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Safety instructions
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Safety instructions for hydrostatic towed tractors
The most important safety instructions in this manual cannot cover all possibilities. It goes without
saying that common sense and caution are factors that are not built into a machine but must be
brought by the person who uses and maintains the machine.
In order to keep the accident risk as low as possible, please observe the following
subchapters.
3.1 Intended use
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The towing vehicle as well as the devices approved by the manufacturer are suitable for the
respective usual or common use and work in the agriculture and forestry, as for example.
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Green area and plant maintenance and built for winter service.
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Any other use is considered improper use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting
from this, the risk being solely borne by the operator.
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Proper use also includes compliance with the operating, maintenance and service conditions
specified by the manufacturer.
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The towing vehicle may only be used, maintained and repaired by persons familiar with it and
aware of the dangers.
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The relevant accident prevention regulations as well as the other generally recognized safety
and occupational health rules must be observed.
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Unauthorized modifications to the machine lead to the exclusion of liability of the manufacturer
for the resulting damage.
3.2 General safety and accident prevention regulations
3.2.1 Basic Rules
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In addition to the instructions in this operating manual, observe the general valid safety and
accident prevention regulations!
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The towing vehicle may not be operated by persons under the age of 16, not even under the
supervision of a
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Adults, be served! Children and adolescents should be instructed not to play with the device.
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Only trained personnel or persons may use this machine!
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When using public traffic routes, observe the relevant regulations!
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The tiller is not approved for public transport.
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The clothing of the user should be tight. Avoid loose-fitting clothing and wear sturdy shoes or safety
shoes!
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Only work in good visibility and light conditions!
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The attached warning and information signs provide important information for safe operation; the
attention serves your safety!
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For transport on motor vehicles or trailers outside the area to be machined, the motor must be
switched off!
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Be careful with rotating tools - safety distance!
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Be careful with trailing tools. Wait for work on these until they stop completely!
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There are crushing and shearing points on driven parts!
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The transportation of persons and objects is prohibited!
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Driving behavior, steering and possibly braking capability as well as tilting behavior are influenced
by mounted or attached devices and load. For this reason, only implements approved by the
manufacturer may be used. The working speed must be adapted to the respective conditions.