4. - Safety
HRB122-152-182
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KN135HGB_D
Power harrows
4.2.11 PTO shaft
- Use only PTO shafts supplied with the machine or
recommended by the machine manufacturer.
- The protective shield of the tractor PTO stub, the
PTO shaft guards and the protective shield of the
machine input shaft must always be in place and in
good condition.
- Make sure that the PTO shaft guards are secured
with the safety chains provided. Check that the
PTO shaft guard can turn freely a full rotation
independent of the shaft.
- Any worn or damaged guards must be replaced
immediately. A worn guard or an unprotected PTO
shaft can cause a serious or even a lethal accident.
- Do not wear loose clothing that could be caught in
the rotating PTO shaft.
- Before attaching or removing a PTO shaft, or
before doing any work on the machine, disengage
the PTO drive, turn off the engine, remove ignition
key and wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop.
- If the primary PTO shaft is equipped with a torque
limiter or a free wheel, these must be fitted on the
machine side.
- Ensure that the PTO shaft is always correctly fitted
and locked into place.
- Before connecting the PTO shaft, ensure that the
PTO speed (rotational frequency) and direction of
rotation are in line with the machine manufacturer's
recommendations.
- Before engaging the PTO drive, make sure that
there are no people or animals near the machine.
Never engage the PTO drive when the tractor
engine is stopped.
