1.3 GENERAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION REGULATIONS
Ensure the implement is correctly and securely attached to the operating vehicle 3
-
point linkage using the lift arm pins
and locking lynch pins provided.
NEVER
attach to a tractor which would be rendered unstable when the implement is operated at its full capacity. Take
note of the maximum load permissible on the linkage. The weights of both models are given in the table below.
Extra care must be taken as the implement can cause instability due to the projection out the rear of the tractor.
WARNING
extra care must be taken to avoid a traffic accident went transporting this implement on the road as it pro-
jects past the side of the tractor.
Take extra care when operating machinery on sloping ground.
NEVER
operate on ground on which there is a risk of
the tractor becoming unstable.
When detaching the implement from the tractor always ensure that it is stable and is safely positioned on a level sur-
face.
CAUTION
extra care must be taken when detaching the implement from the tractor to ensure that the A frame does not
fall and injure the operator.
WARNING
: The attaching and detaching of the implement to a tractor must be carried out by only one operator. There
should not be any other people in the vicinity of the implement or in the tractor.
Before operation make yourself familiar with all elements and controls of the machine as well as their functions.
Under NO Circumstances
should anyone attempt to use the topper or the three point linkage as a means of personal
transport. It is designed as a specialist purpose farm implement and is unsuitable for the safe transportation of passen-
gers. To avoid personal injury do not allow hands or limbs to enter the area between the hitch and main body.
NEVER
allow children to play on or around tractors and machinery.
Operators should not wear loose fitting clothing when working close to PTO driven equipment. Keep long hair tied back.
NEVER
be in the vicinity of a rotating PTO shaft.
ALWAYS
disengage the PTO before dismounting from the tractor.
NEVER
operate the topper unless all safety guards are fitted and are firmly in position.
ALWAYS
ensure that all guards
and covers are replaced after carrying out maintenance or adjustments.
ALWAYS
disengage the PTO shaft, apply the hand brake, stop the tractor and remove the key before carrying out any
maintenance or adjustments to the topper. The blades continue to rotate for some time after the tractor is stopped.
ALWAYS
ensure that the blades have totally stopped moving before approaching the topper.
NEVER
attempt to adjust the topper skids without the topper being in a stable and safe position and ensure that it is
suitably supported.
Take extra care when carrying out maintenance and adjustments as this is when most farm accidents occur
ENSURE
the PTO shaft is the correct length to suit the tractor
ALWAYS
ensure that the PTO tubes and universal joints have sufficient grease
Regularly check the PTO shaft and guard for damage and replace if any damage is found
ALWAYS
use M10 x 50mm shear bolts with a rating of 8.8 on the knuckle joint. Standard bolts or shear bolts with a
rating greater than 8.8 may cause undue stress to the topper and risk life and limb.
NEVER
attempt to move this implement manually.
Model
Weight
TOP9INHD
502kg
TOP9IN
494kg
