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D D X X 3 3 8 8 0 0 N N S S | D D X X 4 4 6 6 0 0 N N S S D D X X 5 5 5 5 0 0 N N S S 01.01.2022 Edition: Effective from: FARMET a.s. phone: +420 491 450 111 www.farmet.cz IČ: 46504931 Jiřinková 276 fax: +420 491 450 136 e-mail: farmet@farmet.cz...
PREFACE Dear customer, The agricultural machine you have purchased is a high-quality product of Farmet a.s. Česká Skalice. You can fully utilise the advantages of your machine after thoroughly studying the operating manual. The serial number of the machine is punched on the production label and written in the operating manual (Your Machine Characteristics).
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PREFACE IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 4 | 38...
MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS 1 MACHINE LIMIT PARAMETERS • The machine is designed for soil cultivation agricultural soil cultivation. Another type of use exceeding the determined purpose is forbidden. • The machine is only operated by one person – the tractor driver. •...
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE The machine is made in accordance with the latest equipment state and approved safety • regulations. However, dangers of user or third person injury or machine damage or creation of other material damage may arise during use. Use the machine only in a technically sound condition, in accordance with its purpose, •...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE The operator must not consume alcohol, medicines, narcotic and hallucinogenic • substances that decrease his attention and coordination capabilities while using the machine. If the operator must use medicines prescribed by a physician or uses freely sold medicines, he must be informed by a physician, whether he is capable of responsible and safe operation of the machine under these circumstances.
MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS 3 MACHINE TRANSPORT USING TRANSPORT MEANS • The transport means designed for machine transport must have the load capacity minimally identical with the weight of the transported machine. The total weight of the machine is stated on the production label.
MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT 4 MACHINE HANDLING USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT The lifting equipment and tying means designed for handling of the machine must have their • load capacity at least identical with the weight of the handled machine. Machine fastening for handling may only be performed in places designed for that and •...
WORK SAFETY LABELS 5 WORK SAFETY LABELS Warning safety labels serve for operator protection. General: • Strictly observe the warning safety labels. • All safety instructions also apply to other users. • Upon damage or destruction of the aforementioned "SAFETY LABEL" located on the machine, THE OPERATOR IS OBLIGED TO REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE!!! •...
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WORK SAFETY LABELS Travelling and transport on the machine P 37 H structure is strictly forbidden. When working and transporting the machine, P 39 H maintain safe distance from the electric appliances. When folding and unfolding the side frames, P 50 H stay outside their reach.
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WORK SAFETY LABELS Fig. 1 - Location of safety labels on the machine 15 | 38...
6 DESCRIPTION The machine DUOLENT DX 380 NS, DX 460 NS, DX 550 NS is structurally solved as carried. Machine DX 380 NS is equipped with TPS 2 and TPS 3 suspension. Machines DX 460 NS and DX 550 NS are equipped with TPS 3 and „KIROVEC“...
DESCRIPTION 6.1.1 Description and setting of the ring roller The roller with wheels consisting of ring segments is attached to the frame. There is a row of leveller blades in front of the roller. The height as well as angle of the blades can be adjusted. The correct setting of the blades is essential for the correct function of the roller.
MACHINE ASSEMBLY AT THE CUSTOMER 7 MACHINE ASSEMBLY AT THE CUSTOMER • The operator must perform the assembly according to the instructions of the producer, best in cooperation with the expert servicing technician determined by the producer. • The operator must secure a functional test of all assembled parts after the completion of the machine assembly.
COMMISSIONING 8 COMMISSIONING • Before taking over the machine, test and check, whether damage occurred during transport and whether all parts contained in the bill of delivery were supplied. • Before commissioning the machine, carefully read this operating manual, especially Chapters 1– 5.
COMMISSIONING 8.1 Agregation to a tractor • The machine can be connected only to a tractor, whose curb weight is identical or higher than the overall weight of the connected machine. • The machine operator must observe all generally valid regulations of work safety, health protection, fire safety, and environmental protection.
COMMISSIONING 8.2 Hydraulics connection • Connect the hydraulics only when the hydraulic circuits of the machine and the tractor (aggregate) are in a pressure-less condition. • The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Regularly check for leaks and immediately remove obvious damage of all lines, hoses, and pipe unions. •...
COMMISSIONING 8.3 Folding and unfolding of the machine With all hydraulic movements, lower the speed of the moving parts of the machine before stopping by throttling the corresponding valve at the control unit! • The hydraulics for the folding and unfolding must be connected to the double-action control unit.
MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS 9 MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS Transport position of DUOLENT DX 380 - 550 NS • Connect the machine by suspending on the tractor using the three-point suspension equipment . • Insert the side angle discs on the side frame into the transport position (Fig.3). •...
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MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS • Bring the machine into the transport position. • The operator is obliged to pay increased attention during transport on roads, due to the transport dimensions of the machine. • The operator must observe the valid regulations for transport on roads (laws, decrees) after connecting the machine to the tractor, for reason of a change of the axle load.
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10 MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10.1 Adjusting the working depth of the machine Execute the adjustment only when the machine is set on the shares or when it is recessed (see below). If the machine is equipped with a twin roller, first pull out the stopper securing the roller for transport.
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT 10.2 Share securing • The basic setting of the securing spring is performed by the manufacturer at 395 ± 5 mmso it is horizontal. • Regularly check the nut tightening of the lower and the upper pivot of the securing, tighten as needed.
MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 11 MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Observe the safety instructions for treatment and maintenance. • If it is necessary to weld during the repair and have the machine connected to the tractor, it must have disconnected supply cables from the alternator and the accumulator. •...
MACHINE STORAGE 12 MACHINE STORAGE Long-term machine shutdown: • Store the machine under a roof if possible. • Store the machine on a flat and solid surface with sufficient load capacity. • Clean the machine before storing and conserve so that it is not damaged in any way during storage.
MACHINE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE 13 MACHINE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE • The machine is completely maintenance free when it comes to lubrication. Therefore, it is not necessary to lubricate the machine. 32 | 38...
MACHINE DISPOSAL AFTER SERVICE LIFE EXPIRY 15 MACHINE DISPOSAL AFTER SERVICE LIFE EXPIRY • The operator must secure during machine disposal that steel parts and parts, in which hydraulic oil or lubricating grease moves are differentiated. • Steel parts must be cut by the operator while observing safety regulations and handed over to the secondary raw material collection point.
6. The warranty is limited to the disassembly and assembly, possibly replacement or repair of the defective part. The decision, whether to replace or repair the defective part, is up to the contractual workshop of Farmet. 7. During the warranty period, only the authorised servicing technician of the manufacturer may perform repairs or other interventions into the machine.
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