SaMASZ Gobi 100 User manual

SaMASZ Sp. z o.o.
Poland, 15-161 Białystok, ul.Trawiasta 15
Established – 1984
Tel. (+48) (85) 654 70 31
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www.samasz.pl
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GRITTER
Gobi 100
Gobi 140
IN0909EN001
2014.10.06
EDITION NO. 1
Translation of original instructions
Serial number:

This operator's manual is indispensable part of any gritter and is intended to familiarize
its future user with principles of proper operation and use of the machine as well as the risks
involved. Before first commissioning of the machine learn thoroughly the content of this
operator's manual and safety instructions herein.
Gobi gritter is designed to spread sand or salt onto walkways, streets, parking lots,
residential estates, squares. It is as well helpful in liming lawns and pitches. To ensure that the
machine is used as intended, requirements for operation, use and repair as recommended by
the manufacturer must be met and followed.
Apart from recommendations for the intended use of the machine, pay attention to its
maintenance, and keep it fully operational condition and use original spare parts only.
Gobi gritter should be used, operated and repaired only by personnel who are trained in
technical servicing and principles of safety procedures.
Provisions concerning accident prevention as well as any basic occupational health and
safety provisions and road traffic principles should always be followed.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any damages resulting from
unauthorised repairs as well as modifications of the gritter design without his prior permission.
Should you have any questions concerning commissioning and operation of the
machine, please contact the manufacturer’s service.
When Gobi gritter is sold to another user, the operator’s manual of the machine must be
handed to the latter with written confirmation of delivery of the manual.
NOTE:
Instructions given in this operator ’ s manual marked with this symbol
and warning signs provided on the machine inform about a risk.
NOTE:
Keep this manual for future use.
We congratulate you on the purchase of your new Gobi gritter and wish you much
pleasure and the very best experience resulting from its operation.
Prepared by: mgr inż. Ireneusz Iwanowicz
Approved by: mgr inż. Adam Kierkowicz
Revised by: inż. Marta Zalesko

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Content Page
1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE .............................................................................................2
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................................3
2.1. Safety rules ............................................................................................................................................3
2.2. Safety labels...........................................................................................................................................4
2.3. Risks and prohibitions ...........................................................................................................................5
3. INTENDED USE AND DESIGN...............................................................................................6
4. EQUIPMENT AND SPARE PARTS ........................................................................................7
4.1. Standard equipment ...............................................................................................................................7
4.2. Spare parts .............................................................................................................................................7
5. OPERATING GRITTER ...........................................................................................................7
5.1. Mounting gritter to tractor .....................................................................................................................7
5.2. Controlling gritter..................................................................................................................................8
5.3. Preparing gritter for operation ...............................................................................................................9
5.4. Operation ...............................................................................................................................................9
5.5. Transport and standstill position of gritter ..........................................................................................10
6. OPERATING SERVICE..........................................................................................................10
7. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE........................................................................................11
8. TRANSPORT AND DELIVERY ............................................................................................11
9. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................13
10. REPAIR AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE .......................................................................13
10.1. Repair................................................................................................................................................13
10.2. Withdrawal from use.........................................................................................................................13
10.3. Environment......................................................................................................................................13
11. WARRANTY.............................................................................................................................14
11.1. Warranty card ...................................................................................................................................14
11.2. Warranty terms .................................................................................................................................14
11.3. Warranty repairs record ....................................................................................................................15
12. LIST OF PARTS .......................................................................................................................15

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1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE
Each gritter can be identified owing to data plate, which is placed firmly onto linkage body as
shown below in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1. Data plate location
Data plate includes:
A. name of the manufacturer,
B. serial number,
C. machine type,
D. machine version (optionally),
E. production year,
F. machine weight,
G. quality check sign,
H. CE marking means, that the produce conforms to 2006/42/EC Directive and harmonized
standards,
I. country of manufacture,
J. bar code.
WARNING!
Data plate is considered a document. Do not modify its content or make it
illegible.
NOTE:
Data plate includes all the necessary information required to contact your
dealer if any questions or doubts arise.
NOTE:
When placing an order on spare parts make sure to give name, type, serial
number and manufacturing date of the machine for which these are intended.
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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
NOTE:
Gobi gritter can only be operated by personnel who learned content of this
manual.
Each gritter operator should be fully aware of potential risks resulting from its operation and
should know how to avoid them.
2.1. Safety rules
 Before any operation read the operator's manual carefully.
 Failure to have read the operator’s manual can lead to damaging the gritter.
 It is forbidden to use the gritter for any purpose other than indicated, in particular make sure no
people, animals or loads are present on the machine while transporting and operating.
 Do not make any modifications of the design unless agreed with the manufacturer.
 When driving on public roads always respect local traffic regulations.
 Adjust operating speed of the tractor and gritter aggregate according to the current road
conditions.
 Before operating the machine carry out its technical inspection paying particular attention to the
condition of the basic connections on the machine’s assemblies as well as proper mounting of the
machine to the tractor.
 Periodically check bolts and other fasteners. Do not operate with damaged or worn fasteners.
 Gritter should be mounted to tractor only with use of original pins and safety devices.
 When in standstill the gritter should be set in parking position, supported by a foot.
 Use only original spare parts ordered at our store or at your dealer.
 While performing any repair, maintenance and adjustment works always wear safety gloves.
 Do not leave the tractor with mounted gritter on slopes. If needed, turn off the engine and engage
tractor’s parking brake.
 Emptied, cleaned and preserved gritter should be stored under a roof.
NOTE:
The person in charge of the machine's transport shall be responsible for
securing the danger area and performing the work.

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2.2. Safety labels
NOTE:
Always follow the safety labels describing risks, and warning signs attached
to the machine.
NOTE:
 All warning labels should be clean and legible.
 Lost or damaged labels must be replaced.
 New labels can be ordered at the Manufacturer.
NOTE:
Spare assemblies used for the mower repair should hold all warning decals
provided by the manufacturer.
Tab. 1. Warning decals placed on Gobi gritter
1. N-3
Read the operator ’ s
manual before putting
into operation
2. N-4
Turn off the power
supply before any
maintenance or repair
works
3. N-5
Caution! Chain gear – do
not remove the guard when
the engine is turned on
4. N-132
Never reach into or enter
the hopper when the
machine is on
5. N-52
Wear protective gloves
6. N-151
Spreading rate
adjustment with use of
rear flap
7. N-194
Chain tension
adjustment and servicing
8. N-133
Risk of loss of machine's
stability on slopes
9. N-11
Lubrication points
10. N-40
Lifting points

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Fig. 2. Placement of warning and information decals on Gobi gritter
2.3. Risks and prohibitions
NOTE:
Despite the fact, that SaMASZ company – the manufacturer of sweeper takes
responsibility for the gritter's design and manufacturing, in order to eliminate
risk, certain elements of residual risk when operating the machine are
unavoidable.
NOTE:
Presence of residual risk results mainly from erroneous actions taken by the
machine’s operator and failure to respect the manual’s principles.
NOTE:
When describing residual risk, the gritter shall be considered a machine,
which until the production start had been designed and manufactured in
accordance with the state of the art actual as per the gritter manufacture date.
Danger of cutting injury
Present when operating parts with sharp edges are being replaced. For any repair and maintenance
works always wear safety gloves.
PROHIBITED ACTIONS
Bear in mind the following prohibitions when operating Gobi gritter.
 It is prohibited to operate the gritter being under influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines
impairing motor skills.
 It is prohibited to operate the gritter by unauthorised and unskilled personnel.
 It is prohibited to use the gritter for purposes other than mentioned herein.

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3. INTENDED USE AND DESIGN
Gobi gritter is designed to spread sand or salt onto walkways, streets, parking lots, residential
estates, squares. It is as well helpful in liming lawns and pitches. As standard Gobi is mounted to
tractor and powered by own wheels.
Well-proven design and quality materials ensure high reliability and durability of SaMASZ
products. The gritter comprises hopper with hitch, drive system which powers dosing and crushing
shafts through chain. Construction of gritter is provided in below figure (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3. Gobi gritter design
Gobi gritter design:
A. – Drive wheels G. – Chain gear
B. – Ratchet gear H. – Hitch
C. – Dosing shaft I. – Support foot
D. – Reflective device J. – Hopper
E. – Rear flap K. – Front flap
F. – Crushing shaft L. – Rear flap adjustment
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4. EQUIPMENT AND SPARE PARTS
4.1. Standard equipment
 warranty card,
 operator's manual with list of spare parts,
 hitch,
 reflective device,
 support leg,
 spray paint (150 ml).
4.2. Spare parts
Spare parts should be ordered as per spare parts catalogue, giving full name of part, its
reference number and information from its data plate such as: machine symbol, manufacturing year,
version and serial number.
NOTE:
Use only original SaMASZ equipment and spare parts. Spare parts of
unknown origin or new made feature lower strength and have unfavourable
influence on machine’s performance and overall safety.
NOTE:
The SaMASZ co. does not bear any responsibility for damages and defects
caused as a result of applying non-original parts and equipment.
5. OPERATING GRITTER
NOTE:
Materials (fine sand, gravel, sand) used for gritting must be dry, stored under roof
and protected against dampness. Natural aggregates should be as uniform as
possible.
General requirements for road salts used in Poland are set out in
PN-86/C-84081/02. These are the following requirements:
- NaCl contents - at least 90%,
- contents of substances insoluble in water - max. 8.0%,
- water contents - max. 3.0%,
- potassium ferrocyanide contents - 20 mg/kg.
5.1. Mounting gritter to tractor
Conditions of mounting gritter to tractor
 An agricultural tractor to which the gritter is to be mounted must be fully operational.
 Gobi gritter has been designed to be used as a rear gritter, mounted on tractor's hitch or bar.
 The gritter must be equipped with agricultural hitch or lifter with bar.
 When mounting, between the machine and the tractor, no unauthorised people should be present.
Person assisting in mounting the gritter on, should be visible all the time by the tractor's operator.
The gritter can be mounted on the hitch or the bar, as shown in Fig. 4.

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Fig. 4. Aggregating gritter: a) to hitch, b) to bar
In order to mount the gritter drive towards its hitch as near as possible, stop the tractor and
protect it against falling, and then insert the hitch eye on the gritter into hitch eye or bar on the
tractor, and connect them with pin. Then protect the pin against falling with cotter. Finally lift the
gritter's support foot.
NOTE:
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for gritter’s damages
resulting from improper mounting to tractor.
5.2. Controlling gritter
Once the machine is mounted on the tractor, fill it with working medium. Next make sure that
spreading rate adjustment handle (Fig. 5, item A) is not in quick unload position – is pre-tensioned.
Once the above are met, the dosing mechanism can be started using lock at both hubs of drive
wheels (Fig. 5 item B). Rotary speed of the shafts is constant and proportionately dependant of the
driving speed. Spreading rate is adjusted with handle (Fig. 5, item A), as provided on information
decal.
Fig. 5. Controlling Gobi gritter
A – Spreading rate adjustment lever, B – Lock for drive mechanism actuation
a)
b)
A
B