Safety; General Information; Manufacturer's Recommended Use - Prinoth BISON Operating And Maintenance Manual

Snow groomer BISON
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Safety

3.1

General information

When operating the snow groomer and its attachments, follow all the operating instructions and safety
regulations set out by the manufacturer in the operating and maintenance instructions.
In addition to the operating instructions, follow the general legal accident prevention and environmen-
tal protection regulations applying in the country concerned. This also applies to the provision and
wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
The operating and maintenance instructions must remain available for the whole service life of the
snow groomer for driver and service personnel reference.
Maintaining an additional vehicle log will help you keep track of the required inspection and mainte-
nance work. This will ensure that the snow groomer is constantly in proper working condition and has
a long service life.
Original spare parts and special accessories have been produced for the BISON snow groomer. The
components of the snow groomer are tested to ensure the reliability, operational safety and functional
reliability of the vehicle.
We would like to emphasize that spare parts and accessories not supplied by PRINOTH have also not
been tested nor approved by us. The installation or use of such products can therefore, under certain
circumstances, have a negative affect on the basic characteristics of the vehicle. This can adversely
affect the snow groomer's operational safety and reliability. Warranty claims will only be accepted if
the manufacturer's original spare parts and accessories are used exclusively.
NOTICE
Ensure for the correct operation of the snow groomer
► Operating and maintenance instructions are to be kept in the driver's cab at all times. There is a
holder behind the driver seat intended for these.
3.2

Manufacturer's recommended use

The following country-specific regulations apply for using the snow groomer and its attachments on ski
slopes. The snow groomer is designed mainly for preparing and maintaining ski slopes, and for clear-
ing snow from access roads and connecting paths to the lifts. It is designed for autonomous operation.
The snow groomer and attachments embody the latest technological developments and they are built
in accordance with the applicable safety regulations.
In brief, the vehicle has been designed for the following tasks:
■ Moving and leveling snow using its front blade, ploughing and / or cutting snow
■ Preparation of cross-country trails
■ Transportation of loads of a total weight of up to 1000 kg (2204 lb) on the loading platform, if
equipped
■ Carrying loads on a carrier mounted on the front blade, with a max. payload of 1000 kg (2204 lb);
in this case, the driving method must be adapted to prevent the load from falling off
■ Carrying two passengers in the driver's cabin, in addition to the driver
■ Operation in ambient temperatures between -30 °C (-22 °F) and +25 °C (+77 °F)
■ Operation at an altitude of up to max. 4000 m (13123 ft) above sea level
Using an anchoring hook attached to the front blade or the rear of the snow groomer, a trailer or sled
with a maximum total weight of 2000 kg (4409 lb) can be towed.
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