UNIA AMBER 900/3 User manual

MANUAL
Before starting machine read the operating manual and follow
the safety instructions contained in it.
VERSION
ENG 01/2018
UNIA-FAMAROL Sp. z o.o.
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SOWING MACHINE
AMBER 900/3

Sowing Machine AMBER 900/3
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FOR THIS MACHINE
According to the Ordinance of the Minister of Economy dated 20th
December 2005 (The Journal of Law, No.259, item 2170), the
European Union Machinery Directive 98/37/EC dated 22nd June 1998
(amended directive 98/79/EC)
UNIA-FAMAROL Słupsk
acting as the manufacturer
declares, with full responsibility, that the machine:
This declaration is referred to conforms with the following requirements:
The Ordinance of the Minister of Economy dated 20th December 2005 concerning primary
requirements
in respect of machines and safety elements (The Journal of Laws, No. 259, item 2170)
and
European Union Directive: 98/37/EC dated 22nd June 1998 – amended directive UE 98/79/EC
The following harmonized standards have been used for the performance of the
conformity assessment:
PN-EN ISO 12100-1:2005(U)
PN-EN 294:1994
PN-EN ISO 12100-2:2005(U)
PN-EN 1553:2002
and the standards indicated below:
PN-ISO 3600:1998, PN-ISO 11684:1998, PN-93/R-02001/01 (idt. ISO 4254-1:1989), PN-ISO
4254-9:1996
This CE Declaration of Conformity ceases to remain effective if the
machine is reconstructed or modified
without written consent of the manufacturer.
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Place and Date of Issue
Surname and Name/ position of the authorized person
type / model: Sowing Machine AMBER 900/3
Year of manufacturing: ...............................
Serial number:.................................

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CERTIFICATE OF THE MACHINE APPROVAL FOR MANUFACTURING
On the basis of the §5 of the Resolution of the Council of Ministers dated 15th
August 1986 concerning the performance of the obligatory assessment of machines
and other technical equipment in respect of their safety and occupational safety (MP
No. 26 item 180).
Name of Machine -Sowing Machine AMBER
3/900
Type - mounted
Sowing system - mechanical
Working width - 3.0 m
Filling capacity of the seed box - 3m- 900 dm3, Width between sowing rows
- 12.5 cm
Power demand - 3/900= min. 110 KM/82 kW/
Max working speed - 12 km/h
Machine mass - 3/900=1450,
/applies to the version equipped with pipe shaft/
SWW symbol - 0842-114
KTM symbol - 0824-114-304-330
After obtaining positive assessment of the design documentation and
prototype trials and tests in respect of the sowing machine and occupational safety
requirements – the machine has been approved for manufacturing.
Operating recommendations _ _ _ _ according to the User’s Manual _ _ _ _
Director
Słupsk, dated _ _ _ _ / __

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 2
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL THE MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING 3
2. INTRODUCTION 5
2.1. WARNING SIGNS 5
2.2. PRINCIPLES CONCERNING THE USE OF THE MACHINE ON PUBLIC ROADS 5
3. TECHNICAL DATA 6
3.1. MACHINE ACCESSORIES 7
4. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RULES 7
4.1. OCCUPATIONAL GENERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RULES 7
4.2. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 9
4.3. LUBRICANTS 9
5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10
5.1. TRANSPORT AND MOVEMENT 10
6. WARNING SIGNS, LOGO 11
7. OPERATING CONDITIONS 13
7.1. MACHINE OPERATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS 13
7.2. OPERATING LIMITATIONS 13
8. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 14
8.1. DESIGN 14
9. TRANSPORT, HANDLIG AND KEEPING IN SHELTER 17
9.1. TRANSPORT 17
9.2. HANDLING 17
9.3. KEEPING IN SHELTER AND CLEANING 17
10. SOWING MACHINE OPERATING 19
10.1 PREPARATION PROCEDURES FOR PUTTING MACHINE INTO OPERATION 19
10.1.1. UNLOADING METHOD 19
10.1.2. PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO OPERATION 19
10.1.2.1. CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO A TRACTOR 20
10.1.2.2. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CONNECTION 20
10.1.2.3. LUBRICATION 21
10.1.2.4. OIL LEVEL IN THE GEAR BOX 23
10.2. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 23
10.2.1. ADJUSTMENT OF GATES 23
10.2.2. ADJUSTMENT OF BOTTOMS 24
10.2.3. ADJUSTMENT OF LEVERS 24
10.2.4. FILLING THE SEED BOX 25
10.2.5. TURNING TEST 25
10.2.6. ADJUSTING OF SOWING DEPTH 26
10.2.7. ADJUSTING AND SETTING OF SOWING MARKERS 27
10.2.8. ADJUSTING AND SETTING OF TECHNOLOGICAL PATHS 28
10.2.8.1. ELECTRICAL MECHANISM OF PATHS 29
10.2.8.2. ADJUSTING OF SOWING LEVER 30
10.2.9. SOWING OF SMALL AND LARGE (THICK) SEEDS 31
10.2.10. SETTING OF THE WIDTH BETWEEN SOWING ROWS 33
10.2.11. SETTING OF SCRAPERS 34
11. INFORMATION ABOUT THE MACHINE 34
12. DISMANTLING AND UTILIZATION 35
13. SCOPE OF THE MANUFACTURER’S - LIBILITY 35
13.1 WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS 36
14. TABLES OF SOWING 37
SURVEY

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2. INTRODUCTION – DEAR USERS OF THIS SOWING MACHINE
You have decided to purchase this mechanical row sowing machine AMBER, which
is characterized with being an economic and up-to-date agriculture equipment.
You can use all of the advantages and special possibilities this machine offers
if you read this User’s and Maintenance Manual carefully and, if need arises, take the
User’s Manual into your hands.
In case of any doubts please contact the seller or the manufacturer of the
sowing machine.
We hope that after reading the User’s Manual you will return the signed
warranty certificate to the manufacturer.
2.1. WARNING SIGN
We use this sign in the User’s Manual on all the occasions we
want to inform the user about possible risks for both the
machine operator and other persons. This sign is also used
each time a danger arises to workers, the natural environment
and property.
Please pay attention to safety and warning signs used in this User’s Manual. Spare
part ordering can only be accepted on the basis of the number of a particular part.
2. 2. PRINCIPLES CONCERNING THE USE OF THE MACHINE ON PUBLIC
ROADS
Safety on public roads and traffic regulations in force require that the unit consisted of
a tractor and the aggregated agriculture machine when moving on public roads
comply with the requirements identical for those a tractor has to comply with. What is
more, a coupled machine being part of a towing vehicle protruding outside the side
(or rear) outline of a tractor – poses danger for vehicles moving behind and
overtaking a tractor. This is why, such an agriculture machine should be equipped
with proper markings. Sowing machine AMBER mounted from the rear side of a
tractor worsens the visibility of a tractor rear lights. The width of the sowing machine
when transporting exceeds 3.0 meters which requires to use the following marking:

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3. TECHNICAL DATA
Machine type - tractor, mounted
Sowing system - mechanical
Type of sowing device [ mechanism] - dowel type
Type of coulter - disc type
Working width - 3,0m
Width between sowing rows - 12.5 cm
Filing capacity of the seed box - 900dm3=3m,
Theoretical capacity - 3m=2-3 ha/h
Max working speed - 12 km/h
Max transporting speed - 20 km/h
Operation - 1 persons /driver/
Dimensions: /in mm/
- length - 2200
- width - 3250=3m
- height in working position - 1700
- height in transporting position. - 2200
Mass of the sowing machine - 1450kg=3/900
Power demand - 3/900=110 KM /82kW/
PURSUANT TO ART. 50 SECTION 8 CLAUSE 5 OF THE TRAFFIC LAW
ACT, THE USE OF AGR
ICULTURE MACHINES ON PUBLIC ROADS IS
ALLOWED ONLY AFTER A PERMISSION IS OBTAINED FROM ROADS
AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR ROADS
ON WHICH THE TRANSPORTATION OF SUCH A MACHINE BEGINS.
TRACTOR MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH YELLOW WARNIG LIGHT IN
CASE IT IS AGGREGATED WITH AN AGRICULTURE MACHINE THE
TRANSPORTING WIDTH OF WHICH EXCEEDS - 3.0 M.

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3. 1. ELEMENTS THAT COME COMPLETE WITH THE SOWING MACHINE
User’s Manual and Parts Catalogue 1 piece.
Warranty Card 1 piece.
Bottom pattern 3037/00-002/0 1 piece.
Crank 3043/00-010/0 1 piece.
Oil level indicator 3056/00-090/0 1 piece.
−This User’s Manual is the basic additional element that
comes complete with this machine.
−The User’s Manuals mentioned above must come complete with this machine.
It is recommended that a seller retain the signed receipt of the User’s manual
and the machine.
4. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
RULES
4.1. GENERAL SAFETY AND HEATH RULES
Clothing: For your personal safety always wear clothes properly buttoned up.
Machine operation: Before putting the machine into operation, carefully read the
User’s Manual concerning its functions, connection and adjusting methods.
Warnings: Comply with all warnings and instructions.
Housings: The machine can be put into operation only when all the housings and
covers are in their places and the machine show no defects.
Connecting to a tractor: Take special care when mounting and dismounting the
machine.
Loading of the driving mechanism: Pay special attention to the maximum
allowable loading capacity of a tractor and driving mechanism.
Machine stop: Make sure that the machine is not working when it is turned off.
Danger: Because of the way the machine works some machine elements must be
completely covered. Keep safe distance from these machine elements
Machine operator must make sure that any outsider is not in too close contact with
these machine elements.

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OPERATION OF THE MACHINE: When the machine is operated, no one must stay
within a close distance of the machine.
•The machine must be carefully checked for its safe operation and technical
condition.
•Recommendations described in the present manual and generally effective
rules of the safety and also regulations concerning the prevention of
unfortunate accidents shall be observed.
•As the width of 3.0 is exceeded – the transport of the sowing machine on
public roads with the use of a tractor is allowable only when requirements
specified under the section 2.2 (page 5 and 6) are fulfilled.
•Before proceeding with the machine operation it is required to get acquainted
with all the machine equipment and working elements and their functionalities.
•Before using the machine make sure that there are no any outsiders (children)
near the machine. Make sure that proper field of vision is guaranteed!
•It is strictly forbidden to carry any person and tools when the machine is
operated or transported!
•Never leave driver’s seat when the machine is operated!
•Before getting off a tractor always leave the machine in a working position,
machine must be lowered, tractor engine must be switched off and keys must
be removed from the ignition switch!
•It is forbidden to stay close to the sowing machine when being operated!
•When connecting and disconnecting the machine to a tractor a special care
must be taken!
•When a suspension system is adjusted it is forbidden to stay between the
machine and a tractor.
•The machine must be transported only in a Transport Position /machine is
raised/.
•When transporting the machine the markings must be folded, raised and
protected from lowering.
•When the machine is operated and during idle movement do not stay within
the reach of markers.
•When the machine is operated and transported do not stay on the machine as
it poses danger to life and threat of being poisoned with chemicals.
•Do not exceed allowable transport or working speed.
•Machine adjustment and maintenance works can be performed only when the
machine is not operated, when a tractor engine is switched off and when the
machine is lowered and supported on the ground /working position as shown
on Figure 1/.
•When sowing seeds with chemical additives it is required to strictly comply
with safety instructions indicated by the chemicals manufacturer, use personal
protective clothes (dust-proof, air passages protective clothes).
•Before proceeding with the machine operation make sure that all the
machine mechanisms are in good technical condition.
•Use a tractor with the horse power indicated by the machine manufacturer.
•Use deadweights on front axle.
•The machine, when disconnected from a tractor, must be placed in a working
position on a hard and even surface.
•When the machine operation is completed, before disconnection from a
tractor, the machine must be placed in a working position.

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•To avoid fatigue of the machine operator it is recommended to take breaks.
•Do not start operating the machine when under the influence of alcohol and
when psycho-physical condition of a driver is lowered.
•The machine, when raised with a screw-jack for repair works to be performed,
must be protected with special blocks from lowering and crushing persons
performing repair works and other outsiders.
•In case of considerable amount of dust / for example: dry soil / it is required to
use equipment protecting air passages.
•Only an adult and healthy person can operate the machine.
•It is forbidden to switch off the tractor engine and change gears when the
machine is operated on a sloped surface.
•The machine must be operated only according to its intended use specified in
the User’s Manual.
•To avoid fire the machine must be kept clean and in good technical condition!
Figure 1
4.2. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
1. Before proceeding with the machine cleaning, lubricating, adjusting or
regulating always make sure that the electrical supply is cut off and the tractor
engine switched off. Cut off power supply to avoid inadvertent switching on a
tractor or the sowing machine.
2. Protect the sowing machine correctly before any maintenance works are
planned to be performed.
4.3. LUBRICANTS
PROTECTION FROM OIL AND GREASE
1. Always wear proper clothes when having contact with oils and lubricants.
2. Protect your skin from any contact with oils and lubricants.
Working position
of the sowing
machine

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3. Never apply used oil or lubricants for cleaning hands! It usually contains
particles of metal that may cut your hands and oil may deepen and infect
the cut.
4. Read labels on the lubricants and safety-related instructions provided by
manufacturers.
5. Majority of synthetic oils are characterized with caustic properties and are the
source of strong skin irritation.
OIL SPOTS
1. Any oil spots must be gathered with cloth.
2. The collected oil must be disposed according to relevant rules concerning the
environmental protection and waste management.
ACCIDENTS AT WORK
1. If oil spills onto the ground it is required to prevent it from spreading. The
spilled oil must be collected and disposed of together with contaminated
seeds.
2. Oil or lubricants may be the cause of skin irritation.
3. In case oil or lubricants cause skin irritation it is required to consult with a
doctor immediately.
5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5.1. TRANSPORT AND MOVEMENT
THE MACHINE MUST BE ALWAYS TRANSPORTED AND PULLED IN
TRANSPORT POSITION /machine is raised/ and:
1.Always comply with the traffic regulations when travelling on public roads.
2.Prepare the unit for transport according to the relevant regulations (required
lights, indicators, warning triangle, etc.).
3. Consider the allowable axle load, gross weight and transport regulations.
4. All the devices driving the machine such as chains, shafts, axles, etc., must be
connected in such a way that possible movements during the transport
cannot affect future operation or transport of the machine.
5.No passengers can be carried on the machine.
6. The machine can be raised only when holding and mounting it in the marked
places.
7.Use only approved cables, belts or chains. Make sure their technical condition
is good before use.
8.If the machine is transported, for example; on a platform or a semi-trailer, it
must be firmly fastened with chains, cables or belts.
9.When the machine is lifted with the use of a crane special attention must be
paid to the machine balance to avoid a risk of the machine drop.