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3.7
Dangers and safety measures
Overview
The seed drill is designed such that the user is protected from all avoidable dangers
that are practical in design terms. Due to the purpose of the seed drill, however, there
are residual dangers that require precautionary measures to be avoided.
In the following, you will be informed about the types of these residual dangers and
their effects.
Transport
Danger
Where and in which sit-
uations does the dan-
ger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of crushing due to
the weight of the imple-
ment
When lifting and lowering
the implement
The implement may only be
transported by personnel
trained for this task.
Installation
Danger
Where and in which sit-
uations does the dan-
ger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of crushing due to
the weight of the imple-
ment
When lifting and lowering
the implement
The implement may only be
transported with a forklift or lift
truck by personnel trained for
this task.
Risk of slipping, stum-
bling and falling
When mounting the im-
plement on a soil tillage
implement or on the trac-
tor
Work must be performed on
sturdy steps with non-slip
safety shoes.
Set-up
Danger
Where and in which sit-
uations does the dan-
ger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of injury due to
moving parts
When setting the spread
rate, which must be done
with the seeding shaft
cover removed
The spread rate may only be
adjusted exactly according to
the operating manual by trained
personnel.
Risk of injury due to
moving parts when the
implement is acci-
dentally switched on
When the agitator is acti-
vated, which must be
done with the seeding
shaft cover removed
Make sure that the implement
is disconnected from the power
supply to prevent sudden start-
up of the implement.
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