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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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2.6
Safe Use
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It is prohibited
to use the Mulcher in ways that are different from the indications contained in the
paragraph "1.6. Intended use".
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It is prohibited
to use or have the Mulcher used by anyone who has not read and completely
understood the information contained in this manual.
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It is prohibited
to use or have the Mulcher used by personnel that are not competent or properly trained
or not in good health or physical condition.
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It is forbidden
to drive the agricultural tractor attached to the Mulcher or have it driven by personnel
without an appropriate driving licence.
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It is forbidden
to approach or stop near the Mulcher when the machine is running.
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It is forbidden
to stop between the agricultural tractor and the Mulcher (area taken up by the input PTO
shaft) if the combustion engine is running.
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It is forbidden
to abandon the driver’s seat on the agricultural tractor with the combustion engine
running when the Mulcher is running.
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It is forbidden
to alter, tamper with or bypass the safety devices provided by the manufacturer.
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It is forbidden
to operate when the labels indicating the warning signs are missing or damaged. Have
them immediately replaced with other labels having the same meaning.
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It is forbidden to
use the Mulcher when even one split pin, elastic pins or shims supplied with the
machine is missing.
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It is prohibited
to come close and/or touch moving parts during the work.
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It is prohibited
to tamper with, remove, damage or exclude any part of the machine.
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It is forbidden
to deposit items on the Mulcher which can harm persons or animals, or damage property
should they fall.
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It is forbidden
to abandon the Mulcher and leave it unattended. The machine and the work area should
always be monitored.
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It is forbidden
to transport persons or items on board the Mulcher while driving with the tractor.
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It is mandatory
to check that all the safety devices of the Mulcher are intact and functional before using
it.
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It is mandatory
to check that the agricultural tractor on which the Mulcher is installed is of adequate
power, weight and
configuration, compatible with the model fitted.
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It is mandatory
to disconnect the input PTO shaft from the PTO and set the control lever of the tractor
hydraulic lifter in the blocked position when driving on the road with the Mulcher lifted.
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It is mandatory
to use the type of input PTO shaft indicated by the manufacturer of the Mulcher.
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It is mandatory
to set the control lever of the lifter in the blocked position before connecting or
disconnecting the Mulcher from the three-point hitch of the tractor.
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It is mandatory
to comply with highway regulations in force in the country where the Mulcher is used.
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It is mandatory
to verify that the ground on which the tractor moves is level and sturdy, before using the
machine.
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It is mandatory
for the environment where the machine operates to have adequate lighting.
Insufficient
or excessive lighting may pose a risk to the operator.
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It is mandatory
to familiarize yourself with the control devices and their functions prior to starting work;
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It is mandatory
to make sure that the maximum number of revolutions of the PTO is set to 540/1000
rpm before powering it.
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It is mandatory
to make sure that the input PTO
shaft is connected properly and is fitted with the
security devices required before powering the PTO.
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It is mandatory
to use suitable clothing. Strictly avoid long or loose clothing that could be caught in any
way by moving parts. Wear suitable helmets, glasses, gloves, footwear, etc.
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It is mandatory
to disconnect the input PTO shaft connecting the gearbox of the Mulcher to the tractor
PTO before starting any maintenance.
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It is mandatory
to lower the Mulcher
attached to the lifter unit, switch the combustion engine off and
remove the ignition key from the dashboard of the tractor before leaving the driv
er’s seat and engaging
the parking brake.
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It is mandatory
for the interventions and adjustments to always be performed with the machine
switched off and disconnected from the power.
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It is mandatory
to stop the machine and inspect it if abnormal vibration is noted or have it inspected by
personnel assigned by the manufacturer until the causes are identified and eliminated.
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It is mandatory
to contact a dealer if the machine stops during operations or a component malfunction.
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It is mandatory
to always verify, before starting up the Mulcher, that no persons and/or animals are
within 50 metres in any direction from the machine.
