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¾ Always release the parking brake before start-
ing to drive.
¾ Always secure the machine against rolling
away and apply the parking brake before
unhitching.
Adjustments and repair work on the brake sys-
tem must only be carried out in a professional
workshop or by an operator, who has been
specially trained by HORSCH for this purpose.
Overhead lines
When unfolding or folding in the wings, the ma-
chine may reach the height of overhead lines.
Possible voltage 󰘱ashover to the machine may
cause fatal electric shock or 󰘰re.
¾ Keep a safe distance to electric high voltage
power lines with the wings folded and when
unfolding or folding in the wings.
¾ Do not unfold or fold in the wings in the vicinity
of pylons and power lines.
¾ Never leave or access the machine under
overhead lines to avoid possible risks of
electric shock or voltage 󰘱ashover.
What to do in case of voltage ashover
Voltage 󰘱ashover generates high electric volt-
ages on the outside of the machine. This results
in extreme voltage di󰘯erences at the ground
around the machine. Wide strides, laying on the
ground or supporting yourself with your hands
on the ground can cause life-threatening electric
currents (pace voltage).
¾ Do not leave the cabin.
¾ Do not touch any metal objects.
¾ Do not create a conductive connection to
ground.
¾ Warn persons: DO NOT come near the ma-
chine. Electric voltages at the ground can
cause severe electric shock.
¾ Wait for professional rescuers. The overhead
power line needs to be switched o󰘯.
If persons need to leave the cabin despite the
voltage 󰘱ashover, e.g. in case of a potential life-
threatening risk of 󰘰re:
¾ Jump away from the machine. Ensure a safe
stand when jumping. Do not touch the outside
of the machine.
¾ Move away from the machine with short step-
ping strides.
Technical limiting values
If the technical limiting values of the machine
are not complied with, the machine may sustain
damage. This can lead to accidents with severe
or even fatal physical injuries.
The following technical limiting values are of
particular importance for safety:
• permissible total weight
• maximum axle loads
• maximum drawbar load
• top speed
See chapter Technical data, type plate and type
approval.
¾ Also pay attention to the max. permitted loads
for the tractor.
Use in the eld
DANGER
No passengers are allowed to ride on the
machine!
¾ Check the area immediately around the ma-
chine (for children!) before driving o󰘯 and
commissioning the machine. Ensure su󰘲cient
visibility.
¾ Check the condition of the cultivation tools
and their mounting before use.
¾ Ensure su󰘲cient stability of the machine in
case of longitudinal or transverse inclination
when working in uneven terrain. Pay attention
to the limiting values for the tractor.
¾ Do not remove any of the mandatory and
supplied protective devices.
¾ Stay clear of the operating range of hydrauli-
cally operated parts.
¾ Do not drive backwards with the machine
lowered. The components have only been
designed for forward travel in the 󰘰eld and
may be damaged when reversing.
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