SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
BASIC PRINCIPLES
Before operating the machine, always ensure that the tractor and machine
meet with work safety and road traffic regulations.
1. In addition to recommendations given in this manual, legislation on work
safety and accident prevention must also be respected.
2. Advice is indicated on the machine, specifying safety recommendations in
order to prevent accidents.
3. Before travelling on public roads, the operator must ensure that the
machine conforms to road traffic regulations.
4. Before starting work, the operator must be familiar with all the machine
controls, handing devices and their functions. Once at work, it is too late to
do this!
5. Do not wear loose clothing, which could become caught up in moving
elements.
6. The tractor should be equipped with a safety cab.
7. Before starting up the machine and begin work, check the surrounding
area (beware of children!). Make sure there is sufficient visibility. Keep all
people and animals away from the danger zone of the machine (risk of
protection!!).
8. Carrying people or animals on the machine when working or transport is
strictly forbidden.
9. Machine must only be attached to tractor using means provided and in
accordance with current Safety standards.
10. Special care should be taken when attaching or removing the machine from
the tractor.
11. Before transporting the machine on public roads, ensure that all legally
required guards and indicators (lights, reflectors…) are in place and in good
operations.
12. All operating controls (cords, cables, rods etc.) must be positioned so that
they cannot be set off accidently, risking accident or damage.
13. Before travelling on public roads, put the machine into it transport position
as instructed in this operator’s manual.
14. Never leave the tractor seat while the machine is operating.
15. Drive speed must be adapted to ground conditions as well as to roads and
path. Always avoid abrupt changes of directions.
16. Before operating the machine, ensure that all safety guards are firmly in
place and in good condition. If worn or damaged, replace immediately.
17. Before operating the machine, check the tightness of all nuts and bolts,
particularly on fixing elements (blades tines, knives, spades etc.).
18. Keep clear of the machine operating area.
19. Warning! Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when components are
operated by hydraulic or pneumatic controls.
20. Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the
machine, turn off the engine, remove the ignition key and wait until all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
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