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Introduction
FORMER 12545 PRO 5
Introduction
These operating instructions for the
FORMER 12545 PRO rotor rake contain
detailed instructions and information re-
garding safe use, maintenance, special
precautions and any special equipment that
is available.
As a result of continuous further develop-
ment of the machines, all technical data, il-
lustrations and photos in this Operator's
Manual are non-binding and we reserve the
right to make changes. No alteration ser-
vice is offered for this Operator's Manual.
Read the Operator's Manual carefully be-
fore switching on or using the machine for
the first time. The Operator's Manual helps
familiarize the user with the machine's op-
eration and provides details about function
and maintenance.
The Operator's Manual must be available
to the user at all times and must be within
reach, close to the machine.
The information regarding maintenance
and operational safety that is provided in
the Operator's Manual must be observed
and complied with.
In order to visualize it better, safety equip-
ment and covers have been removed or
opened in some of the illustrations or pho-
tos featured in this Operator's Manual.
1.1 Warranty and liability
The “General terms and conditions of sales
and delivery” of the manufacturer always
apply. These are made available to the op-
erator on the date of conclusion of the con-
tract at the latest.
1.2 Conventions
The following conventions apply to this Op-
erator's Manual.
1.2.1 Illustrations
The illustration comes first, followed by the
text. In-text references to items in the illus-
trations always refer to the previous illustra-
tion.
1.2.2 Pictograms used
Pictograms are used to highlight passages
relevant to safety or hazardous areas on
the machine.
Pictogram Explanation
Warning symbols warn
against dangers and indicate
warning notices.
Pictograms in combination
with the warning triangle indi-
cate hazardous areas on the
machine (e.g. crushing haz-
ards).
1.2.3 Text symbols
Highlight sym-
bol Meaning
 Instruction or prompt for the
user to carry out a particular
action in the specified order
 Unordered list for a clearer
presentation of contents
1. Numbered list, the order of
which must be maintained
(1) Reference to an item num-
ber in an illustration
1.2.4 Abbreviations
Abbrevia-
tion Meaning
SA Single-acting
DA Double-acting
CAT Category
1.3 Other applicable documen-
tation
When operating the FORMER 12545 PRO
rotary rake, observe all Operator's Manuals
that accompany other components of your
rotary rake.
Other applicable documentation includes:

Operator's Manual for the relevant
transmission shaft.