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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.
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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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.
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)!
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 corresponding safety
data sheet.
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Determine and provide the personal protective
outfit as specified by the manufacturer.
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