Bauer Magnum SM 540 Operating Manual page 4

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Symbols and terms
The CE symbol that has to be affixed on the machine by the manufacturer outwardly
demonstrates compliance of the machine with the directives for machines and other relevant
EU directives.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
NOTE
Qualified operators are persons who on account of their training, experience and instruction as well as their
knowledge of relevant standards, rules, precautions to be taken for accident prevention and operating
conditions, have been authorised by the person in charge of plant safety to perform the individual tasks required
and in doing so are able to recognise and avoid potential hazards. Among other things knowledge of first-aid
procedures is also required.
Product liability
As defined by the product liability law every farmer is also an entrepreneur!
According to §9 PHG (Product Liability Law), liability for damage to corporeal things caused by defective
products is expressly excluded. This exclusion of liability also applies to parts not manufactured by BAUER itself
but purchased from external suppliers.
Duty to furnish information
Even if the customer passes on the machine later-on he is obliged to hand the operating manual on to the new
receiver too. The receiver of the machine must be instructed with reference to the mentioned regulations.
Intended use
• BAUER gear pump is built exclusively for normal use in agricultural applications (intended use).
• Any use beyond this normal use is considered non-conforming. Manufacturer is not liable for damage
resulting from such non-conforming use, the sole liability for damage from non-conforming use is with the
user.
• Intended use also includes compliance with the manufacturer's operating, maintenance and service
instructions.
• The BAUER gear pump may be used and operated only by persons who are familiar with the device and
aware of the hazards involved.
• All relevant rules for accident prevention as well as any other generally valid specifications and regulations
relating to safety, work medicine and traffic law must be strictly observed.
• Unauthorised modification of the machine releases the manufacturer from liability for damage resulting
therefrom.
IV
This "Warning" symbol refers to important safety instructions in this manual.
Whenever you see this symbol be aware of possible injury hazards. Read the note
following the symbol very carefully and inform the other operators accordingly.
Non-observance of this instruction may cause damage to or destruction of the
machine or individual components.
It is important to observe this note or condition!
Operating manual for BAUER gear pump