6 Transport without tractor
6.1 General safety instructions
Read the following instructions before transporting the machine:
• Without tractor, the machine may only be transported with an empty hopper.
• Only suitable, instructed and expressively authorized persons may execute the work.
• Suitable means of transportation and lifting equipment (e.g., crane, forklift truck, lifting tackle ...)
are to be used.
• Establish the transportation route in good time and remove possible obstacles.
• Check that all safety and transportation devices are fully operational.
• Secure all danger areas appropriately, even if they only exist briefly.
• The person responsible for transportation ensures that the machine is transported appropriately.
• Unauthorized persons are to be kept away from the transport route. Cordon off the affected areas!
• Transport the machine cautiously and handle it with care.
• Ensure that allowances are made for the center of gravity. If necessary, adjust the cables to
ensure that the machine is correctly aligned on the means of transport.
• Transport the machine to the set-up location as close to the ground as possible.
6.2 Loading and unloading, parking
u
Determine the weight of the machine.
w
Check the details on the name plate.
w
Take the weight of mounted optional equipment into account.
u
Carefully lift the machine with suitable lifting equipment.
u
Carefully place the machine on the loading platform of the transportation vehicle or on solid
ground.
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