PREPARATION
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Prepare the work:
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Do not drink alcohol, take drugs, or any other substances which may affect the your
ability to use the equipment before or when working.
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Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tractor to prevent the machine from
stopping during work.
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Do not use the equipment under unsafe conditions, e.g. do not make temporary repairs
just to start or keep working; do not work at night if the area is not well illuminated.
When working or executing maintenance activities, remember:
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The labels and stickers providing instructions on the use of the equipment or
information on dangers must not be removed or hidden, and must be legible.
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Do not remove the safety devices, covers and safety guards, unless maintenance
activities are being carried out. If the safety devices must be removed, turn the engine
off, remove them correctly and re-install them before turning the tractor on.
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Do not lubricate, clean or adjust moving parts.
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Use the appropriate tools to execute maintenance or adjustment activities on the
equipment.
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Do not use damaged or unsuitable tools, e.g. pliers rather than wrenches etc.
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Prior to carrying out activities on hydraulic lines under pressure, or disconnecting their
components, make sure that the line is no longer under pressure and that it does not
contain any hot fluids.
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Check all the fittings and make sure that they are well connected before supplying
pressure to the hydraulic lines.
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Make sure that no tools, clothes or any other materials are left in areas where moving
parts are present when the maintenance and repair activities are completed.
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Do not give directions and make signals at the same time during a maneuver.
Maneuver directions and signals must be given from one person only.
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Do not unexpectedly call an operator, if not necessary. Do not startle the operator, e.g.
by throwing objects.
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Pay attention to people in the vicinity of the work area, especially children!
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Make sure that nobody is standing in the working range of the equipment.
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Do not use the equipment to lift people.
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When the equipment is not needed, turn the engine off, leave the vehicle on a flat sur
face, with the first gear and the parking brake engaged. Disengage the power take off.
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Do not execute any cleaning, lubrication, repair or adjustments when the engine is
running and the equipment is in the raised position.
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Do not work on steep slopes, if the stability of the vehicle can be jeopardized.
Manufacturer shall not assume any responsibilities if these instructions are not strictly followed.
