Moore Tandem Uni-Drill DP400A, Instructions Manual

Safety Regulations 

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25 

– Before climbing down from 

the tractor, or before any 
operation on the machine, turn off 
the engine; remove the key from 
the ignition and wait until all 
moving parts have come to a 
standstill.  

26

 – Do not stand between the 

tractor and the machine until the 
handbrake has been applied 
and/or the wheels have been 
wedged. 

27 

– Before any operation on the 

machine, ensure that it cannot be 
started up accidentally.  

28

 – Do not use the lifting ring to 

lift the machine when it is loaded. 
 

PROPER USE OF THE 
MACHINE 

The seed drill must only be used 
for tasks for which it has been 
designed.  The manufacturer will 
not be liable for any damage 
caused by using the machine for 
applications other than those 
specified by the manufacturer. 

Using the machine for purposes 
other than those originally 
intended will be done so entirely 
at the user’s risk.  Proper use of 
the machine also implies: 
- complying with instructions on 
use, care and maintenance 
provided by the manufacturer; 
- using only original or 
manufacturer recommended 
spare parts, equipment and 
accessories. 
The seed drill must only be 
operated, maintained and 
repaired by competent persons, 
familiar with the specifications and 
methods of operation of the 
machine.  These persons must 
also be informed of the dangers to 
which they may be exposed. 
The user must strictly abide by 
current legislation regarding: 
- accident prevention 
- safety at work (Health and 
Safety Regulations) 
- transport on public roads (Road 
Traffic Regulations). 
Strict compliance with warnings   
affixed to the machine is 
obligatory. 
The owner of the equipment shall 
become liable for any damage 
resulting from alterations made to 
the machine by the user or any 
other person, without the prior 
written consent of the 
manufacturer.  

HITCHING 

 
1

 – When hitching or unhitching 

the machine form the tractor, 
place the control lever of the 
hydraulic lift in such a position 
that the lifting mechanism cannot 
be activated accidentally.  

2 

– When hitching the machine to 

the three-point-lifting mechanism 
of the tractor, ensure that the 
diameters of the pins or gudgeons 
correspond to the diameter of the 
tractor ball joints. 

3 

– 

Caution!

 In the three-point 

lifting zone, there may be a 
danger of crushing and shearing 

4 

– Do not stand between the 

tractor and the machine whilst 
operating the external lift control 
lever. 

5

 – When in transport, lifting 

mechanism stabilizer bars must 
be fitted to the machine to avoid 
floating and side movement. 

6

 – When transporting the 

machine in the raised position, 
lock the lift control lever. 
 

DRIVE EQUIPMENT 

(Power take-off and universal 
drive shafts) 

1

 – Only use universal drive 

shafts supplied with the machine 
of recommended by the 
manufacturer. 

2

 – Power take-off and universal 

drive shaft guards must always be 
fitted and in good condition. 

3 

– Ensure that the tubes of the 

universal drive shafts are properly 
guarded, both in the working 
position and in the transport 
position. 

4

 – Before connecting or 

disconnecting a universal drive 
shaft, disengage the power take-
off, turn off the engine and re-
move the key from the ignition. 

5

 – If the primary universal drive 

shaft is fitted with a torque limiter 
or a free wheel, these must be 
mounted on the machine power 
take-off. 

6

 – Always ensure that universal 

drive shafts are fitted and locked 
correctly. 

7

 – Always ensure that universal 

drive shaft guards are 
immobilized in rotation using the 
specially provided chains. 

8

 – Before engaging power take-

off ensure that the speed selected 

and the direction of rotation of the 
power take-off, comply with the 
manufacturer’s instructions. 

9 

– Before engaging power take-

off, ensure that no persons or 
animals are close to the machine. 

10

 – Disengage power take-off 

when the universal drive shaft 
angle limits laid down by the 
manufacturer are in danger of 
being exceeded. 

11

 – 

Caution!

 When power take-

off has been disengaged, moving 
parts may continue to rotate for a 
few moments.  Do not approach 
until they have reached a 
complete standstill. 

12

 – On removal from the 

machine, rest the universal drive 
shafts on the specially provided 
supports. 

13

  – After disconnecting the 

universal drive shafts from the 
power take-off, the protective cap 
should be fitted to the power take-
off. 

14

 – Damaged power take-off and 

universal drive shaft guards must 
be replaced immediately. 
 

HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT 

1

 – 

Caution!

 The hydraulic circuit 

is pressurized. 

2

 – When fitting hydraulic motors 

or cylinders, ensure that the 
circuits are connected correctly in 
accordance with the 
manufacturer’s guidelines. 

3

 – Before fitting a hose to the 

tractor’s hydraulic circuit, ensure 
that the tractor-side and machine-
side circuits are not pressurized. 

4

 – The user of the machine is 

strongly recommended to identify 
the hydraulic couplings between 
the tractor and the machine in 
order to avoid wrong connection.  

Caution!

  There is a danger of 

reversing the functions (for 
example: raise/lower). 

5

 – Check hydraulic hoses once a 

year, for: 
- Damage to the outer surface 
- Porosity of the outer surface  
- Deformation with and without 
pressure 
- State of the fittings and seals 
The maximum working life for 
hoses is 6 years.  When replacing 
them, ensure that only hoses with 
the specifications and grade 
recommended by the machine 
manufacturer are used.