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General safety regulations
2.1
Obligations and responsibilities
These instructions are to be regarded as for guidance only
and entail no responsibility whatsoever on the part of
Väderstad AB and/or its representatives Full responsi-
bility for the use, transportation, maintenance and
servicing of the machine lies with the owner/driver.
Local conditions affecting crop rotation, soil type,
climate, etc. may require procedures different to those
mentioned in these instructions.
It is the full responsibility of the owner/driver to ensure
that the machine is used correctly in all respects. The
owner is also responsible for ensuring that all individuals
who use the machine have read and understood this
instruction manual and that they work in accordance with
all valid provisions and regulations.
If an individual working with the machine detects any
safety defects, these must be addressed immediately.
All Väderstad seed drills have passed quality assurance
inspections and operational tests prior to delivery.
However, the user/owner shall bear full responsibility for
the machine functioning correctly when in use in the field.
In the event of a complaint, please refer to the “General
delivery provisions for the Väderstad Group.”
Design modifications form a part of the continual
improvement of our machines. Descriptions of the
machine therefore refer to the form and design of the
machine at the time of writing. The user manual may
contain images which show a machine that does not look
exactly like the one you have received, depending on
which optional additions have been fitted, the model, or
whether any updates have been carried out.
The operating instructions are designed according to the
guidelines of the ISO 3600 standard.
2.2
Before using the machine
A. Carefully read through these instructions and ensure
that you have understood their content.
B. Learn to use the machine correctly and carefully! In
the wrong hands or if carelessly operated, the machine
can become a dangerous implement.
C. The machine will form a part of your workplace and
the workplace of your colleagues. It is therefore
important to ensure that everyone is protected and that
functioning safeguards are in place.
2.3
How to read these instructions
Letters within brackets refer to corresponding letters in
the image and are used as a reference in a text.
A. Reference (A)
B. Reference (B)
Information for which the order is important is indicated
using numbered action instructions.
When referring to images, figures are also used in the
same way as the alphabetical list if the references
outnumber the letters in the alphabet.
1. Start by...
2. Then ...
2.4
Description of safety symbols
Always pay extra attention to texts or figures
indicated by this symbol. The symbol indicates
dangers that
may result in
death, serious bodily
harm or considerable material damage if actions
are not taken to avoid them.
Always pay extra attention to texts or figures
indicated by this symbol. The symbol indicates
dangers that
may result in
death, serious bodily
harm or considerable material damage if actions
are not taken to avoid them.
This indicates a special situation or an activity
required for proper machine handling. Failure to
follow these instructions may cause disruption to
the machine or to its surroundings.
Information marked with this symbol may be
worth noting as it relates to a useful tip or a
particularly useful piece of information that will
help you handle the machine properly.
Used to clarify information.
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Used to present information in the form of bullet
points. The order in which the information is set out is
not indicative of any particular order of precedence
which must be followed.
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