General safety instructions
PROFIHOPPER BAF0012.6 04.18
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2.16
Safety information for users
WARNING
Risk of being crushed, cut, caught, drawn in or struck due to insuffi-
cient traffic and operational safety!
Before starting up the machine, always check it is safe to drive and oper-
ate.
2.16.1
General safety and accident prevention information
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Beside these instructions, comply with the general valid national
safety and accident prevention regulations.
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The warning symbols and labels attached to the machine provide
important information on safe machine operation. Compliance with
this information guarantees your safety!
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Before moving off and starting up the machine, check the immediate
area of the machine (children)! Ensure that you can see clearly!
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Drive carefully so that you are always in control of the machine.
Always take your own driving ability, the road, traffic, visibility and
weather conditions, and the driving characteristics of the machine
into account.
Use of the machine
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Before starting work, ensure that you understand all the equipment
and actuation elements of the machine and their function. There is no
time for this when the machine is already in operation!
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Do not wear loose-fitting clothing! Loose clothing increases the risk
over being caught by drive shafts!
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Only start-up the machine, when all the safety equipment has been
attached and is in the safety position!
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Do not exceed the maximum machine load and the permitted loads
on the axles and drawbars. If necessary, drive only with a partially-
filled hopper.
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It is forbidden to stand in the working area of the machine (see sec-
tion 3.7).
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It is forbidden to stand in the turning and rotation area of the machine.
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There are contusion and cutting points at externally-actuated (e.g.
hydraulic) machine points.
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Only actuate externally-actuated machine parts when you are sure
that there is no-one within a sufficient distance from the machine!
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Secure the machine against unintentional start-up and rolling before
you leave it.
For this:
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Apply the parking brake
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Switch off the engine
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Remove the ignition key