SAFETY FIRST!
1. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY
before attempting to operate or carry out any
maintenance on the machine. If you do not understand
any part of this manual, ask your dealer for assistance.
2. DANGER. Always carry out sa e maintenance.
Never clean, adjust or maintain the machine until
the engine has been stopped, the machine come to
rest, the PTO disengaged and the key removed.
3. DANGER. Never work under a machine raised
on the 3-point linkage unless it is securely
supported.
4. WARNING. Never operate the machine with any
parts or guards missing. Check that all guards
including the PTO shaft guards are in good condition
and in place before operating the machine.
5. WARNING. Operate sa ely. Before starting ork,
check that there are no persons or animals in the
immediate vicinity of the machine or tractor. Al ays
maintain full control of the tractor and machine. Ensure
that you kno ho to stop the tractor and machine
quickly in case of emergency.
6. WARNING. Secure the PTO guard by means o
check chains to suitable points on the tractor and
machine to prevent the outer plastic shield from
rotating.
7. DANGER. Never stand between the machine
and the tractor wheels.
8. WARNING. Do not wear loose or ragged
clothing.
9. CAUTION. Beware o dust. Under dusty
conditions, keep the cab indo s and doors
closed. The use of a dust mask conforming to EN149 is
strongly recommended.
10. CAUTION. Beware o high noise levels.
Some tractor/implement combinations give noise
levels in excess of 90dB at the operator's ear.
Under such circumstances, ear defenders should be
orn. Keep cab indo s and doors closed to reduce
noise level.
Throughout this handbook, the term `tractor' is used to
refer to the po er source used to drive the machine. It
does not necessarily refer to a conventional agricultural
tractor.
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
Our equipment is designed so as to conform ith current
Health & Safety Regulations and therefore poses no
significant hazard to health hen properly used.
Nevertheless, in the interests of all concerned, it is
essential that equipment of our manufacture is used in
accordance ith the instructions that are supplied or are
available from our Technical Staff.
Legislation requires that all operators are instructed in the
safe operation, cleaning and maintenance of equipment
and machines. This handbook forms part of that instruction
and it must be read and understood before fitting the
machine onto the tractor or attempting to use it.
Your supplier is responsible for carrying out any necessary
pre-delivery inspection, fitting the machine onto the tractor
and test running. The supplier must also give instruction in
the safe use, maintenance and adjustment of the machine.
In the interests of safety, please ensure that the
instructions referred to above are brought to the attention of
all your employees ho are to use the equipment. We
recommend that the use of this equipment is restricted to
capable trained operatives. Persons under the age of
sixteen should not operate the machine and should be kept
a ay from here it is being used.
WARRANTY
The standard arranty is against faulty materials and
orkmanship. Components supplied as part of the original
machine, but manufactured by another company, e.g. PTO
shafts, heels etc., are subject to the original manufacturer's
conditions and arranty.
Where repairs are carried out under arranty:-
a) Claims for the fitting of non original parts ill not be
considered unless prior agreement has been obtained.
b) The repairer must be advised that the ork is to be the
subject of a arranty claim beforehand.
c) Any claim must be submitted ithin four eeks of the repair.
d) The damaged parts must be retained for inspection and
returned carriage paid if required.
The right to ithdra arranty is reserved if:-
a) Non-original parts are fitted.
b) The machine has been abused, badly maintained or used
for purposes other than that for hich it as designed.
Sa ety Alert Symbol. This symbol is used in this manual and on the machine to highlight here instructions
about the safe use of the machine or arnings about safety hazards on the machine are being given.
Signal Words The follo ing signal ords alerts vie ers to the existence and relative seriousness of a hazard.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or injury.
WARNING indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate injury
NOTE indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IMPORTANT indicates a statement used to notify people of installation, operation or maintenance information that
is important, but not hazard –related
