5 road traffic safety, 1 hitching-up the machine, 2 changing equipment – Great Plains DTX350 Operator Manual User Manual

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12 Simba DTX

604-107M-ENG

2013-01-28

1.5 Road Traffic Safety

When driving on public roads, tracks and

areas, it is important to observe the relevant

road traffic laws as well as the specific

regulations relating to this machine.

Pay attention to the permitted axle

loads, tyre carrying capacity, and

total weight in order to maintain

adequate braking and steerability.

Passengers on the machine are

strictly forbidden!

Check that lights / indicators (if

applicable) are working before

transporting the machine.

Max. road transport speed 16mph

(25km/h).

Beware of trapping hazards

when manipulating the parking

stands, steps or other moving

parts. Ensure any heavy

components are fully supported

when removing pins / bolts.

1.6.1 Hitching-up the

machine

There is a risk of injury when hitching/

unhitching the machine. Observe the

following:

• Secure the machine against rolling.

• Take special care when reversing the

tractor!

• There is a risk of being crushed between

the machine and the tractor!

• Park the machine on firm, level ground.

1.6.2 Changing

Equipment

• Secure the machine to prevent it from

accidentally rolling away!

• Use suitable supports to secure any

raised frame sections suspended above

you!

• Caution! Risk of injury due to projecting

parts!

Never climb on to rotating parts

such as the roll unit. These parts

may rotate causing you to slip and

suffer serious injury!

Removing components during

maintenance may affect the

stability of the machine. Ensure

it is fully supported in case of

unexpected weight shifts.

1. Safety Data

1.6 Accident Prevention

In addition to the Operating Instructions,

it is important to observe the accident

prevention regulations specified by

agricultural trade associations. It is the

Operator’s responsibility to ensure that all

other persons are excluded from the danger

zones surrounding or on the machine

during its operation.

It is the Owner’s responsibility to ensure:

• the Operator is trained and competent

to use the machine & tractor,

• the tractor is suitable for the machine

• adequate Risk and COSHH assessments

have been undertaken regarding the

machine’s use. Specifically, these

include issues concerning contact with

the soil, dust, crop residues, chemicals,

lubricants and other compounds during

operation or maintenance, and the

possibility of stones being ejected at

high speed during work.

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