulic circuits in appropriate containers. Deliver all spent oil recov-
ered to authorised collection centres (spent oil consortiums).
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3.7 SAFE USE
WARNING
Safety standards: HOW TO AVOID ACCIDENTS
•To avoid accidents, pay close attention to the warning notices affixed on the machine and
read this guide carefully.
•The use of the spreader is restricted to the fuctions, for which it has been designed and which
are described in the present guide. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any dam-
ages to things or injuries to people caused by a wrong use of the spreader.
•Before starting the spreader, make sure all protection devices and guards are mounted correctly.
•Make sure no bystanders (especially children) or animals are in the working area. This is extremely impor-
tant when the spreader is being used near pubblic or easily accessible roads.
•Minors (under 18) are not allowed to operate the spreader
• The spreader can be towed with every kind of tractor of suitable power, whose couplings are compatible
with those of the spreader and which is equipped with all P.T.O. and cardan shaft protection devices.
•Before connecting the P.T.O., make sure the revolution number of the tractor corresponds to that of the
spreader. In any case,
never exceed 540 rpm.
•It is strictly forbidden to spread iron pieces, stones, grivel, glass and similar materials as they may injure
people and cause damages to things.
•Never load the hopper with wet products as they may obstruct the outlets.
•During work, wear close-fitting and laced-up garments, heavy safety shoes, and safety gloves and mask
especially while spreading powdery fertilizers in windy weather
• It is forbidden to transport people when the spreader is working as well as during transfers.
• During transfers, make sure the P.T.O. is disengaged.
• When travelling on public roads, connect the spreader to the tractor as described on the present guide. A
wrong connection may alter the vehicle stability. It is necessary to abide by the national traffic code.
• We remind you that a careful operator is the best insurance against accidents.
•The area the machine is used in should be considered a «DANGER ZONE», especially for anybody not
trained in its use.
•Be careful of people and animals in the machine operating range: this is important when working on land
or roads open to the public
• When people are «exposed», i.e. are in the «DANGER ZONE», the operator must stop the machine in-
stantly, and possibly have the person removed.
• Whilst the machine is operating, operators must be in a position where they have full control of the ma-
chine so that they can take immediate action at any time and in any event.
• Check periodically the machine as a whole, and its safety devices, at regular intervals to ensure they are
intact
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• If safety guards are removed, make sure they are refitted properly before using the machine again.
• Maintenance or repair work must be performed by personnel qualified for the specific tasks
• At the end of maintenance and repair work, before re-using the machine the technical manager must en-
sure that the work has been completed and that the protections have been re-fitted.
• Transport of persons or animals during work and when moving the machine from one place to another is
strictly forbidden.
• Regularly check the condition of the protections for the cardan shaft, bearing in mind that only cardan
shafts with protections in good condition must be used.
• Never enter the hopper with the fertilizer spreading devices in motion.
• In order to avoid the formation of lumps of fertilizer and the clogging of the hopper, do not spread fertil-
izer on extremely humid or rainy days (if necessary, use the hopper-cover tarpaulin provided as an optional).
Whenever clogging occurs, immediately switch off the machine to avoid damaging the fertilizer spreading
devices. Remove lumps of fertilizer only after first switching off the tractor. Wear personal protective equip-
ment (safety gloves, goggles) during machine cleaning operations
• Use cranes with adequate load capacity to load fertilizer sacks weighing more then 30 kg.
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4SECTION - Handling and installation
CAUTION
Normally the fertilizer spreader and its accessories are partially assembled in our factory. To complete the
assembly it is necessary to follow the instruction indicated in this manual.
In some cases, depending on customer requirements, the machine is delivered fully assembled.
Upon receipt of the goods, carefully check to ensure that no damage has occurred during transport.
4.1.1 ASSEMBLY OF HOPPER EXTENSIONS
WARNING
Before proceeding to hopper extension assembly/disassembly, uncouple the fertilizer spreader
from the tractor and make sure that the fertilizer spreader is parked on solid, level ground.
Wear safety gloves and safety shoes for all the operations below.
For the extensions assembly operate as follows:
1. Fix the shorter extension on the base of
the hopper. In this phase it is advisable not
to tighten completely the fixing screws.
2. Fix one of the side extensions.
3. Fix the rear extension.
4. Complete the hopper with the other side ex-
tension.
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