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Installation Safety Requirements
This section is divided between general safety precautions, specific safety measures in respect of the
hydraulic and electrical system, and safety symbols used in this document.
Safety Precautions
When working with or near a machine with SmarTrax installed, the following safety measures must be
observed. The operator must:
• Be alert and aware of surroundings.
• Not operate the SmarTrax while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance.
• Remain in the operator’s position in the machine at all times when the SmarTrax is engaged.
• Be in complete control of the machine at all times when the SmarTrax is engaged.
• Disengage the SmarTrax when exiting from the operator’s position and machine.
• Remain within the boundaries of a defined field when the SmarTrax is engaged.
• Not drive the machine with the SmarTrax engaged on any public thoroughfare or main road.
• Determine and remain a safe working distance from other machinery, equipment, and obstacles.
The operator is responsible for disengaging the SmarTrax when the safe working distance has
diminished.
• Determine and remain a safe working distance from other farm personnel or people. The
operator is responsible for disengaging the SmarTrax when the safe working distance has
diminished.
• Ensure the SmarTrax is disengaged prior to starting any maintenance work on the SmarTrax or
machine.
The machine must remain stationary and switched off, and Steering Assist
TM
disengaged
while installation or maintenance is being carried out.