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Well-proven design with thousands of machines in regular use in many countries and quality materials ensure high durability and reliability of SaMASZ rakes. We congratulate you on the purchase of your new SaMASZ rake and wish you much pleasure and the very best work results through the years to come.
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE Data plate is mounted to the rake’s main frame in the place shown below (Fig. 1). Fig. 1. Data plate location Fig.
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts The rakes are sold with the following standard equipment: warranty card, operator’s manual with spare parts list, PTO shaft, spray paint (150 ml).
Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 NOTE: Optional extra equipment should be ordered separately. PTO shafts of other brands with equivalent parameters could be used afetr SaMASZ permission. 4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following precautions are for your safety. They must be read carefully and followed by every person who operates or maintains the machine.
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Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 DO NOT operate the rake unless all safety guards are in place and operational. No person (except operator) should stand within danger area which is a minimum of 170' from...
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 4.2. Conditions of mounting rake on tractor Prior to the mounting operation, be sure that the tractor and rake hitches are compatible and that the tractor's hitch load is adequate for the machine which is to be mounted or attached.
4.6. Residual risk Despite the fact that SaMASZ Białystok, the manufacturer of the rake, has taken great care in the design and manufacturing of the rake, certain risks during rake operation and maintenance are unavoidable.
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Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 4.6.1. Danger of machine entanglement This risk occurs when (1) changing position of a rake, (2) operating near rotating parts, and (3) working without safety guards.
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 4.7. Safety decals and their meaning Safety labels are critical to safe use of this rake. They must be read, understood and followed. Also,...
- Replace protective cover if damaged. 5.1. Attaching the rake to the tractor a) For rakes Z-300, Z-300 Slim, Z-350 and Z-350 Slim The rake should be mounted on tractor with use of 3-point linkage as provided on Fig. 9.
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 Fig. 9. Connecting the rake Z-350 to the tractor b) For rakes Z-301, Z-351, Z-410, Z-440 and Z-470 Rake should be mounted on tractor with use of 3-point linkage frame. Tractor's lower links C should be shortened maximally with use of turnbuckles (if links are lowered too much, it will cause the rake to be lifted not high enough during its transport).
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Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 Fig. 11. Rotary rake in transport position CAUTION: When lifting the machine for transport pay attention so that the tractor's glass pane is closed.
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 NOTICE: Once the machine is set to transport position, check whether mechanical locking pawls are properly locked on pins. NOTICE: Prior to operating with the machine unlock the gear by lowering the guard.
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 5.4. Preparing the rake for transport on public roads WARNING: Legal requirements for transport on public roads may differ from state to state.
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Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 - Minimal shaft length Fig. 18. Properly measured shaft length – 5.9" CAUTION: When using links to lift the machine suspended on 3-point linkage, PTO speed should be reduced or absolutely it off at the angle of shaft work more than 25°.
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 CAUTION: The PTO shaft should be mounted only during operation time and disconnected from tractor PTO for transport and service. NOTICE: The manufacturer declines all liability for damage caused by an incorrectly fitted or used PTO shaft.
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Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 Fig. 20. Recommended rake setting – a) under normal operating conditions, b) when operating on an even ground using lever (D) (Fig. 22) either lower or lift it to set a required raking height; raking tines should be set vertically in relation to the ground, not touching the ground however (Fig.
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Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 CAUTION! The raking arms' height should be controlled on an on-going basis while operating the machine, and if need be, adjusted. Adjustments are performed with tractor's drive off.
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 5.8. Operation Rotary rake is designed for raking forage, dry forage and hay after having been treated by rotary tedder. Speed should be adjusted to terrain conditions, swath size and cleanliness of raking .
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 6. MOUNTING AND ADJSUTMENTS 6.1. Mounting and timing of the tines The tines should be mounted as shown in Fig. 27.
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 WARNING! Be extremely careful when cleaning the machine with a pressure washer. Do not direct the water jet directly onto the bearings.
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 Tab. 4. Torque values for bolts In the absence of specific torque values, the following chart can be used as a guide to the maximum safe torque for a particular size and grade of fastener.
Rotary rake Z-300; Z-300 Slim; Z-301; Z-301 Slim; Operator’s manual Z-350; Z-350 Slim; Z-351; Z-351 Slim; Z-410; Z-440; Z-470 7.2. Joints Every 50 hours of rake’s operation, make sure to lubricate bearing beds (Fig. 30a), points D and E of the gear (Fig. 30b) and trolley (Fig. 31) with grease ŁT43 (or other lubricant designed for lubricating rolling and sliding bearings, which are exposed to operating in temperatures between - 30°C and +130°C).
2. The warranty period is for two years from the date of sale to the purchaser, stated above. 3. Any repair which is subject to warranty should be carried out by an authorised SaMASZ dealer. Upon completion of the repair the dealer must submit a warranty claim within 14 days.
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