Operator’s manual
Front disc mower
KDF 390
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WARNING!
Keep the children away from the mower both in operation and standstill.
Always comply with safety decals describing hazards, and warning signs placed on the
machine.
Do not let the vehicle's engine operate without any supervision. Before leaving the vehicle, turn
the engine off and take the ignition key out.
Do not leave farm machinery on slopes or other descents without having provided sufficient
protection against its free runaway.
Never stand between the vehicle and the mower, unless vehicle -mower aggregate is protected
against shifting with the vehicle's parking brake.
In the event of any break in the equipment operation, turn off the drive. Before leaving the
tractor turn off the engine and remove the key from ignition, leave the cabin and make sure
there are no unauthorized persons in the cabin and close the door.
If any part of the mower needs to be replaced, use only genuine spare parts according to spare
part list.
Pay particular attention to PTO shaft guards and mower and vehicle spline shaft guards. Never
operate with damaged guards.
The mower should be stored under roof and in manner that effectively prevents animals and
people from being injured.
In case of a fatal failure, stop the machine's drive, turn the vehicle's engine off and take out the
ignition key. Then call for technical service, and if an accident (in this case: road accident)
occurs, respect first aid rules and contact responsible authorities.
In order to keep the machine safe from fire, it is strongly recommended to keep it clean.
4.2. Qualifications of operator
To provide safe machine operation each person being the machine operator must meet the
following requirements:
Operator should hold driving license, have ability to drive vehicles safely and know road traffic
rules.
Operator must be in proper physical condition to be able to operate the machine.
Operator must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicines, which all have
influence on vehicle driving and machine operation.
Operator should be familiarized with this manual and follow its provisions.
Operator should be familiar with working principles of both the tractor and the machine, and be
able to recognize and avoid hazards resulting from operation of the aggregate.
4.3. Conditions of connecting the mower with vehicle
Prior to mounting the machine, examine technical condition of the mower's and vehicle’s hitch
assembly.
Use only genuine pins and cotters to connecting the mower with vehicle.