Safety Rules Concerning Road Traffic - FERRI T250A Series Use And Maintenance Manual

Safety rules concerning road traffic
2.2
Whenever the public road network must be used, scrupulously respect the highway code.
Pay particular attention to the speed limit.
WARNING
Observe the following rules when using the public road network with the machine coupled to the tractor (or self-
propelled machine):
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Make sure that all the lights and reflectors are correctly working and positioned, clean, and clearly visible as
required by local regulations.
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Before heading out onto the road, consider installing optional light bars.
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When driving on public roads, observe all road regulations.
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Before entering public roads from muddy or unpaved terrain, clean the tires of the tractor (or self-propelled
machine) thoroughly of any residual mud.
Make sure the steering and brakes of the tractor (or self-propelled machine) are in excellent
condition and operate properly.
DANGER
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Switch off the tractor PTO.
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Never transport the machine with the moving flail holder shaft, not even for short distances. Make sure that the
rotor control is disengaged and the moving parts of the machine have all come to a complete stop.
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Lock the machine with the safety devices provided.
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If the machine is used for verge maintenance on public roads:
1)
The machine must only be driven by personnel specifically instructed in safe use;
2)
The safety procedures imposed by the competent Body must be adopted;
3)
Follow the machine with a vehicle, positioned at a distance of approximately 20-30 metres, in order to notify
road traffic of the possible danger;
4)
Place appropriate notices ahead of the machine so that vehicles arriving on the other side of the road will be
able to stay at a safe distance from the working range of the machine;
► Do not allow anyone to ride on the tractor (or self-propelled machine) or on the machine during transport.
► Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.
► Use rotating flashing lights on the tractor (or self-propelled machine) during the transport, unless they are
prohibited by local safety regulations.
► Make sure that the machine has been correctly installed on the tractor (or self-propelled machine) and that all
the safety pins have been mounted correctly.
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Use the lifting device of the tractor (or self-propelled machine) to raise the machine coupled to the 3-point
coupling to the maximum height above the ground.
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Test the tractor (or self-propelled machine) at low speed and then increase it slowly. Try the brakes gently to
determine the stopping characteristics of the tractor (or self-propelled machine) with the machine coupled.
Always proceed at a moderate speed, especially on rough surfaces and steep gradients,
to avoid overbalancing. The weight of the machine alters the stability of the tractor (or
self-propelled machine) and influences its behaviour on the road, steering and braking
capacity.
WARNING
Check the lifting capacity and the stability of the tractor (or self-propelled machine) to
avoid its tipping over and/or losing the grip of the steering wheels.
Rev. 1.1
T250A-T320A
SAFETY RULES
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