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24. Keep clear of the machine operating area.
25. WARNING ! Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when components are operated by hydraulic or
pneumatic controls.
26. Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, turn off the engine, remove
ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
27. Do not stand between the tractor and the machine unless the hand brake is tight and/or stops have been placed
under the wheels.
28. Before any adjustments, maintenance or repairs are carried out, ensure that the machine cannot be started
up accidentally.
ATTACHMENT
1. When attaching or removing the machine from the tractor, position hydraulic lift control lever in such a way that
it cannot be set off accidentally.
2. When attaching the machine to tractor hydraulic linkage, ensure that diameter of link pins corresponds to
diameter of ball joints.
3. WARNING ! Danger of crushing and shearing can exist in the lifting zone of the tractor hydraulic linkage !
4. Do not stand between the tractor and the machine when operating the outer control lever of the lift mechanism.
5. In transport, the machine lift mechanism should be stabilized by tractor tie rods to avoid floatation and side shifting.
6. When transporting machine ensure that it can not be lowered accidentally.
POWER TAKE-OFF
1. Only use PTO shaft supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer.
2. PTO guards must always be in place and in good condition.
3. Check for correct PTO overlap when at work and in transport.
4. Before attaching or removing the PTO shaft, disengage PTO shaft, turn off engine and remove ignition key.
5. If a primary PTO shaft is equipped with a slip clutch or a free wheel, these must be fitted on the machine
PTO.
6. Ensure that PTO shaft is always correctly fitted and locked into place.
7. Make sure guards are correctly in place and secured with the safety chains provided.
8. Before engaging PTO, ensure that PTO speed and direction are in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
9. Before engaging PTO, keep all people and animals clear from the machine.
10. Never engage PTO shaft when tractor engine is turned off.
11. Never surpass PTO angle recommended by the manufacturer.
