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Quality for Professionals
13.2
General safety instructions and accident-prevention
regulations
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Every time before starting up the device and the tractor, check that they are
roadworthy and safe for operation!
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Observe the generally applicable safety and accident-prevention regulations!
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Warning and instruction plates/signs attached to the device provide important
instructions on safe operation; observe them for your own safety!
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Observe all appropriate regulations when using public roads!
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Before starting work, familiarise yourself with all equipment and control elements
as well as with their functions. It is too late to do this when you are already using
the machine/device!
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The user must wear tight-fitting clothes! Avoid loose clothing!
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Keep machines clean to avoid the risk of fire!
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Before starting up and commissioning, check the vicinity! (Children!) Make sure
you have a sufficient field of view!
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Passengers are not allowed during work and the working tool should not be used
for transport!
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Connect the device in accordance with the instructions and only attach it to the
prescribed equipment!
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Special care must be taken when connecting and disconnecting devices to or
from the tractor!
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Always attach weights in accordance with the instructions, at the prescribed fixing
points!
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Observe the permitted axle load, overall weight and transport dimensions!
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Check and attach any transport equipment such as, e.g. lighting, warning
equipment and any protective equipment!
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Release parts for quick-release couplings must hang loosely and must not self-
actuate if positioned low down!
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Never leave the driver's cab when driving!
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Driving performance, steering and braking are also affected by devices and
ballast attached or hitched to the device. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient steering and braking ability!
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When cornering, take into account the width of the overhang and/or the
centrifugal mass of the device!
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Only put the machine into operation after all protective equipment has been
attached and is in its protective position!
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It is forbidden to remain within the working area!
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Do not linger within the swivel and rotating area of the device!
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Folding hydraulic frames may only be actuated when there are no persons within
the swivel area.
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There are crushing and cutting zones on power-operated parts (e.g. hydraulics)!
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Make sure you have a firm footing when operating manual folding devices!
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For fast-driven devices with ground-driven tools: Danger after digging from
residual inertial forces! Only approach the device after all parts are at standstill!
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Before leaving the tractor, set the device down on the ground, switch off the
engine and remove the ignition key!
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No-one should be located between the tractor and the device without first having
secured the vehicle against rolling with the handbrake and/or with chocks!
