Sowing Machine AMBER 900/3
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OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
: When the machine is operated, no one must stay
within a close distance of the machine.
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The machine must be carefully checked for its safe operation and technical
condition.
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Recommendations described in the present manual and generally effective
rules of the safety and also regulations concerning the prevention of
unfortunate accidents shall be observed.
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As the width of 3.0 is exceeded – the transport of the sowing machine on
public roads with the use of a tractor is allowable only when requirements
specified under the section 2.2 (page 5 and 6) are fulfilled.
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Before proceeding with the machine operation it is required to get acquainted
with all the machine equipment and working elements and their functionalities.
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Before using the machine make sure that there are no any outsiders (children)
near the machine. Make sure that proper field of vision is guaranteed!
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It is strictly forbidden to carry any person and tools when the machine is
operated or transported!
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Never leave driver’s seat when the machine is operated!
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Before getting off a tractor always leave the machine in a working position,
machine must be lowered, tractor engine must be switched off and keys must
be removed from the ignition switch!
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It is forbidden to stay close to the sowing machine when being operated!
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When connecting and disconnecting the machine to a tractor a special care
must be taken!
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When a suspension system is adjusted it is forbidden to stay between the
machine and a tractor.
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The machine must be transported only in a Transport Position /machine is
raised/.
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When transporting the machine the markings must be folded, raised and
protected from lowering.
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When the machine is operated and during idle movement do not stay within
the reach of markers.
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When the machine is operated and transported do not stay on the machine as
it poses danger to life and threat of being poisoned with chemicals.
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Do not exceed allowable transport or working speed.
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Machine adjustment and maintenance works can be performed only when the
machine is not operated, when a tractor engine is switched off and when the
machine is lowered and supported on the ground /working position as shown
on Figure 1/.
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When sowing seeds with chemical additives it is required to strictly comply
with safety instructions indicated by the chemicals manufacturer, use personal
protective clothes (dust-proof, air passages protective clothes).
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Before proceeding with the machine operation make sure that all the
machine mechanisms are in good technical condition.
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Use a tractor with the horse power indicated by the machine manufacturer.
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Use deadweights on front axle.
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The machine, when disconnected from a tractor, must be placed in a working
position on a hard and even surface.
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When the machine operation is completed, before disconnection from a
tractor, the machine must be placed in a working position.
