Other Safety Precautions - Vaderstad Rapid RDA 400S Original Instructions Manual

Safety regulations
1.4

Other safety precautions

! Observe the greatest caution when transporting the seed drill on a public road. If the machine
has a full hopper, note that the towed weight is considerable and that the view to the rear is
greatly restricted. Check the adjustment of the tractor's rear-view mirrors. If the machine is to
be transported over a longer distance, be sure to block the lifting ram of the centre section with
the yellow mechanical locking device, see "3.16 Locking the lifting rams during service" on
page 39. The owner/operator is solely responsible for transport of the seed drill on public
roads. Use the lights on the drill according to the local traffic regulations.
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NOTE! This machine/equipment together with its tyres is designed for a maximum speed of
30 km/h, during transportation on the road.
! Make sure that at least 20% of the tractor's weight is resting on its front wheels when the drill
has been hitched and loaded. This will ensure full steering ability of the tractor train.
! When any repair work is carried out on the hydraulic system, the seed drill should be in the
lowered position and resting on a firm and level surface with the wing sections lowered!
! Never stand under the intermediate packer or drill if it is suspended and only secured with the
tractor's hydraulic lifting arms. Prior to any service on the intermediate packer, be sure to se-
cure it properly with trestles, etc. on firm, level ground.
! Be sure to set the master cylinder stopper in such a way that the drill rests on both the wheels
and the discs when parked. Since the weight on the supporting leg is so high, the machine shall
not be parked on loose surface!
! Always make sure that the seed drill's male couplings and the tractor's female couplings are
clean and free from impurities before connecting them together.
! Always use genuine Väderstad spare parts to maintain the quality and reliability of the seed
drill. If other brands of spare parts are used, all guarantee and claim commitments cease to be
valid.
! Regularly inspect the wear on the drill's towing eyelet. Replace the towing eyelet when it has
been worn down to the wear limit. See "5.2 Inspecting the drill's towing eyelet" on page 93.
! Any welding work on the machine/implement should hold professional standard.
Incorrect welding may result in serious injuries or possibly fatal injuries. If in doubt, contact a
professional welding service for proper instructions.
! Never look straight into the optics of the radar when it is operating! There is a risk of permanent
damage to the eyesight! (Hydraulic feed output).
! When cleaning the drilling system or when servicing the transmission system on machines
with hydraulic feed output, the hydraulic flow to the fan and feed output driving mechanism
must always be shut off beforehand.
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