horsch FOCUS ST - Safety in Operation

Safety in operation
Commissioning
The operational safety of the machine cannot
be guaranteed without an orderly performed
commissioning. This can lead to accidents with
severe or even fatal physical injuries.
¾ The machine must only be put into operation
after receiving instructions by employees of the
authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee.
¾ The machine registration form must be com-
pleted and returned to HORSCH.
All protective features and safety equipment,
such as detachable protective devices (wedges,
etc.), must be correctly in place and reliably func-
tioning before the machine is put into operation.
¾ Check nuts and bolts, especially the ones on
wheels and cultivation tools regularly for tight
󰘰t and retighten if necessary.
¾ Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals,
see maintenance overview.
Damage to the machine
Damage to the machine can impair the op-
erational safety of the machine and cause ac-
cidents. This can lead to severe or even fatal
physical injuries.
The following machine parts are particularly
important for safety:
¾ Hydraulic system
¾ Brakes (as far as available)
¾ Connecting features
¾ Protective features
¾ Lighting
If in doubt about the safety relevant status of the
machine, e.g. in case of leaking out operating
󰘱uids, visible damage or unexpected changes
in travel behaviour:
¾ Immediately shut down and secure the machine.
¾ If possible locate and rectify the faults by fol-
lowing these operating instructions.
¾ Rectify possible causes for damage (e.g. re-
move coarse dirt and tighten loose screws).
¾ Have damage, that could a󰘯ect safety and
that cannot be recti󰘰ed by yourself, recti󰘰ed
by a quali󰘰ed expert workshop.
Hitching and unhitching
Faulty hitching up of the machine to the pulling
tool of the tractor causes dangers, whic´h could
result in severe accidents.
¾ Strictly comply with all operating instructions:
• These operating instructions (chapter “Hitch-
ing up and transport position” and “Parking”)
• Operating instructions of the tractor
¾ Take special care when reversing the tractor.
Never stand between tractor and machine.
¾ Only park the machine on a 󰘰rm and level
surface. Before unhitching the machine, lower
it to the ground.
¾ Secure the machine against rolling away.
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