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9.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Most accidents occur due to negligence or carelessness. Avoid accidents and follow the safety instructions given
below.
The ATV together with the arena leveller hitched to it form a long working machine, which is not easy to
manoeuvre; therefore, operating in small and narrow areas can be a complicated task.
TRAINING
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Read thoroughly the safety instructions and terms of use.
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Never allow children to operate the vehicle or the arena leveller. Never
allow adult persons to operate the vehicle or the arena leveller if they
have not received the proper training
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Neither the vehicle nor the arena leveller can be used while drunk or
under the influence of drugs that affect perception and/or reaction.
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Do not allow bystanders, children or animals into the work zone.
PROHIBITED ACTIONS
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Never operate the arena leveller on overly steep slopes.
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Never operate the arena leveller without all the protective parts
properly installed.
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Do not operate the arena leveller before you have carefully read the whole operation manual.
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Never drive faster than 20km/h, or what the vehicle manufacturer recommends (the lower speed must
be observed).
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Never carry any passenger on the arena leveller.
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It is forbidden to mount attachments to arena leveller that are not approved by the manufacturer
MANDATORY ACTIONS
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Follow all the instructions of the ATV manufacturer.
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Always use proper protective equipment (helmet etc.) when using the vehicle.
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Make sure that bystanders are moved to a safe distance when operating the arena leveller.
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Make sure that all of the safety stickers are in good condition. Replace damaged stickers as required.
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Reduce the speed of the ATV when working on a hillside or uneven terrain.
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Be careful when braking.
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The safe road-steadiness of the vehicle must always be ensured by using the correct accessories for the
task in hand (chains, counterbalances, etc).
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Always check that all components are properly installed.
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Check and tighten the bolts after the first working hour and then after every ten working hours.
MAKE SURE THAT THE TRAILER IS IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION AND THAT
THE TOWING COUPLING HEAD IS PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE ATV HITCH BALL.
IF SOMETHING HAPPENS DURING THE WORK THAT COULD DAMAGE THE
PRODUCT, AN INSPECTION OF THE DEVICE MUST BE CARRIED OUT TO IDENTIFY
POSSIBLE DAMAGE. DAMAGE (CRACKS IN CONSTRUCTION OR WELDS, DEFORMED
PARTS) CAN ENDANGER PROPERTY AND HUMAN HEALTH. THE DEVICE MUST NOT
BE USED BEFORE THE DAMAGE IS REMOVED.
