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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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4.2.2
Bystanders
DANGER!
Sawblades are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances
90m (300 ft) or more and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully.
It is of upmost importance that the tractor and
reach arm and attachments are stopped
immediately if a bystander comes within 90m (300
ft) while operating. The engine should be idled
and the PTO disengaged. Do not restart work
until the bystander is well past the 90m (300 ft)
and the work zone has been reassessed to
ensure there are no external risks.
Figure 4.4
–Bystanders Out Of Working Area
4.2.3
Weather
Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility
in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never
mow in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see
at least 90m (300 feet)
in front and to the
sides of the tractor and reach arm. Make sure that you can clearly see and identify passersby, steep slopes,
ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, debris and foreign objects.
If you are unable to clearly see these type of items do not begin cutting.
4.2.4
Fire
Follow the following guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fires while operating, servicing, and
repairing the machine:
•
Ensure the
tractor is equipped with a fire extinguisher
in an easy to access location
•
Do not
operate the reach arm and machine on a tractor with an underframe exhaust
•
Do not
smoke or have an open flame near the machine
•
Do not
drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas
•
Never allow clippings or debris to collect on top of the machine
•
Periodically shut down the tractor and machine and clean clippings and collected debris from the cowl
4.3
Using The Sawblade
Only operate the reach arm with sawblade attachment
from the tractor operator’s seat with the seatbelt securely
fastened. The tractor must be equipped with a ROPS cab and cab guarding.
WARNING!
Do not let the sawblades touch the ground for any reason. Ensure that the skid is fitted to
the machine at all times and mounted on the correct side for the configuration in which the machine is
built. Allowing a sawblade to hit the ground may cause it to break and be ejected from the machine at
great speeds resulting in serious damage and injury or even death to operator or bystanders.
WARNING!
Do not put hands or feet near any of the sawblades during operation or when the machine
is static. Blade contact can result in serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped
and the hydraulic pressure in the system has been successfully relieved.
WARNING!
Never run the machine without belt cover mounted.
WARNING!
Never use the machine with broken or missing sawblades.
