Zmt owner’s manual – Ferris Industries ZMT 160 User Manual
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ZMT Owner’s Manual
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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General Safety Rules:
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It is mandatory to read and follow the instructions from the use and maintenance manual
before carrying out any operation or moving the shredder. Improper use or moving it
improperly may seriously damage property and harm people.
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Both the operator and maintenance fitter must know the shredder well, especially
regarding dangers resulting from improper use or incorrect repairs.
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Before starting, check the tractor and shredder in regards to functionality, road safety
and accident prevention rules.
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Even when using the shredder correctly, stones or other objects may be thrown a long
distance. Therefore, nobody should be standing within the danger area. Special
attention must be paid when working near roads or buildings.
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Use tractor with cabs.
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The condition of flails and of all guards must be checked before beginning the daily
work. They must be replaced if damaged or missing.
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During checks or repairs, make sure nobody can start the shredder by mistake.
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Never wear loose or fluttering clothes.
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Never carry passengers on the tractor.
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Never carry passengers on the shredder.
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Never enguage the PTO with the engine stopped.
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Never approach the shredder until the rotor has completely stopped.
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Do not enter the working zone of the PTO shaft while it is in motion. It is dangerous to
approach the rotating parts of the machine.
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Keep the PTO shaft guard in good working order.
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Before starting, check the surrounding area for the eventual presence of children and or
animals.
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DO NOT stand in the range of operation of the machine.
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The PTO shaft must be assembled and disassembled only with the engine is stopped
and the ignition key removed.
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Before connecting the power take-off, check that the speed and rotation direction
corresponds to those of the shredder.
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Before leaving the tractor with the shredder attached, proceed as follows:
1.
Disconnect the power takeoff.
2.
Put the machine firmly on the ground (with the hydraulic lift).
3.
Apply the hand brake and if the ground is sloping steeply, wedge the tractor
wheels.
4.
Take the ignition key out.
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Immediately replace any safety sign or missing, damaged decal.
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