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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL CORN HEADER L03 – LH3 Read this manual carefully and thoroughly before the use FANTINI NORTH AMERICA and maintenance operations of your header. Store the 15526 90th Street NE manual in a safe and secure place for future reference. Drayton, ND 58225 For any question related to this manual contact your P 1-800-454-3875 distributor or visit the website: fantinina@hamiltonsystemsinc.com www.fantini-na.com ...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 This manual must be read, filled in and used according to the instructions provided here below by anyone, in the capacity of user and/or installer and/or maintenance technician, who interacts with the product.
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......................4 2. General safety warnings ..................6 3. Symbology ......................8 4. General Information ..................... 9 5. Reference standards ..................10 ...
In fact, Fantini S.r.l. shall not consider itself liable for damages caused by the use of non-original spare parts.
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Certain of your satisfaction, please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information you may need. Fantini S.r.l. wishes you a pleasant work day! THE TERMS HEADER - BAR -MACHINE"...
These signs must be kept clean and fully legible; the same holds true for the instrumentation, in particular the safety devices. Fantini s.r.l. shall not be responsible for the disposal of products needed to use the machine or to process the spent lubricant oil, rubber hoses, etc. Hence, the...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Fantini s.r.l. shall not be liable for any damages caused by negligence or poor maintenance, nor for the systems installed upstream the machine, in other words related to the combine.
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 3. Symbology The following symbols are used in this manual Symbol Explanation This symbol indicates that the description contains important information that must be kept in mind in order to avoid causing damages to the machine or to the operator.
Italian will be enclosed, at the customer’s specific request, to all translations for countries that will be using this machine. Fantini S.r.l. shall not be liable in case of improper use of the machine, such as: Improper use of the header and/or use by unauthorized personnel Non-compliance with applicable regulations in terms of use;...
The purpose of this manual is to provide assistance to the user. It also represents a valid tool to guide the operator in the use of Fantini S.r.l. machines, to improve their performance, to work under conditions of safety and to guarantee optimal header maintenance.
For general safety prescriptions, please refer to the specific annex. For any further clarification or instruction required, operators can liaise directly with Fantini S.r.l. or with the relevant authorized distributor. In any case, the operator is required to: be fully aware of what he is doing and possess the specific professional experience needed to carry out the manoeuvre;...
The operator must specifically undergo a training session. This is not required for personnel with direct experience on the combine. Fantini S.r.l. is available to supply any technical information, training and additional documentation that may ease the task of the operators.
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 The content of the plate is explained as follows: CE Marking: full compliance with European Union norms terms safe product that can be legally placed on the market - Machine model - Serial number - Year of manufacture...
EDITION 01/2016 10. Description of the machine The Corn header made by Fantini S.r.l. is considered Interchangeable equipment according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. It cannot work independently but only when attached to a combine harvester - a self-propelled machine used for agricultural harvesting purposes - from which it receives motion and all the commands.
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 11. Technical Glossary Front view. ANTI‐BACKFLOW PROTECTION FEED AUGER SIDE AUGER SUPPORT SLIDES ROW UNIT COVER SIDE ROW UNIT COVER DIVIDER POINT Rear view RIGHT LIFTING CENTRAL FRAME FOLDING FRAME CYLINDERS LEFT FOLDING FRAME COUPLING FRAME TRANSMISSION SUPPORT FOOT DRIVE SHAFT SHAFT (WITH SHEAR BOLT) ...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Row Unit HARVESTING CHAINS COB SNAPPING BLADE STALK ROLLS TRANSMISSION SHAFT STALK CHOPPER (OPTIONAL) 16 ...
(*) The height indicated in the table presumes an external adjustment to 70 cm; if the adjustment is to 75, the height will become 3350 mm. For additional adjustments, please contact Fantini s.r.l. Work speed: - with dry corn not laid down and without stalk chopper...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Power supply voltage (only for machines equipped with blades motor) STANDARD electrical equipment 12 V (unless specified otherwise on the ID plates) Maximum absorbed power 20 A Minimum pressure (it increases on the hydraulic circuits) 140 bar Maximum pressure (it increases on the hydraulic circuits)
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Variable-ratio transmission Made of male rear transmission box with replaceable gears and female front transmission box. The male box offers the possibility to simply replacing a pair of cylindrical gears for the purpose of changing or adapting the rotation speed when the work conditions or the...
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 13. Description of machine use Fantini S.r.l. corn header can be equipped with different harvesting units suited for working on several corn rows at the same time.
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 15. Handling and transport Machine transport, especially on roads, must be carried out using suitable means and methods suited to protect its components from violent collisions, humidity, vibrations, etc.
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 15.3. Lifting points The machine is equipped with lifting points, identified by the following symbol: The lifting can be carried out with the header in the horizontal or vertical position. Fixed version 2 rear lifting points located on the vertical wall and accessible from the...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Folding version - 2 rear lifting points located between the two folding cylinders - 2 front lifting points located on an additional bar supplied as standard equipment, which needs to be secured to the bottom side of the header and used for the positioning of belts or...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Lifting in the vertical position For the lifting in vertical position, anchor the machine to the two rings (4x) located on the vertical wall and to the two rings located on the bottom side, according to the diagram illustrated in the figure.
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Avoid or limit any sliding of the header, controlling its movement with the tips of the forks. Do not stand in the manoeuvring area: an uncontrolled sliding of the header may cause serious damage to people and/or things.
The packing materials can be disposed together with regular waste materials, such as paper, wood, polyethylene, etc. THE CUSTOMER IS FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PACKING MATERIALS. FANTINI S.R.L. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE ABOVE WASTE DISPOSAL. 26 ...
Fantini s.r.l. or your local dealer; Contact Fantini S.r.l. or your area dealer for any technical operation not specifically described in any of the two manuals (combine and corn header).
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Assembly procedure: - Measure the width of loading channel 14 of the combine and compare it with the width of the lead sheet metal assembled on the corn header; - In some cases, the deck plates assembled on pivoting channels are not equipped with lead sheet metal;...
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Folding version - Carry out the hydraulic connections; - Operate the hydraulic controls to fold the side parts; make sure that there are no obstacles or people in the work area;...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Connection procedure - Verify that the length of the PTO drive shafts is correct; the telescopic pipes must overlap for at least 1/3 of their length; - If the drive shaft is too long, the telescopic pipes must be adapted, cutting them in such a way that the...
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 - Loosen the screw as in picture and slide the protection. Replace the protection as required. - Re-assemble the protection casing and the universal joint protections. THE MAXIMUM ANGLE OF INCLINATION OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINTS IS 15°.
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Adjustment of plastic row divider points The row divider points must all be adjusted at the same height from the ground; they can be hinged at the bottom and there is an eccentric underneath that makes it possible to raise and lower the point.
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Adjusting the cob snapping blades The adjustment is carried out by moving the left blade by means of the command of an electrical or hydraulic actuator (optional).
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Electrical operation Through an electrical actuator operated by a power supply box and control to be positioned in the cab. Upon request, electro-hydraulic interfaces can be supplied connection operation...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 - fill the splices with molybdenum disulfide grease; 1 mm - screw the supports back in (tightening torque: 13.5 daNm); - check the timing between the knives - check the adjustment of the counter- knives by turning the rolls by hand;...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Refer to the figure at the side to avoid excess wear and lengthening of the harvesting chains. IN CASE THE STRETCHER JUTS OUT FOR MORE THAN 70 MM, THE CHAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
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- Oil quantity: 1 litre - Recommended oil type: SAE 90 EP (ISO VG 220) - Fantini s.r.l. recommends the use of oil for gears with “EP” additives - Grease the infeed axis at least once a year - Tighten the oil level filling plug to 3 daNm.
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- Oil quantity: 1.5 litres - Recommended oil type: SAE 90 EP (ISO VG 220) - Fantini s.r.l. recommends the use of oil for gears with “EP” additives - Grease the infeed axis at least once a year - Tighten the oil level filling plug to 3 daNm.
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Varying the transmission box ratios Proceed as follows to change the ratios inside the box: - open the rear cover; - remove the two Seeger rings; - pull out the two gears from the splined shafts;...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Lubrication of main transmission joints supports (folding version) Grease by means of the special greaser shown in the figure. Grease to be used: multifunctional lithium. Greasing the drive shafts The header can be equipped with one, two or more PTO drive shafts or universal...
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OIL DRAINAGE PLUG - Oil quantity with box tilted in the work position: 1.8 litres (inclination 23°) - Recommended oil type: SAE 90 EP (ISO VG 220). Fantini s.r.l. MAX recommends the use of oil for gears MIN with “EP” additives - Tightening the oil level filling plug: 3 daNm.
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Use without the stalk chopper requested, harvesting operations can be carried out without using the stalk chopper. The disabling must be carried out for each harvesting unit.
MANDATORILY FORBIDDEN to walk on them. 20. Maintenance: general tips Fantini S.r.l. declines any and all responsibility in the following cases: the maintenance cycles described in this manual and in the enclosed documentation are not complied with;...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Scheduled Maintenance Frequency Check the tension of the transmission chains. Grease the main PTO drive shaft or universal joint. Grease the transmission supports of folding headers with internal transmission Make sure there are no oil leaks that might cause damages on asphalt roads or pollute the soil.
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Scheduled Maintenance Frequency Check the tension of the harvesting chains every 24 work hours. If one of the problems listed below occurs, the chains must be replaced: high clearance between roll and pin extremely oxidized chains 24 h...
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 21. Table of Recommended Maintenance Products Product Name GREASE GREASE L2 Multifunctional lithium GREASE MOLYTEX EP-2 Lithium and molybdenum disulfide HD 46 Oil for hydrostatic systems SAE 90 EP * (ISO VG 220) Oil for heavily loaded gears SPRAY Teflon spray...
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 22. Troubleshooting Table Problem Cause Solution Presence of a foreign object (iron Remove the foreign rod, stone, pole, etc.) object Adjust the position of the Loosening of the levelling blades blades and restore proper Blockage of some or of the stalk rolls blades.
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 23. Storage Should the machine need to be stowed or stored for a long period of time, it is recommended to proceed as follows: Verify the suitability of the floor/ground where the machine will be placed. Clean the machine with jets of compressed air;...
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Gaskets Rubber / Teflon Electric wires Copper / Rubber Flexible pipes (low pressure) Nylon Flexible pipes (high pressure) Steel/Rubber Lights/Rear reflectors Glass/Polycarbonate FANTINI S.R.L. SHALL BE IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE OR INCUR ANY COSTS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS. 49 ...
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 25. Diagrams 25.1. Hydraulic diagram of folding circuit with hydraulic blades 50 ...
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 26. Annex A - Standard Kit For each harvesting element, the kit contain the following materials Hex socket screw M8X30 UNI 7380 = 3 pcs Contact washer M8 = 3 pcs Cutting blade = 1 piece Cutting blade fixing plate = 1 piece 26.1.
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Secure the two sheet metals without tightening the screws so as to leave a gap between them Insert the sunflower kit between the two cob snapping blades Slide the Sunflower Kit on the blades until the end of travel.
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 Tighten the screws. 54 ...
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 27. Annex B - Premium kit For each harvesting element the kit, in both the RH and LH version, includes the following components: Shim for pusher spring 20 mm Shims for M10 screws 8.5 mm Hex head screw 10x25 Washer for M10 screw...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 2- REMOVING THE HARVESTING CHAIN Remove the pusher tension screw and pull out the chain Disassemble the Z-shaped iron 56 ...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 3-ASSEMBLY Replace the various shims, positioned under the Z-shaped iron (LH side), with the 8.5-mm shims supplied as standard equipment. Replace the washer DIN 6798. under the last screw of the box with the washer for M10 supplied as standard equipment.
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 RH SIDE KIT Open the left cob snapping blade until the end of its travel Open the right cob snapping blade until the end of its travel If necessary, cut the right cob snapping blade as shown in the picture Position and screw in the Kit...
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 4 - REASSEMBLING THE HARVESTING CHAIN Remove the spring and insert the 20- shim supplied standard equipment Remove the chain (in the marked phase) Tighten the pusher up to a measure of 115 mm, see picture.
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Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 5 - ASSEMBLY OF VARIABLE PARTS Assembly for it in RH and LH position Assembly for RH or LH kits with metal covers Assembly for RH or LH kits with plastic covers IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHECK THE ASSEMBLY BY MANUALLY ROTATING OR STARTING VERY SLOWLY THE HEADER.
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 27.2. Assembly diagram on the rows for fixed and folding headers 61 ...
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 28. Annex C - Side Augers Kit Tapered side auger - single or double Thanks to an intervention point that is very close to the ground and to a low penetration angle, it is crucial when harvesting laid down product.
Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header EDITION 01/2016 29. Annex D – Kit of Rubbers This Kit, easily installed on the front part of the covers, avoids the cobs. It is particularly suited for the threshing of hilly fields where threshing machine also has to work downhill.
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Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 GENERAL SAFETY MANUAL CORN HEADER 64 ...
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Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 Table of Contents Introduction ......................... 66 General Concepts ....................66 Description and operation .................. 66 Safe use - General precautions ................. 66 ...
This document contains information about technical aspects and safety requirements pertaining to corn headers. General Concepts The corn headers made by Fantini S.r.l. are designed to be coupled to any make of combine by means of a special kit. Description and operation The combines, self-propelled machines exclusively used for agricultural jobs, are moving harvesters intended for grain crops.
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Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 Table 1 - General precautions When the header is delivered, verify that it is in perfect conditions and that it has not been damaged during transport.
Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 Operations to be carried out and risk assessment The machine utilisation phases are described here below, along with the possible risks and the relative preventive measures. Machine utilisation phases Preparing the machine: •...
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Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 Risks Directives Solutions The electric and hydraulic couplings of the Machinery header and the oil collector of the combine Directive are equipped with an identification code in 2006/42/EC order to avoid any mistake or confusion during the connection.
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Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 Risks Directives Solutions Assemble suitable casings and protections Machinery along the entire length of the shaft and of the Directive universal joints. 2006/42/EC Blocking and guards/protective devices must be in good conditions.
Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 D.2. Adjustments The header can be adjusted manually from the ground or automatically from the driver seat. When the adjustments are performed manually, comply with the following directives. Risks Directives Solutions...
Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 Protection against accidental contact with tools D.3.1. Before starting to work, replace in their original position the protections that have been removed. Operators should wear suitable protective clothing (not resistant or swirling), such as tight working coveralls with elastic at wrist and ankle.
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Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 Even the folding headers, when folded, may stick out of the roadway. When the header is coupled to the combine, it may alter its stability and cause difficulties while driving and during the work phases.
Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 D.5. Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance operations include the removal of processing residue, the greasing of moving parts, etc. These operations must be carried out according to the indications provided in the instructions manual.
Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 Below is a list of the main risks related to cleaning and maintenance operations. Risks Directives Solutions It is forbidden to carry out any repairs or adjustments of moving parts.
Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 E.2. ID Plate Corn headers must be equipped with ID plates. The marking must comply with the provisions of standard EN 12100-2010. The identification plate of the machine has to indicate the following information in a visible, legible and indelible manner: Manufacturer’s name and address;...
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Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 Risk of pinching between Be careful when dealing fixed and moving parts of with inertia moving the header. components. Risk of pinching in the In case you need to work augers mechanism.
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Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 Risk of crushing during Risk of gripping and/or coupling release dragging caused by motion phases of tools or parts of transmission parts. machines. Avoid standing connection area.
Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 E.4. Adhesive labels positioning diagram 79 ...
Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 E.5. Use and Maintenance Instruction Manual The Use and Maintenance Instruction Manual must provide exhaustive information about ordinary maintenance operations and use of the header in safety conditions (Italian Consolidated Law 81/08;...
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Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 E.7. Reference standards Consolidated Law 81/08; 106/09 as subsequently amended and supplemented “Consolidated Law on workplace safety”. Machine Directive 2006/42/EC: it establishes the basis requirements for machine manufacturers, concerning safety of the products placed on the market.
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Safety of corn harvesters, information and training delivered to operators, summary risk assessment | EDITION 01/2016 FANTINI NORTH AMERICA 15526 90th Street NE Drayton, ND 58225 P 1-800-454-3875 fantinina@hamiltonsystemsinc.com www.fantini-na.com 84 ...
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