1.5 Operation
1.5.1 Prepare for operation
• Read and understand all the instructions in this manual before you operate, or do maintenance on the
machine.
• Make sure that you know the positions and operations of all the controls.
• Make sure that all controls are in the neutral position and that you engage the parking brake before you
start the machine.
• Make sure that no personnel are in the dangerous areas at all times. Stop the machine if it is necessary.
• Know the dimensions of the machine and have sucient available space for its operation.
• If you operate the machine in these conditions, it increases the risk of injury to personnel and damage
to the machine:
- At high speeds
- Around personnel
- Near buildings
- Near other equipment or possible blockages.
• Do not let children in or near the machine.
• Do not let persons who are not approved operate the machine.
• Do not let other personnel in, or on the machine when in operation.
• Make sure that the machine is in the correct serviceable condition.
• Obey all local laws. Make sure that the machine has the correct equipment in, or on it.
• All equipment has a limit, make sure that you know the:
- Speed limits of the machine
- Distances and limits for the brakes
- Steering sensitivity
- Steering limits
- Machine limits when on a slope
- Load limits.
1.5.2 General information
When the machine is in operation:
• Make sure that you set the machine
components to the correct position when you
operate on a slope.
• Do not get out of the machine when it is
moving.
• Know the dimensions of the machine and make
sure that sucient space is available to let the
machine operate.
• Some of the devices on the machine can make
it not stable. Be careful when you engage these
devices and operate the machine.
• Keep the header as close to the ground as
possible while you go down a slope.
• If it is necessary, put on sucient weight to
balance the machine.
• Do not do sudden movements of the controls
when the machine is at high speed or
cornering.
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1. Safety
26 IDEAL Series Combine
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