Safety Rules; Basic Safety Instructions; Duties, Liability And Warranty - Kubota U17-3a Operating Instructions Manual

Safety rules

Basic safety instructions

The EC Use of Work Equipment Directive (2009/104/EC) from 16/09/2009 applies to the operation of the
aforementioned excavator.
The information in these operating instructions applies for maintenance and repairs.
National rules and regulations apply where applicable.

Duties, liability and warranty

A basic prerequisite for the safe handling and problem-free operation of the excavator is the knowledge of the safe-
ty 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:
The excavators are manufactured according to the state of technology and the recognised safety rules. Nev-
ertheless, danger to life and limb of the operator or a third party, or damage to the excavator or other property,
can occur. The excavator(s) may only be used
for its approved use and
in a completely safe operating condition.
Malfunctions that can impair 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 manufacturer.
The operating instructions valid at the time of delivery shall be the basis for any warranty claims arising from errors
in the documentation, see the date of issue of the operating instructions (page 12). 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:
Unapproved use of the excavator
Improper starting, operation and maintenance of the excavator
Operation of the excavator with defective safety devices or improperly installed or non-operational safety and
protective devices
Ignorance or non-observance of these operating instructions
Insufficiently qualified or insufficiently instructed operating personnel
Improperly performed repairs
Unauthorised engineering changes to the excavator
Poor surveillance of machine parts subject to wear
Catastrophes caused by the effect of foreign objects or force majeure
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Safety rules
W9232-8135-6
12/2015