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Page 1 MDL POWERUP LIMITED Dalston – Carlisle - CA5 7NY OPERATORS MANUAL T160 COMPACT HEDGE TRIMMER Please read through manual thoroughly before operation For any technical issues please call… 01228 712121 …or email info@mdlpowerup.com...
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Page 2 ASSEMBLY INFORMATION Due to pallet size restrictions, there are some bolts that require locating and tightening upon arrival. Bolt (x1) marked with arrow requires positioning through the ram eyelet and securing. Bolts (x4) marked with BLUE arrows (trimmer bar bracket) require installing and securing.
Page 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Read this manual before fitting or operating the machine. Whenever any doubt exists contact your dealer or the MDL Service Department for assistance. NOISE The equivalent daily personal noise exposure from this machine, measured at the operators’...
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Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before operating your machine, please read the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death. Please review these safety instructions with all users annually. SIGNAL WORDS: The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are used with the safety messages in this manual and with each safety sign.
Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION This machine has the potential to be extremely dangerous, in the wrong hands it can kill or maim. It is therefore imperative that the owner, and the operator of this machine, read the following section to ensure that they are both fully aware of the dangers that do, or may exist, and their responsibilities surrounding its use.
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Page 6 ● Ensure the operator understands and follows the instructions in operator handbook. ● Ensure the tractor front, rear and side(s) are fitted with metal mesh or polycarbonate guards of suitable size and strength to protect the operator against thrown debris or parts. ●...
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Page 7 ● Always work at a safe speed taking account of the conditions i.e.: terrain, highway proximity and obstacles around and above the machine. ● Extra special attention should be applied to Overhead Power Lines. Some of our machines are capable of reach in excess of 8 metres (26 feet) this means they have the potential to well exceed, by possibly 3 metres (9’...
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Page 8 ● Never use a machine on which the hydraulic system shows signs of wear or damage. ● Never fit, or use, a machine on a tractor that does not meet the manufacturer’s minimum specification level. ● Never use the machine if the tractor cab guarding is damaged, deteriorating or badly fitted.
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Page 9 INITIAL ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR The machine will be delivered in a partially dismantled condition, secured with transport strap and banding. • Choose a firm level site. • Remove any transport straps, banding straps and loose items • Raise the machine using overhead lifting equipment with a minimum capacity of 1500kg SWL.
Page 10 TRACTOR ATTACHMENT Reverse tractor squarely into position adjacent to the machine and connect the linkages to the machine as shown: Correct linkage setup as shown above WARNING! The quadrant lever or machine controls must only be operated from the tractor seat.
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Page 11 NOTE: Be aware - as lift occurs, the machinery may tilt slightly. Measure PTO shaft and cut to dimension shown (distance ‘A’ minus 75mm) – see diagram opposite and refer to maintenance section for further details. NOTE: For subsequent use on a different tractor measure again - there must be a minimum of 6"...
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Page 12 Fit machine controls into the cab Request assistance. Operate 'Lift up' on machine controls only as much as sufficiently required to enable access to the stand legs to retract them. Raise the stand legs into the work position and secure with their pins - see diagram opposite.
Page 13 The machine can now be folded into the transport position ready to proceed to the work site - Refer to the section on Transport Position for details on this subject. REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR Select a firm safe site to remove the machine. Locate parking legs into their housings.
Page 14 OIL SUPPLY Check the oil level in the reservoir daily. No fixed time period can be quoted for oil changes as operating conditions and maintenance standards vary so widely. Burnt and scorched oil odours and the oil darkening and thickening are all signs of oxidation and indicate the oil should be changed.
Page 15 braid from rusting. Hoses that have suffered damage to the metal braid should be changed at the earliest opportunity. HOSE REPLACEMENT • Replace one hose at a time to avoid the risk of wrong connections. • When the hose is screwed to an additional fitting or union, use a second spanner on the union to avoid breaking both seals.
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Page 43 Warranty MDL warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use.
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