PRONAR T400 Operator's Manual page 38

Pronar T400
• Perform maintenance and repair activities applying general principles of health
and safety at work. In the event of a cut, the wound should be immediately
washed and disinfected. If serious injury is suffered, medical advice should be
sought.
• Repair, maintenance, cleaning and climbing on the trailer should only be carried
out with the tractor engine turned off and the ignition key removed. Tractor and
trailer should be secured with parking brake and chocks should be placed under
trailer wheels. Secure the tractor cab against unauthorized access.
• If it is necessary to replace individual parts, use only original parts. Failure to
comply with these requirements may result in an accident and endanger the
health or life of bystanders or persons operating the trailer, cause damage to the
machine and constitute the basis for withdrawing the warranty.
• Control the condition of the protective elements, their technical condition and
correct mounting.
• Before welding or electrical work, the trailer should be disconnected from the
power supply. The paint coating should be cleaned. The fumes of burning paint
are poisonous to humans and animals. Welding work should be carried out in a
well-lit and ventilated room.
• During welding work pay attention to flammable or fusible elements (elements of
pneumatic, electric, hydraulic systems, elements made of plastic). If there is a risk
of ignition or damage, they must be removed or covered with non-flammable
material before welding. Before starting work, it is recommended to prepare a
CO or foam fire extinguisher.
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• In the event of work requiring the trailer to be raised, use properly certified
hydraulic or mechanical lifts for this purpose. After lifting the machine, stable and
durable supports must also be used. It is forbidden to carry out work under a
trailer raised only with a jack.
• It is forbidden to support the trailer with fragile elements (bricks, hollow bricks,
concrete blocks).
• After completing work associated with lubrication, remove excess grease or oil.
The trailer should be kept clean.
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