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2.3. Intended use of the MBS straw breaker
Straw breakers are designed to mechanically break and remove straw from the soil
surface and aerate the soil by loosening the surface. With the MBS straw breaker, the
field is cleared of excess straw and the soil is aerated, which accelerates plant growth.
CAUTION! Failure to comply with the instruction manual shall also be
construed as misuse. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage
arising out of misuse.
3. General safety information
The MBS straw breaker may only be started, used and repaired by persons familiar with
its operation and that of the tractor being used and the rules for its safe use and operation.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any unauthorised alternation of the straw breaker.
Only genuine original MANDAM spare parts shall be used during the warranty period.
The straw breaker must be operated with all precautionary measures, in particular:
•each time before starting operation check the implement and the tractor whether
their condition guarantees safety during operation and travel,
•minors under 16 years of age, ill, disabled or intoxicated persons (under the
influence of alcohol or drugs) must not operate the implement,
•use protective clothing, footwear and gloves during maintenance work,
•do not exceed the maximum axle loads and transport dimensions,
•use only original cotter pins and pins,
•do not approach the implement when it is being lifted or lowered, folded or
unfolded,
•do not stay between the implement and the tractor when the engine is running,
•move forward, lift and lower the implement slowly and smoothly without sudden
jerks, making sure that nobody stays in the vicinity,
•do not reverse and make U-turns when the implement is lowered to the working
position,
•when making U-turns do not use independent tractor brakes,
•during the operation and travel do not stand on the implement and do not put
additional loads onto it,
•while making U-turns, pay due caution if anyone is in the vicinity,
•do not operate the straw breaker on slopes with the inclination exceeding 12°,
•any repairs, lubrication or cleaning of working components may be performed as
long as the engine is not running and the straw breaker is lowered and unfolded,
•there is a hazard of head injury when you perform maintenance or replacement of
parts under the implement without adequate protection – wear a hardhat,
•during a break in the work, always lower the implement to the ground and stop the
tractor engine,
CAUTION! The MBS straw breaker is designed exclusively for field
processing. Using the implement for tasks that differ from the intended use
shall be regarded as misuse, resulting in loss of warranty.
