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.
When using, servicing, repairing, moving or storing the machine, the operator must wear safety
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 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.
In order to keep steering conditions, impact on front axis should be at least 20% of the complete
tractor.
Be extremely careful whenever using hydraulic lift lever or buttons. Any operation with
hydraulic lift 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 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 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.
DO NOT operate the rake unless all safety guards are in place and operational. In addition, any
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.
No person (except operator) should stand within danger area which is a minimum of 170' from
any 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,
all rotating parts have come to complete standstill (NOTE: raking tines will rotate for
several minutes after engine is turned off),
the rotor is on the ground, and
Never tamper with or remove safety devices on the machine or make them inoperable.
Before starting work and periodically thereafter, replace any damaged, missing and/or worn
tines.
When driving on public roads always comply with local traffic regulations, especially those
concerning warning lights.
When the rake is lifted for repair on 3-point linkage, it should be secured against falling by
mechanical support or by chain.
The bolts and other fasteners have to be periodically checked and, if necessary, tightened or
replaced. DO NOT work with damaged or worn fasteners.
Never lift the rake on tractor linkage when the drive is operating and the rotors are in motion.
When operating the rake, the tractor should always be equipped with operator protection that is
required by laws and regulations.
Never start the rake when the rake tines are off the ground.
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