Arrival of the machine. Amazone GBK / GNK / HR 11 - 13 - 15 - 20 - 25

Fig. MD076

Explanation:

Clear people from dangerous places!

Never put your hand in a zone where there is danger of getting cut or bruised. As the components included there in could still be in motion!

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Arrival of the machine

Check the machine for damage and completeness when it arrives. Should you have received a damaged or incomplete machine you will have to immediately lodge a complaint with the forwarding agent. Check whether all items mentioned on the consignment note have been duly supplied.

Before commissioning, you first have to remove all packing material and wire ends without any exceptions and then check the machine for lubrication

(cardan shaft).

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Fields of application

AMAZONE HR Conditionmasters, GBK Combination Seeding Systems and

GNK Overseeders are exclusively reserved for being regularly used for the creation and maintenance work, to be carried out on greens and sports fields.

Any application not falling within the above-mentioned framework is considered inappropriate. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage which might result from such applications. The operator is legally responsible for any consequences possibly resulting therefrom.

A proper and appropriate application also means that all the manufacturer’s rules and recommendations with regard to the conditions of use, maintenance and repair are complied with and that original AMAZONE spare parts are used exclusively.

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AMAZONE HR Conditionmasters, GBK Combination Seeding Systems and

GNK Overseeders may only be operated, maintained and repaired by trained personnel who have also been informed about the risks involved.

Observe all rules for prevention of accidents as well as all other general medico-technical safety regulations, including the safety rules of the road, and must strictly comply with the safety recommendations given on the labels attached on the machine, its components and accessories.

Any unilaterally executed modification of the machine automatically excludes all guarantee claims against the manufacturer for any damage resulting therefrom.

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3.

General safety regulations and rules for prevention of accidents

Basic Rule!

Before every application, check the machine and the tractor for compliance with the road and occupational safety regulations!

1.

In addition to the regulations stated in this manual you also have to observe the general safety regulations and rules for prevention of accidents!

2.

The note and recommendation labels attached on the machine will give you important rules for operating the machine without any risk. Observing these notes and recommendations ensures your personal safety!

3.

Observe the applicable regulations when driving on public roads!

4.

Make yourself familiar with the operation of all operating devices and equipment before starting to work. When you are already at work, it is too late to do so!

5.

Workwear has to fit tightly. Avoid wearing too large clothes!

6.

Before starting or commissioning, check the immediate surroundings

(children!). Ensure a clear view!

7.

It is strictly forbidden to transport people on the machine while it is at work or in motion!

8.

Couple the machines in accordance with the supplied instructions and only to those towing vehicles provided for this purpose!

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9 Take the necessary precautions for coupling and uncoupling the machines to and from the tractor!

10. Suitably position the supports for coupling/uncoupling purposes in order to ensure the stability of the machine during operation!

11. Always duly fix the weights at the prescribed fixing points!

12. Observe the admissible axle load of the tractor (refer to the registration book)!

13. Follow the Engine Vehicle Regulations with regard to the overall dimensions admissible for transport purposes!

14. Check and provide all equipment prescribed for transport purposes: lighting, signalling equipment and protection devices, if any!

15. The control cables of the quick release connections must suspend freely and must not trigger any uncoupling when in lowered position!

16. Never leave the driver seat when the machine is in operation!

17. Stability, steering and brake reaction are influenced by carried or towed machines. Therefore, take care that the steering mechanism and the brakes function properly!

18. When the machine is lifted, a load is taken from the front axle of the tractor which varies in accordance with the size of the machine. Strictly observe the load prescribed for the front axle (only 20 % of the tractor weight)!

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19. In curves, protruding objects and the mass of inertia have to be taken into account! To avoid oscillations of the spreader during operation, the lower tractor coupling bars have to be reinforced!

20. Before you start, the protection devices have to be mounted and checked for correct operation!

21. It is forbidden to stay in the working range of the machine!

22. Do not stay in the manoeuvring or oscillation zone of the machine!

23. All hydraulically controlled and tilting devices may only be operated when there is nobody in the operating zone!

24. In the area of the parts driven by an external power source (e. g.

hydraulically) there is danger of getting bruising or cutting injuries!

25. Before leaving the tractor, lower the equipment to the ground, switch off the engine and take out the ignition key!

26. Never stay between the tractor and the machine without having secured the towing vehicle against any unintentional displacement by means of the hand brake and/or by wheel shock blocks!

27. The towing vehicle is designed for coupling equipment and trailers with two axles for the following cases:

• the transport speed does not exceed 25 km/h,

• the trailer has a brake of inertia or a braking device which can be actuated by the driver of the towing vehicle,

• the total weight of the trailer load does not exceed 1.25 times the admissible total weight for the load of the towing vehicle, however, the limit being 5 Mt.

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