Operating manual
Rear- side flail mowers on a pantograph
KBRP ; Kangu
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When servicing hydraulic unit, always wear protective gloves and eyewear. Hydraulic oil
leaking under pressure (16MPa) may permeate through the skin and cause its infection
thereafter. If this is the case, immediately visit a doctor.
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The machine should be stored under a roof and in such way so as to effectively prevent animals
and people from being injured
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Before starting the machine, make sure there are no animals underneath the guard
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Before operating the machine, make sure all safety devices are in place and working. If not
working or damaged have them replaced
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Before any maintenance, assembly, disassembly works and when parking position the machine
on a solid ground and secure it against accidental movements.
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When cleaning the machine, use personal protective equipment for health protection.
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Do not leave agricultural machinery on slopes or other descents without providing protection
against free runaway.
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When operating on a stony field or nearby roads there is a risk of throwing out stones or other
objects which may pose a danger for passing-by vehicles on the road or for passers-by.
Therefore keep the safe distance.
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If any break in the equipment operation occurs, turn off the drive. Before leaving the tractor turn
off the engine and remove the ignition key, leave the cabin and make sure there are no
unauthorized personnel in the cabin and close the door.
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The operator is not allowed to leave the tractor while driving.
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In case of a major failure, stop the machine's drive, turn off the tractor's engine and remove the
ignition key. Next, please contact technical service, and if accident (i.e.: road accident) occurs,
respect first aid rules and call appropriate authorities.
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Keep the machine clean, so as to avoid a risk of fire.
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Pay particular attention to both PTO shaft and spline shaft guards. Never operate with damaged
guards.
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Rotating spring tines and other rotary elements present a danger to health and life of persons
present nearby the machine. Do not touch any moving machine parts
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Check pressure in the machine wheels regularly.
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In the event of any break in the equipment operation, turn off the drive.
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In the event of a fatal failure, please call for technical service, and if an accident (in this case:
road accident) occurs, respect first aid rules and contact responsible services.
4.2.
Qualifications of operator
To provide safe machine operation each person being the machine operator must meet the
following requirements:
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Operator should hold driving license, have ability to drive vehicles safely and know road traffic
rules.
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Operator must be in proper physical condition to be able to operate the machine.
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Operator must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicines, which all have
influence on vehicle driving and machine operation.
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Operator should be familiarized with this manual and follow its provisions.
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Operator should be familiar with working principles of both the tractor and the machine, and be
able to recognize and avoid hazards resulting from operation of the aggregate.
4.3.
Conditions of mounting mower on tractor
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Prior to the mounting operation, check whether the tractor's and the mower's hitch categories are
compatible and make sure that tractor's hitch load is adequate for the machine aggregated.
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Prior to mounting the machine, examine technical condition of the mower's hitch assembly and
tractor's 3-point linkage.
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Use only genuine pins and cotters to mount the mower on a tractor.