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6 accident prevention, 5 road traffic safety – Great Plains Simba SL700 Operator Manual User Manual

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12 Simba SL700

603-216M-ENG

2013-01-25

Beware of trapping hazards

when manipulating the parking

stand, OSR platform and other

hinged parts. Ensure any heavy

components are fully supported

when removing pins / bolts.

1.6 Accident Prevention

In addition to the Operating Instructions, it is

important to observe the accident prevention

regulations specified by agricultural trade

associations. It is the Operator’s responsibility

to ensure that all other persons are excluded

from the danger zones surrounding or on the

machine during its operation.

It is the Owner’s responsibility to ensure:

• the Operator is trained and competent to

use the machine & tractor,

• the tractor is suitable for the machine

• adequate Risk and COSHH assessments

have been undertaken regarding the

machine’s use. Specifically, these include

issues concerning contact with the soil,

dust, crop residues, chemicals, lubricants

and other compounds during operation or

maintenance, and the possibility of stones

being ejected at high speed during work.

1.6.1 Hitching-up the

machine

There is a risk of injury when hitching/

unhitching the machine. Observe the

following:

• Secure the machine against rolling.

• Take special care when reversing the

tractor!

• There is a risk of being crushed between

the machine and the tractor!

• Park the machine on firm, level ground.

1.6.2 On the Hydraulic

System

Do not connect the hydraulic lines to the

tractor until both hydraulic systems (machine

and tractor) are depressurised.

Any hydraulic system containing

an accumulator can remain

under pressure permanently

(even after following manual

depressurisation procedures with

a tractor / implement combination).

It is therefore important to check

all lines, pipes, and screw

connections regularly for leaks

and any recognisable external

damage.

The hydraulic circuit contains

specialised fittings which should

not be tampered with under any

circumstances. Do not attempt

to modify hose routings or hose

clamping arrangements, doing so

my cause serious damage to the

machine and/or injury.

1. Safety Data

1.5 Road Traffic Safety

When driving on public roads, tracks and

areas, it is important to observe the relevant

road traffic laws as well as the specific

regulations relating to this machine.

Pay attention to the permitted axle

loads, tyre carrying capacity, and

total weight in order to maintain

adequate braking and steerability.

Passengers on the machine are

strictly forbidden!

Check that lights / indicators (if

applicable) are working before

transporting the machine.

Max. road transport speed 16mph

(25km/h).