NOREMAT Optima 51 - Chapter 2: Operation and Maintenance

Operator’s manual
Optima 51 / M51 / M56 / M57T / 60T
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CHAPTER 2 : OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
1. Safe use of the machine
Before using your mower/ail-mower it is important to read these
safety rules.
Your mower / ail-mower must never be used as a means of lifting
anything.
To avoid dangerous manoeuvres, all hitching and removal operations
must be carried out by one person alone.
- Ensure that the operator knows and understands the operation of the machine and tractor.
The two have to be operated simultaneously and that requires practice. If this is not the case, the
operator should choose a piece of at ground without people or obstacles on it to practice.
- Never work in an explosive or inammable atmosphere.
- Only work with good lighting, natural or articial.
- Never work with any safety guards or covers removed.
- Never start the machine if it is not in good working order and especially if any safety guards or covers
are not in place.
- When using the machine for mowing. (ie rotor turning in opposite direction to forward travel of tractor
wheels) it is essential that the front hood and aps be tted to prevent the risk of any material being
thrown by the rotor.
- Never leave the rotor turning if a person could be in the path of any material that could be thrown out
by it.
- Never move the arm if any person could be within the machine’s operating area.
- Do not stand or walk under the machine.
- Never insert branches or objects by hand during operation of the rotor.
- Always make sure that all hydraulic components and ttings are not under pressure before removal.
gure 2.01
-Exercise care when opening the radiator hood, there is risk of injury,
burns and crushing if the arm is moved (Figure 2.01).
-Before leaving the tractor / cv, or allowing any person to approach, it is very
important to:
- lower the tool to the ground.
- stop the rotor.
- stop the PTO.
- switch off the machine.
- apply the parking brake.
- switch off the tractor.