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!!! Important !!!
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR IRRIGA-
TOR !!
Operating instructions for Fasterholt FM 4400
Your new Fasterholt Irrigator is a Danish built machine, but
even the best machines only deliver top results when they are
properly used and maintained.
To ensure that the machine complies with the EU Machinery Di-
rective, only original spare parts may be used. Otherwise, com-
pliance will be lost and safety will be entirely at your own risk.
The irrigator is intended for irrigation with clean water from a
drilled well or a watercourse.
1. Safety instructions/warnings !!
―It is forbidden to stand on the machine during irrigation
and transport (risk of fatal injury).
― The guards are tted for your own safety - please leave
them in place.
―Remember to tighten the wheel bolts.
―When starting the machine on falling ground, you must be
VERY careful not to disconnect the tractor from the ma-
chine until the machine has been put into gear, otherwise
the machine may run away.
―If a rear wheel is removed, THE MACHINE MUST BE JACKED
UP AND VERY STABLE, because if it overturns, it will fall
completely on its side.
―To perform an EMERGENCY STOP, pull the cable for
the miswinding bar or press STOP on the COMPUT-
ER.
― V-belts may only be tted after the machine has
been unwound for the rst time. (only the rst time
the machine is used for irrigation.)
―The gun must face out to the side when unwinding
the machine.
―STAND ASIDE when the gun is operating.
―WARNING against contact with overhead power
lines with the machine or water jet. Avoid irrigation
on or near power lines.
― During transport on uneven roads/elds, move VERY
carefully according to the conditions.
―Max. transport speed with water in the hose is 15
km/h.
―When parking the machine, use the wheel chocks
mounted by the rear wheels.
―DANGER !! Avoid welding in the paint layer! Before
welding, remove all paint from the welding area.
―Avoid inhalation of grinding dust.
―Hydraulic oil can be harmful to health:
―Skin contact may cause allergies.
―Inhalation of oil mist may cause lung disease.
―Leakage of oil under high pressure is dangerous, an
oil jet can enter the skin, eyes, etc.
―If a hydraulic system leak is found, stop the system
immediately and rectify the fault.
―Note that due to operation, the oil may be 70 de-
grees Celsius or even hotter. This can lead to a risk
of scalding during separation.
―IMPORTANT Maximum battery charging power is
2 amps. Charging more than 2 amps may cause
the battery to crack. The battery must be charged
at a temperature between 0 °C and +40 °C. NEVER
place the battery in a sealed container while charg-
ing. During winter, the battery must be removed and
stored in a dry place indoors in a fully charged state.
― Avoid sparks and ames on and around the battery.
―Do not short circuit the battery.
―Never disassemble the battery.
―If you come into contact with the battery's sulphuric
acid, wash immediately with water. If acid comes
into contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water
and seek medical attention immediately.
―Pay attention to the battery compartment. If there
are cracks, deformities, electrolyte leakage, etc.,
replace the battery immediately.
―If the battery is dirty, clean it as soon as possible.
―Disposal of oil spills:
―If oil spills are found, they should be cleaned up
immediately with rags or oil absorbent powder.
―Spilled products, as well as rags and powder used
for oil spills, must be stored in sealed metal contain-
ers and delivered to the municipal collection site.
―Batteries, hoses, tyres and other parts of the irri-
gation machine must be disposed of at an approved
recycling site.
If the machine is to be moved via public roads, it must
rst be drained of water.
General safety
WARNING !!
