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Rev. 5.1
ZMT-ZMTE
SAFETY RULES
02-SICUREZZA GENERALE
Do not, for any reason, get in between the tractor (or self-propelled machine) and the
machine with the engine running and/or the power take-o engaged.
DANGER
Avoid contact with hot surfaces including:
1) Oil tank;
2) Pumps;
3) Engines;
4) Valves;
5) Gearbox;
6) Hydraulic hose ttings.
To avoid scalds and/or burns, use protective gloves and goggles during maintenance
work on hot surfaces.
WARNING
Preferably use the machine in daytime.
In conditions of reduced visibility, use the lighting system of the tractor.
If the machine is used at night:
1) Provide an auxiliary lighting system in order to guarantee good visibility in the whole work area;
2) Do not create dangerous reections for the operator;
3) Have sucient lighting in the cab in order to guarantee identication of the controls.
Operate only in environments that are well lit by natural or articial light.
During work the operator must have a visibility of at least 100 metres.
WARNING
Avoid contact with guard-rails or concrete structures so as not to damage the ails.
DANGER
Replace bent or broken ails with new ails.
Never straighten or weld the ails because doing so can reduce their strength and
compromise safety.
DANGER
Carefully inspect the area in which you will be operating and remove all debris or
foreign material in order to avoid damage to the machine, to persons and/or property.
Any objects that cannot be removed must be clearly marked and avoided by the
operator. Stop cutting immediately if the ails hit a foreign object.
WARNING
Never start the tractor engine in a closed area without adequate ventilation. The
exhaust fumes can be hazardous to health.
DANGER
ENSURE THAT THE CUTTING FLAILS HAVE FULLY STOPPED BEFORE APPROACHING
THE MACHINE.
DANGER
Before leaving the tractor seat and before each maintenance operation, always apply
the parking brake and disengage the PTO. Stop the engine, remove the key from the
dashboard, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
DANGER