1.3 General Safety
• Read and understand the manual and all safety decals, before you operate the machine.
• Follow all safety regulations, in this manual and instructions or warnings shown on the machine
• Only use the machine for its correct operation
• Only approved persons that understand the operator manual, can operate, drive and do maintenance on
the machine.
• Keep persons and objects away from parts that move.
• Make sure that the installation of all the safety guards and protection devices is correct and they operate
correctly.
• Always use a tractor with a cabin. Make sure that you close the cabin of the tractor during operation to
decrease the quantity of sound. High quantity of sound can cause reduction in hearing.
• Know the height of the machine. Always keep a minimum distance of 3 m (10 ft) between the machine
and electrical power lines, specially when you open the tailgate.
• Put on the correct protective clothing and equipment (gloves, safety glasses and ear protectors).
• Look for hazards and signs of defects (leakage and noise).
• Keep the safety decals clean to make sure that you can see them at all times. Replace safety decals that
are missing or you cannot see.
• Know the telephone number for emergency medical help in your area.
• Speak to your local dealer, if you are not sure of one or more items.
• Only connect the machine to the tractor using the procedures in this manual. Only connect the machine
to a tractor trailer hitch with your local regulations approval.
• Make sure that the front axle weight of the tractor is sufficient. Make sure that you do not have more
weight than the maximum permitted on the rear axle.
• Do not connect the machine to the tractor when the tractor engine is in operation.
• Release the pressure from the hydraulic system before you connect or disconnect the hydraulic hoses.
Refer to the manual of the tractor.
• If the machine has a pneumatic or hydraulic brake, connect the brake hose(s) to the tractor.
• Do not remove a blockage by hand or by foot. Always use an applicable tool.
• Make sure that the pick up safety guard always has the correct height setting.
• The machine has a brake release button. It can be used to release the brakes, when the air hoses are
not connected to the tractor.
NOTE: When the air hoses are connected to the tractor the brake release button will automatically
retract.
• Only use the brake release button to do the maintenance and servicing of the machine.
• Make sure that you connect the air hoses for the pneumatic brake system (optional equipment). The
pneumatic brake system does not operate when the air hoses are disconnected.
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