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! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !
Figure 1
The Verti-Cut
is designed for safe use. This can
only be achieved if you completely follow the
safety instructions described in this manual.
Read and understand
(Figure 1)
the manual
before
you start using the Verti-Cut.
If the machine is not used as described in this
manual, this can result in injuries and/or damage
to the Verti-Cut.
(1) The user must be an expert in using the machine. The machine should be
professionally adjusted for cultivating the subsoil.
The manufacturer will not accept any liability for unprofessional use and its resulting
damage. All risks occurring with this are entirely at the expense of the user.
Following the use, maintenance and repair instructions prescribed by the manufacturer is
also considered professional use of this machine.
Inspect the area to be treated
before
using the Verti-Cut.
Remove loose obstacles and avoid irregularities.
(2) The Verti-Cut is manufactured according to the latest technical understanding
and is safe to use.
When unskilled people use, maintain or repair the machine, this could result in injuries to
the user
and
to third parties.
This must be avoided
!
Always use the Verti-Cut in combination with the correct tractor as described in the
technical data.
(3) All persons assigned to operate, maintain and repair the Verti-Cut by the
owner must completely read and understand the operation manual and in
particular the chapter of
Safety Instructions
.
The user is responsible for a
safe Tractor/Verti-Cut combination
.
This entire
combination must be tested
for noise, safety, risk and user friendliness. User
instructions should also be drafted.
(4) The user is
obliged to check
the Verti-Cut for
visible damage and defects
before using the Verti-Cut.
Modifications to the Verti-Cut (including its operations) that have a negative impact on
safety must be rectified immediately.
For safety reasons it is in principle not permitted to make changes or adjustments to the
Verti-Cut (except those approved by the manufacturer).
If
modifications
to the Verti-Cut have been made, then the current CE marking is
cancelled. The person that has made these modifications has to apply for a new
CE
marking himself
.
Check the Verti-Cut for loose bolts, nuts and components
before
every
operation.