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Safety
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2 Safety
 Note
Must be read!!!
Guidelines and instructions with which you must comply, are summarized in this section.
Personnel who install, operate and maintain the snow blower, must have read and
understood this operating manual.
2.1 Intended use
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The implement is used exclusively in winter service for clearing snow on roads,
lanes, walking paths, plazas, and industrial areas.
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Any use extending beyond the intended use cited above is considered non-
intended use. The manufacturer bears no liability whatsoever for resulting damage;
the risk associated with non-intended use is borne solely by the operator.
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Intended use also includes compliance with the operating, service, and
maintenance conditions prescribed by the manufacturer.
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The implement should only be used, maintained, and repaired by persons who are
familiar with these tasks and who have been instructed in the hazards.
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Moreover, intended use includes exclusive use of original spare parts and
supplemental equipment, or use of such parts and equipment that meet the
technical requirements specified by the manufacturer.
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Unauthorized modifications to the machine result in exclusion of liability on the part
of the manufacturer. For the resulting damage, in the case of non-intended use:
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Health hazards for the operator or for third parties
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Damage to the tractor and the implements
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Environmental damage
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immediate invalidation of the warranty
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To avoid accidents and to reduce the risk of accidents, the relevant accident
prevention regulations and the other generally acknowledged occupational health
and safety and road traffic regulations apply without limitation.
2.2 Qualifications of personnel
Only persons who meet the following qualifications should mount, operate, and maintain
the implement:
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They must be at least 18 years old.
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They must have read and understood this operating manual.