Safety Rules; Basic Safety Instructions; Duties, Liability And Warranty - Kubota KX61-3 Operating Instructions Manual

SAFETY RULES

Basic safety instructions

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The EC machine utilization directive (2009/104/EC) dated 16/09/2009 applies for the operation of the
aforementioned excavator.
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The information in these operating instructions applies for maintenance and repairs.
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National rules and regulations apply where applicable.

Duties, liability and warranty

A basic requisite for the safe handling and problem-free operation of the excavator is the knowledge of the
safety instructions and safety regulations.
These operating instructions, in particular the safety instructions, must be followed by all persons working near
or with the excavator. Above and beyond this, the safety rules and regulations applicable for the site must also
be observed.
Hazards occurring during the handling of the excavator:
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The excavators are manufactured according to the state of technology and the recognized safety rules.
Nevertheless, danger to the life and limbs of the operator or a third party, or damage to the excavator or to
other property can occur. The excavator(s) may only be used
→ for the approved use and
→ in a completely safe operating state.
Malfunctions which can reduce safety must be repaired immediately.
Warranty and liability
The scope, period and form of the warranty are set forth in the sales and delivery conditions of the manufac-
turer. The operating instructions valid at the time of delivery shall be the basis for any warranty claims arising
from errors in the valid operating instructions (page 11). The following applies above and beyond the sales and
delivery conditions: No warranty or liability shall be assumed for personnel and property damages resulting
from one or more of the following reasons:
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unapproved use of the excavator,
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improper starting, operation and maintenance of the excavator,
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operation of the excavator with defective safety devices or improperly installed or non-operational safety
and protective devices,
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ignorance or non-observance of these operating instructions,
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insufficiently qualified or insufficiently instructed operating personnel,
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improperly performed repairs,
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unauthorised engineering changes to the excavator,
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poor surveillance of machine parts subject to wear,
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catastrophes caused by the effect of foreign objects or an act of God.
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Safety rules