Ferris Industries 160 owner manual General Safety Rules

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ZMT Owner’s Manual

3GENERAL SAFETY RULES

3.1General Safety Rules:

It is mandatory to read and follow the instructions from the use and maintenance manual before carrying out any operation or moving the shredder. Improper use or moving it improperly may seriously damage property and harm people.

Both the operator and maintenance fitter must know the shredder well, especially regarding dangers resulting from improper use or incorrect repairs.

Before starting, check the tractor and shredder in regards to functionality, road safety and accident prevention rules.

Even when using the shredder correctly, stones or other objects may be thrown a long distance. Therefore, nobody should be standing within the danger area. Special attention must be paid when working near roads or buildings.

Use tractor with cabs.

The condition of flails and of all guards must be checked before beginning the daily work. They must be replaced if damaged or missing.

During checks or repairs, make sure nobody can start the shredder by mistake.

Never wear loose or fluttering clothes.

Never carry passengers on the tractor.

Never carry passengers on the shredder.

Never enguage the PTO with the engine stopped.

Never approach the shredder until the rotor has completely stopped.

Do not enter the working zone of the PTO shaft while it is in motion. It is dangerous to approach the rotating parts of the machine.

Keep the PTO shaft guard in good working order.

Before starting, check the surrounding area for the eventual presence of children and or animals.

DO NOT stand in the range of operation of the machine.

The PTO shaft must be assembled and disassembled only with the engine is stopped and the ignition key removed.

Before connecting the power take-off, check that the speed and rotation direction corresponds to those of the shredder.

Before leaving the tractor with the shredder attached, proceed as follows:

1.Disconnect the power takeoff.

2.Put the machine firmly on the ground (with the hydraulic lift).

3.Apply the hand brake and if the ground is sloping steeply, wedge the tractor wheels.

4.Take the ignition key out.

Immediately replace any safety sign or missing, damaged decal.

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Contents ZMT Offset / In-line Verge Mowers Contents Identifying the Machine General InformationTechnical Names Figure Technical FeaturesNoise Technical Specifications TableOptional Equipment 2.5.1 Flails Model ZMTGeneral Safety Rules General Safety RulesSafety Rules Concerning Road Traffic Safety Rules Concerning the Hydraulic SystemSafety Rules During Use Description of the Decals Packing Instructions for Installation and HandlingInstructions For Assembly Lifting and UnloadingAttachment to and Detachment from the Tractor Figure BFitting The PTO Shaft Parking Tractor StabilityAdjusting belt tension Adjustment and Setting UPStarting USE and Operating RulesRam control Controls with distributor OptionalStopping Working ModeTransport Position Machine Maintenance Trouble Shooting Chart Problem Cause FIXPin Replacement Replacing PartsFlail Replacement Pipe Replacement