Rauch MDS 8.2, Instruction Manual

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Safety 3
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3.4.3 Accident prevention
Safety and accident prevention regulations are governed by law in every country.
The operator of the machine shall be responsible for the compliance with these
regulations applicable in the country of use.
The following instructions must also be observed:
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Never let the machine run without supervision.
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Do not ride on the machine while it is working or being transported ( no pas-
sengers ).
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Do not use machine parts as steps.
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Always wear tight fitting clothes. Do not wear work clothes with belts, loose
threads or other items that could snag.
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Follow the manufacturer's warning notes when handling chemicals. You may
have to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
3.5 Information on operational safety
Only use the machine in an operational safe state. Avoid hazardous situations.
3.5.1 Parking the machine
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Only park the machine with the hopper empty and on horizontal, solid ground.
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If the machine is parked alone (without tractor), open the metering slides com-
pletely. The return springs of the single-acting slide actuation are released.
3.5.2 Filling the machine
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Only fill the machine when the motor of the tractor is stopped. Remove the
ignition key in order to ensure that the motor cannot be started.
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Use suitable auxiliary equipment for filling the machine (e.g. front-end loader,
feed screw conveyor).
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Fill the machine no higher than the top-edge. Check the fill level, e.g. through
the viewing window in the hopper (depending on the model).
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Only fill the machine with the protective grid closed. This way, faults during
spreading caused by lumps in the spreading material or other foreign bodies
are prevented.