• Always keep a minimum distance of 3 m (10 ft) between the machine and electrical power lines, make
sure that you monitor the height of the machine when the tailgate is in the open position
• Know that the height of the machine is up to 3.50 m (11.5 ft) and with an opened tailgate 4.28 m (14.04
ft), depending on specifications and installed tyres
• Put on the correct protective clothing and equipment (gloves, safety glasses and ear protectors)
• Look for hazards and signs of defects (leakage and noise)
• Keep the safety decals clean to make sure that you can see them at all times. Replace safety decals
that are missing or you cannot see
• Know the telephone number for emergency medical help in your area
• Speak to your local dealer, if you are not sure of one or more items
• Only connect the machine to the tractor using the procedures in this manual. Only connect the machine
to a tractor trailer hitch with your local regulations approval
• Make sure that the front axle weight of the tractor is sucient. Make sure that you do not have more
weight than the maximum permitted on the rear axle
• Do not connect the machine to the tractor when the tractor engine is in operation
• Release the pressure from the hydraulic system before you connect or disconnect the hydraulic hoses.
Refer to the manual of the tractor
• If the machine has a pneumatic or hydraulic brake, connect the brake hose(s) to the tractor
• Make sure that all safety guards and protection devices are in position
• Do not remove a blockage by hand or by foot. Always use an applicable tool
• Make sure that you set the pressure of the tyres of the transport wheels to the pressure specified. Do
not put less than or more than the specified pressures in the tyres
• We recommend to only replace the first tyres with tyres that have speed category and load
specifications the same or better than the values in the tyre pressure table. If you do not do this, it can
cause dangerous problems.
1.1.4 Safe Driving
Read and understand the general safety instructions. Make sure that:
• You always obey your local road trac regulations and the speed limits
• The drawbar and the parking jack are in the drive position
• The machine is in the transport position
• The tailgate is not open and locked
• The trailed steering axle (if present) is locked
• All parts that move (for example the folding components and covers) are locked
• The tractor hydraulic system is OFF
• All the lamps on the machine operate correctly and are clean from dirt
• Examine the operation of the brakes before you start to drive. Do not drive with the machine if there is a
problem with the brakes
• Do not make sudden turns when on a slope
• Drive slower when on a down slope
• Do not disengage the clutch of the tractor or change gears on a slope.
1.1.5 Public Road Transport Safety
Read and understand the general safety instructions before you drive on the road. When you drive on the
road:
• Obey the local road trac laws
• Keep a safe distance from other trac
• Make sure that the plug for the lighting cable fully connects to the tractor socket and the lamps operate
correctly
• Use warning lamps or other safety signs, if necessary
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