Rauch K 51, Instruction Manual

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Safety
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3.5.4 Checks before start-up
Check the operating safety of the machine before the first and every subsequent
start-up.
 Is the entire safety equipment installed at the machine and functional?
 Are all fasteners and load-bearing connections tight and in proper condition?
 Are the spreading disc, the spreading vanes and their fixings in proper condi-
tion?
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Are the agitator fingers in proper condition?
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Are all locks firmly closed?
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Is the hazard zone of the machine clear of persons?
3.5.5 Hazard zone
Ejected spreading material may lead to severe injury (e. g. to eyes).
When persons are present between the tractor and the machine, there is a great
hazard caused by the tractor rolling away or by machine movements which may
have fatal consequences.
The following figure shows the hazard zones of the machine.
Figure 3.1: Hazard zones of towed devices
[A] Hazard zone in spreading operation
[B] Hazard zone when attaching/detaching the machine
 For this reason, ensure that nobody is present in spreading range [A] of the
machine.
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Immediately stop the machine if persons are present in the hazard zone of
the machine.
 When attaching the machine to the tractor, ensure that nobody is present in
hazard zone [B].
A
B