Operating manual
Rear disc mowers with central suspension
- with hydro-pneumatic or spring suspension
- 1 5 -
4.
SAFETY RULES AND WARNINGS
4.1.
General rules
During operation of the mower the Regulation of the Farm Ministry and Food Economy
(Rozporz
ą
dzenie Ministra Rolnictwa i Gospodarki
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ywno
ś
ciowej) from 12-01-1998 dealing
with safety and hygiene during the operation of tractors, machinery, tools and equipment used
for farming (Dz. U. nr 12/98 poz. 51), should be observed.
The front axle of the driving tractor should be adequately loaded to maintain balance. If
necessary use front wheel weights.
In order to keep steering conditions, impact on front axis should be at least 20 % of
the complete tractor.
All manipulation of the hydraulic hoist control lever should be made only from the driving seat,
operating the hoist while outside the tractor is forbidden.
In tractors with electro-hydraulic control system (EHR) the hoist is operated with a button
outside the cabin of the tractor. During operation please remain especially cautious.
When changing the mower position from operating to transporting the AT shaft should be
removed completely or at least on the end connected to the PTO of the tractor.
Operating the mower without covers or the apron is forbidden. The mower should also not be
operated with a damaged or raised apron (there is a danger of the mower throwing hard
objects).
Condition of guards and its mounting should be checked regularly.
Mowing can only be started after the power take-off reaches a nominal speed of 1000 rpm.
The power take-off cannot exceed speeds of 1050 rpm.
There should be a safe distance between the mower and people, a minimum of 50 m. Utmost
care should be maintained while working in the vicinity of roads and streets
(Dz. U. nr 12/98 poz. 51).
Any servicing or adjusting of the mower must be done only after the engine and cutting discs
have stopped.
The condition of blade holders must be periodically checked. Any damaged or worn holders
must be replaced.
During transport on public roads all traffic laws regarding lighting and additional equipment for
the mower must be observed. During transport the mower should be equipped with
the removable light board and the triangular safety sign.
WARNING:
Any service and repair operations must be conducted with the tractor
drive disconnected and ignition key out, cutterbar lifted onto the ground
while all rotating parts in the complete standstill.
WARNING:
It is forbidden for children to come in contact with the machine during
operation and while at rest.
During any repair being performed while the mower is lifted on the TPH, the mower should be
secured with a support or a chain so that it does not fall.
The condition of bolts and other connectors should be periodically checked. Operation of
the mower with damaged connectors is unnaceptable.
The tractor engine must never be left running without supervision. Before leaving the tractor,
the engine shall be disconnected and the key put off from the tractor ignition switch.
In the event of any break in the machine operation, the drive should be disconnected
(Dz. U. nr 12/98 poz. 51).
