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SAFETY NOTES
1.
Never allow anyone to ride on the machine. Always keep other people away from the machine
when operating and always be aware of your surroundings/ bystanders may be deaf and/or
blind, therefore always exercise care.
2.
Ensure the tractor has sufficient counter-balance weights fitted. If unsure, refer to the tractor
manual for reference.
3.
Check all tyres for damage and inflation pressures.
4.
Always be careful when exiting fields etc. on to public roads.
5.
Check securing pins and lynch pins before using machine.
6.
If any adjustments are to be carried out to the machine, always park on level ground, apply
the parking brake, stop the tractor engine, and remove the ignition key before dismounting
the tractor.
7.
Check daily for loose nuts and bolts, on the cutter blade/cutter chain mounting on the rotor
assembly.
8.
Always ensure that all the safety and chain debris guards are correctly fitted to the machine
before operation.
9.
This machine is designed for use with tractors having a 540 rpm PTO speed with a standard 6
spline shaft.
DO NOT exceed 540 rpm PTO speed.
10.
Never engage the PTO or use the machine whilst in the
RAISED
position.
11.
Never carry out any work under the raised machine without the correct safety supports in
place.
NEVER RELY ONLY ON THE TRACTOR HYDRALUICS.
12.
Operate only at a safe distance from bystanders and livestock and
DO NOT
operate along
highways or in any areas where people are present.
13.
Use extra caution when operating on rough terrain and in areas where rocks and debris are
present. When used on sloping or steep ground always operate up and down the slope and
not across.
