ROPA KS 475, Translation Of The Original Operating Manual

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Safety instructions
9.8 Safety instructions
Even though all ROPA machines are engineered and manufactured with safety in
mind, there are generally certain hazard zones on all haulm toppers, where nobody
is allowed to stay under any circumstances during operation. The operator is strictly
obliged to immediately cease operation of the machine as soon as someone enters
these hazard zones.
WARNING
Should the areas around the ROPA haulm topper , which are designated as hazard
areas in the following draft, be entered by persons while the machine is topping, there
is a risk of serious physical or even fatal injuries for these persons. The draft below
shows these zones shaded.
– In any case, follow the instructions of the machine operator.
– Never enter the hazard zones!
– If you have accidentally entered a hazard zone, leave it immediately and quickly,
but without excessive haste.
– Keep minors and seniors away from the operating machine.
In detail, the following areas are deemed hazard zones:
– To the left and right up to a distance of
6 metres
from the outside edges of the
machine.
– Behind the machine,
10 metres
from the rear edge of the machine.
– Front
100 metres
from the front of the tractor.
An example of KS 475 in rear attachment
Please always make sure that there are no persons in front of the operating machine
during operation. Also observe chapter "Safety", section "Hazard zone" ( See
Page 21 ).
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