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SAFETY/SAFETY PANELS
RULES FOR GENERAL SAFETY
AND FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION
● In addition to the instructions contained in these operating instructions, you must also observe the
rules governing general safety and accident prevention.
● Comply with relevant legislation whenever you are using public highways.
● Before starting work, first familiarise yourself with all the equipment and operating elements and their functions. It is
too late to do this once you have started working with the equipment.
● Before setting off, check the immediate area around the vehicle (e.g. children). Ensure you have a clear
field of view.
● Never leave the engine running in confined spaces. Ensure there is adequate ventilation.
● Exercise caution when handling fuels. Increased risk of fire. Never fill the fuel tank near naked flames or
near flying sparks. Do not smoke while refuelling.
● Before refuelling, switch off engine and remove key from ignition. Never top up fuel tank in confined areas. Wipe up
spilled fuel immediately.
● To prevent the risk of fire, always keep the vehicle in a clean condition.
● Exercise caution when handling battery acid (toxic and corrosive).
TRANSPORTING PEOPLE
● Never carry passengers unless a legally acceptable passenger seat is provided.
● No other form of passenger transport is permitted.
● Children must only ever be transported in specially designed seats (available in trade retail outlets.)
DRIVING OPERATION
● Always adapt vehicle speed to suit prevailing conditions. When driving uphill or downhill, and when traversing slopes, avoid
any sudden cornering action. When cornering, always disengage the differential lock. Never disengage the clutch when
driving downhill.
● Connect up trailers and/or equipment properly. The driving characteristics, steerability and braking action of this
vehicle are all affected by the presence of towed equipment, trailers or ballast weights. You must therefore ensure
at all times that you have enough strength to steer and brake the vehicle safely.
● Pay due attention to the maximum permitted axle loads and the gross tractor weight.
● When cornering while towing or carrying implements, pay due attention to the additional size and inertia weight of that
equipment.
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