2.2 Information for road transport
2.2.1 Road transport
Most agricultural accidents can be avoided by observing simple safety rules.
Before starting the machine, sound the horn several times and make sure that there are no people,
domestic pets or obstacles nearby.
During maneuvers remember that the reversing audible alarm might not be understood by some people,
for example children, as a danger signal.
Combine road transport
• The combine may be operated only by
responsible personnel, trained and authorized
to work with the machine. Avoid operating the
combine when physically unfit; it is better to
interrupt work than to risk an accident.
WARNING:
Operators must not use alcohol or
drugs: which may impact their
alertness or co-ordination when
operating the combine. Operators on
prescription or over-the-counter
drugs need a doctor's note to certify
that they can operate the combine
properly.
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• In many countries (e.g. Italy and France) a driving license is required if the combine is to be driven on
public roads.
• Operators should familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Road Traffic Acts and of the
regulations thereunder in order to ensure that, when taking the combine on public roads, they comply
with the relevant statutory requirements. They should keep a suitable speed for road and traffic
conditions and ensure that all the machine safety devices (if required) are fitted and working properly.
The grain tank must be empty and the unloading auger must be turned in.
• For safety reasons, the two brake pedals must
be latched in order to be pressed
simultaneously when traveling on roads. To
hold the machine on inclined ground, the
handbrake must be used (the braking effect of
the hydrostatic drive alone is not sufficient).
• When traveling on roads, make sure that the
rotating beacons and the other additional
signals required to warn that the vehicle is
abnormally large and slow-moving, are working
properly.
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