Herculano G2ET 10000, User Manual

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HERCULANO – ALFAIAS AGRÍCOLAS, S.A
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APARTADO 1 – 3720-051 Loureiro OAZ – Oliveira de Azeméis – Portugal
Tel.: (351)256 661 900 Fax: (351)256 692 497 e-mail:
dep.comercial.her@ferpinta.pt Internet: www.herculano.pt
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9.
CARE DURING TRANSPORT AND WORK
9.1.
Ensure that the tractor is wide enough to haul the trailer / semi-trailer;
9.2.
Always use a recognised coupling peg, along with a safety pin for the drawbar’s coupling eye, to be
coupled to the tractor’s coupler.
9.3.
Keep in mind the type of ground that you’re driving on, and adjust the load of your trailer or semi-
trailer;
9.4.
Distribute the load uniformly over the loading area of the trailer/semi-trailer and do not overload the
vehicle;
9.5.
Trailer walls must be fixed in place before moving off.
9.6.
Do not drive or tip the trailer on sloping and/or unstable ground. Driving should be adapted to the
corresponding terrain and the ground conditions.
9.7.
Ensure that the tipping pegs are installed in the correct position for tipping as desired;
9.8.
Before opening the trailer wall on the desired tipping side, always stand in a safe place to avoid being
crushed or buried by the material being unloaded;
9.9.
Do not force the hydraulic tipping cylinder to the end of its travel, and do not make sharp movements;
9.10.
Make sure that the tractor is aligned with the trailer before tipping;
9.11.
Do not allow people to stand next to the trailer/semi-trailer when tipping or reversing;
9.12.
Keep clear of the trailer / semi-trailer when tipping or tipped;
9.13.
Do not move the tractor while the box is tipped;
9.14.
If your TRAILER / SEMI-TRAILER is equipped with the HYDRAULIC REAR DOOR, before initiate
lateral tipping, disconnect the respective hydraulic hoses.
9.15.
If your TRAILER / SEMI-TRAILER is equipped with the HYDRAULIC REAR DOOR, during closing
make sure that the locking latches properly lock the door. For that, maintain de closing function
activated for 2 or 3 seconds after the door completely touch the rear columns.
9.16.
When tipping to the side, never fully open the hydraulic tipping cylinder;
9.17.
Never decouple the trailer / semi-trailer without first applying the brakes, placing the chocks on the
wheels and activating the drawbar’s hydraulic jack;