Operator’s manual
Trailed tedder
P4-471 C P4-531 C P6-771 C
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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:
Operator should hold driving license, have ability to drive vehicles safely and know road traffic
rules.
Operator must be in proper physical condition to be able to operate the machine.
Operator must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicines, which all have
influence on vehicle driving and machine operation.
Operator should be familiarized with this manual and follow its provisions.
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 machine on tractor
Before attaching, check whether hitch categories of the tractor and the mounted machine are
compatible, and make sure that load capacity of the tractor's hitch is not lower than weight of
the machine to be mounted.
When mounting the machine examine the technical condition of hitch assembly on both the
machine and the tractor's 3-point linkage.
To mount the machine to the tractor use original pins and protection only.
4.4. Transport
The lifting, handling and transporting operations can be very dangerous unless they are carried
out with the utmost caution. Have all persons not involved in the actual work move away from
the area and limit the zone where the operations are to be carried out. Also make sure that the
area in which the operations take place is clear and that there is a sufficient escape route, i.e. a
free, safe zone to which the operators can quickly move if the load should fall.
The safety hooks and ropes used to lift the machine must be of an adequate carrying capacity.
To minimize the risk of serious injury or death, do the following:
When the machine is converted from the transport position to the work position and vice versa,
you could be pinched or crushed by some of its parts. Take extra care when carrying out these
maneuvers and have all persons keep well clear of the danger zone.
Do not change position of the tedder until there are no people or animals around (pay particular
attention to children).
Before transporting the tedder make sure that the locking pawls are properly latched in the
transport position.
While transporting the tedder, put a warning plate with combined lights and reflectors and
warning triangle on the tedder.
During transport, always put the tedder in its proper and safe transport position. See section 5.2.
Before putting the tedder in transport position, make sure that the tractor’s PTO is turned off
and all rotating parts have come to a complete stop.
Do not drive over 25 km/h (15 mph). Drive slower if road conditions are poor, especially on
irregular surfaces or steep slopes.
