Delivery and preparation of the machine
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Delivery and preparation of the machine
Delivery and preparation of the machine
Checking the
machine
On delivery, check that all parts of the machine are present and that
they have not been damaged in transit; notify your dealer, importer or
the manufacturer immediately of any defects found.
NOTE
For shipping purposes, some of the components may be supplied
pre-assembled on the machine, while others may be fixed temporarily.
Pre-delivery checks
The machine leaves the Manufacturer with all parts in fully working
order. In all cases, it is
the Retailer's responsibility
to check the
following upon delivery to the User:
•
the three-point attachment is correctly mounted,
•
the grease in the transmission unit and the oil in gearbox are at
prescribed levels,
•
grease injected into the greasers is present,
•
all adhesive safety labels indicated in the present booklet must be
present and legible,
•
screws and bolts must be securely tightened,
•
EEC-compliant guards are provided,
•
the machine must be free of imperfections upon general
inspection.
The Retailer must draw the user's attention to this manual and the
drive shaft manual also provided, which must both be kept by the user
throughout the machine's service life. The Retailer is also responsible
for recommending that the user reads these manuals carefully.
Preparation
Risk of crushing and cuts!
During machine preparation operations, observe the SAFETY rules, in
particular:
•
make sure that the machine is in a very stable position.
•
Do not stand between the tractor and the machine during hitching
or unhitching operations. If it is necessary to work in the area
between the tractor and the machine, observe the safety rules
(tractor engine switched off, Pto disengaged, tractor parking brake
applied, key removed from starter switch, chocks placed under
wheels of the tractor)
•
Before hitching or unhitching the machine to/from the tractor,
position the lift control lever in a position where it is not possible to
operate it.
•
Do not stand under suspended loads
•
Take all necessary precautions to prevent injury or damage
caused by accidental falls
Reposition and securely fix in working position all those parts of the
machine that were secured in temporary positions for shipment.
Positioning the roller
for work
When supplied with the machine, the roller is secured in transport
position; to position the roller in the correct working position, proceed
as follows:
