Safety
2.1.2 Warnings on the cardan shaft
The machine, driven by a cardan shaft, despite the protections, presents a
residual risk of dragging. Do not remove any of the guards on the rotating
parts and, in case of damaged guards, stop the machine until the guards
have been restored.
Protection of rotating parts
- All rotating parts must be protected.
- The tractor and machine guards must create an integrated system
with protection of the cardan shaft.
Guards state
- Before starting work, check that all the protections on the cardan shaft
and the protective boots on the joints of the cardan transmission, of
the tractor and of the operating machine are installed and efficient.
- Any damaged or missing parts must be replaced with original spare
parts and installed properly before using the transmission.
Control dashboard
- Stop the tractor engine, remove the keys from the control panel and
check that all rotating parts are stopped before approaching the
machine or before carrying out maintenance operations.
Twisting hazard
- Do not go near rotating components.
- Avoid work clothing with belts, flaps, or parts that could be caught.
- Contact with rotating parts can be fatal.
Forbidden use
- Do not lean on or step on the cardan shaft.
- It is absolutely forbidden to climb over the cardan shaft.
Protection chains
- Attach the protective retaining chains.
- The best operating conditions occur with the chain in the radial
position compared to the shaft. Adjust the length of the chains to
allow articulation of the transmission in every operating, transport,
and manoeuvring condition.
- Keep the chains from twisting around the transmission due to
excessive length.
Cardan shaft support
- Do not use the chains to transport or support the cardan shaft at the
end of work. Use the proper support.
DANGER
For safety reasons with respect to unforeseeable accidents, in the absence
of the operator near the machine, the power take-off must always be
disconnected.
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SICMA S.r.l.
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