horsch Avatar 12.20 SW, Operating Instructions Manual

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Changing equipment / wear items
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Only pulling tools may be attached that meet
the technical requirements according to these
operating instructions.
HORSCH does not assume any liability for
damages resulting from the attachment of
non-fitting pulling tools as well as incorrect
mounting.
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For machines with valid type approval only
pulling tools may be attached that are covered
by the type approval. Attaching pulling tools
not covered by the type approval will void the
registration.
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Secure the machine against unintended roll-
ing away!
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Secure raised frame parts you have to work
under with suitable supports!
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Caution! Danger of injury caused by projecting
parts (e.g. coulters)!
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Assume ergonomic working postures with any
assembly work.
Do not use packer tyres or other rotating parts
to climb on the machine. These could rotate and
you could be seriously injured by falling down.
Fertiliser and dressed
seed
Inappropriate handling of fertiliser and dressed
seed can cause poisoning and death.
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Follow the information given in the safety data
sheet of the manufacturer. If necessary, ask
the dealer for the safety data sheet or safety
notes.
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Determine and provide the personal protective
outfit as specified by the manufacturer.
Environmental protection
Operating materials such as hydraulic oil, lubri-
cants, etc. can damage the environment and the
health of persons.
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Do not allow operating materials to drain out
into the environment.
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Pick up drained operating materials with ab-
sorbent material or sand, fill it into a leak tight
container and dispose of in accordance with
statutory regulations.
Retrofitting and
conversions
Structural changes not approved by HORSCH
may affect the functionality and operational
safety of the machine and will void any warranty
claim.
HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and
limb as well as property damages resulting from
unapproved retrofitting and conversions.
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Do not perform any structural changes to the
pulling tool of the machine.
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Do not make any structural changes or ex-
tensions to the machine that have not been
approved by HORSCH.
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Modifications and extensions approved by
HORSCH are only to be performed at an au-
thorized workshop or by an operator who has
been trained by HORSCH for this purpose.
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Comply with country-specific instructions for
weights, weight distribution and dimensions.
For equipment influencing the weight or weight
distribution the regulations concerning towing
facility, support and axle load must be checked
and complied with.
For machines without brakes a brake system
may need to be retrofitted if the permissible
weight limits are exceeded.
In case of changes concerning data mentioned
on the type plate, a new type plate with updated
data must be attached.
In case of changes which concern the data in
the type approval, this type approval needs to
be renewed.
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