Initial Adjustment And Preparing For Operation; Safe Start Up And Shut Down; Control; Proceedings In Case Work Unit Is Locked - SaMASZ PG 150 Operator's Manual

5.3.2. Initial adjustment and preparing for operation

Scissor trimmer is factory adjusted and requires no additional adjustments. If any signs of
improper operation of the machine are found, please contact the Manufacturer's service.
Before operating the machine do the following:
set tilt by means of mounting plate tilt adjustment,
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thoroughly examine the machine for operational condition, plays and damages. Pay particular
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attention to condition of bolt connections on cutting knives,
remove any guards, locks and safety devices mounted on the aggregation of extension arm and
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scissor trimmer,
connect the PTO shaft to the tractor,
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having made sure there is no unauthorized personnel around, start machine with no load and
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reach the pre-set PTO rpm rate, and then shut down and check for tightness,
if the machine's condition and its idle operation raise no doubts, start operating.
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5.3.3. Safe start up and shut down

Before operating make sure there are no unauthorized personnel or animals within the range
of 10 m. Next set the machine in the mean working position and start it afterwards.
Before stopping the machine first stop cutting by driving the scissor trimmer into a space with
no branches or bushes around. Then turn off the machine's drive. After this it is possible to start
operation of the extension arm in order to set the arm-trimmer aggregate to transport position.

5.3.4. Control

Scissors trimmer is controlled with the extension arm control panel.

5.3.5. Proceedings in case work unit is locked

Lower adaptor onto the ground.
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Perform any works at the machine only with its drive turned off and no pressure present in the
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hydraulics.
Remove the ignition key and secure the vehicle against uncontrolled movements or unintended
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start up.
Wear protective gloves and remove the part which causes the machine's locking.
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5.3.6. Dismounting machine from the extension arm

To dismount the machine from the extension arm:
turn cutterbar's drive off,
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drive the tractor with connected the extension arm and the scissor trimmer to the pallet. The
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pallet must be placed on the equal and hardened ground,
carefully put a scissor trimmer on a pallet,
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secure the tractor against its free runaway,
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turn the tractor's engine off and take ignition key off,
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fit a cutting bars cover,
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disconnect a hydraulic hoses,
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disconnect trimmer's mounting plate from the extension arm's mounting plate by unscrewing,
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carefully drive away with the tractor.
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SCISSOR TRIMMER
PG 150 (F), PG 200 (F)
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