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3 SAFETY
RULES
3.1
General safety rules:
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It is mandatory to read and follow the instructions for the use and maintenance
manual before carrying out any operation or move with the machine.
Reading it
during the operation is too late.
Improper use or an incorrect move may
seriously damage things and people.
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Both the operator and the maintenance fitter must know the machine well,
especially regarding dangers resulting from improper use or incorrect repairs.
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Before starting, checks on tractor and mower must be carried out as regards:
functionality; road safety; accident prevention rules.
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Even when using the machine correctly, stones or other objects may be thrown a
long distance. Therefore nobody must stand within the danger area. Special
attention must be paid when working near roads or buildings.
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Use tractors with cabs.
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The condition of flails and of all guards must be checked before beginning the
daily work. They must be replaced if damaged or missing.
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During checks or repairs, make sure nobody could start the machine by mistake.
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Never wear loose or fluttering clothes.
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Never carry passengers on the tractor.
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Never work, walk or stand under the lifted arm.
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Never use the arm to raise people or objects.
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Never carry people on the mower.
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Never connect the power takeoff with the engine stopped.
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Never approach the machine until the flail holder shaft has completely stopped.
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Do not enter the working zone of the PTO shaft. It is dangerous to approach the
rotating parts of the machine.
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Keep the PTO shaft guard in good order.
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Before starting, check the surrounding area for the likely presence of people
and/or animals.
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Do not stand in the range of operation of the machine.
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The PTO shaft must be assembled and disassembled only with the motor stopped
and the starting key removed.
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Before connecting the power takeoff, check that the speed and the rotational
direction correspond to those of the mower.
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Before leaving the tractor with the machine fitted, proceed as follows:
1 - Inhibit all functions through the machine controls.
2 - Disconnect the power takeoff.
3 - Apply the hand brake and, if the ground is steeply sloping, block the tractor
wheels.
4 - Take the starting key out.
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Immedidately replace any safety sign or missing or damaged decal.
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Never underrate or ignore the safety rules.
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Never use the flail hedge mower in conditions of poor visibility or in blinding
conditions (minimum recommended visibility distance is 50 metres).
Always inspect the area before starting work, removing any potentially dangerous
materials beforehand.
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Never continue to work when material has become rolled up on the flail holder
shaft.
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Always use mechanical and/or visual warning devices where necessary
