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Safety
2.3
Basic safety instructions
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Original Operating Instructions 150000802_00_en
2.3.13
Road safety
Dangers in road traffic
If the machine exceeds maximum dimension and weights specified by national law and if it is
not properly lit, other road users could be endangered when driving on public highways.
Before road travel, ensure that the maximum permissible dimensions, weights and axle
loads, supported loads and hitching loads which apply according to national law for driving
on public roads are not exceeded.
Before road travel, switch on lighting and ensure the proper function.
Danger when driving on road and field
Hitched and mounted machines change the handling characteristics of the tractor. The handling
characteristics depend for instance on operating state and ground. If changed handling
characteristics are not considered, the driver may cause accidents.
Observe measures for driving on road and field,
Danger due to machine which is not prepared properly for road travel
If the machine is not prepared properly for road travel, serious accidents may occur on the
roads.
Before driving on roads, prepare the machine for road travel,
Danger when cornering with mounted machine
When cornering, the tractor with mounted machine has a larger swivelling range. This may
result in accidents.
Consider the larger swivel range.
Consider people, oncoming traffic and obstacles when turning.
Danger of tipping over on slopes
The machine may tip over when driving on slopes. Thus there is a risk of accidents, serious
injuries or death. The risk of tipping over depends on many factors.
Observe measures for driving,
2.3.14
Parking the machine safely
An improperly parked machine may move uncontrollably or tip over. People may be injured or
killed.
Park the machine on a horizontal and level ground capable of bearing the load.
Before adjusting, repairing, servicing and cleaning the machine, ensure that it is securely
positioned.
Note section “Parking the Machine” in chapter Driving and Transport,
Unattended parking
Adults and especially children are at risk from an inadequately secured and unattended parked
machine.
Before parking it: Shut down and safeguard the machine,