Berthoud VEGA 120, Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- This duster should be used by a fully trained operator in spray techniques.
- Do not allow anyone to enter the duster's working radius.
- When using hydraulic, electrical or other controls, first ensure that there is no-one within range of the spray.
- The only workpost is the tractor's cab when the duster is in operation.
- In addition to the instructions contained in this manual, comply with the legislation relating to safety and
accident prevention regulations.
- The stickers on the duster indicate safety measures to be complied with to prevent accidents.
- The user must train himself in the operation of this duster before doing any work.
- Protect yourself from spray drift during spraying.
- No passengers should be carried on the duster.
- Take care when hitching or unhitching the duster.
- Before hitching the duster, make sure that there is sufficient ballast on the tractor's front axle.
- All the remote controls must be placed so that they cannot cause a dangerous situation.
- Before doing anything on the duster, disconnect the power take-off, switch off the engine, remove the ignition
key and wait until the sprayer has stopped completely.
- Make sure that all the safety covers are in place.
- Carry out the adjustments and a water spray test before preparing the spray mixture.
- Dispose of chemical cans in accordance with the instructions given by the manufacturer.
HITCHING
- Beware of crush risks in the 3-point lifting area.
- Disconnect the power take-off, switch off the engine and remove the tractor's ignition key while the duster's
drive shafts are being connected.
- Use only EC-approved drive shafts. Fit them and service them in accordance with their manufacturer's
instructions. Replace their protectors as soon as they are damaged.
- The protective covers must always be in place and properly secured.
- Rest the drive shafts on their supports as soon as they are disconnected.
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
- Before connecting a hose to the tractor’s hydraulic system, make sure that the tractor and sprayer-side
circuits are not pressurized.
- Check that the hydraulic hoses are in good condition and replace them if they are damaged.
MAINTENANCE
- For all maintenance work, the PTO has to be disconnected, the tractor engine must be switched off, the
ignition key removed.
IMPORTANT: For manually or hydraulically operated equipment with lifting, folding or extension gear,
etc. and prior to all maintenance work, even of minor importance, mechanical parts must be at the
limit of their travel, jack pressure off, arms on their supports and sliding or swinging frames locked
into position.
- Only use recommended spare parts by BERTHOUD.