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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the equipment or product, and for the safety of yourself and others, you must
read the safety instructions and instruction manual and understand their contents. Always
keep the safety instructions and instruction manual handy for users of the equipment or prod-
uct. For the safety of both yourself and others, it may be a good idea to read through the safety
instructions every now and then. If the safety instructions or instruction manual gets dam-
aged or in any other way cannot be used, new copies may be ordered from:
Kellfri AB, Munkatorpsgatan 6, SE-532 37 SKARA, Sweden. Tel.: +46 (0)511-242 50
The safety instructions can also be downloaded from the Kellfri website:
www.kellfri.co.uk
Do not use the equipment or product if you feel ill, tired or are under the influence of alcohol.
Do not use the equipment or product if you are taking prescribed medication or drugs, or
suffering from severe depression or mental illness. Always comply with general rules of the
road and applicable rules stipulated by the Animal Welfare Act. People under the age of 15 are
not allowed to use the equipment.
Kellfri is not liable for any modifications, changes or rebuilds carried out by customers.
Warning!
The original design of the machine must not, under any circumstances, be modified without
the approval of the manufacturer. Unauthorised modifications and/or accessories may cause
life-threatening injuries or death to users and others.
PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Carefully read the operating manual before using the product.
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Overloading the main machine can cause the load to drop out of control. The equipment
must always be operated from behind the trailer. Never leave the tractor until the
equipment has been unloaded and the tractor brakes engaged.
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Always check that the equipment and the machine combination to be used guarantees
safety and functionality. It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that the vehicle or
equipment to which the grapple loader is attached is suitable and dimensioned for
handling it.
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Check that the equipment is intact before use.
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Kellfri is not liable for any modifications, changes or rebuilds carried out by customers.
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Ensure that the equipment is connected correctly and cannot come loose. Always check
the locking pins before use.
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Stabilisers must always be used. Make sure the stabilisers are stable on solid level ground.
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NEVER overload the equipment.
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Operators or others should not stand under suspended loads.
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Never leave the tractor until the equipment has been unloaded and the tractor brakes
engaged.
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Be careful when working close to low-hanging power lines. Maintain a safe working
distance!
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Always check that there are no people or other unauthorised objects in the risk zone.
Only the operator may be present in the vicinity of the equipment while it is in operation.
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Always operate the grapple loader from a protected operator seat.