KUHN AXIS 20.1, Operator'S Manual

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Transport without tractor
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AXIS-GENERAL
6 Transport without tractor
6.1 General safety instructions
Before transporting the solid fertiliser broadcaster observe the following
instructions:
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The solid fertiliser broadcaster must only be transported without the tractor if
the hopper is empty.
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The operation must only be carried out by suitable, trained and expressly au-
thorised personnel.
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Suitable means of transportation and lifting equipment (e.g. crane, fork lift
truck, cable devices...) are to be used for transport purposes.

Establish the transportation route in good time and remove possible obsta-
cles.
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A check must be made to ascertain that all safety and transport devices are
fit for operation.
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Cordon off all danger areas accordingly, even if they are only briefly in exist-
ence.
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The person responsible for the transportation is required to make certain, that
the transport of the solid fertiliser broadcaster can be carried out routinely.
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Unauthorised persons are to be excluded from the transport route. The areas
concerned are to be cordoned off!
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The solid fertiliser broadcaster is to be handled and transported carefully.
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Make sure that allowance is made for the centre of gravity! If necessary, ad-
just the cables such that the machine is correctly aligned on the means of
transport.
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Transport the solid fertiliser broadcaster to the set-up location as close to the
ground as possible.
6.2 Loading and unloading, parking
1. Determine the weight of the solid fertiliser broadcaster.
Check the details on the factory type plate.
If applicable, note the weight of the special built-on accessories.
2. Hang suitable lifting tackle in both ring eyelets.
3. Lift the machine carefully using suitable lifting equipment.
4. Place the machine carefully on the loading platform of the transport vehicle or
on solid ground.