Spearhead RHD OFFSET 160 User manual

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RHD OFFSET SERIES 160/190/225
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160/190/225Flail Mowers
Edition1.2- October2013
Part No.8999071

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CE Declaration of Conformity,
Conforming to EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
We, Spearhead Machinery Ltd, Green View, Salford Priors, Evesham,
Worcestershire, WR11 8SW hereby declare that:
Product
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Product Code ……………………………………………..…………………………
Serial No ……………………………………………..……..………………….
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Manufactured by: Alamo Manufacturing Services (UK) Limited, Station Road, Salford
Priors, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8SW
Complies with the required provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The
Machinery Directive is supported by the following harmonized standards:
BS EN ISO 14121-1 (2007) Safety of Machinery – Risk Assessment, Part 1:
Principles Part 2: Practical Guide and Examples of Methods.
BS EN ISO 12100-1 (2010) Safety of Machinery – Part 1: Basic Terminology and
Methodology Part 2: Technical Principles.
BS EN 349 (1993) + A1 (2008) Safety of Machinery – Minimum Distances to
avoid the Entrapment of Human Body Parts.
BS EN 953 (1998) Safety of Machinery – Guards General Requirements for the
Design and Construction of Fixed and Movable Guards.
BS EN 982 (1996) + A1 (2008) Safety Requirements for Fluid Power Systems and
their Components. Hydraulics.
The EC Declaration only applies if the machine stated above is used in accordance with the
operating instructions.
Signed
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(On behalf of Spearhead Machinery Ltd)
Status
General Manager
Date
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Contents
General Information 4
Machine Description and Purpose of Use 4
Machine Identification 5
TechnicalData 5
Noise 5
TechnicalSpecification 6
Optional Equipment 7
Safety 8
List of Guards 14
Description and Operation of Machine 15
Transport and Attachment of Machine 16
Adjusting and Setting Up 20
Operating the Machine 22
After Operating the Machine 25
Maintenance 27
Lubrication 30
Maintenance Plan 32
Flail Replacement 33
Trouble Shooting Guide 34
Spearhead Warranty 35
Extended Warranty 36
Ordering Parts 37
Flail Body Diagram 38
Headstock Diagram 39
Flail Body and Headstock 40

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General Information
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Always read this manual before fitting or operating the machine – whenever any doubt
exists contact your dealer or the Spearhead Service Department for advice and
assistance.
Use only Spearhead Genuine Parts on Spearhead Equipment and Machines
DEFINITIONS –The following definitions apply throughout this manual:
WARNING
An operating procedure, technique etc., which –
can result in personal injury or loss of life if not observed carefully.
CAUTION
An operating procedure, technique etc., which –
can result in damage to either machine or equipment if not observed carefully.
NOTE
An operating procedure, technique etc., which –
is considered essential to emphasis.
LEFT AND RIGHT HAND
This term is applicable to the machine when attached to the tractor and is viewed
from the rear – this also applies to tractor references.
Machine description and purpose of use
The RHD PLUS series of machines are ‘3-point linkage’ tractor mounted universal flail
mower/shredders designed primarily for the mulching of grasses, brambles, small bushes,
branches, vines, and general crop residues. Their tough construction, working widths of 1.6,
1.9 or 2.25m and offset makes them ideal for maintenance use in all green areas, vineyards,
orchards, on verges and in scrubland by farmers and contractors alike.
These machines should only be used to perform tasks for which they were designed – use of
the machine for any other function may be both dangerous to persons and damaging to
components and is therefore not advisable.

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Machine Identification
Each machine is fitted with an identification plate with the following information:
1. Machine (Part Number)
2. Machine Serial No.
3. Machine Weight
When ordering spares or replacement parts from your local dealer it is important to quote both
Part Number and Serial Number as stated on the identification plate so the machine and model
can be quickly and correctly identified.
Technical Data
Noise

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Technical Specification

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Optional Equipment

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Safety

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List of Guards

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Description and Operating of Machine

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Transport and Attachment of Machine

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Adjusting and Setting Up