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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TRAILED ROTARY TEDDER
P10-1200
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Hydraulic hoses should be periodically checked and if any damage occur or they expire, replace
with new ones. Expiry period should not exceed 5 years.
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Never use scotch tape to repair hydraulic hoses.
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When connecting hydraulic hoses to t
ractor’s hydraulic connectors make sure, that either tractor’s
or tedder’s hydraulic system is without pressure
.
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When operating hydraulic system, always wear protective gloves and glasses. Leaking under
pressure hydraulic oil (16 MPa) may permeate through the skin and cause infection. If it happens,
immediately visit a doctor.
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The tedder should be stored under roofed places and in the way that it will not harm people or
animals.
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Do not leave agricultural machinery on slopes or other descents without providing protection
against its free runaway.
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Due to risk of tipping, it is not permissible to fold rotors for work on cants (across the slope). Setting
the machine should be performed on an even ground or upwards/down the slope.
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When operating over a stony field or nearby roads there exists a risk of throwing out stones or other
objects, which may pose a danger for passing-by vehicles on the road or for passers-by. Therefore
keep the safe distance.
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Rotating spring tines and other rotary elements present a danger to health and life of persons
present nearby the machine. Do not touch any moving machine parts.
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The operator is not allowed to leave the tractor while driving.
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Prior to approaching operation with the machine, make sure that all safety guards are not damaged
and fitted in place.
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Check pressure in the machine's wheels regularly.
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In the event of any break in the equipment operation, turn off the drive.
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While making repairs the machine must be stopped.
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Prior to performing any maintenance works, assembly, disassembly, parking set the machine onto
a stable ground and protect against unintentional shifting.
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When cleaning the machine, use personal protective equipment for health protection.
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In case of a fatal failure, stop the machine's drive, turn the tractor's engine off and take out the
ignition key. Then call for technical service, and if an accident (in this case: road accident) occurs,
respect first aid rules and contact responsible authorities.
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Machine should be kept clean, so as to avoid danger of fire.
4.2.
Qualifications of operator
To provide safe machine operation each person being the machine operator must meet the following
requirements:
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Operator should hold driving license, have ability to drive vehicles safely and know road traffic rules.
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Operator must be in proper physical condition to be able to operate the machine.
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Operator must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicines, which all have influence
on vehicle driving and machine operation.
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Operator should be familiarized with this manual and follow its provisions.
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Operator should be familiar with working principles of both the vehicle and the machine, and be able
to recognize and avoid hazards resulting from operation of the aggregate.
