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The disc harrow should be operated with all precautions in mind, in particular:
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before each start-up, check that the disc harrow and the tractor are in safe
working order,
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use of the machine by minors, persons who are ill or under the influence of
alcohol or other intoxicants is prohibited,
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use work clothes, footwear and gloves when carrying out maintenance work,
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permissible axle loads and transport dimensions must not be exceeded,
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use only original safety and split pins,
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do not approach the disc harrow while it is being raised or lowered,
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it is not permitted to stay between the tractor and the disc harrow when the
engine is running,
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when moving the disc harrow, lift and lower it slowly and gently without sudden
jerks, taking care not to allow any bystanders to be in the vicinity,
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it is forbidden to reverse the tractor or make a U-turn with the machine lowered
into the working position,
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the tractor's independent brakes must not be applied during turning,
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do not stand on the machine or put any additional weight on it during operation or
transport,
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during u-turns, special care should be taken if there are bystanders in the vicinity,
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disc harrows must not be operated on gradients greater than 12°,
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carry out any repairs, lubrication or cleaning of working parts only with the engine
switched off and the machine lowered and unfolded,
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during maintenance and when replacing parts, going inside or underneath the
machine without adequate protection can cause head injuries - a helmet should
be used in this case.
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when not in use, lower the machine to the ground and stop the tractor engine,
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harrows with a working width greater than 3.00 m are fitted with a mechanical
lock to prevent the wings from opening uncontrolled when stationary and during
road transport,
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driving and parking the unit next to a slope with unstable ground may cause a
landslide.
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machinery must be stored in such a way as to prevent injury to people and
animals.
3.1 Proper coupling and uncoupling with the tractor
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The attachment of the machine to the tractor must be made as specified,
remembering to secure the pins and to secure the suspension pins with split pins.
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When coupling the tractor to the disc harrow, it is forbidden for people to stay
between the machine and the tractor during this time.
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The tractor working with the disc harrow must be fully operational. It is forbidden
to couple the harrow with a tractor with defective pneumatic (if the machine has
a braked axle) and hydraulic systems.
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Make sure that the tractor with the attached unit is stable, and the tractor
steerability and stopping power can be maintained. The load on the front axle
cannot drop below 20% of the total load on the tractor axle
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set of front-mounted
weights.
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In the resting position, the machine, when uncoupled from the tractor, should
maintain a stable equilibrium.
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The support foot should be rested on a stable surface. It is forbidden to use foot
pads that may cause instability of the support.