2.1.3 Reference to safety measures for specific
operating conditions
2.1.3.1 Safety measures
• The tow plate of the spreader must be vertical when the
vehicle is loaded.
• The draw bar is adjustable for height as well as length.
Important: When adjusting height, self-locking nuts (A)
must only be used once, i.e. always use new self-
locking nuts. Nut (M14 DIN 985 A2) torque must be
120 Nm.
• The stabiliser/supporting leg facilitates
connection/disconnection of the spreader. Before dri-
ving, the driver must check that the stabiliser/supporting
leg has been lifted.
• The depth of the tyre tread pattern must be min. 1.6 mm.
For information on air pressure in the road tyres.
2.1.3.2 Work safety
• Protection devices: The equipment must not be
operated without protection devices.
• The drawbar position must not be above hori-
zontal position due to the risk of tipping.
See section 2.1.2 Total weight reference – support load.
• Driving gear: The warranty and liability become void if
changes are made to the driving gear.
• Oblique position: The road may have a maximum incli-
nation of 10%.
• The spreader must only be subjected to repair work
when the motor of the towing vehicle has been stopped.
• Following repair work, all safety devices must be conne-
cted to the spreader.
• Unauthorised persons are to be turned away from the
danger zone.
• Persons must not be in the immediate proximity of the
machine (1 m to the side of the machine) when the
machine is operating.
• Notice! - Only spare parts recommended by the manu-
facturer must be used.
2.1.3.3 Before driving
Before starting, the driver should check that:
• the tow plate of the spreader must be vertical
when the vehicle is loaded.
• the spreader’s towbar is correctly positioned and secu-
red to the tow-bar on the vehicle.
• the stabilizers have been raised.
• the safety devices are functioning.
• electrical connections and power supply have been con-
nected.
• the lights are functioning.
• the operating device has been fitted.
• the air pressure in the tyres is correct.
Remember to check adjustments.
2.1.3.4 Safety during cleaning, repairs and main-
tenance
• When cleaning, repairs, maintenance and similar
work is performed on the spreader, the motor of
the towing vehicle must be stopped.
• Intervals of maintenance are divided into operating
hours and apply to normal operating terms.
• Please observe the specified intervals of maintenance.
• See the maintenance and inspection list.
• Only the spare parts approved and recommended by
the manufacturer must be used.
Please use the original Epoke-spare parts only.
• After repair, safety devices must be correctly fitted
again.
• It is not allowed to drive without safety devices.
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