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SAFETY Farm machinery is dangerous if operated incorrectly so please read this manual in its entirety prior to operating the machine. No operator, however experienced in farm machinery operation, should attempt to use any machine they have not been competently trained to use. Your local Department of Agriculture can help you with training, as can most Occupational Health and Safety offices, Agricultural schools and colleges and farm equipment dealerships.
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If machine starts to vibrate, stop tractor, turn off engine and investigate. After striking a foreign object or if there are doubts about the performance of the machine, stop the tractor as described and check if machine is making excessive noise. Extreme caution must be taken when working in public areas (roadsides etc).
INTRODUCTION: This manual was developed specifically for the machine you have purchased. The information within is to assist you in preparing, operating and maintaining your machine. Please read and understand the contents of the manual completely before attempting to operate your machine, paying special attention to all safety details.
ASSEMBLY The Grow-master aerators are completely assembled prior to delivery. When connecting to the tractor, the four support legs should be in place so that the machine is standing unaided on the ground. Always have the machine standing on flat and stable ground (preferably concrete) when not connected to the tractor.
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adjustments. If it is connected to the tractor, gently lower the aerator so that the tines are resting on the ground. Put the tractor in park and switch it off before doing any work. It is advisable that the rotor angle be changed whilst connected to the tractor as the rotor is heavy and can be difficult to reposition whilst off the ground.
MAINTENANCE When doing any type of maintenance on this machine, always follow the safety steps described in this manual. Use only authorised genuine parts for replacement. The aerator must be adequately supported under its body (Make certain it cannot move/fall). Use the four stands supplied, to do this.
SPARE PARTS ORDER SPARE PARTS THROUGH YOUR ORIGINAL SUPPLIER OR YOUR LOCAL JOHN BERENDS IMPLEMENTS DEALER. Always quote the machine serial number or product number, spare part number and its part name as stated in the operator’s manual Grow-master Aerator Key No.
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