SAFETY FIRST!
1.
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY
before attempting to operate or carry out any
maintenance on the machine. If you do not understand
any part of this manual, ask your dealer for assistance.
2.
DANGER. Always carry out safe maintenance.
Never clean, adjust or maintain the machine until
the engine has been stopped, the machine come to
rest, the PTO disengaged and the key removed.
3.
DANGER. Never work under a machine raised
on the 3-point linkage
unless it is securely
supported.
4.
WARNING. Never operate the machine with any
parts or guards missing.
Check that all guards
including the PTO shaft guards are in good condition
and in place before operating the machine.
5.
WARNING. Operate safely.
Before starting work,
check that there are no persons or animals in the
immediate vicinity of the machine or tractor. Always
maintain full control of the tractor and machine. Ensure
that you know how to stop the tractor and machine
quickly in case of emergency.
6.
WARNING. Secure the PTO guard by means of
check chains
to suitable points on the tractor and
machine to prevent the outer plastic shield from
rotating.
7.
DANGER. Never stand between the machine
and the tractor wheels.
8.
WARNING. Do not wear loose or ragged
clothing.
9.
CAUTION. Beware of dust.
Under dusty
conditions, keep the cab windows and doors
closed. The use of a dust mask conforming to EN149 is
strongly recommended.
10
.
CAUTION. Beware of high noise levels
.
Some tractor/implement combinations give noise
levels in excess of 90dB at the operator's ear.
Under such circumstances, ear defenders should be
worn. Keep cab windows and doors closed to reduce
noise level.
Throughout this handbook, the term `tractor' is used to
refer to the power source used to drive the machine. It
does not necessarily refer to a conventional agricultural
tractor.
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
Our equipment is designed so as to conform with current
Health & Safety Regulations and therefore poses no
significant hazard to health when properly used.
Nevertheless, in the interests of all concerned, it is
essential that equipment of our manufacture is used in
accordance with the instructions that are supplied or are
available from our Technical Staff.
Legislation requires that all operators are instructed in
the safe operation, cleaning and maintenance of
equipment and machines. This handbook forms part of
that instruction and it must be read and understood
before fitting the machine onto the tractor or attempting
to use it.
Your supplier is responsible for carrying out any
necessary pre-delivery inspection, fitting the machine
onto the tractor and test running. The supplier must also
give instruction in the safe use, maintenance and
adjustment of the machine.
In the interests of safety, please ensure that the
instructions referred to above are brought to the attention
of all your employees who are to use the equipment. We
recommend that the use of this equipment is restricted to
capable trained operatives. Persons under the age of
sixteen should not operate the machine and should be
WARRANTY
The standard warranty is against faulty materials and
workmanship. Components supplied as part of the original
machine, but manufactured by another company, e.g. PTO
shafts, wheels etc., are subject to the original
manufacturer's conditions and warranty.
Where repairs are carried out under warranty:-
a) Claims for the fitting of non original parts will not be
considered unless prior agreement has been obtained.
b) The repairer must be advised that the work is to be the
subject of a warranty claim beforehand.
c) Any claim must be submitted within four weeks of the repair.
d) The damaged parts must be retained for inspection and
returned carriage paid if required.
The right to withdraw warranty is reserved if:-
a) Non-original parts are fitted.
b) The machine has been abused, badly maintained or used
for purposes other than that for which it was designed.
Safety Alert Symbol.
This symbol is used in this manual and on the machine to highlight where instructions
about the safe use of the machine or warnings about safety hazards on the machine are being given.
Signal Words
The following signal words alerts viewers to the existence and relative seriousness of a hazard.
DANGER
indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will
result in death or injury.
WARNING
indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could
result in death or injury.
CAUTION
indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may
result in minor/moderate injury
NOTE
indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may
result in property damage.
IMPORTANT
indicates a statement used to notify people of installation, operation or maintenance information that
is important, but not hazard –related
