APV PS 120 M1, Operating Manual

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3.3 INTENDED USE
The pneumatic seeders of types PS 120 to PS 500 serve to spread seed with different properties and grain
sizes on open fields.
The implements are designed solely for normal use in agricultural operations. Only cereal varieties that
are intended by the manufacturer and listed in the operating manual may be used. Different seeding shafts
are designed for the different cereal varieties, which must be used and replaced if necessary. A special
version of the seed drill protected against corrosion can also be used for spreading fertiliser with a seeding
shaft designed for this purpose (intended use).
Any other use is considered to be non-intended. The manufacturer is not liable for any resulting damage,
the operator alone bears the associated risk.
Intended use also includes compliance with the conditions for operation, maintenance, and repairs
prescribed by the manufacturer.
The applicable accident prevention regulations as well as the other general safety-related and
occupational health regulations must also be observed.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from unauthorised modifications and the use of
components and auxiliary parts.
3.4 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
The owner is responsible for ensuring that the implement only be used, maintained and repaired by
persons who have relevant experience and were instructed on the risks. This must be verified by the owner
at regular intervals.
The safety instructions must also be handed over to other users.
Qualification
Persons who will be handling the seed drill must fulfil the following requirements:
Personnel Activities Required qualification
Forwarder

Transport of the seed drill from
one business to another

Experience with transport of
machinery

Qualification of a transport
specialist for machinery
Transporter

Transport of the implement within
the farm

Forklift driver

Experience with handling the
suitable lifting gear
Installer

Installation and commissioning of
the seed drill

Trained mechanic
Setter

Setting up the seed drill

Experience in the agricultural field

Experience with handling the
seed drill
Operator

Operating the seed drill on the
farm

Cleaning the seed drill

Trained assistant

Suitable driving license
Maintenance personnel

Performing maintenance work

Performing repair work

Trained mechanic
Disposer

Disposal of the seed drill

Disposal specialist
3.5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
The personnel must be equipped with the following personal protective equipment and wear it if necessary:

Hearing protection

Mask

Safety shoes with non-slip soles