Operator's Manual SA 250/360/601/WB 250
RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH
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Safety and accident prevention regulations
Most accidents that occur during work, maintenance or transport are the result of ignoring the most
basic safety rules. Therefore, it is important that every person who is involved with this machine,
whether it is the purchaser, a family member or an employee, must observe the following important
safety regulations and the safety instructions on the stickers attached to the machine exactly.
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Observe the current regulations regarding safety and accident prevention as well as the
information in the operator's manual.
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Always check that fastening components are correctly seated before operation, particularly
those of the broadcast discs and vanes.
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Make yourself familiar with all equipment and controls and their functions before starting work
as it will be too late once you have set off.
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Always switch off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key and close the metering slides
before filling the spreader.
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Disengage the PTO shaft, switch off the engine and remove the ignition key before carrying
out any adjustments or other work, such as lubrication or cleaning the spreader. Wait until all
rotating parts have come to a complete stop.
Never reach into the vicinity of rotating parts with hands,
feet or clothing. Do not reach into the spreader hopper -
rotating components! Do not wear loose clothing!
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Do not place foreign bodies in the spreader hopper.
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Before switching on the spreader and while operating it the user must always make sure that
there are no persons in the danger area of the spreader. Make sure that you have sufficient
vision! (Children!).
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Operate the spreader only when all safety devices are fitted and in the correct position.
(Additional protection for universal drive shaft, spreading width limit, spreader disc shield,
safety screen in hopper).
