4.5. Working parts
❑ Before operating the mower, check knife’s and knife holder’s condition.
❑ Worn or damaged knives or knife holders should be immediately replaced with new ones.
❑ During replacement of working parts, it should be used personal protective gloves.
4.6. PTO shaft
❑ Before operating learn provisions found in bar manufacturer's manual placed on the bar.
❑ Use only the mower's manufacturer recommended PTO shafts featuring guards in good technical
condition.
❑ In order to operate safely use only fully technically fit, undamaged PTO shafts. Damaged PTO shaft
shall be repaired or replaced with new one.
❑ Pay particular attention to PTO shaft’s guards and rake’s and tractor’s spline shaft guards. Never
work with damaged guards.
❑ Before operation, check all guards (in tractor, machine and the shaft), if they are in place and are
functional. Any worn or damaged guard must be replaced. Damaged or missing guard of drive shaft
may cause serious accident and even death.
❑ Possible inclination of the shaft depends on shape and size of the guard. Before operation check if
guards in any position are not damaged or locked.