KUHN ALTERNA 500R, Assembly & Operators Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Before operating the machine, always ensure that tractor and machine are in accordance with work safety and road
traffic regulations.
BASIC PRINCIPLES
1. In addition to the recommendations given in this manual, legislation on work safety and accident prevention must
also be respected.
2. Advice is indicated on the machine, specifying safety recommendations in order to prevent accidents.
3. Before travelling on public roads, the operator must ensure that the machine conforms to road traffic regulations.
4. Before starting work, the operator must be familiar with all machine controls, handling devices and their
functions. Once at work, it is too late to do so !
5. The tractor must be equipped with a safety cab. Keep windows and roof hatch closed for reduced sound level
while operating the PTO driven implement.
6. Before starting up the machine and beginning work, check the surrounding area (beware of children !). Make
sure there is sufficient visibility. Keep all people and animals away from the danger zone of the machine (risk
of projection!)
7. Carrying people or animals on the machine when working or in transport is strictly forbidden.
8. Machine must only be attached to tractor using means provided and in accordance with current safety
standards.
9. When attaching or removing the machine, place the parking stand into the corresponding position.
10. Special care should be taken when attaching or removing the machine from the tractor.
11. Before attaching the machine, make sure that the maximum permitted front axle weight and gross weight of
the combination are not exceeded.
12. Do not surpass the maximum permitted length and width authorized by road traffic regulations.
13. Do not surpass the maximum transport width authorized by road traffic regulations.
14. Before transporting the machine on public roads, ensure that all legally required guards and indicators (lights,
reflectors ...) are in place and in good operation.
15. All operating controls (cords, cables, rods ...) must be positioned so that they cannot be set off accidently,
risking accident or damage.
16. Before transport on public roads, locate the machine into its transport position as instructed in this operator’s
manual.
17. Never leave the tractor seat while the machine is operating.
18. Drive speed must be adapted to ground conditions as well as roads and paths.
Always avoid abrupt changes of direction.
19. Precision steering, tractor adherence, road holding and efficient braking are influenced by the type of implement,
weight, ballast of front axle, ground or road conditions. It is therefore of utmost importance to be cautious in
every given situation.