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Safety notes
SAFETY FRAME
A safety frame is fitted as standard equipment to the
tractor at the time of factory assembly. It the safety frame
was removed or modified, the tractor should be equipped
with a new original and approved safety frame. The safety
frame reduces the risk of injury should the tractor tip
over. Tipping over without a safety structure can cause
damage and serious injury (Fig.2-1).
WARNING: Always wear the safety belt with the
protective structure in the upright position.
If the front two-post safety frame is mounted, it
may be collapsed only to park the tractor or
enter low spaces. Do NON wear the safety belt
when the frame is collapsed. NEVER keep the
safety frame in the collapsed position when
working with the tractor. For further
prescription,see the Chapter Safety structure -
ROPS in the Operation Section.
Use
•
Before using the tractor ensure that the safety frame
is not damaged, that it is securely fastened to the
tractor and, if a hinged section is fitted, that it is in
upright position and secured.
•
If the safety frame has been removed from the tractor,
or collapsed for a specific operation, it must be refitted
or erected immediately using proper tools and apply-
ing the recommended torque value.
•
DO NOT ATTACH chains, ropes or cables to the safety
frame for pulling purposes; this will cause the tractor
to tip backwards. Always pull from the tractor drawbar.
•
Seat belts must always be worn and adjusted snugly
except when operating with a folded down safety
frame (Fig.2-2).
•
From time to time, check the seat belt for damage and
replace it if worn or damaged (Fig.2-2).
Damaged safety frames
If the tractor has rolled over or the safety frame has been
damaged (such as striking an overhead object during
transport), the safety frame must be replaced to provide
the original degree of protection.
After an accident, check the safety frame, the driving seat,
the safety belts and the anchor points of the safety belts.
Replace all damaged parts before using the tractor again.
DO NOT WELD, DRILL, BEND OR STRAIGHTEN
THE SAFETY FRAME.
To do so reduces the degree
of protection ensured by the original equipment.
WARNING: Tractors equipped with safety frame
have no protection against objects and loads
that might fall from above or be projected into
the area normally occupied by the operator.
SAFETY - CAB
The safety cab is designed on purpose for this tractor
series and complies with all law requirements concerning
safety and noise level.
The safety cab complies with international safety
standards prescribed by laws in force. It must NEVER be
drilled or modified in order to install accessories or
implements. The cab components MUST NOT be welded,
nor repaired if damaged. Never attach tow chains or ropes
to the cab main frame.
WARNING: Tractors equipped with cab have no
protection (FOPS) against objects and loads
that might fall from above in typical work
conditions, as well as no protection against
objects and loads that might be projected into
the area normally occupied by the operator.
Fig.2-1
Fig.2-2
