Krone 1 000 245, Original Operating Instructions, Page: 11 / 108

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3.1 Intended use
This machine is a rotor rake and is used to rake up the crops to form swaths.
The crops designated for the intended use of this machine are mown stalk and leaf crops.
The machine is designed exclusively for use in agriculture and may only be used when
– all safety devices are available according to the operating instructions and are in the
protective position.
– all safety instructions of the operating instructions have been observed and complied with,
both in chapter “Basic safety instructions” and directly in the chapters of the operating
instructions.
The machine may be used only by people who satisfy the personnel qualification requirements
designated by the machine manufacturer.
These operating instructions are part of the machine and must therefore be at hand when the
machine is in use. The machine may be operated only when the operator has received training
and in compliance with these operating instructions.
If the machine is used for applications which are not described in these operating instructions,
this may result in serious injuries or death and damage to the machine and other property.
Unauthorised modifications to the machine may affect the properties of the machine or disrupt
the proper operation. For this reason, unauthorised modifications shall exclude any liability of
the manufacturer for consequential damage.
The intended use shall also include the adherence to the operating, maintenance and repair
conditions set by the manufacturer.
3.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
Any use beyond the intended use, see chapter Safety, “Intended use”, is regarded as improper
use and is therefore misuse according to the Machinery Directive. The manufacturer is not liable
for damage resulting from this, the user alone bears the risk.
Such misuse is for example:
– Processing of crops which are outside the intended use of the machine, see chapter Safety,
“Intended use”
– Transportation of people
– Transportation of goods
– Exceedance of the permissible technical gross weight
– Non-compliance with the safety labels on the machine and safety notes in the operating
instructions
– Performing troubleshooting, setting, cleaning, repair and maintenance work contrary to the
information in the operating instructions
– Unauthorised modifications to the machine
– Attachment of unauthorised or unapproved additional equipment
– Use of spare parts which are not KRONE original spare parts
– Stationary operation of the machine
Unauthorised modifications to the machine may affect the properties of the machine or disrupt
proper operation. For this reason, unauthorised modifications will exclude any liability of the
manufacturer for consequential damage.