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Simba SLD
602-262M-ENG
2013-07-25
1.8 Operating Areas
The operating areas include the drawbar,
hydraulicconnectionsanddepthadjustment
equipmentaswellasalloperatingpoints
requiringmaintenance.
All operating areas will be specied and
describedindetailinthefollowingchapters
onservicingandmaintenance.
Observe all safety regulations included in
thesectiondealingwithSafety,andinthe
subsequentsections.
1.9 Authorised Operators
Only those persons who have been
authorised and instructed by the operator
may operate the machine. The operator
mustbeatleast16yearsofage.
1.10 Protective
Equipment
Foroperationandmaintenance,yourequire:
•Tightttingclothing.
• Strong protective gloves (to provide
protection against sharp-edged machine
components).
•Protectivegoggles(tostopdirtgettinginto
youreyes).
Check all hydraulic lines for leaks, loose
connections, chafe marks and damage.
Remedyanydecienciesimmediately!Pay
particularattentiontohoserenewalintervals
as outlined in the specic sections which
follow.ALL hydraulic hoses have a safe
maximumworkinglifeof6(SIX)yearsfrom
dateofinstallation,providedtheyremainina
safecondition.Hoseswhichexceed6years
ofageshouldbereplaced,orinspectedand
certied by a suitably qualied person to
haveanextendedlifeperiodwhichshould
berecorded.
Payparticularattentiontothoseitemswhich
require specialist service tools or training
tobecarriedoutbyqualiedpersonnel.Do
notattempttoservicetheseitemsyourself!
Theseincludeitemsretainingpressure(e.g.
accumulatorcircuits),orforce(e.g.spring
tines),andDDRollsofanytype.
Prior to performing maintenance and ser-
vicingwork,ensurethatthemachineisposi-
tionedonsolid,levelgroundandissecured
toprevent itrolling away.Do notuse any
partstoclimbontothemachineunlessthey
arespecicallydesignedforthispurpose.
Before cleaning the machine with water,
steam jets (high-pressure cleaning appa-
ratus) or other cleaning agents, cover all
openingsintowhich,forreasonsofsafety
or operation, no water, steam or cleaning
agents are to penetrate (bearings, for in-
stance).
Lubricateallthelubricatingpointstoforce
outanytrappedwater.
When carrying out servicing and main-
tenance work, retighten any loose screw
connections.
Whenservicingthemachinetakeprecauti-
onsagainstsoil,dust,seedcoatings,oilor
any other hazardoussubstances that you
mightencounter.
1.SafetyData
On a new machine tighten all nuts and
boltsafter5hoursworkandagainafter15
hours.Thisalsoappliestopartsthathave
beenmovedorreplaced.Aftertheinitial15
hoursofworkaonceaweekcheckshould
besufcientdependingondailyworkrates.
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