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DANGER:
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between the implement and live high voltage power
lines, there is a risk of severe, even fatal injuries
- Never use the implement in the immediate vicinity
of live power lines or electrical equipment.
Maintain a minimum safety distance of 6 m from live
power lines or electrical equipment.
- Never stand close to the implement when it is
used in the vicinity of live power lines or electrical
equipment.
Before driving on a public road:
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Place the implement in the transport position.
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Check the operation and cleanliness of the signalling and
lighting devices.
8.1 Changing to transport position
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If necessary, lower the implement to lower the centre of
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risk of contact with the ground.
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Block all the driver's cab control levers (hydraulic control
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cause an accident.
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Check the operation and cleanliness of the signalling and
lighting devices.
8.2 Driving on the road
CAUTION:
Take account of the overhang when driving on the
public highway. Risk of accidents involving other
road users. Risk of damage to signposts, telephone
poles, etc.
Before driving on a public road:
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Ensure that the legally required signalling and lighting devices
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good working order.
On public roads, observe the Highway Code:
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The tractor towing the implement must be of the same size,
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Drive at a reasonable speed so that the tractor-implement
assembly is always under control.
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speed at which it can be climbed.
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Slow down in the corners, and when the road surface is
irregular.
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Do not attempt to take tight corners on the brakes.
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Always check the tightness of wheel studs before heading
onto a public road. They may be loose due to vibrations.
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with the regulations in force concerning abnormal loads
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the tractor is never less than 20% of the tractor dead weight. If
necessary, attach counterweights to the front of the tractor.
CAUTION:
When towing the implement on the road, the
operator is responsible for the entire tractor/
implement(s) train. He is responsible for ensuring
compliance with the laws applicable in the country
of use (bringing into compliance and monitoring
changes in regulations).
8.3 Changing to working position
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Fully lower the implement.
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