B
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
B
9. Never start the tractor unless the
transmission is out of gear, the
operator is in the seat and all round
safety has been checked.
10. Only operate the tractor seated in
the driver's seat and never turn or
brake suddenly at high speed as
this can cause a roll-over and
serious injury or death.
11. When traveling on a public road
ensure that the tractor and driver
both meet all laws relating to safety
and licensing.
When traveling with wide
implements use red flags on the
extremities and observe all legal
including escort requirements.
12. When operating under adverse
conditions, hilly terrain or on bad
ground adjust the speed of the
tractor to suit the conditions, safety
5. While operating the implements
with the PTO keep all bystanders
away from any moving parts and do
not attempt to make adjustments
while the machine is running.
6. Only the driver should ride on the
tractor with the ROPS frame fitted
and with the seat belt properly
fastened.
7. Where young children are present,
particular care should be taken and
the tractor should not be moved
until the whereabouts of all
children is known.
8. Only trained operators should
operate the tractor and so taking
care to ensure that other workers
are not injured. In particular they
should take care during dusty
operations, which will reduce
visibility substantially.
▶ MOUNTING AND DEMOUNTING IMPLEMENTS
1. Ensure that all mounting and
removal of implements is done on
safe flat ground.
Ensure no one is between the
tractor and implement and do not
get under the implement to avoid
accidental injuries.
2. After mounting the implement,
ensure that all sway chains are
correctly adjusted and, where PTO
shafts are used that the shaft is
fitted and secured correctly.
3. Where heavy implements are used,
ensure that the combination is well
balanced or use proper ballast to
achieve balance.
4. Before leaving the tractor at any
time, lower the implement, stop the
PTO shaft where applicable, set the
parking brake and switch off the
engine.
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