Ferris Industries ZMT 160 - Manual (Page 8)

ZMT Owner’s Manual
3.2 Safety Rules Concerning the Hydraulic System
• This shredder uses the hydraulic circuit of the tractor to carry out side movements
and to adjust the flail head; the pressure of such system must not exceed 190 BAR.
• Mark the different pipes to avoid reversal of operation.
IMPORTANT: Do not look for oil leaks with bare hands, but always while wearing
gloves or with a cloth. Oil under strong pressure may seep into the skin causing
serious infections. In this case contact a doctor immediately.
• Periodically check the flexible hoses; if they are worn or damaged they must be
replaced with others of the same specification.
• Before working on the hyudraulic system, lower the machine, take pressure out
and stop the tractor.
• Used oils and greases must be stored and disposed of according to anitpollution
rules.
3.3 Safety Rules Concerning Road Traffic
• In transport, reduce speed, especially on bumpy roads. The weight of the shredder
may render driving difficult and damage the shredder itself.
• Check that the levers which operate the hydraulic lift are locked to avoid the
lowering of the machine during transport.
• When driving on public roads, respect all road rules in force. Never transport the
shredder with the rotor moving, even for short distances.
• Lock the shredder with the appropriate chain.
3.4 Safety Rules During Use
• Pay special attention, when working with the machine, not to touch fixed objects
such as road drains, wells, shafts, curbs, guard rails, tracks, etc. This could cause
the breakage of the flails, which can be thrown at very high speed.
• If wires, ropes or chains should get entangled in the rotor, stop immediately to
prevent damage or a dangerous situation; stop the rotor and the tractor, take out
the ignition key.
Put working gloves on, clear the rotor with the aid of pliers or shears. Do not try to
disentangle by inverting the rotational direction of the rotor.
• Do not use the machine when there is vibration in the flail head, as this could
cause breakage and serious damage. Find the cause of the vibration and repair it.
• Do not operate with the arm extended if the tractor is on a sloping ground.
3.5 List of Guards Attached to The Shredder (Figure 4)
1 - PTO Shaft
2 - PTO Shaft Guard
3 - Belt Guard
4 - Danger and Warning Decals
5 - Front Guard
6 - Side Guard
Figure 4
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