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CAUTION! Failure to follow the guidelines included in this instruction
manual will be regarded as misuse. The manufacturer shall not be liable for
any damage arising out of misuse.
3.
General safety information
The Hybro weeder can be operated and repaired only by persons familiar with its
operation and the attached tractor as well as the rules of safe operation and
maintenance of the machine. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any unauthorised
alternation of the weeder. Only genuine parts manufactured by MANDAM are allowed
during the warranty period.
The weeder must be operated with all precautionary measures, in particular:
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before every start-up, check Hybro and the tractor, make sure that their
conditions guarantee safety of traffic and operation,
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persons under age, disabled or intoxicated (under the influence of alcohol or
drugs) must not operate the machine,
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wear work clothes, shoes and gloves during maintenance,
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do not exceed permissible axle loads or transport dimensions,
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only genuine safety and split pins may be used,
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while using Hybro, no bystanders, in particular children can be present in the
vicinity when the machine is being lowered, lifted, unfolded or dismounted,
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do not stay between the tractor and the weeder when the engine is running,
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move forward, lift and lower the weeder slowly and smoothly without sudden
jerks, making sure that nobody stays in the vicinity,
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obey traffic rules while travelling on public roads and attach transport equipment
such as lights as well as reflective and warning devices,
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do not stand on the machine or apply additional loads during operation and
transport,
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while making U-turns, pay due caution if anyone is in the vicinity,
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any repairs, lubrication or cleaning of working components may be performed as
long as the engine is not running and the unit is lowered and unfolded,
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while taking a break, lower the machine onto the ground and stop the tractor
engine, store the machine properly so that no person or animal can be injured,
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no U-turns or reversing is allowed with the lowered machine.
3.1.
Attaching the tractor
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Attaching the machine to the tractor must be carried out in accordance with the
guidelines, bearing in mind the need to secure the suspension using bolts.
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While attaching the tractor to Hybro, it is forbidden for any person to stay
between the machine and the tractor.
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The tractor used together with the weeder must be fully functional. It is
forbidden to attach the machine to any tractor with a malfunctioning hydraulic
system.