Use and maintenance manual
SAFETY - 9
SAFETY
B1 Main regulations
In this manual describes the safety regulations to observe in using the hay rake. As most of the accidents at work occur because the most basic safety regulations
are not complied with, it is compulsory, before activating any function, to read this manual and scrupulously follow the instructions herein.
The equipment must be used by adult personnel, qualified and trained on its use. Therefore, the Manufacturer does not answer for accidents caused by
operator negligence and/or non-compliance with the safety regulations. Also, both the Manufacturer responsibility and warranty of the hay rake would
immediately become void.
B2 Safety relating to transport, installation, movements and use
Transport (delivery): the equipment is fully dismantled and placed in a crate for the transport. The Customer can then re-assemble the parts quickly and easily,
following the detailed instructions. If the rake is sold or handed over to another user, the rake can be dismantled by following the instructions in the reverse order,
although it can also be delivered fully assembled. If the rake cannot be transported on road hitched to the tractor for distance problems, it can be easily put on a
suitable means of transport, as shown in the figure.
The rake is loaded or unloaded via a ramp attached to the vehicle. When ready for
transport, the equipment is first pushed, in reversed, on the floor of the vehicle and,
once in place, it is connected to the tractor and equipped with all necessary safety
devices for transport.
DANGER
Loading and unloading can involve a certain element of risk so must be
carried out taking all due precautions.
Always take the following precautions:
- Loading/unloading must be carried out on a flat surface and at a safe distance from slopes or ditches;
- Always ensure the ramps are strong enough to withstand the rake's weight (given on the identification plate), are firmly attached to the vehicle and are parallel
to each other and perpendicular with the edge of the vehicle; Ensure the ramps are clean, without any traces of oil, grease or ice;
- Never change direction when moving the rake onto or off the vehicle. If this does become necessary, bring the rake back down to change its trajectory.
• Transport (mounted): as this is a semi-mounted type, it can only be transported if attached to an agricultural tractor. In this case, the device must always be in
its transportation configuration, as illustrated in figure. This configuration is necessary as the device can be up to 6 metres in width in its working
configuration.
This type of rake is without approval for road circulation, and therefore, it is only allowed to transport on fields.
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