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CAUTION! The disc harrow is designed for agricultural use only. Using the
implement for tasks that differ from the intended use shall be regarded as
misuse, resulting in loss of warranty. Failure to follow the guidelines included
in this instruction manual shall be regarded as misuse.
CAUTION! The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage arising out of
misuse.
3 General safety information
The disc harrow can be started, operated and repaired only by persons familiar
with its operation and with the operation of the attached tractor as well as knowing the
rules of safe operation and maintenance of the implement.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any unauthorised alternation of the harrow. Only
genuine MANDAM spare parts shall be used during the warranty period.
The disc harrow must be operated with all precautionary measures and due care, in
particular:
•before every start-up check the disc harrow and the tractor, make sure that their
conditions guarantee safety of traffic and operation;
•minors, disabled or intoxicated persons (under the influence of alcohol or drugs)
must not operate the machine,
•during operation and maintenance wear working clothes, footwear and gloves,
•do not exceed the maximum axle loads and transport dimensions,
•use only original cotter pins and pins,
•do not approach the disc harrow while it is being lifted or lowered,
•do not stay between the disc harrow and the tractor when the engine is running,
•drive away with the implement, lift and lower it slowly and smoothly, without
jerking, making sure no outsiders are in the area,
•do not reverse and make U-turns when the implement is lowered to the working
position,
•when making U-turns do not use independent tractor brakes;
•during the operation and travel do not stand on the implement and do not put
additional loads onto it;
•while making U-turns, pay due caution if anyone is in the vicinity,
•never use the disc harrow on slopes with the inclination exceeding 12°,
•any repairs, lubrication or cleaning of working components may be performed as
long as the engine is not running and the implement is lowered and unfolded,
•there is a hazard of head injury when you perform maintenance or replacement of
parts in or under the implement without adequate protection – wear a hardhat,
•during a break in the work, always lower the implement to the ground and stop the
tractor engine,
•the harrow with the working width exceeding 3.00 m is equipped with an automatic
locking device that blocks the side extensions from uncontrolled opening during
standstill and road travel,
•driving and parking the implement on an unstable slope may cause soil slipping,
•store the implement in a manner preventing injury to people and animals.
