Rauch AERO 32.1 User manual

AERO 32.1
Operator's manual
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before using the
machine!
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Foreword
Dear customer,
By purchasing the boom-type mineral fertilizer spreader, you have shown confidence in our
product. Thank you very much! We want to justify this confidence. You have purchased a powerful
and reliable machine.
However, in case unexpected problems arise, our customer service department is always there for
you.
Please read this operator’s manual carefully before commissioning the machine and follow
the advice given.
This operator’s manual gives detailed instructions on the operation of the machine, as well as
valuable information on assembly, maintenance, and care.
This manual may also describe equipment that is not included in your machine.
Please note that damage caused by incorrect operation or improper use cannot be covered by
warranty claims.
Please enter your model type and serial number, together with the year of
manufacture of your machine here.
These data are provided on the machine nameplate or on the frame.
Please state this information when ordering spare parts or optional equipment,
and in case of complaints.
Type: Serial number: Year of manufacture:
Technical improvements
We continuously strive to improve our products. For this reason, we reserve the right to make any
improvements and changes to our machine that we consider necessary without notice. We do not
accept any obligation to make such improvements or changes on machines that have already been
sold.
We will be pleased to answer any other questions that you might have.
Yours sincerely
RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH

Table of contents
1 Intended use 7
2 User instructions 8
2.1 About this operator’s manual 8
2.2 Structure of the operator’s manual 8
2.3 Notes on text descriptions 9
2.3.1 Instructions and procedures 9
2.3.2 Lists 9
2.3.3 References 9
3 Safety 10
3.1 General information 10
3.2 Meaning of warnings 10
3.3 General information on the safety of the machine 11
3.4 Instructions for the operator 11
3.4.1 Qualifications of personnel 11
3.4.2 Instruction 12
3.4.3 Accident prevention 12
3.5 Information on operational safety 12
3.5.1 Parking the machine 12
3.5.2 Filling the machine 13
3.5.3 Checks before commissioning the machine 13
3.5.4 Hazard zone 13
3.5.5 Running operation 14
3.6 Using fertilizer 15
3.7 Hydraulics system 15
3.8 Maintenance and service 16
3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance personnel 16
3.8.2 Wear parts 16
3.8.3 Maintenance and service tasks 17
3.9 Safety in traffic 17
3.9.1 Checks before driving 17
3.9.2 Road travel with the machine 18
3.10 Safety equipment, warnings and instructions 19
3.10.1 Position of safety equipment as well as warning and instruction stickers 19
3.10.2 Function of safety equipment 21
3.11 Warning and instruction stickers 21
3.11.1 Warning stickers 22
3.11.2 Instruction stickers 24
3.12 Name plate and machine marking 25
3.13 Reflector 26
4 Machine data 27
4.1 Manufacturer 27
4.2 Description of the machine 27
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4.2.1 Assembly overview 28
4.2.2 Blower 30
4.2.3 Metering unit and air duct 31
4.2.4 Boom 32
4.3 Technical data 32
4.3.1 Technical data for the basic equipment 32
4.3.2 Technical data for the extensions 33
4.4 Special equipment 33
4.4.1 Hopper cover 34
4.4.2 Electric remote control of hopper cover 34
4.4.3 Auxiliary lighting 34
4.4.4 Operating lights 34
4.4.5 MultiRate 35
4.4.6 FreeLane 35
4.4.7 CCI A3 joystick 35
5 Axle load calculation 36
6 Transport without tractor 39
6.1 General safety instructions 39
6.2 Loading and unloading, parking 39
7 Commissioning 40
7.1 Accepting the machine 40
7.2 Tractor requirements 40
7.3 Mounting the universal drive shaft on the machine 41
7.3.1 Dismounting the universal drive shaft 42
7.4 Installing the machine at the tractor 43
7.4.1 Preconditions 43
7.4.2 Mounting 43
7.4.3 Connect the electric lines and hydraulic hoses. 46
7.5 Pre-set the mounting height 46
7.5.1 Safety 46
7.5.2 Maximum admissible mounting height 46
7.6 Hydraulics system 47
7.7 Filling the machine 48
7.8 Switching on the machine control unit 49
8 Calibration 52
8.1 Disconnecting the metering unit 53
8.2 Implementing the calibration test 54
8.3 Assembling the metering unit 57
9 Spreading operation 58
9.1 Instructions regarding the spreading operation 58
9.2 Preparing the machine for driving 59
9.3 Moving the swivel frame into the operating position 60
9.4 Folding out the boom 61
9.5 Automatic re-tensioning of the boom 63
9.6 Adjusting the inclination of the boom 64
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9.7 Fertilizer spreading 65
9.7.1 Spreading operation 65
9.7.2 Driving into the headlands 67
9.7.3 Spreading with section control 67
9.8 Folding in the boom 68
9.9 Discharging residual material 69
9.10 Parking and unhitching the machine 73
10 Maintenance and service 75
10.1 Safety 75
10.2 Wear parts and screw connections 77
10.2.1 Checking wear parts 77
10.2.2 Checking the screw connections 77
10.2.3 Checking the screw connections of the weigh cells 77
10.3 Opening the protective grid in the hopper 79
10.4 Cleaning the machine 81
10.4.1 Disassemble the dirt deflector 82
10.4.2 Dismounting the dirt deflector 82
10.5 Checking the hydraulic hoses 82
10.6 Check metering unit and application 83
10.7 Lubrication 85
10.7.1 Drive shaft lubrication 85
10.7.2 Lubricating weigh cells 85
10.7.3 Lubrication of upper and lower links 86
10.7.4 Lubrication of links, bushes 86
11 Winterization and preservation 87
11.1 Safety 87
11.2 Washing the machine 88
11.3 Preserving the machine 88
12 Disposal 90
12.1 Safety 90
12.2 Disposal of the machine 90
13 Guarantee and warranty 91
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1 Intended use
The mineral fertilizer spreaders of the series AERO 32.1 may only be used in accordance with the
stipulations of the present operator’s manual.
The mineral fertilizer spreaders of the series AERO 32.1 are constructed in accordance with their
intended use
They may only be used for the application of dry, granular and crystalline fertilizers, seeds and
slug pellets.
The machine is intended as a three-point linkage on the rear of a tractor and for operation by a
person.
Any use beyond these specifications is considered as contrary to the intended use. The manufacturer
shall not assume any liability for any damages resulting from this. The risk is solely carried by the
operator.
The intended use also comprises the compliance with the operating, maintenance, and repair
conditions prescribed by the manufacturer. Only genuine spare parts from the manufacturer may be
used as replacements.
The machine may only be used, maintained, and repaired by people who are familiar with the
characteristics of the machine and who are aware of the risks.
The instructions regarding the operation, service, and safe handling of the machine as described in
this operator's manual and declared by the manufacturer in the form of warning signs and symbols on
the machine must be strictly followed during operation. The relevant accident prevention regulations
and other generally recognized safety-related, occupational health and road traffic regulations must be
observed when using the machine.
Unauthorized modifications to mineral fertilizer spreaders of the series AERO 32.1 are not permitted.
Such modifications exclude any liability of the manufacturer for any resulting damages.
nForeseeable misuse
The manufacturer provides warning notes and signs on the mineral fertilizer spreader relating to
foreseeable misuse. These warnings and warning symbols must always be observed. This way,
application of the machine against the intentions of the operator’s manual is prevented.
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2 User instructions
2.1 About this operator’s manual
This operator’s manual is an integral part of the machine.
The operator’s manual contains important instructions for safe, proper, and economic use and
maintenance of the machine. Compliance with its stipulations helps to avoid risks, reduce repair
costs and downtime, and to increase the reliability and service life of the machine controlled with it.
The complete documentation, comprising this operator’s manual and any other documents provided,
must be kept in an easily accessible location close to where the machine is used (e.g., in the tractor).
If the machine is sold, the operator’s manual must also be passed to the new owner.
The operator’s manual is intended for the operator of the machine and anyone involved in operating
and maintaining it. It must be read, understood, and applied by every person who is entrusted with the
following work on the machine:
• Operation,
• Maintenance and cleaning,
• Troubleshooting.
In particular, the following is to be observed:
• The chapter on safety,
• The warnings in the text of the individual chapters.
The operator's manual does not replace your own responsibility as operator and operational staff of
the machine control unit.
2.2 Structure of the operator’s manual
The operator’s manual is divided into six key areas in terms of content
• User instructions
• Safety instructions
• Machine data
• Instructions on operating the machine
• Instructions for finding and correcting faults
• Maintenance and service instructions
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2.3 Notes on text descriptions
2.3.1 Instructions and procedures
Steps that the operator must carry out are shown as follows.
uInstruction for action step 1
uInstruction for action step 2
2.3.2 Lists
Lists without a specific sequence are shown as lists with bullet points:
• Property A
• Property B
2.3.3 References
References to other sections in the document are shown with paragraph number, header text and/or
page number:
•Example: Please also note 3 Safety
References to other documents are shown as information or instructions without the exact chapter or
page number:
•Example: Follow the instructions in the operator’s manual of the universal drive shaft
manufacturer.
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3 Safety
3.1 General information
The chapter Safety contains basic warning notes as well as working and traffic safety instructions for
the usage of the installed machine.
The adherence to the instructions in this chapter is a prerequisite for the safe handling and trouble-
free operation of the machine.
There are additional warnings in the other chapters of this operator’s manual, which must also be
observed. The warning instructions are given before the text for the relevant actions.
Warning notes on the supplier components can be found in the respective supplier documentation.
These warning instructions must also be observed.
3.2 Meaning of warnings
The warnings in the operator’s manual are classified according to the severeness of the risk and the
probability of its occurrence.
The warning symbols draw attention to the unavoidable residual risks inherent in the design to which
users of the machine are exposed. The warnings used are structured as follows:
Symbol + signal word
Explanation
Level of danger of warnings
The level of danger is indicated in the signal word. The levels of danger are classified as follows:
DANGER!
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a danger posing an immediate threat to the health and life of people.
Ignoring these warnings will result in severe injury or death.
uAlways observe the measures described to prevent this danger.
WARNING!
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a potentially dangerous situation for personal health.
Ignoring these warnings leads to severe injury.
uAlways observe the measures described to prevent this danger.
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CAUTION!
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of a potentially dangerous situation for personal health.
Ignoring these warnings leads to injury.
uAlways observe the measures described to prevent this danger.
NOTICE!
Type and source of danger
This warning warns of material and environmental damage.
Ignoring these warnings will result in damage to the machine and to the environment.
uAlways observe the measures described to prevent this danger.
This is a note:
General information containing application tips and particularly useful information, but which
constitutes neither warnings nor hazards.
3.3 General information on the safety of the machine
The machine is constructed in accordance with the state of the art and the recognized technical
regulations. However, its usage and maintenance may cause danger to the health and life of the
operator or third parties and/or the impairment of the machine and other material assets.
For this reason, the machine may only be operated
• when it is in a proper and roadworthy condition,
• in awareness of safety and dangers.
Therefore, it is imperative that you have read and understood the contents of the operator’s manual.
You must be familiar with the applicable accident protection regulations and the generally accepted
regulations for safety, occupational health, and road traffic, and apply these rules as required.
3.4 Instructions for the operator
The owner is responsible for the intended use of the machine.
3.4.1 Qualifications of personnel
Before starting any work on or with the machine, all persons who are involved in operation,
maintenance or service must have read and understood this operator’s manual.
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• The machine may only be operated by instructed personnel authorized by the owner.
• Persons who are apprentices, in training or under instruction may only work on the machine under
the supervision of an experienced person.
• Maintenance and service may only be carried out by qualified maintenance personnel.
3.4.2 Instruction
Distribution partners, works representatives or employees of the manufacturer will instruct the operator
regarding the operation and maintenance of the machine.
The owner must ensure that newly recruited operating and maintenance personnel are instructed to
the same extent and with the same care with regard to the operation and repair of the machine in
compliance with this operator’s manual.
3.4.3 Accident prevention
Safety and accident prevention regulations are legally specified in every country. The owner of the
machine is responsible for observing the regulations applicable in the country of operation.
The following instructions must also be observed:
• Never let the machine run without supervision.
• Do not ride on the machine while it is working or being transported (no passengers).
•Do not use machine parts as steps.
• Always wear tight fitting clothes. Do not wear work clothes with belts, loose threads or other items
that could get caught.
• Follow the manufacturer's warnings when handling chemicals. You may have to wear personal
protective equipment (PPE).
3.5 Information on operational safety
Only use the machine in safe operating condition. Avoid hazardous situations.
3.5.1 Parking the machine
• Park the machine with the swivel frame in the operating position.
• Only park the machine with an empty hopper on level, firm ground.
For more information, refer to chapter 3.10 Safety equipment, warnings and instructions
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3.5.2 Filling the machine
• Only fill the machine when the engine of the tractor is shut off. Remove the ignition key in order to
prevent the engine from being started.
• Make sure that there is adequate space on the filling side. Make sure to pay attention to a
potential collision with the swivel frame cylinders.
• Use suitable auxiliary equipment for filling the machine (e.g. front-end loader, feed screw
conveyor).
• Fill the machine no higher than the top-edge. Check the filling level.
• Only fill the machine with the protective grid closed. This way, faults during spreading caused by
lumps in the spreading material or other foreign bodies are prevented.
3.5.3 Checks before commissioning the machine
Check the operating safety of the machine before the first and every subsequent commissioning.
• Is all safety equipment at the machine installed and functioning?
• Are all fasteners and load-bearing connections tightly installed and in good condition?
• Are all locking mechanisms securely engaged?
• Are there cracks in the wire rope or on the rope/rope pulley interface?
• Are the protective grids in the hopper closed and locked?
• Are the test dimensions of the protective grid interlock within the proper range? Fig. 43 Test
dimensions for functional check of the protective grid interlock.
• Are there no persons in the danger zone of the machine?
• Is the universal drive shaft cover in good condition?
3.5.4 Hazard zone
Ejected spreading material may cause serious injury (e.g., to the eyes).
When persons are present between the tractor and the machine, there is a great hazard caused by
the tractor rolling away or machine movements which may have fatal consequences.
The following figure displays the hazard zones of the machine.
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Fig. 1: Hazard zone when devices are attached
A Hazard zone in spreading operation B Hazard zone when coupling/decoupling the
machine
• During spreading operation or when folding the boom in/out, ensure that no persons are present
in the spreading range [A] of the machine.
• Immediately stop the machine and the tractor if persons are present in the hazard zone of the
machine.
• When coupling/decoupling the machine at the tractor or swiveling the swivel frame, make sure
that no one is present in the hazard zones [B].
3.5.5 Running operation
• In the event of malfunctions, the machine is to be shut down and secured immediately against
reactivation. Have the fault repaired immediately by qualified technicians.
• Never climb on the machine.
• Only operate the machine with the protective grid in the hopper closed. During operation, the
protective grid must neither be opened nor removed.
• Only operate the machine when the protective covers are installed.
• Rotating machine components can cause serious injury. Make sure that body parts or clothing
never come close to rotating components.
• Do not deposit any parts (such as screws, nuts) in the hopper.
• Leaked fertilizer may cause serious injuries (e.g., to the eyes). For this reason, ensure that
nobody is present in the spreading range of the machine.
• If the wind speed becomes too high, spreading has to be stopped as the specified spreading
range cannot be guaranteed under such conditions.
• Before operating the boom, make sure that there is sufficient space available, that there are no
persons in the hazard zone, and that there are no other obstacles in the way.
• If the terrain is uneven, the boom can come into contact with the ground or with obstacles. Avoid
dangerous situations such as touching live overhead lines.
• Only fold the boom open and closed on level surfaces.
• Do not fold the boom open and closed in close proximity to overhead lines. Make sure to maintain
a sufficiently safe distance.
• Do not climb on the machine or the tractor when it is situated beneath high-voltage electrical
power lines.
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nMeasures in case of contact with overhead lines
• Operations such as folding in, folding out, leveling the boom, etc., can change the dimensions of
the machine. Check the area to make sure that the machine can be operated safely.
• Do not leave the vehicle if it is standing under hazardous voltage (discharge voltage pattern).
• In case of contact with power lines, remain in the vehicle if possible.
• Keep all persons away from the machine (at least 10 m) and contact emergency services to ask
them to switch off power.
• Drive away from the power line if the machine is operational.
If you have to leave the cabin, park the machine, turn off the engine, and jump away from the
machine as far as possible. Do not touch the ground and the machine at the same time as this
may result in electric shock.
• Maintain a safe distance from the machine as the ground near the machine can be live.
• Do not return to the machine until the operator of the power line has confirmed that it is safe to do
so.
3.6 Using fertilizer
Improper selection or use of fertilizer may cause serious injury or environmental damage.
• When selecting the fertilizer, inform yourself of its effects on humans, the environment and the
machine.
• Always follow the instructions of the fertilizer manufacturer.
3.7 Hydraulics system
The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Fluid escaping under high pressure may cause serious injury and environmental damage. The
following instructions must be observed to prevent danger:
• Always operate the machine below the permissible maximum operating pressure.
•Release the pressure from the hydraulic system before carrying out any maintenance. Switch off
the engine of the tractor. Secure it against reactivation.
• When searching for leaks, always wear safety glasses and safety gloves.
• In case of injury in connection with hydraulic oil, consult a physician immediately as severe
infections may occur.
• When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor, ensure that the hydraulic system is
depressurized, both on the tractor and the machine side.
• Attach the hydraulic hoses of the tractor and the spreader hydraulic systems only with the
prescribed connections.
• Prevent any contamination of the hydraulic circuit. Always suspend the couplings in the brackets
provided. Use the dust caps. Clean the connections before coupling them.
• Regularly check the hydraulic components and hydraulic hose lines for mechanical defects, e.g.,
cuts and abrasions, contusions, bends, tears, porosity, etc.
• Even when stored correctly and used within approved load limits, hoses and hose couplings are
subject to a natural aging process. This limits their storage and service life.
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The hydraulic hoses are designed for a maximum service life of 6 years, including storage for a
maximum of 2 years.
The month and year of manufacture of the hydraulic hoses is stamped on the hose fitting.
• Have the hydraulic hoses replaced if they are damaged and after the specified service life has
been reached.
• Replacement hydraulic hoses must meet the technical requirements of the equipment
manufacturer. Make sure the replacement hydraulic hoses meet the maximum pressure
specifications.
3.8 Maintenance and service
Maintenance and service involve additional hazards that do not occur during operation of the machine.
For this reason, take particular care when carrying out maintenance and service work. Work
particularly thoroughly and cautiously.
3.8.1 Qualifications of maintenance personnel
• Welding and work on the electrical and hydraulic systems is to be carried out by qualified
technicians only.
3.8.2 Wear parts
• The maintenance and service intervals described in the present operator’s manual are to be
strictly adhered to at all times.
• Also observe the maintenance and service intervals for the supplied components. See the
supplier documentation for the relevant intervals.
• We recommend that you have the condition of the machine and particularly of attached
components, safety-relevant plastic components, the hydraulic system, and metering elements
checked by your specialist dealer after each season.
• Spare parts must at least comply with the technical standards specified by the manufacturer.
Compliance with technical requirements is ensured using original spare parts.
• Self-locking nuts are designed to be used only once. Always use new self-locking nuts to fasten
components.
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3.8.3 Maintenance and service tasks
•Always switch off the tractor engine before any cleaning, maintenance, service, and
troubleshooting. Wait until all rotating parts of the machine have come to a standstill.
• Make sure that no unauthorized person can start the machine. Remove the ignition key of the
tractor.
• Disconnect the power supply between the tractor and the machine before performing any
maintenance and service tasks or before working on the electrical system.
• Check that the tractor with the machine is correctly parked. Park the spreader with an empty
hopper on level, solid ground and secure it to prevent it from moving.
• Secure the lifted machine additionally against falling (e.g., by means of a safety stand) when
carrying out maintenance and repair work or inspections under the lifted machine.
• Release the pressure from the hydraulic system before any maintenance and repair work.
• If work is to be carried out while the PTO shaft is rotating, make sure that nobody is near the PTO
or the universal drive shaft.
• Never clear blockages in the spreader hopper by hand or with the foot: always use a suitable tool.
In order to avoid clogging, only fill the hopper when the protective grid is mounted.
• Before cleaning the machine with water, steam jet, or other cleaning agents, cover all components
that must not get wet (e.g., bearings, electrical connections).
• Regularly check nuts and screws for tightness. Retighten loose connections.
3.9 Safety in traffic
When driving on public streets and roads, the tractor with the attached machine must comply with the
road traffic regulations of the respective country. The owner and driver are responsible for compliance
with these regulations.
3.9.1 Checks before driving
The check before departure is an important contribution to road safety. Before every trip, check
compliance with the operating conditions, traffic safety, and the regulations of the country of operation.
• Is the admissible total weight complied with? Note the permitted axle load, the permitted braking
load, and the permitted tire load capacity;
○ See 5 Axle load calculation
• Is the machine attached correctly?
• Can fertilizer be lost while traveling?
○ Observe the filling level of the fertilizer in the hopper.
○ Switch off the electronic control unit.
• Are all boom parts fully folded in, swiveled into the transport position, and locked? See Locking
the swivel frame.
• Check the tire pressures and the function of the tractor brake system.
• Do the lighting and labeling on the machine comply with the national regulations for operation on
public roads? Ensure correct attachment.
• Passengers are prohibited on the machine during transport and operation.
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3.9.2 Road travel with the machine
Handling, steering, and braking performance of the tractor are affected by the attached machine. For
example, an excessive weight of the machine will reduce the weight on the front axle of the tractor and
affect the steering.
•Never drive on roads with a fully loaded hopper.
•Never drive on roads with the swivel frames open.
• Adapt your driving to the modified driving characteristics.
• When driving, always ensure that there is sufficient visibility. If vision is restricted (e.g. when
reversing), another person is required to direct the driver.
• Adjust the tractor rear mirrors so that the visible area behind the machine is as large as possible.
• Observe the admissible maximum speed.
• Avoid sudden turns when driving uphill or downhill or across a slope. The change in the center of
gravity may increase the danger of tipping. Special care is to be particularly applied when driving
on uneven, soft ground (e.g. when entering fields, curbs).
• Arrest sideways movement of the lower link of the three-point linkage to prevent the machine from
swinging.
• Passengers are prohibited on the machine during transport and operation.
• Observe the total height of the attached machine (refer to 4.3.1.1 Dimensions)
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3.10 Safety equipment, warnings and instructions
3.10.1 Position of safety equipment as well as warning and instruction stickers
Fig. 2: Safety equipment, warning and instruction stickers, front
[1] Instructions: Maximum load capacity
[2] Warning: Danger from hydraulic system
[3] Warning: Danger from high-voltage electrical power
lines
[4] Warning: Remove ignition key
Warning: Read operator’s manual
[5] Warning: Crushing hazard between the tractor and
the machine
[6] White reflectors
[7] Warning sign with limit lamp and display of locking
status
[8] Prohibition sign: Splash water
[9] Instructions: PTO speed
[10] Cover of blower drive
[11] Name plate
[12] Instructions: Dirt deflector interlock
[13] Protective grid in hopper
[14] Instructions: Eyelet in hopper
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Fig. 3: Safety equipment, warning and instruction stickers, rear
[1] Intake grille of blower
[2] Warning: Moving parts and cover of metering roller
cam wheel
[3] Belt cover
[4] Red reflectors
[5] Warning: Swivel range
[6] Warning: Ejection of material
[7] Warning: Sinking parts
[8] Side reflectors
[9] Warning sign, lighting, red reflectors
[10] Locking mechanisms of swivel frame (left and right)
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