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3.2 Improper use
Any use beyond intended use (as described above) is regarded as improper use and is
therefore misuse according to the Machinery Directive. The user, and not the manufacturer, is
liable for any resulting damage.
Such misuse is for example:
– Using the machine when stationary
– Processing of crops which are outside the intended use of the machine, see chapter Safety,
"Intended use"
– Transportation of people
– Transportation of crops
– Exceeding the permitted technical gross weight
– Non-compliance with the warnings on the machine and in the operating instructions
– Use of areas and rooms as a workstation or maintenance station which are not described
as such in the operating instructions
– Performing setting, cleaning, repair and maintenance work contrary to the information in the
operating instructions
– Performing troubleshooting, setting, cleaning, repair and maintenance work while the drives
are running
– Performing setting, cleaning, repair and maintenance work by personnel who do not have
the proper training
– Unauthorised modifications to the machine
– Attachment of unauthorised or unapproved additional equipment
– Use of spare parts which are not KRONE original spare parts
Unauthorised modifications to the machine may affect the properties of the machine and/or
jeopardise safe use or disrupt proper operation. For this reason, unauthorised modifications will
exclude any liability of the manufacturer for consequential damage.