SaMASZ KDF 301 W Operator's Manual

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Operator’s manual Front disc mowersKDF- 9 -• WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result indeath or serious injury• CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result inminor or moderate injury• NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury4.1. General safety rules and regulationsThe following descriptions are for your safety: They must therefore be readcarefully and applied every time you use the machine. The machine has been designed for use by one single operator. When using, servicing, repairing, moving or storing the machine, the operator must wear safetyshoes, safety gloves plus ear protection and dust mask if necessary. During use, the machine may give rise to dust, especially if the soil is dry. You are advised touse a tractor with a cab fitted with filters in the ventilation system. Failing this, wear a dustmask with filter to protect your respiratory tract. Front axis of the tractor should be weighted to keep the balance. If need be, use front wheelweights. In order to keep steering conditions, impact on front axis should be at least 20% of the completetractor. Be extremely careful whenever using hydraulic lift lever or buttons. Any operation withhydraulic lift lever should be done from operator’s seat; DO NOT move the lever from outsideof a tractor. In case of tractors equipped with EHR, operating with hydraulic lift is done by the buttonsmounted outside the tractor’s cabin. When operating be extremely careful. When switching from mowing to transport position, remove the entire PTO shaft or at least oneend of the shaft from the tractor’s PTO so it cannot turn. When attaching the mower to a tractor, the operator should wear protective gloves. DO NOT operate the mower unless all safety guards are in place and operational. In addition,any damaged protective aprons should be replaced with a new one DO NOT exceed 1050 PTO rpm. No person (except operator) should stand within danger area which is a minimum of 170’ fromany operating part, especially when operating near roads and in areas with stones and otherdebris. Be certain that children and animals are at a safe distance away from the machine.IMPORTANT: Maintenance and adjustment should ONLY be done after the following hasoccurred: tractor’s engine has been stopped and ignition key has been taken out, all rotating parts have come to complete standstill (NOTICE: cutting kniveswill rotate for several minutes after engine is turned off), the cutterbar is on the ground, and Never tamper with or remove safety devices on the machine or make them inoperable. Before starting work and periodically thereafter, replace any damaged, missing and/or wornknives and knife holders. When driving on public roads always comply with local traffic regulations, especially thoseconcerning warning lights. When the mower is lifted for repair on 3-point linkage, it should be secured against falling bymechanical support or by chain. The bolts and other fasteners have to be periodically checked and, if necessary, tightened orreplaced. DO NOT work with damaged or worn fasteners. Never lift the mower on tractor linkage when the drive is operating and the cutting discs arerotating.