GreenTec RC 162, Handbook

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Hedge Cutter RC 162 17
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Beware of the following Potential Dangers:
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Becoming trapped when hitching or unhitching.
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Tractor overbalancing when arm is extended.
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Electrocution due to hitting overhead power lines.
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Getting caught on rotating power take off (PTO).
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Being hit or caught by any moving part, e.g. belts, pulleys, arms, cutting head.
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Being hit by flying debris or machine parts due to machine damage.
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Machine overbalancing when not in use.
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Injection of high pressure oil from damaged couplings or hydraulic hoses.
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Accidents due to collision with other machines, or debris left on road
Always
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Ensure the operator has read this handbook and has been trained to use the machine.
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Ensure all cab safety guards are in place and all tractor windows closed.
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Before leaving the tractor cab always ensure that the flail head is firmly on the ground,
no weight is on the machine’s hydraulics and the rotor has stopped spinning.
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Check that all guards are properly fitted and there are no damaged or loose parts.
Particular attention should be given to the flails to ensure they are not damaged,
cracked or missing.
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Inspect work area for wire, steel posts, large stones and other dangerous materials and
remove before starting work.
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Beware of the danger of overhead power cables. The operator must be aware of the
maximum height and reach of the machine when working under power cables. The
minimum legal height for 11,000 and 22,000-volt cables is 5.2 metres from the ground.
When fully extended, the machine may well exceed this height so extreme caution
should be practised. For more information see
Overhead Powerlines Section or
contact the Health and Safety Executive or your local power company.
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Ensure that all warning labels are always visible and that they are not damaged,
defaced or missing..
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Lower the head to the ground when parking up.
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Fit locking pins to slew and height before transport and before unhitching when
applicable.
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Wear ear defenders if operating without a quiet cab or with the cab windows open.
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Ensure tractor guards are fitted correctly and are undamaged.
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Work at a safe speed, taking into account terrain, passing vehicles and obstacles.
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Ensure that the tractor meets the minimum weight recommendations of the machine
manufacturer and that ballast is used if necessary.
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Check that machine fittings and couplings are in good condition.
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for attachment and removal of machine from the
tractor.