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Safety rules
AXIAL-FLOW 7120, AXIAL-FLOW 8120, AXIAL-FLOW 9120
Important notice to operators
Your machine may be equipped with special guarding or other devices in compliance with local legislation. Some of
the guarding or safety devices require active use by the operator.
Check local legislation on the usage of this machine.
Accident prevention
Farm accidents can be prevented with your help.
No accident prevention program can be successful without the wholehearted cooperation of the person who is directly
responsible for the operation of the equipment.
To read accident reports from all over the country is to be convinced that a large number of accidents can be prevented
only by the operator anticipating the result before the accident is caused and doing something about it.
It is said that "The best kind of safety device is a careful operator who with care and mature consideration can save
more lives and limbs than any accident prevention program which is not adhered to".
Further in this chapter you will find a list of the most important safety precautions.
Take time to read and follow the instructions and furthermore, be careful!
Some pictures in this manual may show the safety guarding open or removed to better illustrate a particular feature
or adjustment.
Ensure to close or replace all guards before operating the machine.
General and operating safety
Most farm machinery accidents can be avoided by the observance of a few simple safety precautions.
1.
The machine must only be used by a skilled operator familiar with all the controls and harvesting techniques on
cultivated land with slopes up to maximum 26 % ( 15 °) uphill and downhill.
2.
Do not permit anyone other than the operator to ride on the machine.
3.
Before starting the engine, ensure everyone is clear of the machine.
4.
Warn bystanders by sounding the horn several times.
5.
Keep children away from and off the machine at all times.
6.
No-one should be standing on the ladders when the machine is moving.
7.
When driving on public roads, observe traffic regulations, adapt your speed to road and traffic conditions and
ensure that all lights and other safety mechanisms on the machine (if they are required) are fitted and work
properly. The grain tank must be empty when driving on the road. Ensure that the unloading tube is locked in its
closed position.
8.
Ensure that both brake pedals are locked together when travelling on public roads.
9.
Ensure the hazard warning signs provided are installed at the front and the rear of the machine and use the
rotating amber traffic warning beacon(s) (if equipped) when driving on public roads to indicate the vehicle is of
abnormal size and is slow-moving.
10. Do not brake abruptly to avoid tipping of the machine.
11. Do not exceed 20 km/h (12.5 mph) when driving downhill. If necessary, change into a lower gear before starting
the descent.
12. Never travel at high speed in crowded areas.
13. Avoid making turns at high speed.
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