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B. SAFETY
B.1 General rules
This manual describes the safety regulations to
be followed when using the rake. As most work-
related accidents occur due to non-compliance
with the most basic of safety regulations, it is
mandatory to read this manual before using the
rake and to follow all the instructions.
In its use the equipment must be used by
qualified adult personnel trained. The
Manufacturer cannot be held liable for
accidents due to the operator's negligence
and/or non-compliance with the safety
instructions. In this case the Manufacturer
assumes no responsibility and the warranty
is forfeited.
B.2 Transportation, Installation and Movement
Transport (delivery): This operation is carried
out by a vehicle with dimensions and weight
suitable to the equipment. Load and unload
operations from the vehicle can be done either
by using a lifting device or by using appropriate
ramps hooked to the vehicle:
- In the first case, the vehicle must have
suitable features and slings to support the
windrow rotary rake. Trained personnel will
carry out the operation by holding the
equipment in the indicated sections on the
frame, set for this purpose. - Note: to protect
the integrity of the frame, it is recommended
to not handle the windrow rotary rake with
metal chains, but to use approved belts.
However, an adhesive label
has been applied to the
points where it should be
fixed or sling should pass
through, containing a hook
(as in figure), to highlight its
use.
- In the second case instead, by using a forklift
truck or a tractor, the equipment is pushed in
reverse to the vehicle loading surface.
In both cases, the equipment must be in
compliance with the transport configuration
(forward described) and, once placed on the
vehicle, it must be fastened to its structure and
provided with all the safety devices required for
transportation.
HAZARD
Load and unload operations always entail
dangerous situations, thus requiring the
operators in charge to be very careful.
However, it is recommended to always observe
the following precautions:
-operations must always be carried out on an
even surface and by respecting a safe
distance from escarpment or ditch borders;
-ensure ramps are robust enough to support
the windrow rotary rake, that are firmly
fastened to the vehicle structure, parallel
between them and perpendicular to the
vehicle side;
-ensure ramps are clean, without any trace of
oil, grease or ice;
-do not change direction during
ascent/descent operations of the windrow
rotary rake on ramps. Should the path must
be changed, take back the equipment and
proceed with its correction.
For long distances, the equipment is transported
dismounted inside a wooden box. Once the
components are delivered, detailed instructions
allow the Customer to easily and rapidly
assemble the windrow rotary rake. So in the
event the equipment is sold or transferred to
another user, follow the instructions in the
reverse order to dismount it.
Installation: the pull-type model windrow rotary
rake can be installed on any agricultural tractor,
provided with a tow hitch and rear auxiliary
hydraulic couplings; whereas the mounted one
can be installed on any tractor provided with rear
universal 3-point hitch and of coupling and
hydraulic lift.
IMPORTANT
The tractor must also, by law, be fitted with a
protective Roll-bar or ROPS or FOPS cabin. It is
strictly forbidden to install the equipment on
a tractor without the required protection
equipment.
However, before installing, the Customer must
consult the relative use and maintenance manual
to ensure the tractor has the necessary
requisites for the windrow rotary rake use and
function and/or is equipped with ballasts to
eliminate any unbalances that might cause its
overturn.
For instructions relating to the installation of the
windrow rotary rake and any hydraulic
connections, consult the relative paragraphs. For
information relating to the cardan shaft, follow
those attached to the accessory.
