• Make sure that there are no people or animals in the danger zone during operation see
chapter 1.5 Danger Zones, page 1-18 . This is important in or near areas that are open to bystanders
• Keep a minimum distance of 3 m (10 ft) from electrical high-voltage lines when you open the tailgate.
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.)
• Correctly position the tailgate safeguard when you do work on the opened tailgate. see
chapter 1.4.2 Set the Tailgate Safeguard, page 1-15
• Make sure that there are no objects in the field that can go into the machine
• Do not operate the machine with defective, removed or opened protective devices.
After operation
• Park the machine on flat, level, and stable ground
• Before you disconnect the machine from the tractor, make sure that:
- The manually operated parking brake (optional) is on
- The wheel chocks are against the wheels
- The machine is in the correct position on the support foot
- Release the pressure of the hydraulic system before you disconnect the hydraulic hoses. Refer to
the tractor manual.
1.1.8 Fire Prevention
• Fire can easily occur with the harvested crop! To prevent fire:
- Remove all crops that stayed in the machine, including from behind the guards.
• Fire can occur when the parts of the machine get too hot! To prevent this:
- Follow the lubrication instructions
- Make sure that there are no oil leaks
- If a part of the machine gets too hot: find and remove the cause.
• Brakes that are not free to operate can cause fire! Before first use and before you use the machine after
a period of more than one week:
- Examine the brakes to make sure that they operate correctly
- Release the manually operated brake before you drive with the machine attached
- Examine the brake system for correct operation.
• Electricity can cause fire:
- Keep the electrical systems of the tractor and the machine in a good condition
- Do not use the wiring on the machine for devices other than those installed by, or approved by, the
manufacturer
- Too much load on the electrical cables will cause heat.
• Do not smoke near the machine
• Keep the exhaust system of the tractor in a good condition
• Keep a fire extinguisher near to the machine.
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