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Version 02-2010
LHR-2
General safety instructions
5.
Sources of danger
The
2-wheel tractor may be used on both commercial and private properties in ac-
cordance with road traffic laws.
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Check that the unit is safe to operate and to be used in traffic each time before putting it
into operation!
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Observe the generally applicable regulations for safety and the prevention of accidents in
addition to the instructions in this operating manual!
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When using the
2-wheel tractor on public roads, the stipulations of the respective na-
tional road traffic laws in their current versions apply.
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Familiarise yourself with all devices and controls as well as their functions before starting
work. Make sure that all protective devices have been attached properly! Doing so during
the work assignment is too late!
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The user is responsible for the safety of third parties in the working area!
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It is forbidden to enter or remain in the working and danger area of the
2-wheel trac-
tor!
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Before starting up, check the immediate vicinity - children! Ensure that visibility is ade-
quate!
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Do not let the engine run in closed rooms!
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The driver should wear tight-fitting clothes. Avoid loose-fitting clothes. Wear sturdy shoes!
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Be careful when handling fuel – increased risk of fire! Never refill the fuel tank in the prox-
imity of open flames, igniting sparks and hot engine parts. Do not smoke when refuelling!
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Before refuelling, switch off the engine and remove the ignition key (if one exists). Do not
refuel in closed rooms. Do not spill fuel! Use a suitable pouring aid.
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In order to avoid the risk of fire, keep the tractor clean!
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Be careful when handling brake fluids and battery acid – they are toxic and caustic!
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Switch off the engine and pull off the spark plug cap before performing maintenance and
cleaning work.
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Particular caution is necessary when coupling or uncoupling attached tools to or from the
tractor!
6.
Lighting devices on single-axle tractors,
if these are used on public roads.
Distinction must be made here as to whether the single-axis tractor
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is guided by a pedestrian via the steering shafts or,
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is driven from a seat trolley (single-track trailer) or
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is driven from a trailer.
In the dark, or when the necessitated by the weather, single-axle tractors guided by pedestrians
via the steering shafts require at least a single lamp with a white light, which must be affixed
to the left-hand side (United Kingdom – right-hand side) or carried by hand so that its light is
well visible for oncoming or overtaking traffic (Article 50, Section 2, German Highway Code
and Article 17, Section 5, German Highway Code).
Single-axle tractors driven from a seat trolley or a trailer must be equipped with
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one headlight up to a vehicle width of 1,000 mm or
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two headlights if the vehicle width exceeds 1,000 mm.
If a single-axle trailer is attached, the headlights can be affixed to it (Article 50, Section 2, Ger-
man Highway Code).