4. SAFETY ADVICE
4.1. Safety rules and regulations
❑ During operation of the mower the Regulation of the Farm Ministry and Food Economy from 12-01-
1998 dealing with safety and hygiene during the operation of tractors, machinery, tools and
equipment used for farming (Dz. U. Nr 12/98 poz. 51), should be observed.
❑ Front axis of the tractor should be weighted to keep the balance. If need be, use front wheel weights.
❑ In order to keep steering conditions, impact on front axis should be at least 20 % of the complete
tractor.
❑ Any operation with hydraulic lift lever should be done from operator’s seat; DO NOT move the lever
from outside of a tractor.
❑ In case of tractors equipped with EHR, operating with hydraulic lift is done by the buttons mounted
outside the tractor’s cabin. When operating be extremely careful.
❑ When switching from working to transport position unmount the whole or at least one end (from
tractor’s PTO) of PTO shaft.
❑ When mounting the mower on a tractor, danger of wounding is present. It is recommended for the
operator to wear protective gloves.
❑ Operation without safety guards as well as with damaged or raised guards is not allowed (danger of
stones, etc. being thrown out). Damaged protective apron should be replaced with a new one.
❑ DO NOT exceed 600 PTO rpm.
❑ Nobody is allowed to remain within danger area of at least 50 m / 170'. Particular caution is
necessary when operating near roads and in stoney areas.
❑ Any maintenance and adjustment work should only be done after the drive has been disconnected
and when cutting discs have come to complete standstill.
❑ The condition of blade holders must be periodically checked. Any damaged or worn holders must
be replaced.
❑ Check condition of knife mounting regularly. Damaged or worn knife mounting must be replaced.
❑ When driving on public roads always comply with local traffic regulations, especially concerning
warning lights.
WARNING!
All service and repair operations must be done only after tractor’s engine has
been stopped and ignition key out, all rotating parts have come to complete
standstill and the cutterbar is on the ground.
WARNING!
Be certain that children and animals are at a safe distance away from the
machine. Never allow anyone to ride on a machine or tractor.
❑ When the mower is lifted for repair on 3-point linkage, it should be secured against
falling by mechanical support or by chain.
❑ The bolts and other fasteners have to be periodically checked and, if necessary, tightened or
replaced. DO NOT work with damaged or worn fasteners.
❑ Never lift the mower on tractor linkage when the drive is on and the cutting discs are rotating.
❑ When operating the mower, the tractor should always be equipped with cabin.
❑ Mower should not be operated when the tractor-mower set is not balanced.
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