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3. Safety precautions
The following precautions are important to prevent injuries and damages.
1.
Read the manual before use.
2.
Only experts should (dis)mount the bale grab.
3.
Only experts should operate the bale grab.
4.
Use the bale grab only for bales.
5.
Check whether the hydraulic system is working well right after having mounted the
bale grab.
6.
Follow the instructions for use (chapter 6).
7.
The working area of the machine is 5 meters:
no persons are allowed within that range!
8.
Operate the bale grab exclusively from the cabin of the vehicle.
9.
Mind the rules for max. load (chapter 2).
10. Be aware of oil leakage:
check the hydraulic hoses and cylinders at least once per day.
11. Replace damaged or worn wires and cylinders immediately.
12. Follow the instructions for maintenance (chapter 7).
13. Take into account that the sight of the driver is limited when there are bales in the
bale grab.
14. When driving longer distances or driving on a public road:
no bales are permitted in the bale grab!
when the front loader tines are mounted, protect the points with the red guard
bracket or dismount them.
15. Drive straight backwards after having moved the bales.
the stack of bales might fall over when driving backwards crookedly.
16. When reversing:
make sure that there are no people behind the vehicle.
Build the stack of straw and hay bales in a stable way so that it cannot fall over.
The driver must be aware of the rules that apply to the lifting and hoisting of
heavy loads
