Instruction manual
Two rotor rake
TANGO
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Before starting the rake, make sure there are no animals underneath the guard
Before operating the rake, make sure all safety devices are in place and working. If not working
or damaged have them replaced
Before any maintenance, assembly, disassembly works and when parking position the machine
on a solid ground and secure it against accidental movements.
When cleaning the machine, use personal protective equipment for health protection.
Do not leave agricultural machinery on slopes or other descents without providing protection
against free runaway.
When operating on a stony field or nearby roads there is a risk of throwing out stones or other
objects which may pose a danger for passing-by vehicles on the road or for passers-by.
Therefore keep the safe distance.
If any break in the equipment operation occurs, turn off the drive. Before leaving the tractor turn
off the engine and remove the ignition key, leave the cabin and make sure there are no
unauthorized personnel in the cabin and close the door
.
The operator is not allowed to leave the tractor while driving
.
In case of a major failure, stop the machine's drive, turn off the tractor's engine and remove the
ignition key. Next, please contact technical service, and if accident (i.e.: road accident) occurs,
respect first aid rules and call appropriate authorities.
Keep the rake clean, so as to avoid a risk of fire.
Pay particular attention to both PTO shaft and spline shaft guards. Never operate with damaged
guards.
Rotating spring tines and other rotary elements present a danger to health and life of persons
present nearby the machine. Do not touch any moving machine parts
Check pressure in the machine wheels regularly.
In the event of any break in the equipment operation, turn off the drive.
In the event of a fatal failure, please call for technical service, and if an accident (in this case:
road accident) occurs, respect first aid rules and contact responsible services.
4.2.
Transport
Any modifications in the rake’s position are possible only if no unauthorized personnel is
around (children in particular).
For transport make sure that the rake has portable light board and the triangular safety sign
identifying a slow moving vehicle mounted.
When transporting the rake make sure it is always placed in the transport position
Before moving the rake to transport position make sure, that the tractor’s PTO is turned off and
all rotating parts have come to a complete stop.
Always adjust driving speed to current road conditions and local traffic code.
Do not exceed permissible speed of 19mph (30km/h).
Do not transport any people or objects on the machine.
When taking turns pay particular attention and keep in mind the machine's weight and
dimensions.
Bear in mind that when operating and transporting the machine in areas where high voltage
lines are present, exercise special caution as it is likely for the aggregate to touch the lines.
It is forbidden for the operator to leave the vehicles when driving.
Reckless driving and speeding may cause a traffic accident or collision.
4.3.
Putting the machines onto another vehicle for transport
The driver and the carrier are responsible for rake’s transport safety. Equipment and parts
must be secured during transport.
To put the rake onto another vehicle in a safe way, please follow the procedure below:
Grab the machine by any lifting devices only in places indicated by hook sign,
For hoisting please use hoists with capacity bigger than the machine weight as indicated on its
data plate. It also applies to the necessary cables and chains,
