Safety
7
Coupling
Risk of injury when coupling
There is an increased risk of injury when coupling the machine to the
tractor. Therefore
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Secure the tractor to prevent it from rolling
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Do not stand between tractor and machine when coupling
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Lift and lower the machine slowly
Adjusting and maintain-
ing
Avoid skin contact with oils and lubricants
When handling oils or lubricants, avoid contact by using oil resistant
gloves. Oils and lubricants can do damage to the skin.
Maintain regularly
Maintain the machine regularly and as prescribed in »Maintenance
and care«. Also replace worn parts as prescribed. Machines that are
not well maintained can malfunction. This may result in damage or in-
jury.
Do not weld
Do never weld on any part of the machine. The machine is made of
hardened steel, and any welding will severely decrease the machine’s
strength. Welding may lead to breakage on the machine.
Retighten bolts and nuts
Regularly retighten all bolts and nuts on the machine. This is especial-
ly important after the first hours of use. Unnoticed loosening of bolts
and nuts may lead to damage or injury. Take especially good notice of
the tightening torque for the bolted clamps.
→
»Tighten bolts and nuts«, page 23.
Use protective clothing
Use protective clothing, e.g. gloves, when working with sharp parts on
the machine. Especially soil engaging parts can be very sharp. Un-
careful handling may lead to injury.
Use OEM spare parts (Original Equipment Manufacterers)
Only use original Kverneland spare parts. Using other products may
lead to malfunction of the machine or a reduced safety. Warranty is not
valid when non-Kverneland parts are used.
Check tyre pressure
Regularly check if the tyre pressure is as required. Too high or low
pressures may lead to damage and excessive wear of the tyre.
→
»Tyre pressure«, page 24.
