General Safety Rules And Regulations - SaMASZ UNO 410 Operator's Manual

4.1. General safety rules and regulations

The following descriptions are for your safety: They must therefore be read carefully
and applied every time you use the machine.
The machine has been designed for use by one single operator.
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When using, servicing, repairing, moving or storing the machine, the operator must wear safety
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footwear, safety gloves plus ear protection and dusk mask if necessary.
During use, the machine may give rise to dust, especially if the soil is dry. You are advised to use a
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tractor with a cab fitted with filters in the ventilation system. Failing this, wear a dust mask with
filter to protect your respiratory tract.
Front axis of the tractor should be weighted to keep the balance. If need be, use front wheel weights.
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In order to keep steering conditions, impact on front axis should be at least 20% of the complete
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tractor.
Be extremely careful whenever using hydraulic lift lever or buttons. Any operation with hydraulic lift
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lever should be done from operator's seat; DO NOT move the lever from outside of a tractor.
In case of tractors equipped with EHR, operating with hydraulic lift is done by the buttons mounted
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outside the tractor's cabin. When operating be extremely careful.
When switching from raking to transport position, remove the entire PTO shaft or at least one end
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of the shaft from the tractor's PTO so it cannot turn.
When attaching the rake to a tractor, the operator should wear protective gloves.
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DO NOT operate the rake unless all safety guards are in place and operational. In addition, any
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damaged protective aprons should be replaced with a new one.
Start raking only when tractor's PTO reaches its normal 1000 rpm. Do not exceed 1050 PTO rpm.
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No person (except operator) should stand within danger area which is a minimum of 170' from any
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operating part, especially when operating near roads and in areas with stones and other debris. Be
certain that children and animals are at a safe distance away from the machine.
IMPORTANT: Maintenance and adjustment should ONLY be done after the following has occurred:
tractor's engine has been stopped and ignition key has been taken out,
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all rotating parts have come to complete standstill (NOTE: raking tines will rotate for
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several minutes after engine is turned off),
When in standstill the machine should be protected against unauthorised use with a padlock
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mounted on hitch pin (Fig. 22).
The bolts and other fasteners should be inspected on regular basis. Operating with damaged or
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worn fasteners is not admissible.
When operating the rake, please comply with the Resolution of the Minister of Agriculture and Food
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Economy of 12-01-1998 on work safety when operating tractors, machines, technical instruments
and devices used in farming Dz. U. nr 12/98 poz. 51.
The rake shall never be started, with people or animals near the machine.
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lways comply with safety decals describing hazards, and warning signs placed on the machine.
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Prior to starting the tractor make sure that each drive is disconnected while the hydraulics control
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levers are in neutral position.
Do not let the tractor's engine operate without any supervision. Before leaving the tractor, the engine
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shall be disconnected and the key put off from the tractor ignition switch.
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UNO ROTARY RAKE OPERATOR'S MANUAL