Warnings

• Take EXTREME CARE when connecting the machine to the threepoint linkage of a tractor or carrier frame of a telehandler. Ensure the tractor/telehandler handbrake is applied before leaving the cab. Be sure to refer to the vehicles’ manual for correct fitment. • If the machine is stationary mounted or on a pickup/truck/ute deck, ensure it is SECURELY FASTENED. • ENSURE the latch hook is correctly latched when transporting the machine, whether it is connected to a tractor/telehandler or being transported on a trailer. • ALL persons must be well clear of the machine when in operation.

Only the operator should be within three metres of the machine whilst feeding. Persons should be 20 metres from the machine when bedding. Foreign matter in bale may cause INJURY or DEATH. • Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the drive unit BEFORE trying to clear feed material or cut strings / net anywhere from around or on the machine. • Oil supply must be shut off BEFORE the operator leaves the vehicle controls. • ENSURE the electric controller is securely fastened in the vehicle.

If the controller falls it may operate the machine without warning causing INJURY or DEATH. • Watch CAREFULLY when driving for over-width and tail-swing when travelling through gateways or near objects or people. • BEFORE attempting maintenance or any work on the machine, ensure the drive unit is shut off and no one is near the hydraulic controls. The hydraulic hoses and electric connection must also be disconnected from the drive unit. Before attempting work on the hydraulic system, the hydraulic pressure must be fully released from the system. This is carried out by floating the hydraulic remote in the vehicle with the hoses attached whilst activating all the functions of the joystick ensuring it is connected to a power supply. The platform must be completely lowered. • Take EXTREME CARE when lifting the machine on a front loader, telehandler or skid steer loader as this changes the balance point of the vehicle and may cause it to tip over.

WARNINGS CONT.

• ALWAYS lift the platform to recommended initial rounds/square feeding position when travelling regardless of with or without a bale. Failing to do so can result in the mainframe separating from the three-point linkage frame. • KEEP CLEAR of moving feed platform and pivot mechanism. DO NOT use the machine for transporting anything other than a bale. • REGULARLY check the machine for signs of wear, stress or damage.

ENSURE any parts are repaired/replaced if needed. • DO NOT allow any person(s) to ride on the machine at ANY time. • Missing or damaged covers can cause the machine to function incorrectly and expose moving parts which may result in INJURY or DEATH. All protective covers MUST be correctly fitted before machine operation. • NO alteration or modification is to be done to this machine unless undertaken or authorised by Hustler. Failing to do so will void warranty and potentially make the machine unsafe to operate. • Vehicle MUST be operated at low speed over even ground when the machine is attached. The machine must be kept as low as practical to the ground when traveling on a loader or telehandler. • Take EXTREME CAUTION when driving the vehicle on unlevel ground with the machine attached. Do not exceed 15 degrees’ side slope when attached to the 3-point linkage of a tractor. Refer to the vehicles’ manual for permitted travel on uneven ground. • KEEP CLEAR of feed rotors. These have sharp points which are needed for teasing the bale. • KEEP CLEAR of bale tines when the linkage frame is not engaged with the mainframe. • ENSURE the platform lift arm is completely lowered before engaging the linkage frame with the feed unit. • The machine requires 60 – 70 Litres of oil per minute to spread straw and 20 - 40 litres to feed bales. DO NOT EXCEED 80 LPM.

This will cause the hydraulic system to overheat. • When the machine is in operation the hydraulic components (hoses, block, valves and motor) can heat up. DO NOT TOUCH

Components can reach over 60˚C / 140˚F which will burn if touched.

• Use ONLY straw or short chop hay when spreading. Balage may cause the bedding rotor to jam. In the event the drum stalls, stop the oil flow to the machine IMMEDIATELY. • DO NOT attempt to manually lift the latch hook without the platform completely lowered. As the platform may drop causing

SERIOUS INJURY. • ENSURE appropriate protective equipment is worn whilst operating this machine. Hearing protection must be worn when using the spreader. Some bales give off a lot of dust when they’re spread.

A dust mask must be worn when spreading straw/hay. A cab-less vehicle is not recommended, however if used, the operator must wear safety glasses to be protected from projected foreign objects in the bale when spreading. • Not all bales unravel evenly. In the possible event that material gets attached to the machine and causes vibration, STOP

OPERATION IMMEDIATELY. Follow the correct procedure to remove any material from the machine. ENSURE the hydraulic and electric supply are disconnected from the machine BEFORE attempting to clear any material.

WARNING! BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE, ENSURE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF AND NO ONE IS NEAR THE HYDRAULIC CONTROLS