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6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
Always follow these guidelines to ensure maximum safety when operating the machine.
Road Use
Before using the hedge cutter on the roadside, the operator must consult the authorities that control
the upkeep of the roads, as the rules can be different from one area to another. The rules concerning
the upkeep of the roads must always be followed.
Always use traffic signs, or any other systems recommended by the maintenance services. Make sure
that they are In a correct position in relation to the work being carried out. Respect the movement of
the traffic. Give enough time for pedestrians and cyclists to get clear of the working area at all times.
Also obey the laws on the lighting/signage to be used on the tractor during work on the highway.
Use clear suitably sized warning signs to alert others to the nature of the machine working within that
area. Signs should be placed at both ends of the work site. (It is recommended that signs used are of a
size and type specified by the Department of Transport and positioned in accordance with their and
the Local Highways Authority guidelines).
Bystander Safety
Never transport passengers on the tractor or machine. Make sure ‘onlookers/bystanders’ are clear of
the working area of the machine. Never allow any one in front of the cutting head or in the radius of
the cutting material and debris.
Never start the cutting head with the flails facing the operator or any other people. Always work the
machine with the cutting head towards the material to be cut. Never pass under the hedge cutter.
You must always maintain adequate SAFETY zones around the machine.
