8999146EN: v1 26/02/2020
6 Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
Contents List
1Machine Description...............................................................................................................................8
1.1 Intended Usage.........................................................................................................................8
1.2 General Arrangement ...............................................................................................................9
1.3 Machine General Specification.................................................................................................9
1.4 Machine Identification .............................................................................................................10
2Safety....................................................................................................................................................12
2.1 Safety Warnings......................................................................................................................12
2.2 Emergency Stop......................................................................................................................13
2.3 Dangers Due To Overhead Power Lines ...............................................................................13
2.3.1 Risk Assessment.......................................................................................................14
2.3.2 Emergency Action for Accidents Involving Electricity...............................................14
2.4 Noise .......................................................................................................................................16
2.5 Personal Protective Equipment ..............................................................................................16
2.6 Cab Guarding..........................................................................................................................16
2.7 Stability....................................................................................................................................17
2.8 Working On Inclined Ground...................................................................................................18
2.9 Working On Embankments.....................................................................................................18
2.10 Attachment And Removal From The Reach Arm...................................................................18
2.11 Working In Public Places........................................................................................................19
2.12 Safe Maintenance...................................................................................................................19
2.13 Safety Distances.....................................................................................................................21
2.14 Warning Signs.........................................................................................................................21
2.14.1 Suggested Warning Signs Required.........................................................................21
2.14.2 Use of Warning Signs................................................................................................21
2.15 Safety Decals..........................................................................................................................22
2.16 The Machine & The Environment...........................................................................................23
2.16.1 Disposal.....................................................................................................................23
2.17 Proposition 65.........................................................................................................................24
3Machine Preparation.............................................................................................................................26
3.1 Tractor Requirements; ............................................................................................................26
3.2 Tractor Checks........................................................................................................................26
3.3 Lifting The Machine.................................................................................................................26
3.3.1 Lifting Equipment.......................................................................................................26
3.3.2 Lifting Points..............................................................................................................26
3.4 Controls Overview...................................................................................................................27
3.5 Machine Attachment...............................................................................................................27
3.5.1 Blade Guard...............................................................................................................27
3.6 Attaching To The Reach Arm .................................................................................................28
3.7 Blade Cutting Direction ...........................................................................................................29
3.8 Hydraulic Installation...............................................................................................................29
3.9 Hydraulic Hose Checks...........................................................................................................30
3.9.1 Twists.........................................................................................................................30
3.9.2 Sharp Bends..............................................................................................................31
3.9.3 Chafing Hoses...........................................................................................................32
4Usage Instruction..................................................................................................................................34
4.1 Operator Requirements ..........................................................................................................34
4.1.1 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)......................................................................34
4.2 Work Site Assessment............................................................................................................35
4.2.1 Foreign Debris Hazards ............................................................................................35
4.2.2 Bystanders.................................................................................................................36
4.2.3 Weather.....................................................................................................................36
4.2.4 Fire.............................................................................................................................36
4.3 Using The Sawblade...............................................................................................................36
4.4 Beginning Work.......................................................................................................................39
4.4.1 Pre-start Checks........................................................................................................39
4.4.2 Starting The Sawblade..............................................................................................39
4.4.3 Stopping The Sawblade............................................................................................39
4.4.4 Stopping The Machine In An Emergency.................................................................40
4.5 General Cutting Hints..............................................................................................................40
4.5.2 Hedge Cutting Hints ..................................................................................................40
