Operator’s manual
Rear disc mowers
KDT
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When looking for oil leaks, do so safely. Use a cardboard card. Do not touch any potential
leaks until the entire hydraulic assembly has been relieved of pressure.
Use only hydraulic oil featuring oil purity class 9 - 10 in accordance with NAS 1638.
When using hydraulic hoses:
Avoid stretching the hoses when operating.
Do not allow hydraulic hoses to get deflected.
Do not expose hydraulic hoses to contact with any sharp edges.
If damaged or worn, replace the hoses with new ones.
Useful life for hydraulic hoses is 5 years from their production date.
4.7.
Residual risk
Despite the fact that SaMASZ, the manufacturer of the mower, has taken great care in the
design and manufacturing of the mower, certain risks during mower operation and maintenance are
unavoidable. A major source of risk that could result in serious injury or death can occur during the
performance of these operations.
Major source of risk follows performance of these operations:
operation of mower by minors,
operation by individuals who have not read the operator's manual and safety labels,
operation of mower by persons under influence of alcohol or other substances,
not being cautious during transportation and moving mower during operation,
transport of persons who are on the machine,
presence of persons and animals within the mower operation range,
performing servicing and machine adjustments with the engine on.
4.7.1.
Danger of machine entanglement
This risk occurs when (1) changing position of a mower, (2) operating near rotating parts, and
(3) working without safety guards. During operation, maintenance and adjustment, always wear
protective gloves, shoes and clothes without loose parts, belts and so on. Always comply with
safety labels placed on the mower.
4.7.2.
Danger of cutting injury
This risk occurs during replacement of working parts with sharp edges. During any
maintenance work, always use safety gloves.
4.7.3.
Danger of injury from liquid ejection out of hydraulic system
During connection of hydraulic hoses to hydraulic connectors, be sure that tractor’s or
mower’s hydraulic system is not under pressure. Regularly check hydraulic hoses for leaks.
4.7.4.
Forbidden actions
During mower’s operation, do not do the following:
never unblock the mower, make any regulations or repairs of the mower while it is in
motion,
never change order of operation and maintenance activities described in operator’s manual,
never operate the mower when it is not in working order or has damaged safety guards,
never get your hands and legs close to rotating parts of the mower,
during repair and maintenance of the mower, always comply with descriptions included in
operator’s manual. Always do these activities when the tractor’s drive is off,
never operate the mower under influence of alcohol, drugs, or strong medicine that impair
your attention,
do not wear clothes or jewelry that are too loose or too tight. Too loose clothing or jewelry
may be pulled in by the rotating parts of the mower,
the mower should not be operated by children or by handicapped people,
When describing residual risk, the mower complies with the state of the art in technology on the
date it was manufactured.