Safety Advice; General Rules - SaMASZ K2BF 210 Operator's Manual

4. SAFETY ADVICE

4.1.

General rules

Rear axis of the tractor should be well weighted to keep its balance and allow for its steering. If
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need be, use rear wheel weights.
Any operation with the hydraulic lift lever should be conducted from the operator's seat; DO
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NOT move the lever from outside of the tractor.
When switching from working to transport position the whole or at least one end (from tractor
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PTO side) of PTO shaft should be dismounted.
Operation without safety guards as well as with the damaged or raised guards is not allowed
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(danger of the stones, etc. being thrown out).
Start mowing only when the tractor's PTO reaches its normal 1000 rpm. (Acceptable values
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PTO rpm: max: 1050 rpm, min: 900 rpm).
Nobody is allowed to remain within the danger area of at least 50 m. Particular caution is
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necessary when operating near roads and in stoney areas.
Any maintenance and adjustment work is allowed only with the drive disconnected and
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the knife drums in complete standstill.
The areas to be mowed should be cleared of any hard objects (stones, etc). Large stones should
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be removed and small ones rolled in during the spring.
Any maintenance and adjustment work should only be done after the drive has been
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disconnected and when the cutting saucers have come to a complete standstill.
Always check mower before starting work, in particular for damaged, missing and/or worn
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knives and knife holders. Damaged or worn parts must be replaced.
When driving on public roads always comply with local traffic regulations, especially
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concerning warning lights.
When the mower is lifted for repair on the 3-point-hydraulic lift, it should be secured against
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falling by a mechanical support or by chain.
Never lift the mower on tractor lift when the drive is on and the cutting saucers are rotating.
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The bolts and other fasteners have to be periodically checked and, if necessary, tightened or
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replaced. DO NOT work with damaged or worn fasteners.
No passengers or loads are allowed on the machine and tractor during operation and transport.
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During transport (even on short distances) the mower should be in its transport position.
During operation of the mower the Regulation of the Farm Ministry and Food Economy
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(Rozporządzenie Ministra Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Żywnościowej) from 12.01.1998 dealing with
safety and hygiene during the operation of tractors, machinery, tools and equipment used for
farming (Dz. U. nr 12/98 poz. 51), should be observed.
CAUTION:
All service and repair operations must be done only after the tractor engine
has been stopped, all rotating parts have come to the complete standstill and
the sliding saucers are on the ground.
CAUTION :
Be certain that children and animals are at a safe distance away from the
machine. Never allow anyone to ride on a machine or tractor .
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Front drum mower
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