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Warnings
• • All persons must be kept WELL CLEAR of the machine in operation. • • Shut the tractor off and apply the handbrake BEFORE trying to clear feed material or cut strings/ net anywhere from around the machine. • • BEFORE attempting maintenance or any work, ensure the tractor engine is shut off, the handbrake is applied, and no one is near the hydraulic controls. • • DO NOT allow any person(s) to ride on the machine at any time. • • EXTREME CARE must be taken when traveling on uneven ground or hill country. A steep or slippery slope may cause the feeder or tractor to rollover. This could cause INJURY or DEATH. • • ALWAYS lift the platform to the recommended initial rounds/ square feeding position when travelling regardless of with or without a bale. • • Watch CAREFULLY when driving, especially the width when travelling through gateways or near objects or people. • • ENSURE the jack stand is PROPERLY latched in place before driving the tractor away. • • This machine is designed for off-road use ONLY. If towing on the road, two safety chains rated to at least 4.2 metric tons each MUST be used and securely fastened in the correct cross over technique.
Tail lights and a registration plate may be required. It is the owner’s responsibility to adhere to the law in their country/state.
WARNINGS CONT.
• • Take CARE when travelling with a bale up on the rear forks as this lessens the stability of the machine. The closer the bale to the ground to lower the centre of gravity. • • Always ensure the rear loading forks are in ‘transport’ position when travelling without a bale. ( approximately 45 ) • • No alteration or modificatrion is to be done on this machine unless undertaken by Hustler or its authorised dealer. This will void the warranty. • • ENSURE chain covers are in place when the machine is operating. Chain may cause pinch point. • • Vechile MUST be operated no more than 30km/h when the bale feeder is attached. • • KEEP CLEAR of moving feed platform. DO NOT use for transporting anything other than a bale. • • KEEP CLEAR of feed rotors. These have sharp points which are needed for teasing the bale . • • ENSURE the jack pin is securely in place so the jack doesnt move in either the stand or transport position.