Use and maintenance manual
SAFETY - 11
The movement of the hay wheel (lifting and lowering), and in the hydraulic version the alignment of the rear wheel to the tractor, are executed through hydraulic
jacks. These jacks are powered by the auxiliary hydraulic system of the tractor by means of pipes with fast couplings, and therefore controlled by the
corresponding lever in the cabin.
In any case, the rake must only be operated by qualified and well trained adult
personnel who have read the instructions in this manual. Safety is of paramount
importance for personnel operating, repairing or maintaining the device. As the
instructions given in this manual cannot cover all possible working situations and
related risks, personnel must always act with caution and with common sense.
Precautions before use:
- verify the correct installation of the rake on to the tractor and that all relative
blocking and
safety devices are present and intact;
- Do not use the equipment if there are any broken parts or damaged, especially
regarding protective parts;
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- The opening, as well as the closing of the mobile frame must take place with
the hay wheels raised from the ground;
- the movements of the hay wheels and frame should be done slowly. Avoid violent
impacts that may cause damage to parts and components;
- Carry out the daily maintenance (as described on the relevant paragraph). It is
important to remember that any kind of intervention (control, adjustment,
maintenance or others) must always be performed with the rake stopped and
the tractor engine off;
- The rake does not require special attention during use as it is not operated
directly, being trailed by the tractor; the operator must, however, ensure that no
persons or animals come too close in the dangerous areas (as shown in figure)
in the interest of their safety;
- The use of the rake is admitted in good visibility and lighting conditions. Should these conditions lack, even partially, it is advised to interrupt work as the
normal safe conditions would also lack. Work should only be re-started if the good visibility and lighting conditions are restored.
Precautions during use:
- during operations, always maintain the tractor speed within 3 km/h;
- even for short stops, the operator should never leave the tractor in motion and unattended. Before leaving the tractor he must always disengage the PTO, pull
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