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8 TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE
(DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER)
8.1
TRANSPORTATION
1.
Terms of delivery is free at the factory gate unless other terms are mutually agreed
upon.
2.
The Distributor shall agree with the Manufacturer on the date upon which the product
in question is ready for delivery at the factory.
3.
The Manufacturer shall take care of the loading of the product onto the goods vehicle
arranged to fetch the product.
4.
For the duration of transportation from the factory to the Distributor's premises all
responsibility of the product shall lie with the forwarding agent.
8.2
HANDLING
1.
The product must be handled with such care as is normal when handling agricultural or
forestry machinery without causing the product any damage.
2.
No other products may be loaded on top of the machine transportation crate.
3.
The product is delivered well-packed from the factory.
8.3
STORAGE
1.
The chipper is to be stored in its normal working position and protected against
sunlight and rain.
2.
Should the machine be left standing outdoors for any period of time without proper
protection, it should be inspected from time to time and any rainwater accumulated on
top of the machine drained away.
3.
For long periods of storage always store the machine indoors under shelter.
8.4 SPECIFIC NOTES ON
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
1.
It is prohibited to lift the machine from any other points than those clearly marked for
lifting by decals.
2.
Make certain that the crane or equivalent used for the lift has sufficient capacity and is
safe enough for the job and that no risk of overturning or falling down accurs.
3.
Use only approved ropes or chains for lifting.
4.
The chipper must not be lifted up resting on the forks of a fork lift truck, only ropes or
chains are suitable for any lifting operations.
5.
Always check the condition of lifting ropes or chains prior to any lifting attempt.
6.
If during a lifting operation the machine is to be laid down resting on its side or lifted
up to rest on its wheels the lifting ropes or chains must be kept tight to prevent any
accidental swaying of the machine in order to avoid dangerous situations.
7.
If using a lifting crane, always check the lifting radius.
8.
The chipper must be securely tied down to the platform for the duration of
transportation.
