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there is some residual risk that may cause an accident. The biggest hazard occurs
when/during:
•
using the implement for purposes other than described in the manual,
•
operating the implement by people who are underage and do not have licences,
are ill or intoxicated,
•
presence of people and animals within the implement operating range,
•
precautionary measures are not taken during transport and maneouvering with the
tractor,
•
anyone gets between the implement and the tractor while the tractor’s engine is
running,
•
maintenance and when the service recommendations are not observed,
•
driving on public roads.
3.6.
Residual risk assessment
The residual risk can be minimised by applying the following recommendations:
•
operate the implement carefully and without undue haste,
•
read the instruction manual carefully,
•
keep a safe distance from hazard zones,
•
do not stay on the implement and within the implement operating range when the
engine is running,
•
perform the maintenance in accordance with safety rules,
•
wear safety clothes and a safety helmet while working under the implement,
•
prevent the access of unauthorized personnel and especially children
to the
implement.
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Plough and tractor settings
The tractor selected for use with the plough should have the characteristics described in
the following paragraphs. The hydraulic system must be operational and efficient and have
two pairs of hydraulic couplings in accordance with ISO 7241
-
1 A, controlled by a twin
distributor. Pressure in both rear tyres should be the same in order to avoid formation of
uneven furrow
-
slices.
Tractor wheelbase
–
track
•
The recommended tractor internal wheelbase
–
track
width (without the use of a furrow widener) should be
120
–
160 cm.
•
The front track should be 0
–
10 cm wider than that of
the rear wheels.
0-10 wider than the rear
