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Version 01-2009
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ENERAL SAFETY NOTES
S500K
1.5
Hazard sources
The
-2-wheel tractor may be used on commercial and well as private plots.
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Before every start-up, check the machine for traffic and operational safety!
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In addition to the information in this operator manual, observe the general safety and acci-
dent prevention directives!
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During usage of the
-2-wheel tractor on public traffic routes (streets) the directives of
the street traffic ordinance apply in its most recent version. (For this also see 1.6)
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Before beginning work, you must be familiar with all equipment and actuating elements
and their functions. Make certain that all protective devices are properly installed!
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The user is responsible to third parties in the work area!
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Standing in the work and hazard zones of the
-2-wheel tractor is prohibited!
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Before starting to drive, check the surrounding area - children! Ensure sufficient visibility!
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Do not let engine run in closed rooms!
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The driver's clothing should be close-fitting. Avoid wearing loose clothing. Wear firm
shoes!
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Caution is recommended when working with fuel - increased risk of fire! Never refuel in
the vicinity of open flames, ignitable sparks and hot engine parts. Do not smoke when fuel-
ing!
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Before fueling, switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key (if present). Do not refuel
in closed rooms. Do not spill fuel! Use suitable filling aids.
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To avoid risk of fire, keep the main engine clean!
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Before maintenance and cleaning work, turn off the engine and remove the spark plug
connector!
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When coupling and decoupling tool attachments to or from the main engine, particu-
lar caution is necessary!
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Make certain that all protective devices are properly installed!
1.6
Lighting devices on single-axle tractors
Here one must differentiate whether the one axled tractor
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is guided by a pedestrian on the shafts,
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is driven from a seat cart (single-track trailer) or
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driven from a trailer.
One axled tractors, which are guided by a pedestrian on the shafts, require during darkness - or
when the weather requires – at least one simple lamp with white light, which should be attached
to the left side or carried along manually, so that the light is well visible to oncoming and pass-
ing traffic (§ 50 Para. 2 of the Road traffic act and § 17 Para. 5 of the Road traffic act).
One axled tractors which are driven from a seat cart or a trailer
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must be equipped up to a width of 1000 mm with one headlight,
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beyond a width of 1000 mm with two headlights
, which when pulling a one axled trailer can be fastened to this (§ 50 Para. 2 of the Road traffic
act).
If the one axled tractor is driven from a single-track seat cart, then a triangular reflector and a
taillight must be attached (§ 53 Para. 6 of the Road traffic act), blinking lights (travel direction
indicator) are not required for a seat cart. (§ 54 Para. 5 No. 5 of the Road traffic act).
For one axled tensile or work machines, which are operated by a walk-behind person, no operat-
ing permit or driver's license is required.
During transport of a one axled tractor with trailer on public streets, which is used for lof pur-
poses, the operating permit is sufficient up to a design-related maximum speed of 20 km/h. It
