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Preliminary instructions:
- While transferring the machine to the work area, keep the rotor in its highest position with the tools
disengaged and maintain a speed suitable to the terrain conditions.
- Start working when the engine is hot; during cutting operations, use it always at its maximum RPM number.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A CORRECT AND SAFE CUT:
The flail rotation is made possible by a belt drive. Avoid as much as possible the continuous rotor
engagement/disengagement and putting the lever in intermediate positions. The rotor must be completely
engaged or completely disengaged at any moment.
Before each use, check the rotor conditions. It is essential to perform all cutting operations with all blades
intact and well sharpened. To understand if one or more blades need to be replaced, refer to
Grease the rotor support bearings as described in
to use the machine. Check the rotor and/or contact a specialised workshop. An unbalanced rotor generates
vibrations which are harmful both for the operator and the machine.
The cutting height must consider the work surface: if bumps or holes are present, adjust the height so to
avoid that the blades reach the bottom of the terrain.
In all cases where cutting operations are not foreseen (e.g. transfers), the rotor must be kept in its highest
position to avoid the risk of impact with the ground or foreign bodies.
Safety warnings:
- It is always necessary that the operator stays focused in any travel or work condition. Even during simple
transfers, there is always the risk of injuring people or animals, or damaging objects/property.
- Pay attention to obstacles while moving forward, and especially when moving in reverse or steering.
- It is forbidden to drive while standing, or to transport people, objects or animals.
- Pay attention to direction changes: in case of any problem, it is advisable to deactivate all control elements
and stop.
6c – MOWING
ROTOR ENGAGEMENT:
It is advisable to engage the cutting element with the engine hot and at
its maximum RPMs, with the travel direction pedal in neutral position
and with the rotor free to rotate. The cutting element must be engaged
BEFORE entering the work area, and not in the middle of the vegetation.
To engage the cutting element, COMPLETELY lower lever #6 (chap. 6a),
shown in the figure on the side.
ROTOR DISENGAGEMENT:
To disengage the rotor, move lever #6 (chap. 6a) shown in the figure
on the side back to the vertical position.
Note: the rotor is equipped with a brake: the flail rotor
must completely stop within 7 seconds from its
disengagement. If not, contact a service centre for the
required inspection and adjustment.
Chap 7d
6d – USE OF THE MACHINE
. In case of unusual vibrations, it is FORBIDDEN
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