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Carefully read all the instructions before using the machine; if in
doubt, contact the technicians of the Manufacturer's dealer.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for the non-
observance of the safety and accident prevention regulations
described below.
General norms
1) Pay close attention to the danger signs in this manual and
on the seeder.
2) The labels with the instructions attached to the machine
give abbreviated advice for avoiding accidents.
3) Scrupulously observe, with the help of the instructions, the
safety and accident prevention regulations.
4) Avoid touching the moving parts in any way whatsoever.
5) Any work on and adjustment to the machine must always
be done with the engine switched off and the tractor
blocked.
6) People or animals must not, under any circumstances be
transported on the equipment.
7) It is strictly prohibited to drive the tractor, or allow it to be
driven, with the equipment attached by persons not in
possession of a driver's license, inexpert or in poor conditions
of health.
8) Before starting the tractor and the equipment, check that
all safety devices for transport and use are in perfect working
order.
9) Before starting up the equipment, check the area surrounding
the machine to ensure that there are no people, especially
children or pets, nearby, and ensure that you have excellent
visibility.
10) Use suitable clothing. Avoid loose clothing or garments with
parts that could in any way get caught in the rotating or
moving parts of the machine.
11) Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the control
devices and their functions.
12) Only start working with the equipment if all the protective
devices are in perfect condition, installed and in the safe
position.
13) It is absolutely prohibited to stand within the machine's radius
of action where there are moving parts.
14) It is absolutely forbidden to use the equipment without the
guards and container covers.
15) Before leaving the tractor,lower the equipment hooked to
the lifting unit, stop the engine, pull the hand brake and
remove the key from the dashboard, make sure that the
chemical substances safely out of reach.
16) The driver's seat must never be left when the tractor engine
is running.
17) Before starting the equipment, check that the supporting
feet have been removed from under the seeder; check that
the seeder has been correctly assembled and regulated; check
that the machine is in perfect working order, and that all the
parts subject to wear and tear are in good condition.
18) Before releasing the equipment from the third point
attachment, put the hoist command lever into the locked
position and lower the support feet .
Tractor hitch
19) Hook the equipment to a suitable, sufficiently-powered tractor
by means of the appropriate device (lifter), in conformity
with applicable standards.
20) The class of the equipment attachment pins must be the
same as that of the lifter attachment.
21) Take care when working within the range of the lifting arms
as this is a very dangerous area.
22) Be very careful when hooking and unhooking the equipment.
23) It is absolutely forbidden to stand between the tractor and
linkage for manoeuvring the lifting controls from the outside
(Fig. 2-3).
cod. 19501320
USE AND MAINTENANCE
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24) It is absolutely forbidden to stand in the space between the
tractor and the equipment (Fig. 2-3) with the engine running
and the universal joint linked up and without the hand brake
pulled and a block or stone placed under the wheels to
block them.
25) The attaching of additional equipment onto the tractor brings
about a different distribution of weight on the axles. Check
the compatibility of the tractor performance with the weight
that the seeder transfers onto the three-point linkage. If in
doubt consult the tractor Manufacturer.
26) Comply with the maximum admissible weight for the axle,
the total mobile weight, transport regulations and the
highway code.
Transport on Road
27) When driving on public roads, be sure to follow the highway
code of the country involved.
28) Any transport accessories must be provided with suitable
signs and guards.
29) It is very important to remember that road holding capacity
as well as direction and braking capacity can be influenced,
sometimes con-siderably, by equipment being either carried
or towed.
30) When taking a curve, calculate that the centrifugal force
and the centre of gravity will shift depending on whether
equipment is being carried or not.
31) For transport, adjust and fasten the lateral lifting arm chains
of the tractor; check that the seed and fertilizer hopper
covers are closed properly; lock the hydraulic lifting control
lever.
32) Road movements must be performed with all tanks empty
33) For displacements beyond the work area, the equipment
must be placed in the transportation position.
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