Mesko-Rol Z 548 Guide

CONTENTS

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ……….……………………………………....

INTRODUCTION ……………………………..……………………………………….

APPROPRIATE USE OF THE MACHINE .…….......................................................

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………………………........................

3.1. General safety principles….…………………………......................................

3.2. Detailed safety principles ……………………….............................................

3.2.1. Preparation for work…………………………………………...............

3.2.2. Transporting ………………………………………………..................

3.2.3. Working …………………………………………………………….....

3.2.4. Uncoupling from the tractor for parking or storage …..........................

3.2.5. Technical maintenance ………………………………………………..

3.2.6. Safety signs ………………………………………………...................

3.2.7. Risks …………………………………………………………….........

3.2.8. Residual risks …………………………………………………............

OPERATION ………………………………………………...........................................

4.1. General characterisctics and description of the rake………………………….

4.2. Adjustments and settings ……….…………………………….........................

4.2.1. The adjustment of tines height ……….……………………………......

4.2.2. Setting of tine arms and swath curtain in working and transport

positions ……….……………………………....................................................

4.2.3. Setting the safeguard bows in working and transport positions ………

4.2.4. The latch in transport position ……….……………………………......

4.2.5. Setting the rake's height for transport ……….………………………...

4.2.6. Setting the support leg ……….……………………………....................

4.2.7. Installation of portable warning lights

and warning triangle ……….…………………………….......................

4.3. Preparation for transport ……….……………………………...........................

4.3.1. Towing the rake ……….……………………………..............................

4.4. Preparation for operation ……….……………………………..........................

4.4.1. Operation of the rake ……….…………………………….....................

4.5. Preparation for parking and uncoupling from the tractor ……….……………

4.6. Parking and storing the rake ……….…………………………….....................

4.7. Service …………………………………………………....................................

4.8. Repairs ……….…………………………….......................................................

SPECIFICATIONS ……………………………………………......................................

DISPOSAL ……………………………………………....................................................

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ……….……………………………................................

SPARE PARTS LIST ……….……………………………..............................................

MESKO-ROL

EC declaration of conformity for machinery

We, MESKO-ROL Spółka z o.o.

26-111 Skarżysko-Kamienna ul. I- Mościckiego 51

declare with full responsibility that the machine

Z 548 ROTARY RAKE

factory no.:................................................

year of manufacture: .................................

referred to herein is compliant with:

Directive 2006/42/EC

Regulation of the Polish Minister of Economy of 21 October 2008 on the essential requirements

regarding machines (Polish Journal of Laws Dz. U. No. 199 Pos. 1228)

harmonised standards:

PN-EN ISO 12100-1 - Safety of machinery —Basic concepts, general

principles for design. Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology.

PN-EN ISO 12100-2 - Safety of machinery —Basic concepts, general

principles for design. Part 2: Technical principles.

PN-EN ISO 4254-1 - Agricultural machinery. Safety. Part 1:

General requirements.

non-harmonised standards:

PN-ISO 11684:1998. Tractors, machinery for agriculture and forestry,

powered lawn and garden equipment. Safety sign and hazard pictorials.

General principles.

This declaration expires if the machine is modified or changed without the manufacturer's

written consent.

Skarżysko - Kamienna 07-01- 2015 Jacek Kowalski

President of the Board of MESKO-ROL

1. INTRODUCTION

Due to the importance of its contents, this manual is an essential part of the product package. We

recommend the dealer to retain the buyer-signed written acknowledgement of receipt of this manual

together with the product, whether new or second-hand.

The rake was manufactured in accordance with the applicable safety standards. Following the

information (instructions, descriptions and warnings) contained in this manual will ensure perfectly

safe operation of the device.

The identification details for the machine are provided on the name plate attached to the frame.

We recommend using original spare parts from MESKO-ROL as this will maximize the lifetime of

your machine.

CAUTION! If you have any doubts or if anything contained herein is unclear, please contact your

dealer or our Sales Department:

Phone: 048,041,253-41-20

Fax: 048,041,253-33-09

[email protected]

The name plate, the specimen of which is given below, is located on the product as shown in fig.

Due to the continuous development of our products, we reserve the right to make any modifications

or improvements to our products at our sole discretion. However, this shall not imply any obligation

on our part to upgrade any product that we have already sold.

2. APPROPRIATE USE OF THE MACHINE

The rake is intended for raking grass and short-stalk green forage on crop fields and meadows with

even surface, free from stones and obstacles, and with slope of up to 12°.For uneven meadows,

precise raking is ensured by the tandem version of the rake.

Any other use is “unintended”.

Furthermore, compliance with the “intended purpose” means strict adherence to the manufacturer’s

operation and maintenance instructions.

The machine may be operated and serviced only by personnel familiar with the detailed features of

the device and safety procedures.

Accident prevention and all other main work safety regulations, as well as traffic regulations, should

be followed at all times.

Any modification of the machine without authorization from the manufacturer may release the

manufacturer from liability for the resulting damage.

3. SAFETY OF USE

IMPORTANT NOTICE

WARNING

This warning symbol indicates an important notice concerning risks.

Wherever you encounter this symbol in this manual, read the accompanying notice and exercise

caution.

3.1. GENERAL SAFETY PRINCIPLES

BE CAREFUL. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO AVOID

EXPOSING YOURSELF AND OTHERS TO RISK

FOLLOW all the safety rules and take precautions applicable to the machine and its

operation. Each operator of the machine should be thoroughly familiar with the possible

risks and precautions.

NEVER allow children to play with, or near, the machine even if it is idle or stored.

Do not allow sitting, hanging or riding on the tine arms.

Give this warning to all people around (both adults and children) and ask them to warn

others as well.

BEFORE activating the rotation of the tine arms either manually or using the tractor’s

drive (even during parking or storage) ensure that there are no bystanders or animals

within the reach, or near, the tine arms.

When rotating, even if driven manually, the arms with bolted teeth can injure persons or

animals staying within the reach of the machine - they can even be punctured by the tines

due to their automatic rotation from horizontal to vertical position.

NEVER allow children to operate the rake

NEVER allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or safety rules to operate the

machine.

3.2. DETAILED SAFETY PRINCIPLES

3.2.1. PREPARATION FOR WORK

READ this manual carefully. Make sure that you understand all the safety rules and operating

instructions pertaining to the preparation for operation, towing and storage.

The manufacturer shall not be liable for any consequences of your neglect of these rules and

instructions.

THE OPERATOR should wear snugly fitting clothes to avoid the catching of any loose parts

by protruding or moving components.

THE DRIVE of the machine should include a telescopic articulated shaft conforming with the

specifications provided herein.

Attach the shaft’s head with the coupling to the power input shaft of the rake.

Immobilize the guards of the telescopic articulated shaft in accordance with operating

instructions for the shaft.

Do not power the rake with other shafts than those specified in the operating instructions.

The guards of the telescopic articulated shaft should be complete.

Never use a damaged shaft or a shaft with damaged guards.

● IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATION of the Polish Minister of Infrastructure of

31/12/2002 concerning technical requirements for vehicles and their essential equipment

(Polish Journal of Laws Dz.U. 32/2003, pos. 262, as amended), the rake should have portable

warning lights and a triangular “slow moving vehicle” plate for the towing on public roads.

Those are specified in the spare parts list and must be positioned on the rake as shown in fig.

14.

BEFORE coupling the rake with the tractor, inspect the whole rake, tighten all the bolts and

check mounting of all the moving and shielding components.

Check the operation of the machine by manually turning the arms, being careful not to injure

any person or animal.

BECAUSE most accidents happen between the tractor and the machine, be very careful while

engaging and disengaging the machine.

CONNECT the rake to a tractor of an adequate class described herein.

APPROACH the machine with the tractor carefully to bring together the hitching points of the

3-point linkage system and the power output and input shafts. No persons should stand

between the tractor and the rake at that time.

Before connecting the tractor with the rake, park the tractor, shut down its engine, remove the

key from the ignition switch and place wedges under the tractor’s wheels.

CONNECT the rake to the original and fit 3-point linkage system of the tractor and lock the

coupling.

BEFORE LIFTING the rake, check that there are no bystanders or animals within the reach

of the rake.

THE RAKE may be started up only after correct setting of all its components. Do not start the

rake while it is adjusted for the towing on public roads!

AFTER ENSURING that the area around the tines is clear from people and animals, you may

start up the rake to check the tractor’s lifting system and the portable warning lights.

DO NOT LEAVE the rake in the lifted position.

BEFORE LEAVING the tractor’s cabin, lower the rake on a hard and even surface, shut

down the drive of the power output shaft, shut down the engine and remove the key from the

ignition switch.

BEFORE CONVERTING the rake for the towing on public roads, uncouple the telescopic

articulated shaft from the power output shaft of the tractor.

NEVER START UP the tractor indoors.

IF THE LOAD of the front axle of the tractor is too small, load it with weights.

YOU MAY APPROACH the rake when the rotation has stopped and the tractor’s engine has

been shut down.

WHEN THE RAKE is lifted, secure it against dropping by setting the support in the upper or

lower position.

BEFORE adjusting the tine height with a hand crank (pos. 7 fig. 3) shut down the tractor

engine, remove the key from the ignition switch and engage hand brake

3.2.2. TRANSPORTING

NOTE that the rake can be towed on public roads only when it is folded and equipped with the

portable warning lights and the triangular “slow moving vehicle” plate.

IN ORDER FOR THE LIGHTS TO BE VISIBLE it is advisable to mount the rake on the

tractor in such a way that in the transport position its upward inclination is as low as possible,

while observing the operational requirements. This is done by installing the central hitch of the

three point linkage system in upper holes, if the tractor has them.

LIFT THE RAKE on the tractor to the transport position (fig. 11) to such a height that the

distance from the top of the red reflective light to the road surface is max. 1200 mm.

FOR THE PURPOSES OF TOWING lock the rake with the latch to limit its movements to

the left and right.

WHILE DRIVING consider the large size of the machine.

3.2.3. WORKING

BEFORE CONVERTING the rake from transport position to operation position shut down

the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch and immobilise the tractor.

THE TELESCOPIC ARTICULATED SHAFT should be mounted only after performing all

actions necessary to put the rake into operation position.

BEFORE STARTING UP the rake, ensure that there are no bystanders or animals within the

reach of, or near, the rake.

DO NOT ALLOW the rake’s arms to be operated while hydraulically lifted by the tractor.

BE EXTRA CAREFUL when converting the rake from transport to operation position. It

changes it width when folding or unfolding, and when arms are moved, the tines switch

position from horizontal to vertical (towards the ground).

WHILE OPERATING the turner ensure that the area within the 50 m perimeter is clear from

people and animals.

The support should be set in the upper position.

3.2.4. UNCOUPLING FROM THE TRACTOR FOR PARKING OR STORAGE

BEFORE UNCOUPLING the rake from the tractor, make sure that the rake will not slide or

roll.

WHEN THE RAKE is lifted, secure it against dropping by setting the support in the lower

parking position.

AFTER SETTING the rake on the ground, shutting down the tractor engine, immobilising the

tractor and removing the key from the ignition switch, the first thing to do is to dismount the

telescopic articulated shaft from the power output shaft of the tractor.

PARK AND STORE the rake in areas inaccessible to people (including children) and

animals.

SECURE THE RAKE against access by children and immobilize the arms.

WHEN DISCONNECTING the rake from the tractor always set it on its support.

3.2.5. TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE

Service the rake while it is parked, before connecting it to the tractor. If you must service the

rake while it is coupled with the tractor, do the following:

- put the rake on the ground.

- Shut down the engine, immobilize the tractor, remove the key from the ignition switch and

uncouple the telescopic articulated shaft.

Check the bolt connections daily, before starting your work, and, if required, tighten loosened

parts.

Monitor the parts for wear and damage and, if required, replace them early enough with new

original parts manufactured by Z 548, because only these will provide the desirable result.

3.2.6. SAFETY SIGNS

The rake has warning labels with safety icons applied at the points shown in Fig. 1. They contain

clear notices and tips about what you should be particularly careful about to stay safe.

Examine each of these labels carefully and check their meaning based on the descriptions provided

in this section.

Keep the labels clean and legible over the whole lifetime of the rake.

If any label becomes illegible or is damaged or lost, replace it with a new one.

Apply all the required labels to new parts and assemblies.

You may buy new labels from your dealer or the manufacturer, as spare parts. Provide the number

of the old label while ordering/purchasing a new one.

List of warning and notice labels placed on the rake

Read this manual before starting your work.

Shut down the tractor’s engine and remove the key from the

ignition switch before proceeding to maintenance or service.

Risk from hard objects ejected by the machine. Keep safe

clearance.

Risk of a leg being caught. Keep safe clearance.

Do not stand or perform maintenance, inspection or service

works within the reach of the rake while it is lifted.

While working, keep this clearance from people and animals.

Maintain correct pressure in the tires.

Max. RPM of the power output shaft.

Lifting points.

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