14 Safety
DB 534 02. 02
2.5.2 General safety and accident
prevention advice for mounted
implements
1. Before mounting and dismounting implements to
the three-point linkage bring all control levers in
such a position that an unintended lifting or
lowering is impossible.
2. When fitting to the three-point linkage the
mounting categories on the vehicle and the
implement must coincide.
3. Within the range of the three-point linkage danger
of bruising and shearing.
4. When actuating the control levers for the three-
point linkage never step between vehicle and
implement.
5. In transport position of the implement always take
care for a sufficient lateral locking of the three
point.
6. When driving on public roads with lifted
implement the control lever has to be locked
against unintended lowering.
7. Mount and dismount implements as prescribed.
Observe manufacturer’s advice.
8. Working implements should only be transported
and driven on vehicles which are designed to do
this.
2.5.3 General safety and accident
prevention advice when operating
with PTO shafts
1. Use only PTO shafts which are designed for the
implement by the manufacturer and which are
equipped with all legally requested guards.
2. Guard tubes and cones of the PTO shaft as well
as a vehicle and implement side PTO guard must
be fitted and kept in a proper condition.
3. On PTO shafts always ensure the tube has
sufficient overlap in transport- and operating
position. (Observe instruction manual of the PTO
shaft manufacturer.)
4. Fit and remove the PTO shaft only when the
universal joint shaft is disengaged and when the
engine is stopped and ignition key is removed.
5. Ascertain correct fitting and securing of the PTO
support.
6. Prevent PTO guard from spinning by fixing the
provided chain to a nearby static part.
7. Before switching on the PTO shaft ensure that
the chosen PTO speed of the tractor corresponds
to the allowable implement input speed. Usually
the PTO shaft speed is 540 R.P.M. (please
observe data in the setting chart).
8. Slow engagement of the PTO shaft protects
vehicle and spreader.
9. When using the ground-related PTO take into
account that the PTO speed depends on the
driving speed and that the turning direction is
reversed when driving backwards.
10. Before switching on the PTO shaft take care that
no one stays in the danger zone of the
implement.
11. Never switch on the tractor PTO while engine is
stopped.
12. When operating with a switched on PTO shaft
allow no one to stay near to the spinning PTO or
universal joint shaft.
13. Always stop PTO when it is not needed or when
the shaft is in an adverse position. Disengage the
universal joint shaft as soon as the outlet
openings are closed.
14. Attention! After switching off the PTO the
mounted implement may continue to run by its
dynamic mass.
During this period never come too close to the
implement. Begin to work on the implement only
after it has come to a full standstill.
15. Clean and grease the universal joint shaft and
the PTO driven implement only after the PTO
shaft and engine have been stopped and ignition
key pulled out.
16. Place the uncoupled PTO shaft on the retaining
support provided.
17. After removal of PTO shaft apply guard cap onto
PTO stub.
18. Immediately repair any damage before operation
to avoid consequential problems.
2.5.4 General safety and accident
prevention advice for the hydraulic
system
1. The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
2. Connect hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic rams
and motors according to the advice in the
instructions.
3. When fitting the hydraulic hoses to the vehicle
hydraulic sockets always ensure that the
hydraulic system on the vehicle as well as on the
implement is without pressure.
4. To avoid wrong hydraulic connection between
vehicle and implement, sockets and plugs should
be marked (e. g. colour coded). This helps to
prevent contrary function (lifting instead of
lowering or vice versa) and reduces the danger of
accident!
5. All hydraulic hoses must be checked for their
operational safety by a skilled person before the
first operation of the machine and then at least
once a year. In case of damage or ageing
replace the hydraulic hoses! The replacement
hoses must correspond to the technical demands
of the implement manufacturer.
6. When searching for leaks appropriate aids should
be used because of the danger of injury.
7. Liquids leaking under high pressure (hydraulic
oil) can penetrate the skin and cause severe
injury. When injured see a doctor immediately!
Danger of infection.