Taarup 4024, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
1
Any operator, service man and owner must be familiar with the warning instructions for the
machine in this manual, before operations commence.
Always work carefully with agricultural machinery. Read through and observe the safety instructions
in this manual. Safety is your responsibility.
Pay particular attention to this symbol. It means that there could be a serious
hazard. It emphasises precautions which have to be complied with in order to prevent
accidents.
This symbol can be found throughout this manual and on the warning signs on the
machine. They are for your safety and should be observed at all times.
General safety instructions
2
Be careful when other people or animals are close by! Never start up the machine when people
or animals are close or on the machine or tractor. Never stand between the tractor wheels and
the machine.
Adhere to the local laws regarding children's minimum working age with agricultural machinery.
3
Use of the machine. The machine must only be used for harvest of common grass crops. The
machine must not be used for harvest of maize.
4
Use personal protection devices. Do not wear loose clothing which might catch in any of the
moving parts. In dusty conditions a suitable mask to EN 149 must be used.
Take care of excessive sound level. Certain tractor/implement combinations, dependant on operat-
ing conditions, may generate a noise level in excess of 85 dB at the operators ear, even in a 'Q' cab.
In these circumstances ear defenders must be worn. Keep cab windows and doors CLOSED at
all times to reduce noise level.
5
The machine must only be coupled to a correctly sized tractor. No other machines or implements
must be coupled. The relationship between tractor weight and machine weight must be correct.
Local regulations governing this relationship must be observed.
Make sure that the tractor has the correct P.T.O. A machine intended for 540 r.p.m. P.T.O. input
speed must never be coupled to a tractor with 1000 r.p.m. P.T.O. output speed.
6
Coupling of tractor and machine must be carried out as laid down in the instructions. All drawbar
pins must have locking split pins. Observe all local laws regarding road transport, - please note
that some countries require the use of safety chains.
7
Work in a safe way. The tractor engine must ALWAYS be stopped and the ignition key removed
before carrying out repairs, cleaning, lubricating or maintaining the machine.