3.2 General safety
Warning signs and other notices on the machine provide important information for the safe
operation. Observing them will serve your safety.
Before starting work, make yourself familiar with all the equipment and controls as well as their
functions.
The user should wear close-fitting clothing.
Keep the machine and in particular the bearings clean to avoid risk of fire.
Check around the machine before moving off or starting up (watch out for children!). Make sure
you have adequate all-round visibility.
Always match your speed to the local conditions. Avoid sudden turning manoeuvres when driving
uphill or downhill or when travelling across a slope.
Observe the respective regulations when using public roads.
Take into account the wide overhang and/or the sideways force acting on the machine when
turning or negotiating curves.
3.3 Special safety instructions
Take extreme care when hitching up or unhitching machine to/from the tractor.
Never allow persons to stand between the tractor and the machine unless the tractor is secured
against rolling away by means of parking brake and/or wheel chocks.
During transport, secure the packer (using both pins) to prevent shock loading when encountering
road undulations. Ensure stands are raised to their transport position.
It is forbidden to allow persons to ride on the machine at any time. A safe distance should be
maintained from the machine by observers when in work.
Driving, steering and braking characteristics are influenced by mounted machines and ballast
weights. Therefore, ensure adequate steering and braking ability.
If there is a requirement to lift the Sumo Mixidisc, appropriate lifting apparatus must be attached
through the lifting eye in the centre of the machine. The 4m Mixidisc weighs approximately
3220kg.
When making adjustments to the machines care should be taken not to trap any body parts in
moving or pivoting parts.
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Top Link Pin
Due to the physical nature and weight distribution of the Sumo Mixidisc
a category three enclosed ball
top link
is highly recommended.
Due to the exaggerated loads experienced during normal working conditions, the top link pin is
considered as a consumable part and should be checked for wear on a regular basis.
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