3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
.
1.
Always
use
the VERTI-DRAIN with the
correct tractor
as described in the
technical information
2.
The user is responsible for a
safe Tractor/VERTI-DRAIN combination
. The
combination must be tested
for noise, safety, risk and easy usage. It is also
necessary to draw up user instructions.
3.
The VERTI-DRAIN is suited
exclusively to grass fields
.
4.
Every VERTI-DRAIN
user must be fully informed
of the information contained in
the user manual.
5.
Inspect the ground
where the VERTI-DRAIN is to be applied. Remove loose
obstacles, avoid uneven ground.
6.
Never step off the tractor
if the engine is still running.
7.
Ensure that other people are
standing at least 4 mtr. (14' ) away
from the VERTI-
DRAIN.
8.
Use appropriate clothing
. Wear strong shoes with a steel inforced toe cap, long
trousers, tie up long hair. Do not have any loose pieces of clothing.
9.
Never try to force the VERTI-DRAIN
, a situation which is visible in the partial
loosening of the front roller from the ground and unstable behaviour of the VERTI-
DRAIN.
10.
Check the VERTI-DRAIN once a week
to ensure there are no loose screws or nuts
and bolts.
11.
The VERTI-DRAIN may
never be used without protection covers
and safety
stickers.
12.
NEVER crawl underneath the VERTI-DRAIN
. If you need to work underneath,
turn the VERTI-DRAIN on its front.
13.
Always switch off the engine and uncouple the power take off
, before starting any
maintenance, adjustment or repair. Also block the VERTI-DRAIN against sinking
and block it against forward/backward movement or sliding.
14.
Use only the original VERTI-DRAIN spare parts/ tines
in order to ensure the safe
operation of the machine.
15.
Never use the VERTI-DRAIN
in the dark, in heavy rain, on frozen ground, stormy
conditions or on slopes greater than 20 degrees.
16.
Before operating the machine, also
read the instructions and the maintenance
information for the power take off
. This component has its own certification mark.
17.
Maintain a log book of repairs
.
18.
If any modifications are carried out on the machine
the CE certification mark will
be no longer valid
. The User/Dealer himself must then have the machine re-
certified.
