8999124EN: v2.0 27/10/2021
18 Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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2.6 Safe Use
•It is prohibited to use the Mulcher in ways that are different from the indications contained in the
paragraph "1.6. Intended use".
•It is prohibited to use or have the Mulcher used by anyone who has not read and completely
understood the information contained in this manual.
•It is prohibited to use or have the Mulcher used by personnel that are not competent or properly trained
or not in good health or physical condition.
•It is forbidden to drive the agricultural tractor attached to the Mulcher or have it driven by personnel
without an appropriate driving licence.
•It is forbidden to approach or stop near the Mulcher when the machine is running.
•It is forbidden to stop between the agricultural tractor and the Mulcher (area taken up by the input PTO
shaft) if the combustion engine is running.
•It is forbidden to abandon the driver’s seat on the agricultural tractor with the combustion engine
running when the Mulcher is running.
•It is forbidden to alter, tamper with or bypass the safety devices provided by the manufacturer.
•It is forbidden to operate when the labels indicating the warning signs are missing or damaged. Have
them immediately replaced with other labels having the same meaning.
•It is forbidden to use the Mulcher when even one split pin, elastic pins or shims supplied with the
machine is missing.
•It is prohibited to come close and/or touch moving parts during the work.
•It is prohibited to tamper with, remove, damage or exclude any part of the machine.
•It is forbidden to deposit items on the Mulcher which can harm persons or animals, or damage property
should they fall.
•It is forbidden to abandon the Mulcher and leave it unattended. The machine and the work area should
always be monitored.
•It is forbidden to transport persons or items on board the Mulcher while driving with the tractor.
•It is mandatory to check that all the safety devices of the Mulcher are intact and functional before using
it.
•It is mandatory to check that the agricultural tractor on which the Mulcher is installed is of adequate
power, weight and configuration, compatible with the model fitted.
•It is mandatory to disconnect the input PTO shaft from the PTO and set the control lever of the tractor
hydraulic lifter in the blocked position when driving on the road with the Mulcher lifted.
•It is mandatory to use the type of input PTO shaft indicated by the manufacturer of the Mulcher.
•It is mandatory to set the control lever of the lifter in the blocked position before connecting or
disconnecting the Mulcher from the three-point hitch of the tractor.
•It is mandatory to comply with highway regulations in force in the country where the Mulcher is used.
•It is mandatory to verify that the ground on which the tractor moves is level and sturdy, before using the
machine.
•It is mandatory for the environment where the machine operates to have adequate lighting. Insufficient
or excessive lighting may pose a risk to the operator.
•It is mandatory to familiarize yourself with the control devices and their functions prior to starting work;
•It is mandatory to make sure that the maximum number of revolutions of the PTO is set to 540/1000
rpm before powering it.
•It is mandatory to make sure that the input PTO shaft is connected properly and is fitted with the
security devices required before powering the PTO.
•It is mandatory to use suitable clothing. Strictly avoid long or loose clothing that could be caught in any
way by moving parts. Wear suitable helmets, glasses, gloves, footwear, etc.
•It is mandatory to disconnect the input PTO shaft connecting the gearbox of the Mulcher to the tractor
PTO before starting any maintenance.
•It is mandatory to lower the Mulcher attached to the lifter unit, switch the combustion engine off and
remove the ignition key from the dashboard of the tractor before leaving the driver’s seat and engaging
the parking brake.
•It is mandatory for the interventions and adjustments to always be performed with the machine
switched off and disconnected from the power.
•It is mandatory to stop the machine and inspect it if abnormal vibration is noted or have it inspected by
personnel assigned by the manufacturer until the causes are identified and eliminated.
•It is mandatory to contact a dealer if the machine stops during operations or a component malfunction.
•It is mandatory to always verify, before starting up the Mulcher, that no persons and/or animals are
within 50 metres in any direction from the machine.