Residual Risk; Danger Of Catching; Danger Of Injury, Abrasion And Damage Of Skin; Danger Of Liquid Ejection Out Of Hydraulic System - SaMASZ KDT 180 Operator's Manual

Hydraulic hoses can be connected to tractor's hydraulics, provided that both the tractor's and the
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mower's hydraulic assemblies are not under pressure. To remove the pressure from the hoses just
simply restart the tractor's hydraulic valves several times, once the tractor is off.
When dismounting the machine from the tractor, set the equipment aside, deflate the pressure
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from hydraulics and turn tractor's engine off.
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 using hydraulic oil 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 SaMASZ Sp. z o.o. company – the manufacturer of the mower takes the
responsibility for the mower design and manufacturing, in order to eliminate hazard, certain risk when
operating the mower is unavoidable.
Major source of risk follows performance of these operations:
operation of mower by minors as well as not being familiarized with operator's manual,
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operation of mower by persons under influence of alcohol or other abusive substances,
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not keeping caution while transportation and shifting of mower during operation,
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transport of persons remaining on the machine,
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presence of persons and animals within the mower operation range,
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performing operations related to servicing and adjustment with engine on.
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4.8.1. Danger of catching

This kind of risk occurs during changing the position of a mower, operation near rotating parts,
working without safety guards.
During operation, maintenance and reulations always wear protective gloves, shoes and clothes
without loose parts, belts and so on. Always comply with safety decals placed on the mower.

4.8.2. Danger of injury, abrasion and damage of skin

Present when replacing working parts with sharp edges, cleaning the machine and removal of any
clogging and jams. During any maintenance work always use safety gloves.

4.8.3. Danger of liquid ejection out of hydraulic system

During connection of hydraulic hoses to hydraulic connectors make sure, that either tractor' or
mower's hydraulic system is without pressure.
During operation of hydraulic system always wear protective glasses and gloves. Check regularly
hydraulic hoses.
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