Tecnoma VECTIS 800e Adjustments, Use And Maintenance page 13

CHAPTER 3
3.1 - FOREWORD
For safe usage, follow the instructions in this chapter and in the rest of this manual. you must also obey the
legislation applying to safety precautions, accident prevention, the labour code and the highway code.
Thorough knowledge and a good understanding of the safety rules are also necessary to use the machine safely
and properly.
3.2 - USE OF AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE.
Using an agricultural machine can incur risks for the user, third parties, the machine and even its environment.
To minimise these risks :
• Only use the machine for its intended purpose as stated in GENERAL INFORMATION
• Always keep the machine in perfect working order and a safe condition.
• Regularly check the tightening torques.
• Regularly inspect the hydraulic circuit and check all connections.
• Before use, always activate the safety and protection systems that must be installed and operational.
• Always call on qualified personnel for the upkeep and maintenance of the machine.
• Clean the machine after use so that the safety labels remain legible and before any maintenance
operations.
• The use of a tractor with a safety cabin is recommended.
• Make sure that your tractor is compatible with your machine :
◊ hitching system
◊ maximum admissible hitching load of the tractor
◊ sufficient turning angle
• If your machine is equipped with a steering axle, do not exceed its steering angle
• Only use the machine in forward gears.
• The machine should be driven by just one person, sitting in the tractor driver's seat.
• Do not walk on the covers or on any other parts of the machine, besides the parts intended for this purpose.
• It is forbidden to transport people, animals or tools on the machine.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using or working on contaminated equipment.
• Always keep children well clear of the machine.
• Leave remote controls in the places provided by the manufacturer.
• The fast-coupling release mechanisms must be loosely connected so that they are not only released in the
low position.
• Stay well clear of moving parts.
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery or long hair which can be trapped or caught by moving parts.
• Make sure that no persons, animals or obstacles are close to the machine before starting up.
• During boom manoeuvres: WATCH OUT for telephone and electricity lines.
• Do not loiter close to the machine or the boom when it is moving.
• If you hear an unexpected noise or vibration, stop the machine and try to correct the cause of the noise
before resuming. Call your dealer if necessary.
3 - GENERAL SAFETy
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