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The safety information of the vehicle manufacturer must be adhered to as well as the relevant highway
code when driving on public highways (in Germany StVZO and StVO)
Be prepared for any emergencies. Maintain fire extinguishers and First-Aid kits within reach. Hold the
emergency numbers for medical and fire services available.
3.6 Safety and accident prevention regulations
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In addition to the information contained in these operating instructions, comply with all the
generally-valid safety and accident-prevention regulations
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Warning signs provide important information required for danger-free operation. Compliance
serves your safety.
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Comply with all traffic regulations when using public highways.
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Please ensure that you familiarize yourself with all the features and operating elements as well as
their function before commencing work. It is too late to do so whilst working!
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Operating personnel should wear tightly-fitting clothing. Avoid wearing any loose clothing.
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Keep the machine clean in order to minimize the danger of fire.
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Check the immediate surroundings before activating and commissioning (Children!) Ensure
sufficient visibility.
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It is forbidden to ride on the working device and attachment during work.
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Couple the devices as prescribed and only fix and secure to the prescribed equipment.
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Bring the support equipment into the respective position during attaching and detaching
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Pay special attention when coupling and uncoupling the cultivator to or from the tractor.
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Always couple the ballast weights to the intended attachment points in accordance with the
specifications.
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Comply with the permissible axle loads, total weight and transport dimensions.
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Check and install the transport equipment such as lighting, warning equipment and if necessary,
the safety equipment.
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The actuation equipment (ropes, chains, rods etc.) of remote controlled units must be installed in
such a way that they do not trigger unintended movements in all transport and working positions.
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Bring the tractor into the prescribed state for road travel and lock in accordance with the relevant
specifications.
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Never leave the driver's cab during work.
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The travel speed must always be adapted to the surrounding conditions. Avoid sudden turning
manoeuvres during hill and valley travels as well as during transversal movements on slopes.
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Handling, steering and braking are influenced by the installation of the devices and the addition of
ballast weight. Ensure sufficient steerability and brake capacity.
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Pay attention to the wide projection and / or the oscillating weight of the device when travelling on
curves.
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Only ever operate the cultivator once all safety equipment have been installed and are in
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the protection position.
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Maintain safety equipment in a good state. Replace missing or damaged parts.
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It is forbidden to remain in the work area.
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Do not remain in the turning and pivoting area.
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The hydraulic folding frame may only be actuated once there is no-one in the pivoting area.
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Danger of crushing and shearing at remote-actuated parts (e.g. hydraulics).
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Before leaving the tractor, set down the cultivator on the ground, engage the parking brake,
switch off the motor and remove the ignition key.
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It is forbidden to remain between the tractor and cultivator without the parking brake and stop
block being activated in order to stop the vehicle from rolling away.
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Follow all the further safety information in the tractor’s operating instructions
