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1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose of the user and maintenance instruction manual
This manual forms an integral part of the attachment and is intended to provide all the information
necessary to:
• Inform operators correctly regarding safety issues;
• Handle, pack and unpack the attachment safely;
• Install the attachment safely;
• Ensure users are fully aware of its operating features and limits;
• Ensure the attachment is used correctly and safely;
• Ensure maintenance operations are carried out correctly and safely;
• Dismantle the attachment safely and in accordance with the standards and regulations regarding
health and safety in the workplace and environmental protection.
IMPORTANT!
Under current law, the personnel responsible for using and operating this attachment are obliged
to read the contents of this document carefully and to ensure the operators and maintenance
technicians have read the parts relating to their specific duties. The time spent doing this this will
ensure correct and safe operation of the attachment.
This document assumes that the applicable laws on safety and occupational hygiene are adhered to where
the attachment is to be used. The instructions, drawings and documentation contained in this manual are of
a confidential, technical nature and may not be reproduced in whole or in part.
This manual is subject to the following limitations:
• It may never take the place of an adequately experienced user;
• For particularly demanding operations, the manual can only provide a summary of the main steps.
The manual should be regarded as an integral part of the attachment and must be kept for future reference
until the attachment is dismantled for disposal. The manual must be stored correctly and kept where it may
be readily consulted when using the attachment with the operating machine.
The company Hydraram may not be held liable in the following cases:
• Improper use of the attachment;
• Use contrary to specific national law;
• Incorrect installation (in the case where the attachment was installed by unauthorised personnel);
• Power supply defects;
• Serious failures to perform the required maintenance;
• Unauthorised modifications and operations;
• Use of replacement parts or materials not specific to the model;
• A total or partial failure to follow the instructions provided;
• Use of the attachment with an incompatible machine;
• Exceptional events.
