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3.0 Health and safety
It is important to note that not all possibilities can be covered within this
manual. The manual assumes that the operator has a general awareness for
Health and Safety to have been appointed an operator in the first place.
This machine has been designed, so far as is reasonably practical, so that it
will not endanger the safety of the operator or anyone else if the machine is
used and maintained according to the instructions stated in this manual which
have been compiled following research and experience of the manufacturers.
In order to minimise the risk of accidents please consider the following
information.
3.1 Intended use
● The machine is exclusively intended for professional employment in the
management of land, forestry, amenity and landscape conservation and
for sole use with designated attachments. (Also see individual attachment
instructions.)
● Use going beyond that described is not considered as intended. Therefore
the manufacturer is not responsible for any resulting damage or harm and
the operator alone is responsible for the risk.
● Compliance with and adherence to the operating, maintenance and repair
as prescribed by the manufacturer in this manual must be considered
essential elements of intended use.
● The machine may only be operated, repaired and serviced by persons
familiar with the machine, this manual and all relevant safety features and
dangers.
● The relevant rules for the prevention of accidents as well as other safety
relevant rules according to the health and safety at work act must be
considered as part of the operating procedure.
● The manufacturer is not liable for any accidents or damage resulting from
modifications or alterations carried out on the machine without the
express written permission of the manufacturer.
3.2 General health and safety and accident prevention advice
3.2.1 General Principles
● Follow general operating instructions and all additional health and
safety regulations!
● This machine should not be operated by any person under the age of
16, not even under adult supervision. Minors must not be allowed to
play with the machine.
This machine may be subject to regulations when used on the public
highway.
Health and Safety
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