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Important safety instructions
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Carefully read the operating manual before starting to use your automatic feeder and ask
your service engineer to explain anything that you do not understand before you use it for
the first time.
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Follow the health and safety and accident prevention regulations.
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Only operate the automatic feeder at an ambient temperature in the range of 2-40°C. The
maximum humidity is 80%.
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Observe the manufacturer's recommendations for the animal feed used.
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When cleaning the automatic feeder, observe the safety instructions stipulated in the safety
data sheet for the cleaning agent.
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Wear the safety equipment specified in the safety data sheet for the cleaning agent, such as
goggles and chemical-proof protective gloves, when cleaning the automatic feeder.
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Only operate the automatic feeder if it is in faultless condition and is fully functional.
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Only operate the automatic feeder if the safety equipment is fitted and intact.
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Regularly check the fitted safety equipment to ensure that it is working properly. You can find
a care and maintenance schedule in the appendix (see 11.2 "Maintenance intervals and ac-
tivities" ), which provides recommendations on how often you should check different safety
devices.
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Visually inspect the automatic feeder for possible damage. You can find a care and mainte-
nance schedule in the appendix (see 11.2 "Maintenance intervals and activities" ), which
provides recommendations on how often you should check different parts of the automatic
feeder.
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Repair any damage to the automatic feeder, or if you are not authorized to or capable of do-
ing this yourself, have it repaired by a service engineer.
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Never carry out any unauthorized modifications to the automatic feeder.
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Keep all safety labels on the automatic feeder in a legible condition. Replace any damaged
or illegible safety signs immediately. You can order new safety signs from Förster-Technik
GmbH.
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Only use genuine accessories, spare parts, and wearing parts. They are available from your
dealer.
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Do not use the automatic feeder at elevations above 5000 metres.
2.5
How am I warned of hazards?
Hazards are indicated directly on the automatic feeder by safety labels (warning signs, instruc-
tion and prohibition notices), and in the operating manual by specially marked hazard descrip-
tions.
The warnings for hazards that can cause death or injury to people are emphasized more than
those for material damage, for example through the colors, hazard words or symbols used.
Safety labels are an important element of the overall automatic feeder safety concept. They pro-
vide warnings about hazards and explain how to avoid them.
