horsch Avatar 12.20 SW, Operating Instructions Manual

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Wait for professional rescuers. The overhead
power line needs to be switched off.
If persons need to leave the cabin despite the
voltage flashover, e.g. in case of a potential life-
threatening risk of fire:
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Jump away from the machine. Ensure a safe
stand when jumping. Do not touch the outside
of the machine.
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Move away from the machine with short step-
ping strides.
PTO-shaft / propshaft
Persons can be caught, pulled in and seriously
injured by the rotating PTO-shaft or propshaft.
Before switching on the PTO-shaft:
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Always make sure that the PTO-shaft guard
is in place and fully functional.
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Make sure that the chosen rotary speed and
the sense of rotation of the propshaft or PTO-
shaft correspond with the permissible values
for the machine.
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Make sure that no persons are inside the dan-
ger zone around the PTO-shaft or propshaft.
Never switch on or couple the PTO-shaft while
the tractor motor is shut down.
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Shut down the PTO-shaft if the angles are too
large. The machine could become damaged.
Parts may be thrown off and injure persons.
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Switch off the PTO-shaft if it is no longer
needed.
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Ensure sufficient overlapping of profile tube
and PTO-shaft guard.
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Allow PTO-shaft locks to click into place.
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Secure the PTO-shaft guard with chains
against rotating.
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Before assembly/disassembly of the prop-
shaft as well as before all interventions on
the machine:
Uncouple the PTO-shaft (shut off from the
tractor cab), switch off the tractor engine, pull
off the ignition key and wait until all parts have
come to a standstill.
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Follow the operating instructions for the
propshaft.
Technical limiting values
If the technical limiting values of the machine
are not complied with, the machine may sustain
damage. This can lead to accidents with severe
or even fatal physical injuries.
The following technical limiting values are of
particular importance for safety:
• permissible total weight
• maximum axle loads
• maximum drawbar load
• top speed
See chapter
Technical data , type plate and type
approval.
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Also pay attention to the max. permitted loads
for the tractor.
Use in the field
DANGER
No passengers are allowed to ride on the
machine!
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Check the area immediately around the ma-
chine (for children!) before driving off and
commissioning the machine. Ensure sufficient
visibility.
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Check the condition of the cultivation tools
and their mounting before use.
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Ensure sufficient stability of the machine in
case of longitudinal or transverse inclination
when working in uneven terrain. Pay attention
to the limiting values for the tractor.
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Do not remove any of the mandatory and
supplied protective devices.
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Stay clear of the operating range of hydrauli-
cally operated parts.
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Do not drive backwards with the machine
lowered. The components have only been
designed for forward travel in the field and
may be damaged when reversing.
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