Description Of The Machine - GASPARDO S MARIA Serie Empleo Y Mantenimiento

ENGLISH
USE AND MAINTENANCE

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE

This farming implement, can only be operated by a farming tractor equipped with alifting unit and universal three-point hitch.
The seeder is suitable for stand-alone use on tilled soil.
It is suitable for sowing cereal: wheat, barley, rye, oats, rice.
For minute and forage seeds: rape, clover, alfalfa, rye-grass.
For coarse seeds: soya, peas.
The seeds are put in the ground using furrow openers and are distributed continuously in each row by a toothed roller.
The quantities to be distributed are regulated through a cam-operated (gearbox) variable-speed unit whose motion is given by the driving
wheels through their adherence to the ground.
The arms of the furrow openers, independently of each other, are exible so that they can adapt to different types of ground.
ATTENTION
The machine is suitable only for the uses indicated. The recommended working speed is 8÷10 km/h. The machine must only be
transported by road with the tanks and hoppers empty and at max speed of 25 km/h. Any other use different from that descri-
bed in these instructions could cause damage to the machine and represent a serious hazard for the user. The machine must
be operated by qualifi ed operators of the Customer. The operator must wear suitable personal protection equipment (safety
footwear, overalls and gloves, etc.). This machine has been intended for professional use: it must be operated exclusively by
preliminarily educated, trained and authorised operators who hold a regular driving license.
Operating instructions
• The machine was manufactured for dosing and distributing commercial seeds of standard quality.
• The machine is intended for professional users: operation must be allowed to skilled operators only.
• The machine must be operated by one operator only.
• The machine is not intended for purposes other than farming applications.
Conforming machine operation also includes:
• compliance with all the instructions provided in this manual;
• performance of inspection and maintenance operations described in this manual;
• exclusive use of genuine GASPARDO spare parts.
The machine can to sow on a gradient up to 10%.
The machine's correct operation is not guaranteed if having to plant
on a slope that is more than 10% steep.
We recommend doing the following:
• reduce advancement speed;
Max. 10% Max. 10% Max. 10% Max. 10%
• frequently check that pipes are not clogged by seeds;
• check the amount of used seeds per planted Ha, corresponds to that set;
• do not, in any case, work on slopes that jeopardise the machine's stability.
Additional checks before operation
Below is a list of additional checks required before operating the machine:
• ensure that there are no remarkably big stones or rocks (diameter superior to 8 to 12 cm) on the soil;
• ensure that there are no protruding sections of trees (over 10 cm) having a diameter superior to 8 to 12 cm on the soil;
• ensure that there are no metal elements of any type whatsoever, but especially nets, cables, wire ropes, chains, pipes, etc. on the
soil.
Regular operation depends on the correct use and adequate maintenance of the equipment. It is advisable therefore to observe scru-
pulously what is described in order to prevent any inconveniences that could prejudicate proper operation and duration. It is just as
important to keep to what is described in this booklet since the Manufacturer declines all responsibility due to negligence and
non-observance of these rules.
At any rate the Manufacturer is available to assure immediate and accurate technical assistance and all that may be necessary for the
improved operation and better performance of the equipment.
The machine user shall be liable for damage caused by non-compliance with the instructions hereby.
EN - 47
cod. G19503221