MacDon R80 Rotary Disc - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATION
Form # 169089
12
Model Year - 2009
6 OPERATION
6.1 OWNER/OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
CAUTION
• It is your responsibility to read and
understand this manual completely
before operating the windrower. Contact
your dealer if an instruction is not clear
to you.
• Follow all safety messages in the
manual and on safety signs on the
machine.
• Remember that YOU are the key to
safety. Good safety practices protect
you and the people around you.
• Before allowing anyone to operate the
windrower, for however short a time or
distance, make sure they have been
instructed in its safe and proper use.
• Review the manual and all safety related
items with all operators annually.
• Be alert for other operators not using
recommended procedures or not
following safety precautions. Correct
these mistakes immediately, before an
accident occurs.
• Do not modify the machine.
Unauthorized modifications may impair
the function and/or safety and affect
machine life.
• The safety information given in this
manual does not replace safety codes,
insurance needs, or laws governing
your area. Be sure your machine meets
the standards set by these regulations.
• Ensure that the tractor is properly
equipped to safely operate the header.
This may include adding ballast
according to Tractor Operator’s Manual
requirements for attachments of this
size and mass.
6.2 OPERATIONAL SAFETY
Follow these safety precautions:
CAUTION
• Follow all safety and operational
instructions given in your tractor
Operator's Manual. If you do not have a
tractor manual, get one from your dealer
and read it thoroughly.
• Never attempt to start the tractor engine
or operate the windrower except from
the operator’s seat.
• Check the operation of all controls in a
safe clear area before starting work.
• Do not allow riders on windrower.
• Never start or move the machine until
you are sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
• Avoid travelling over loose fill, rocks,
ditches or holes.
• Drive slowly through gates and
doorways.
• If cutting ditch banks, use extreme
caution. If the header hits an
obstruction, the front of the tractor will
usually swerve towards the ditch.
• When working on inclines, travel uphill
or downhill when possible.
• Never attempt to get on or off a moving
tractor.
• Do not get off the tractor while the
header is in operation.
• Stop tractor engine and remove key
before adjusting or removing plugged
material from the machine. A child or
even a pet could engage the drive.
• Check for excessive vibration and
unusual noises. If there is any indication
of trouble, shut down and inspect the
machine. Follow proper shutdown
procedure:
- engage tractor brake
- turn off engine and remove key
- wait for all movement to stop
- dismount and engage lift cylinder stops
before inspecting raised machine.
• Operate only in daylight or good
artificial light.
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