Safety
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Safety
Note
Must be read!!!
Guidelines and instructions that you must comply with are presented in this section.
2.1
Intended use
The spreader should only be mounted on tractors with sufficient power axle load. The
prescribed ballast for the tractor and the specified maximum axle load must be complied
with.
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The box spreader is designed for normal use in spreading easily scattering material
such as grit, salt and sand on roads and paths for snow and ice control.
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The box spreader is designed for spreading dry, granular and easily scattering
fertilizer or seeds.
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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 guarantee
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Changes to the implement and/or the associated accessories that are not authorized
by the manufacturer invalidate the guarantee and exclude any liability on the part of
the manufacturer for damage due to the changes.
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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
The spreader should only be mounted, operated, and maintained by persons who have
the following qualifications:
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They must be at least 16 years old.
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They must have read and understood this operating manual.
2.3
General safety notices
This section explains general safety notices that are used in the subsequent sections.