Residual Risk - SaMASZ KBRP 160 Operator's Manual

When controlling for hydraulic assembly's malfunction and looking for oil leaks, it is forbidden to
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touch any potential leaks until the entire assembly is under pressure.
Note! It is recommended that the hydraulic oil used should not exceed 10 oil purity class in
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accordance with NAS 1638.
When using hydraulic hoses:
Avoid stretching the hoses when operating.
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Do not allow hydraulic hoses to get deflected.
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Do not expose hydraulic hoses to contact with any sharp edges.
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If damaged or worn, replace the hoses with new ones.
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Useful life for hydraulic hoses is 5 years from their production date.
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4.8. Residual risk

Despite the fact that the manufacturer of the mower, SaMASZ, in order to eliminate danger
assumes responsibility for the design and construction of its mowers, some elements of risk are
unavoidable during mower operation.
Major source of risk follows performance of these operations:
operation of machine by minors and operators not being familiarized with operator's manual,
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operation of machine by personnel under influence of alcohol or other abusive substances,
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failure to keep caution while transporting and moving the machine during operation,
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transport of personnel on the machine,
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presence of personnel and animals within the machine operating range,
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service and adjustment operations with engine running.
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1. Risk of being caught and pulled in
This risk occurs when repositioning of the machine, or working on the machine while the rotating
elements are in motion and with guards removed.
During operation, maintenance or adjustment works on the machine always use protective gloves,
covered footwear, protective clothing without loose elements, such as belts etc. Always observe
the warnings placed on the machine.
When operating, maintenance and regulation works are conducted always wear protective
gloves, footwear and clothing with no loose parts, belts, etc. Always comply with warnings placed
on the machine.
of injury, abrasion and damage of skin
2. Risk
This risk occurs when replacing working parts with sharp edges, cleaning the machine and
removal of any clogging and jams. For any repair and maintenance works always wear safety gloves.
3. Danger of liquid ejection out of hydraulics
When connecting hydraulic hoses to and from the tractor hydraulic connectors make sure, that
either tractor or mower hydraulics are pressure free.
When operating hydraulic unit, always wear protective gloves and eyewear. Check
the hydraulics hoses regularly.
NOTE:
Present residual risk results mainly from erroneous actions of the machine's operator and
failure to follow the instruction manual.
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