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TWIN DISC CENTRIFUGAL SPREADER - XDI 1500/2000/3000
P/N MNenXDI152030CE Rev. 00/11.2014 © Agrex S.p.A.
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02 - GENERAL PRECA
UTIONS
2.4. GENERAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENT-PREVENTION RULES
The manufacturer declines all liability for failure to observe the rules on safety and accident prevention. Operators should read the
following general safety and accident prevention rules.
1
Danger, Warning, Caution.
All the instructions highlighted by the specific terms and symbols in this manual and on the stickers affixed to the tractor
MUST be observed at all times.
2
Constructional features.
The machine’s constructional features must never be modified. The machine has been designed in accordance with the
standards in force on construction and use in normal operating conditions.
3
Tractor.
The tractor used must comply with the standards in force and must be correctly configured for hitching the machine. All the
instructions provided using the specific terms and symbols in the tractor’s operating manual and on the stickers affixed to
the tractor MUST be observed.
4
Driving on private and public roads.
When driving on the road, the fertilizer spreader must be hitched to the tractor as described in this manual. Incorrect
hitching may affect the vehicle’s stability when braking. Moreover, all local road rules in the country in question must be
obeyed. Before driving, all moving parts must be checked and secured in the correct position, the machine must be clean,
correctly serviced and in perfect working condition, and all lights must be working (headlights, indicators, brake lights...).
5
Children, minors and people with disabilities.
Always keep children, minors or people with disabilities away from the machine during operation or maintenance. It is
prohibited to approach the machine even when this is parked and stationary.
6
Passengers.
The machine cannot be used to transport passengers. The transport of people on the machine or the tractor is prohibited.
7
Maintenance.
The operator is for ensuring the maintenance and reliability of the machine. Maintenance must be performed by trained
and authorised personnel in accordance with the instructions provided in the user and maintenance manual. Never carry
out checks, maintenance or repairs before having switched off the engine, stabilised or parked the machine on suitable and
even ground.
8
Loans.
The machine must never be given on loan to third parties or people who are not trained in accordance with the requirements
in force. In such cases, the owner may be considered liable for any accidents.
9
Carbon monoxide.
Never start the tractor’s engine or operate it indoors; this may cause poisoning and death.
10
Chemical reactions.
The products to be spread may cause dangerous chemical reactions. Never wash the machine even when very small amounts
of product to be spread are present; water or detergents may cause irritation to the skin and to the respiratory tracts,
inhalation of toxic substances, asphyxia and suffocation, fires and explosions.
11
Using on downhill sections.
The machine may not be used on slopes exceeding 5°. Never drive downhill with the tractor in neutral or the clutch pedal
depressed. Check the brakes regularly and always change down to first gear before travelling downhill. Use the engine
brake. Always travel on even and solid ground.