Operator's manual
Circular saw -
PT
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4.1.
General safety principles
Connecting
Mount and dismount the circular saw on an extension arm with the latter mounted on the
tractor, and when the whole aggregation is arrested by the tractor’s engaged parking brake.
Before starting the tractor, set the arm's foot in a position that is convenient for mounting the
saw.
When connecting hydraulic hoses to the circular saw’s nozzles wear protective eyewear,
protective gloves and protective wear.
Mount and dismount the extension arm-circular saw aggregate to and from the tractor on an
even and paved surface while exercising particular attention.
Never stand between the tractor and the machine, unless the tractor-extension arm aggregate is
protected against moving with the tractor's parking brake.
Tractor's 3-point linkage should be adjusted to establish a reliable connection between the
tractor and the extension arm onto which the circular saw is mounted.
Tractor with the mounted aggregation of extension arm and the circular saw should be
balanced so it ensures stability of the whole aggregation of the tractor and extension arm.
Mount the circular saw on the extension arm only with use of original fittings and safety
devices.
When connecting hydraulic hoses to tractor hydraulic connectors make sure that either tractor
or the extension arm aggregate hydraulics is pressure free.
In order to have the drive transmitted from the tractor onto the extension arm aggregate, use a
manufacturer-recommended PTO shaft only.
Transport
When driving on public roads always respect the local traffic regulations concerning warning
lights.
Before transporting the aggregation of the arm and the circular saw, take off or partially
disconnect PTO shaft from the tractor’s side.
Before transportation protect circular blades with an additional protective guard.
When transported the arm-saw aggregate shall have mobile warning light device and warning
triangle mounted for a slow driving vehicle.
When transported the machine should always be set in transport position. See
Fig. 6
.
Any modifications in the circular saw's position are possible only if no vehicles or
unauthorized personnel are around (children in particular).
Driving speed should always be adjusted to current road conditions.
Do not exceed permissible speed of 16 mph (25 kph).
Operation
Unauthorized personnel and animals should be present in safe distance, which is at least 164’ /
50 m from the circular saw. Keep particular attention when operating near roads and lanes,
where presence of unauthorized personnel is likely.
When operating the arm-saw aggregation, the tractor should always be equipped with
operator's cabin.
Before operating, the machine should undergo a technical inspection paying particular
attention to condition of basic connections of machine’s assemblies as well as proper
mounting of the machine on a tractor.
Before any works examine condition of circular blade, and if necessary, replace them.
Before the tractor is started make sure each drive is disconnected while control levers for
hydraulics are in neutral position.
Before moving make sure there are no unauthorized personnel directly nearby the machine,
and give an acoustic signal.
The tractor’s engine must never be left running without supervision. Before leaving the
tractor, turn the engine off, set the aggregation of tractor and extension arm in standstill
position and take the ignition key out.
