Spudnik 8080 - Special Safety Instructions; Towed Machines Safety

Operators manual MODEL 80XX Planter
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Special safety instructions
Towed machines
1. Risk of injury when hitching up or unhitching machine to/from the tractor!
2. Never allow persons to stand between the tractor and the machine unless the tractor is secured against
rolling away by means of the parking brake and/or wheel chocks!
3. Hitch up the machine only in accordance with the instructions and only to the prescribed components!
Follow the instruction in the tractor’s manual.
4. Beware of dangerous points (risk of injury through crushing and shearing) when operating the support
foot!
5. Never exceed the permissible nose weight of the machine coupling!
6. Never exceed the permissible axle loads and total weight of the tractor (see vehicle documents)!
7. During transport, secure all moving parts with the retainers provided to prevent movement and hence
possible accidents!
8. It is forbidden to allow persons to ride on the machine while traveling on roads!
9. Driving, steering and braking ability!
10. Before leaving the tractor, switch off the engine, remove the ignition key and secure the machine
against rolling away. Use wheel chocks!
11. The design and function of intake and discharge mechanisms, e.g. webs, sifting units, chutes, means
that they cannot be fully protected. Therefore, keep a safe distance from such moving parts when in
operation! This advice applies to all other similar auxiliary equipment!
12. Keep clear of the discharge area!
13. Never stand or work beneath suspended loads! persons are only allowed to stand or work under
suspended machines or machine parts (e.g. car elevator, discharge conveyor belt) when safety
supports are fitted (e.g. trestle, crane). This particularly applies to maintenance and repair work.
14. Dangerous implements are located behind safety covers. These do not necessarily come to a standstill
as soon as the drive is switched off. Therefore, keep well clear until such parts have come to a
standstill! Never open safety devices such as covers, flaps, etc. while the machine is in operation!
Never reach under safety devices!
15. Only carry out maintenance, repair and cleaning work on the machine when the drive is switched off
and the engine is stationary! Remove the ignition key form the tractor.
16. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, footwear, etc. when handling sharp machines, e.g. cutting
knives.
17. Keep clear of opening/hinged covers and guards!
18. Only start up the machine when all safety devices are attached and in the correct (protective) position! It
is forbidden to open or remove safety devices (e.g. covers, flaps, etc.) on the machine while it is in
operation!
19. Persons are not allowed to be on the machine while it is operation!