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Preparation at the field
Preparation at the field
Safety
Obey the safety instructions
Obey the safety instructions at the execution of all work. Ignoring the
safety information can lead to serious or deadly injuries.
Secure tractor and machine
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Switch off and secure the tractor
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Prevent the machine against accidental commencement of
operations
Unsecured machines can lead to accidents.
Protective guards in working position
During working, all guards must be in working position. Working
without the protective guards in working position can lead to serious
or deadly injuries.
Performing
settings
The settings to the machine must be performed in working position.
They are described in the next sections:
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Cutting height adjustment
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Ground pressure compensation
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Swath guides adjustment
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Swath door adjustment
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Conditioning plate adjustment
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Conditioner rpm
Prior to mowing
Before mowing can start, the following has to be checked:
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Is the mowing unit fully lowered?
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Has the lateral guard been folded down?
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Are the blades correctly seated over the blade pins?
