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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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Safety
2.1
Safe operation
This user manual should be considered as part of the machine. The operator should read the following pages carefully
and become familiar with the contents before starting work. Familiarity with the instruction manual is an essential part of
training for a competent user. Operators must be competent and fully capable of operating this machine safely and
effectively before attempting to use it in a public place.
Every employee should receive regular training on how to use this machine (at least once a year), in accordance with
the guidelines published by the employer's insurance. Untrained or unauthorized personnel must not use this machine.
In the interest of safety, please make sure that the instructions mentioned above are made known to all your
employees who must use the equipment. We recommend that the use of this equipment be limited to qualified
operators. Persons under the age of sixteen must not use the machine and must stay away from the place where they
are used.
2.2
Safety warnings
The operator must read, understand and follow all of the Safety instructions. Serious injury or death may occur unless
care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions provided. The level of safety is indicated in three levels and the
following notation is used throughout this operator instruction book;
DANGER!
Level 1; alerts for imminent death or critical injury.
WARNING!
Level 2; warns of serious injury or possible death.
CAUTION!
Level 3; indicates possible injury.
Never operate the tractor or machinery until you have read and completely understand this manual and the tractor
operator
’s manual and each of the safety messages found in the manuals and those displayed on the tractor and
implement.
DANGER!
DO NOT attempt any maintenance of or adjustment to the machine while it is running. Before
carrying out any work on the machine follow the three safety instructions below:
PUT THE PTO OUT OF GEAR
STOP THE TRACTOR ENGINE
LOWER THE CUTTING UNIT ON TO THE GROUND
DANGER!
At all times ensure that the PTO shaft guard is in position, securely fitted and in good condition and
that the tractor PTO shaft shield is fitted. Always replace any damaged guards and shields.
DANGER!
Do not enter the working zone of the PTO shaft. It is dangerous to approach the rotating parts of
the machine.
DANGER!
Before maintaining and working on the machine always stop the tractor, switch off the tractor
engine, remove the ignition key and remove the PTO shaft. Do not work under any machine raised on
hydraulics unless it is supported by a solid safety support.
DANGER!
Never clean or adjust PTO driven equipment with the tractor engine running. Kill the engine and
pocket the key before attempting any maintenance on the machine.
DANGER!
All guards, bands, deflectors, driveline shields and gearbox shields should be used and maintained
in good working condition at all times. They should be carefully inspected daily for missing or broken
cable, chain links, shields or guards. Missing, broken or worn items must be replaced before
attempting to use the machine to reduce the possibility of injury from thrown objects or entanglement.
DANGER!
Keep a careful watch for passers-by who may inadvertently get in the way of cut material being
thrown from the machine. These machines are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects
great distances at high velocity. Stop the blades until all people are well clear.
