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GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

Every time the tractor/machine assembly is to be
started up and used, you should ensure beforehand
that it complies with current legislation on safety at
work and Road Traffic regulations.

GENERAL

1 -

In addition to the instructions contained in this

manual, legislation relating to safety instructions
and accident prevention should be complied with.

2 -

Warnings affixed to the machine give indications

regarding safety measures to be observed and help
to avoid accidents.

3 -

When travelling on public roads, abide by the

provisions of the Highway Code.

4 -

Before starting work, it is essential that the user

familiarizes himself with the control and operating
elements of the machine and their respective
functions. When the machine is running, it may be
too late.

5 -

The user should avoid wearing loose clothing

which may be caught up in the moving parts.

6 -

We recommend using a tractor with a safety cab

or roll bar conforming to standards in force.

7 -

Before starting up the machine and beginning

work, check the immediate surroundings,
particularly for children. Make sure that visibility is
adequate. Clear any persons or animals out of the
danger zone.

8 -

It is strictly forbidden to transport any persons

or animals on board the machine whether it is in
operation or not.

9 -

The machine should only be coupled up to the

tractor at the specially provided towing points and in
accordance with applicable safety standards.

10 -

Extreme care must be taken when coupling or

uncoupling the machine from the tractor.

11 -

Before hitching up the machine, ensure that

the front axle of the tractor is sufficiently weighted.
Ballast weights should be fitted to the special
supports in accordance with the instructions of the
tractor manufacturer.

12 -

Do not exceed the maximum axle weight or the

gross vehicle weight rating.

13 -

Do not exceed the maximum authorized

dimensions for using public roads.

14 -

Before entering a public road, ensure that the

protective and signalling devices (lights, reflectors,
etc.) required by law are fitted and working properly.
Replace burnt out bulbs with the same types and
colours.

15 -

All remote controls (cords, cables, rods, hoses,

etc.) must be positioned so that they cannot
accidentally set off any manoeuvre which may cause
an accident or damage.

16 -

Before entering a public road, place the machine

in the transport position, in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

17 -

Never leave the driver’s position whilst the

tractor is running.

18 -

The speed and the method of operation must

always be adapted to the land, roads and paths.
Avoid sudden changes of direction under all
circumstances.

19 -

Precision of the steering, tractor adhesion, road

holding and effectiveness of the braking mechanism
are influenced by factors such as the weight and nature
of the machine being towed, the front axle stage and the
state of the land or path. It is essential, therefore, that
the appropriate care is taken for each situation.

20 -

Take extra care when cornering, taking account

of the overhang, length, height and weight of the
machine or trailer being towed.

21 -

Before using the machine, ensure that

all protective devices are fitted and in good
condition. Damaged protectors should be replaced
immediately.

22 -

Before using the machine, check that nuts and

screws are tight, particularly those for attaching
tools (discs, flickers, deflectors, etc.). Tighten if
necessary.

23 -

Do not stand in the operating area of the

machine.

24 -

Caution! Be aware of any crushing and shearing

zones on remote-controlled and particularly
hydraulically-controlled parts.

25 -

Before climbing down from the tractor, or before

any operation on the machine, turn off the engine,
remove the key from the ignition and wait until all
moving parts have come to a standstill.

26 -

Do not stand between the tractor and the

machine until the handbrake has been applied and/
or the wheels have been wedged.

27 -

Before any operation on the machine, ensure

that it cannot be started up accidentally.

28 -

Do not use the lifting ring to lift the machine

when it is loaded.

29 -

The height of your machine and its metal

construction mean that you must take precautions
to avoid any electrical risks:

1- Check that the height of your machine is lower
than the height of the electrical lines under which
the machine must pass

a. Up to 1kV

: 1 m

b. From 1 to 110 kV

: 2 m

c. From110 to 220 kV

: 3 m

d. From 220 to 380 kV

: 4 m

e. Over 380 kV

: See the specific

instructions

2- To avoid any lightning risks, check the weather
forecast and avoid working when the conditions
are dangerous, avoid high points and move away
from and do not touch metal structures (pylons,
grilles, posts, fences, etc.).

30 -

As your equipment’s tyres are pressurised, they

constitute a real risk to the user. They must only be
handled, repaired or fitted by technicians who are
trained in these operations. For inflation, refer to the
appropriate chapter and section.

31 -

The machine must be placed on the ground

when carrying out an interventions on it (loading,
adjustment, lifting, etc.).

32 -

If your machine is equipped with a braked road

axle, then always make sure that the braking source
available on the tractor is fully adapted to the type
of braking necessary on your machine (hydraulic/
pneumatic).

PROPER USE OF THE MACHINE

1 -

In all situations, the machine must only be used

by one person.

2 -

The machine must only be used for tasks for

which it has been designed. The manufacturer will
not be liable for any damage caused by using the
machine for applications other than those specified
by the manufacturer.

3 -

Using the machine for purposes other than those

originally intended will be done so entirely at the
user’s risk.

4 -

Proper use of the machine also implies:

- complying with instructions on use, care and
maintenance provided by the manufacturer;
- using only original or manufacturer recommended
spare parts, equipment and accessories.

5 -

The machine must only be operated, maintained

and repaired by competent persons, familiar with
the specifications and methods of operation of the
machine. These persons must also be informed of
the dangers to which they may be exposed.

6 -

The user must strictly abide by current legislation

regarding:
- accident prevention;
- safety at work (Health and Safety Regulations);
- transport on public roads (Road Traffic
Regulations).
Strict compliance with warnings affixed to the
machine is obligatory.

7 -

The owner of the equipment shall become liable

for any damage resulting from alterations made to
the machine by the user or any other person, without
the prior written consent of the manufacturer.

8 -

The noise emission value measured at the driving

position with the cab closed (level of acoustic
pressure) is 75 dB(A).
Measuring device: SL 401
Position of the microphone placed in accordance
with Paragraph B 2.6 of Appendix B of NF EN ISO
4254-1.
This level of acoustic pressure essentially depends on
the tractor used.

HITCHING

1 -

During hitching and unhitching phases and if

your machine is equipped with a stand, ensure that
the stand locking pin is properly locked.

2 -

When hitching or unhitching the machine from

the tractor, place the control lever of the hydraulic lift
in such a position that the lifting mechanism cannot
be activated accidentally.

3 -

When hitching the machine to the three-point

lifting mechanism of the tractor, ensure that the
diameters of the pins or gudgeons correspond to the
diameter of the tractor ball joints.

4 -

Caution! In the three-point lifting zone, there may