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SAFETY FOR MAINTENANCE & OPERATOR
The safety advice in this manual, the present national emergency preventing precepts
and existing in-house work, operation and safety precepts must be complied with.
Additionally the safety precepts of the vehicle manufacturer must be complied with. If
the machine is used on public roads, the existing laws apply.
Safety Advice For Maintenance And Inspection:

The head of operations must see it that all maintenance, inspections and fittings
are carried out by authorized personnel who have read and understood the
contents of this manual.

Maintenance must only be carried out when the machine is at standstill. This
procedure as described in Spearheads
’ manual must be carefully observed.

When maintaining a rotary head and/or a machine that is lifted, always secure
with suitable support units.

When replacing blades and the like always check the hydraulic system for
remaining pressure; always reduce the pressure to zero.

Only use suitable tools and always wear work gloves, safety shoes and goggles.

Dispose of oil and grease according to regulation.

Immediately after finishing work, all safety and protection units must be installed
and activated again.

Before
any use, the sections “Putting Into Operation” by the manufacturer of the
tractor/vehicle must be carefully followed.
Safety Advice For The Head Of Operation/User:

It is of the most utmost importance to be familiar with the equipment and the
operational units before starting work. Afterwards it is too late.

Work wear must be tight fitted. Avoid loose fitted clothes. Check surroundings
before work (children or obstacles such as rocks, fence posts, wire etc.). Always
make sure there is a sufficient view. Safety distance for a tool in work is stated
in the manual.

Riding the rotary head or machine when transported or in work is not permitted.

Never lea
ve the driver’s seat when driving.

Staying in the work area is forbidden. Safety distance for the rotary head is
stated in the manual.

Take extra precautions when working underneath power lines. Always keep a
safe distance to power lines.

Before leaving the vehicle, always lower machine/rotary head to the ground,
remove the ignition key and secure the vehicle from inadvertent activation and
rolling!