4
Check the Knife
®
for loose bolts, nuts and components
before
every operation.
If present, check the hydraulic pipelines regularly and replace these when the
hydraulic pipelines are damaged or appear old. The pipelines that are replaced
should comply with the technical requirements of the manufacturer.
If a hydraulic installation is present, you should
always
make it pressure-free
before
working on this installation.
NEVER
use the
Verti-Knife
®
in the absence of protective guards and safety
stickers.
NEVER
crawl under the
Verti-Knife
®
.
If necessary, tilt the
Verti-Knife
®
.
NEVER
step off the tractor while the motor is running.
In case of maintenance, adjusting and repairs, it is necessary to block the
Verti-
Knife
®
in order to prevent sinking away, driving off and/or sliding off.
Always switch off the tractor motor, take the tractor’s key out off the ignition and
disconnect the Power Take-Off (PTO)
in case of maintenance, adjusting and repairs
(Figure 2)
.
Figure 2
With regards to the safety of the machine and the user, use only original
Verti-
Knife
®
parts for maintenance and repairs.
Only authorised technical personnel may carry out repairs to the
Verti-Knife
®
.
Keep a record of the repair activities.
(5) The general applicable health & safety (Dutch: ARBO) regulations must also be
followed in addition to the instructions in this user manual.
Relevant traffic regulations also apply in case of using public roads.
Transporting persons is not permitted!
