Hardi COMMANDER 5500, Instruction Book

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2 - General Safety Instructions
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Obligations of the Operator
Before starting work, the operator or anyone in charge of working with/on the sprayer must:
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Comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and accident prevention regulations.
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Read and follow the safety instructions as described in this Instruction Book.
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Read the section “Representation of Safety Symbols” on page 14 and to follow the safety instructions represented by
the danger, warning and attention symbols, when operating the sprayer.
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Get to know the sprayer.
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Connect the sprayer securely and correctly to the tractor, which is approved for driving the sprayer.
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Read the sections of this Instruction Book that are important for carrying out the work.
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Read the manufacturer’s information regarding safety and use of chemical products for crop care, such as spray
chemicals or liquid fertilizer.
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Keep all the danger, warning and attention labels on the sprayer in a legible state.
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Replace damaged labels on the sprayer.
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Know the importance of the use of genuine HARDI® spare parts.
If the operator discovers that a function is not working properly, he must eliminate this fault immediately. If this is not the
task of the operator, or if the operator does not possess the appropriate technical knowledge, then he should report this fault
to his superior (a qualified operator).
Risks in Handling the Sprayer
The sprayer has been highly developed and constructed to the recognized rules of safety. However, operating the sprayer
may cause risks to:
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The health and safety of the operator or others.
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Other property.
Only use the sprayer:
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For the purpose for which it was intended.
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In a fully functional state.
Eliminate any faults immediately which could impair the safety.
Disclaimer
Warranty and liability claims for damage to people or property will be excluded by HARDI® if they can be traced back to one
or more of the following causes:
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Improper use of the sprayer.
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Improper installation, commissioning, operation or maintenance of the sprayer.
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Operation of the sprayer with defective safety equipment, or improperly attached or non-functioning safety
equipment.
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Non-compliance with the instructions in the instruction manual regarding commissioning, operation and
maintenance.
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Unauthorized design changes to the sprayer.
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Insufficient monitoring of sprayer parts which are subject to wear.
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Improperly executed repairs.
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Spare parts used are not genuine HARDI® spare parts. If the operator decides to use a spare part, which is not approved
by HARDI®, the operator immediately assumes responsibility for any accident, damage or malfunction, which can be
traced back to the use of this spare part. HARDI® accepts no liability for such incidents caused by the use of non-
approved spare parts, wear parts or aids.
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Damage caused by uncontrollable events, such as natural disasters or unavoidable accidents.