Safety Rules - FERRI TR Series Maintenance And Use Manual

Rev. 01.00

3 SAFETY RULES

This machine complies with the following European Directives:
98/7/CE
(Wich abrogates and includes the Directives 89/392/CEE, 91/368/CEE, 93/44/CEE and 93/68/CEE)
For the fitting of the machines, the following harmonized Directives have been adapted in as much as is
possible:
UNI EN 155 2001
and the technical specifications:
ISO 11684 1995
3.1 General safety rules
Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a machine. However, every
year many accidents occour which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to
handling equipment. The operator can avoid many accidents by observing the precautions in this manual. To avoid personal
injury or death, study the following precautions in this manual.
FERRI's machines have been built and designed exclusively for cutting grass, reeds, bushes and shrubs, any other use must be
explicitly authorised in writing by the Manufacturer; Any modifications to the tool not authorised beforehand (in writing) by the
Manufacturer relieve him of all responsibility.
All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautions, safe-minded operator who
recognizes the potenzial hazards and follow reasonable safety practises as detailed in this manual.
BEFORE YOU START
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Read and comprehend safety message on the implement and shown in your manual.
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Observe the rules of safety and common sense.
FERRI do not answer for any damage caused by machine use that is not contemplated or
unsuitable.
WARNING
Carefully check the machine before the start.
CAUTION
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As well as the warnings given in this manual, observe all safety and accident-prevention rules of a general nature. Do not
operate the machine or perform maintenance until you have read and understood the instructions.
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The warning labels applied on the machine provide a series of important indications: observing them keeps you safe.
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Ensure that all the safety decals are legible. Clean them and replace them with new labels if necessary.
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Before starting to use the machine you must know its devices, controls and functions, and read this manual carefully.
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Before using the machine, ensure that all the safety devices are correctly in place and in good condition; if there are any
faults or damage to the guards, change them immediately. In particular check that all front guards are present, in perfect
condition and free to swing around the pin to which they are fixed.
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Before getting off the tractor and before each maintenance operation, apply the parking brake, switch off the engine and
remove the ignition key from the dashboard.
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The user is responsible for the maintenance of the machine. This maintenance also includes keeping all the safety decals and
protections in excellent condition. The owner must provide all the instructions to the operators or staff before allowing them to
operate the machine, according to the regulatory Directives in the relative country.
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Anyone who has not read and understood all the operations and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine.
An un-trained operator puts himself and other people at serious risk of injury or death.
Before each start-up and during the use of the machine, check for the presence, or for arrive
of people, animals and/or vehicles, if there is anyone there, DO NOT operate.
DANGER
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