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Never - use the machine without knowing its technical features and without supervision by qualified personnel.
Never - use the machine with the tractor's PTO speed different than that recommended and/or indicated on the machine.
Never - work beyond the PTO shaft limit angles indicated by the manufacturer of the PTO shaft (see PTO shaft manual).
Never - continue working despite foreign material stuck on the blade holder rotor (such as iron wire, nylon, twine, etc.).
Never - use the machine to mulch pieces of metal (iron wire, etc.) or non-vegetal material (risk of injury, pollution, intoxication, etc.) or work against unknown obstacles
without first having inspected the area to identify their nature.
Never - switch off the engine of the tractor without first having disengaged the PTO.
Never - use the machine with the rotor off-balance. Always restore damaged or lost tools to immediately eliminate dangerous vibrations.
Never - use different types of spare parts as they might not have the required features.
Never - leave the machine outdoors subject to the elements.
Never - use the machine to fell trees without mounting a guard frame, available as an option, as the trees could fall on the tractor.
Always - approach the material to be mulched slowly without causing blows.
Always - check fixing of all parts frequently.
Always - check the state of wear and maintenance. If there are breakage or faults, repair immediately.
Always - adjust the machine appropriately to the type of work in conformity with the manual.
Always - use tractors compliant with the occupational safety regulations and the highway code.
Always - disengage the tractor's PTO in case of imminent danger.
Always - inspect vibrations coming from the tool (ask advice from your nearest dealer).
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Risk of breaking the machine with possible danger for persons
To reduce the likelihood of risk to a minimum, strictly follow these instructions:
Never - pour or drip liquids on the ground (oil, etc.).
Never - release parts of the machine into the environment. Hand the material over to authorised companies.
Always - pay attention that hydraulic oil does not penetrate skin. Should this occur, immediately contact a doctor.
Always - when working on uncultivated and potentially contaminated land, use tractors with a cab fit with air filters and with unbreakable guard screens installed.
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Risk of pollution or intoxication
To reduce the likelihood of risk to a minimum, strictly follow these instructions:
Never - work without hearing protections as the sound pressure level at the operator's seat can be greater than 85 dB depending on the tractor used.
Always – assess the real personal exposure value together with a technician.
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Risk of deafness
To reduce the likelihood of risk to a minimum, strictly follow these instructions: