OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Revision 2022
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II - 4/6
II.B - RECOMMENDATIONS
Before using the implement you must be sure to know the main safety recommendations;
many accidents are caused by not observing these simple rules.
SOVEMA Srl declines to the full extent allowed by the applicable laws all liability and
responsibility for any damages of any kind resulting from the non-observance of the rules
and guidelines expressed in this manual.
PRE-OPERATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL SAFETY RULES
This manual must be always available and should be read and studied by any person
who is authorized to work with the implement
Keep all guards and safety decals in place and in a good condition before operating
the implement. Guards can be removed for maintenance or cleaning purpose only
Only operate with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll Over Protective System
(ROPS) and always fasten seat belt
Operate with daylight or good artificial light only
Be sure that only trained personnel operate/maintain the tractor the implement
Personal protection equipment, including overalls, safety shoes, goggles, helmet,
gloves
and
mask
are
recommended
during
the
operations
of
hitching/usage/unhitching of implement
Do not leave seat until the implement is lowered to the ground, engine is completely
turned off, brakes engaged, ignition key removed
Do not allow to other people to stay on wrong place of the tractor or on implement at
any time
Before starting operations, make sure that the tractor PTO is set to match the PTO
requirements of implement. The speed is indicated on the implement and in this
manual on “III.B
- TECHNICAL DATA” section
Always use the PTO drive shaft supplied by the manufacturer
Make sure that the PTO drive shaft is firmly connected to the tractor and to the
implement and blocked in position
For hitching and unhitching the PTO drive shaft, please refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions manual and to your tractor’s instructions manual
Hitching and unhitching of the PTO drive shaft must be performed with the tractor’s
engine turned off
Keep hands, feet, long hair, loose clothing and jewelry away from moving parts
To prevent injury by thrown objects do not operate unless all personnel, livestock
and pets are 20 m (65 ft) away
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