McHale R62-72, Operator'S Instruction Manual, Page: 7 / 63

McHale R62-72 & R68-78 Twin-Rotor Rake
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Product information
The machine is protected against many dangers to itself while being operated.
However, it is of the utmost importance for the safety of the operator and for others,
that the operator pays attention to all warnings and instructions given in this manual. In
particular all safety devices, decals, guards and controls must be in place and in fully
functioning condition. Never try to clear any malfunction when the tractor is switched
on or while the machine is running. Keep the ‘Danger Zone’ (an area around the
machine) free of all persons and animals at all times, while the machine is in operation
(See ‘Danger Zone’) . This manual must be read and fully understood by anyone who
will operate the machine.
2.1 Designated use of the machine
The machine is exclusively designed for normal use in agricultural applications. The
machine has been designed to gather grass and other forage crops into suitable
swaths for agricultural harvesting. This designation includes the movement of the
machine, between fields by track or road, incidental to the machine’s main use. The
field or pasture being raked should be even and smooth and free of stones. The
manufacturer will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from
machine applications other than those specified above. Any other use the machine
may be put to is entirely at the owner/operator’s risk.
The designated use of the machine includes that:
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The operating, maintenance and repair instructions given by the manufacturer
will be strictly fulfilled.
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Exclusively persons who are familiar with it and instructed about the risks are
entitled to operate, maintain and/or repair the machine.
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The relevant health and safety requirements that may be in force in the
country of use will be strictly followed.
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No other equipment or accessories, other than released by McHale , are
installed in the machine. The use of any other equipment or accessory is
entirely at the owner/operator’s risk. In such cases, unauthorised
modifications/changes exclude any liability of the manufacturer.
WARNING: Loss of machine validity
By any alteration of safety equipment, the declaration of conformity and
the CE sign loses its validity for this machine.