Commissioning
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Centaur BAG 0070.1 12.08
6 Commissioning
This section contains information
on operating your machine for the first time.
on checking how you may connect the machine to your tractor.
Before operating the machine for the first time the operator must
have read and understood the operating manual.
Follow the instructions given in the section "Safety instructions
for the operator" on page 22 onwards when
connecting and disconnecting the machine,
transporting the machine and
using
the
machine
Only couple and transport the machine to/with a tractor which is
suitable for the task.
The tractor and machine must meet the national road traffic
regulations.
The operator and the user shall be responsible for compliance
with the statutory road traffic regulations.
WARNING
Risk of contusions, cutting, catching, drawing in and knocks in
the area of hydraulically or electrically actuated components.
Do not block the operator controls on the tractor which are used for
hydraulic and electrical movements of components, e.g. folding,
swivelling and pushing movements. The movement must stop
automatically when you release the appropriate control. This does not
apply to equipment movements that:
are continuous or
are automatically locked or
necessarily require an open centre or pressure position to
operate correctly
6.1
Checking the suitability of the tractor
WARNING
Danger of breaking during operation, insufficient stability and
insufficient tractor steering and braking power on improper use
of the tractor!
Check the suitability of your tractor before you attach or hook up
the machine.
You may only connect the machine to tractors suitable for the
purpose.
Carry out a brake test to check whether the tractor achieves the
required braking delay with the machine connected.
