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Safety
2 Safety
2.1 Identifying important
information in the operating
instructions
Important safety instructions in the present operating
instructions are identified with the general hazard
symbol. Non-observance of these safety instructions
may result in personal injury.
Safety symbol according to DIN 4844 - W9
General notes on functions are identified as follows:
Instructions affixed directly to the machine must be
complied with and kept in a completely legible
condition by all means. If illegible, they must be
replaced.
2.2 Safety instructions and
accident prevention
regulations
2.2.1 Personnel qualification and training
The maize header may be used, maintained and
repaired only by persons who are familiar with it and
have been instructed about the dangers connected with
it. The area of responsibility, the competence and the
supervision of the personnel must be precisely defined
and regulated by the operator. If operating staff
members do not have the necessary knowledge, they
must be trained and instructed appropriately. The
operator must also ensure that the personnel
understands the full scope of the information and
instructions contained in the operating instructions.
Repair work not described in these operating
instructions may be performed by authorised specialist
workshops only.
2.2.2 Dangers in failure to comply with the
safety instructions
Failure to comply with the safety instructions may put
people, the environment and the machine at risk.
Failure to comply with the safety instructions can lead
to the forfeiture of any claims for damages.
Specifically, non-compliance can for example result in
the following hazards:
– Danger of persons due to not protected working
areas
– Failure of important functions of the machine
– Failure of specified methods for maintenance and
repair
– Danger of persons due to mechanical and chemical
effects
– Danger of the environment due to leakage of
hydraulic oil
2.2.3 Safety-conscious work practices
The safety instructions laid down in these operating
instructions, the existing accident prevention
regulations as well as any internal work, operating and
safety instructions of the operator must be complied
with.
The labour protection and accident protection
regulations of the responsible employers’ liability
insurance associations are binding.
The safety instructions of the vehicle manufacturer
must be complied with.
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