Preparing for use
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P reparing for use
Safety
Observe safety instructions
Observe the safety instructions for the performance of all work. Any
di sregard for safety i nstr ucti ons can lead to serious or fatal i njuri es to
persons.
Switch off the tractor and secure it
Before you dismount: Switch off the tractor, take out the ignition key
and secure the tractor against rolling away. An unsecured tractor may
run you over or trap you. There is otherwise the risk of serious or fatal
injury.
Securing the implement
Secure the implement against inadvertent starting and rolling away.
Use wheel chocks. The implement must be standing on firm and lev el
ground and, if necessary, must be supported during work. Unsecured
or non-supported impl ements can cause accidents. There i s otherwi -
se the risk of serious or fatal injury.
Check the hydraulic connections
Before use, check that all hydraulic connections are correctly connec-
ted to the tractor's single and double-acting control devices. Incorrect-
ly connected h ydraulic hoses ca n ca use the implement to move unex-
pectedly. There is otherwise the risk of serious or fatal injury.
Keep a certain distance from the closed rear flap
M aintai n a safe di stance from the closed rear fl ap. The rear f lap may
open by itself. Serious or fatal injury can be the result.
Keep a certain distance from the open rear flap
Remain a safe di stance away fr om the rear flap, i f t he safety catch is
not activated. An unsecured rear flap may drop of its own accord. Se-
ri ous or fatal i njury can be the resul t.
Never work on the implement when it is running
Actions should not be carried out on the implement while it is running.
Objects or personnel can be caught, drawn in or crushed. There is
otherwise the risk of serious or fatal injury.
Always switch off the AutoPlus-Pilotbox when working on the
implem ent
Al w ays sw i t ch off the pilot box w hen w orki ng on the i mpl ement. If t he
Pilotbox is switched on or st arts inadv ertently, unfo rese en mov ements
may be triggered on the implement. This can cause accidents with fa-
tal consequences.