Transport On Public Roads; Description Of Residual Risk; Assessment Of Residual Risk - Mandam TOP 2.5 Operation Manual

• When replacing tyres, the machine must be secured against rolling.
• Repair work on wheels or tyres should be carried out by persons trained and
authorised for this purpose. This work should be carried out with appropriately
selected tools.
• Each time the wheels are fitted, the tightness of the nuts should be checked after
50km.

3.4. Transport on public roads

For transport, the side sections of the TOP cultivator must be folded into the
transport position using the hydraulic system. Before folding, the machine must be raised
to the extent that the side sections do not interfere with the ground during folding.
During transport, the clearance under the machine should be at least 30 cm
While transporting the unit on public roads, it is mandatory to apply lighting equipment,
identification
emblem and reflective side lights if the rear 3-point hitch is used.
The travelling speed during transport must not be exceeded:
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on roads with a smooth surface (asphalt) up to 20 km/h,
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on dirt or paved roads 6-10 km/h,
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on bumpy roads not more than 5 km/h.
The driving speed must be adapted to the condition of the road and the conditions on the
road, so that the cultivator does not bounce on the tractor's suspension system and there
are no excessive loads on the machine frame and the tractor's suspension system.
Particular care should be taken when passing and overtaking and on bends. The
permissible width of the machine running on public roads is 3.0 m.
WARNING! Failure to comply with the above rules may create hazards for the
operator and bystanders as well as damage to the machine. Damage resulting
from non-compliance with these rules is the responsibility of the user.

3.5. Description of residual risk

Mandam Sp. z o.o. makes every effort to eliminate the risk of accidents. There is,
however, a residual risk that could result in an unfortunate accident. The greatest danger
occurs when:
• using the machine for purposes other than those described in the instructions,
• using the machine by minors, persons who are not authorised, who are ill or who
are under influence of alcohol or other drugs,
• persons and animals within the operating range of the machine are present,
• no caution is paid when transporting and manoeuvring the tractor,
• staying on the machine or between the machine and the tractor while the engine
is running,
• operating and failure to comply with operating instructions,
• driving on public roads.

3.6. Assessment of residual risk

Residual risk can be minimised by applying the following recommendations:
• prudent and unhurried operation of the machine,
• careful reading of operating instructions,
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