Description Of The Machine; Accident Prevention Regulations (How To Avoid Accidents); Use Of The Machine - AGREX SP50 Emploi Et Entretien

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- DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE

This is a spreader with centrifugal action for dry or damp granular or non - granular materials, to be
towed by a tractor or self - propelled vehicle. The centrifugal action is generated by the rotation of a
disc with four blades positioned on the circumference.
The machine is composed of: (fig.4 pag.29):
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spreading disc equipped with blades
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frame with drawba
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loading hopper
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- ACCIDENT PREVENTION REGULATIONS
• To avoid accidents, pay close attention to the warning notices affixed on the machine and read this
guide carefully.
• The use of the spreader is restricted to the fuctions, for which it has been designed and which are
described in the present guide. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any damages to
things or injuries to people caused by a wrong use of the spreader.
• It is strictly forbidden to spread iron pieces, stones, grivel, glass and similar materials as they may injure
people and cause damages to things.
• Before starting the spreader, make sure all protection devices and guards are mounted correctly.
• Make sure no bystanders (especially children) or animals are in the working area.This is extremely
important when the spreader is being used near pubblic or easily accessible roads.
• During work, wear close-fitting and laced-up garments, heavy safety shoes, safety gloves and mask
especially while spreading powdery fertilizers in windy weather.
• It is strictly forbidden to transport persons while the spreader is in operation or during transfers.
• Note: when the spreader is attached to the tractor the blades are activated and start moving.
• After using the spreader, turn the engine off, apply the handbrake, lower the spreader to the ground,
disengage the P.T.O. and , if the hopper is still partially full, even the product up in order to avoid
accidental tippings.
• When travelling on public roads, connect the spreader to the tractor as described on pag.12 of the
present guide. A wrong connection may alter the vehicle stability. It is necessary to abide by the national
traffic code.
• We remind you that a careful operator is the best insurance against accidents.
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- USE OF THE MACHINE

It is possible to spread various types of fertilisers, seeds, salt and sand. The machine can be attached to
any type of self-propelled vehicle or tractor which is sufficiently powerful.
The machine must only be started up in the open and when there is enough visibility
to see the distance to which the product is being spread.
The quantity of the product scattered can be increased by means of the opening lever.The quantity is
increased by pushing the lever down and decreased by pulling it up.The spread of the product is determened
by the speed of the tractor.
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