Safety; General Safety Instructions - Welger RP 405 Operating Manual

WELGER RP 405 • RP 435
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Safety

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General safety instructions

Attention!
Even if all instructions are observed the machine involves
residual dangers. Always handle the machine with care to avoid
danger to yourself and others!
• Before starting work perform a visual inspection of the
machine. Check whether any device has been changed or is
missing and pay attention to any unusual noise or leaks
which occur during operation.
• All protective devices, as for example casing sheets, rubber
skirts or distance brackets are for your safety! Never operate
the machine with defective or removed protective devices e.
• Keep all safety relevant parts always in correct function.
Before commissioning all guard casings must be mounted
and closed!
• Never perform maintenance- and repair works during
machine is in operation.
• In case of all work on movable parts or in the range of action
of movable parts: Switch off power take-off shaft, switch off
tractor engine, remove ignition key and disconnect drive
shaft from power take-off shaft end. Interrupt electrical
connection between tractor and machine.
• Bring no metal parts close to the machine, as long the
electric control is in operation (e.g. tools, safety boots with
metal caps). Reason: unintentional triggering of proximity
switches and thus unexpected machine moves.
• When carrying out work on the opened tail gate: insert tail
gate safeguard (chapter „2.4 Tail gate safeguard").
• Never remove any crop material from the machine while the
drive is running, or while the disconnected machine is still
moving. Always switch-off power take-off shaft and tractor
engine first.
• During work only the driver must be on the tractor. Riding on
the machine is prohibited!
• Never step onto the maintenance platform during machine is
in motion. Before stepping onto the maintenance platform:
stop machine, switch-off power take-off shaft and tractor
motor, take out ignition key and wait for standstill of the
machine.
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