Safety
8
Coupling
Risk of injury when coupling
There is an increased risk of injury when the plough is coupled to the
tractor. Therefore:
•
Secure the tractor to prevent it from rolling.
•
Do not stand between the tractor and plough when coupling
•
Lift and lower the plough slowly
Relieving the oil pressure - Unintended movements
Relieve the oil pressure in both the tractor's hydraulic system and the
plough's hydraulic system before connecting and disconnecting the
hydraulic hoses. Otherwise, pressurised oil may cause the plough to
move unexpectedly. This may damage the plough or lead to injury.
Check the length of the hose
Check the length of the hose on the plough and between the plough
and tractor for sufficient slack. If the hoses are taut or stretched, the
hoses may be damaged or destroyed.
Check that the hydraulic connections are correct
Make sure you do not cross hydraulic connections when coupling
them to the tractor. If the connections are crossed, it will cause the
plough to move unexpectedly. This may damage the plough or lead to
injury.
Adjusting and
maintaining
Avoid skin contact with oils and lubricants
When handling oils or lubricants, prevent them coming into contact
with the skin by using oil resistant gloves. Oils and lubricants can dam-
age the skin.
Relieve the oil pressure - jet streams
Before replacing or otherwise working with parts of the hydraulic sys-
tem, relieve the oil pressure in the system. The oil pressure can be
very high. Jet streams caused by high oil pressure may lead to injury.
In case of injury, seek medical attention immediately.
Carry out maintenance at regular intervals
Carry out maintenance on the plough at regular intervals and as pre-
scribed in »Maintenance and care«. Also replace worn parts as pre-
scribed. Ploughs that are not well maintained can malfunction. This
may damage the plough or lead to injury.
Do not weld
Never carry out welding work on any part of the plough. The plough is
made of hardened steel, and any welding will adversely affect the
plough’s strength. Welding may irreparably damage the plough.
Retighten bolts and nuts
Regularly retighten all bolts and nuts on the plough. This is especially
important after the first few hours of use. Unnoticed loosening of bolts
and nuts may lead to damage or injury.
→
»Tighten bolts and nuts«Maintenance intervals, page 40
