PROFIHOPPER iDrive, 4WDi Operating And Maintenance Manual
Operating and maintenance manual
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PROFIHOPPER
Model iDrive & 4WDi
The universal mower and scarifier
MG4245
BAF0012.0 02.13
Printed in France
Read and observe this operat-
ing manual before
putting the
equipment into operation for
the first time!
Keep in a safe place for future
reference!
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READING THE INSTRUCTION
manual and adhering to it should not appear to
be inconvenient and superfluous as it is not
enough to hear from others and to realise that a
machine is good, to buy it and to believe that
now everything should work by itself.
The person
concerned would not only harm himself but also
make the mistake of blaming the machine for the
reason of a possible failure instead of himself. In
order to ensure good success one should go into
the mind of a thing, make himself familiar with
every part of the machine and to get ac
quainted
with its handling. Only in this way would you be
satisfied both with the machine as also with
yourself. To achieve this is the purpose of this instruction manual.
Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872.
Identification data
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Identification data
Enter the machine identification data here. You will find the identification
data on the rating plate.
Machine identification number:
(ten-digit)
Type: Profihopper PH4WDi
Year of manufacture:
Empty weight kg:
Approved total weight (kg):
Maximum load (kg):
Manufacturer's address
AMAZONE S.A. FORBACH
17, rue de la Verrerie
BP 90106
F-57602
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Forbach, France
+33 (0) 3 87 84 65 70
+33 (0) 3 87 84 65 71
forbach@amazone.fr
Spare part orders
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 51
DE-49202
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Hasbergen
+49 5405 501-290
+49 5405 501-106
amazone@amazone.de
Spare parts lists are freely accessible in the spare parts portal at
www.amazone.de.
Please send orders to your AMAZONE dealer.
Formalities of the operating manual
Document number: MG4245
Compilation date: 02.13
Copyright AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG, 2008
All rights reserved.
Reprinting, even of sections, permitted only with the approval of AMA-
ZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG.
Foreword
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Foreword
Dear Customer,
You have chosen one of the quality products from our wide range of
AMAZONE agricultural machinery. We thank you for your confidence in
our products.
On receiving the machine, check to see if it was damaged during transport or if parts are missing. Using the delivery note, check that the
machine was delivered in full including the ordered special equipment.
Replacement will be made only if a claim is filed immediately!
Please read and follow this operating manual—in particular, the safety
instructions—before putting the
machine into operation. Only after careful
reading will you be able to benefit from the full scope of your newly purchased machine.
Please ensure that all the machine operators have read this operating
manual before they put the machine into operation.
Should you have problems or queries, please consult this operating
manual or give us a call.
Regular maintenance and timely replacement of worn or damaged parts
increases the lifespan of your machine.
User evaluation
Dear Reader
We update our operating manuals regularly. Your suggestions for improvement help us to create ever more user-friendly manuals. Please
send your suggestions to:
AMAZONE S.A. FORBACH
17, rue de la Verrerie
BP 90106
F-57602
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Forbach, France
+33 (0) 3 87 84 65 70
+33 (0) 3 87 84 65 71
forbach@amazone.fr
Table of Contents
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1 User information..........................................................................................7
1.1 Purpose of the document....................................................................................................7
1.2 Locations in the operating manual......................................................................................7
1.3 Diagrams used...................................................................................................................7
2 General safety instructions........................................................................8
2.1 Obligations and liability.......................................................................................................8
2.2 Representation of safety symbols.....................................................................................10
2.3 Organisational measures..................................................................................................11
2.4 Safety and protection equipment.......................................................................................11
2.5 Informal safety measures..................................................................................................11
2.6 User training.....................................................................................................................12
2.7 Safety measures in normal operation................................................................................13
2.8 Dangers from residual energy...........................................................................................13
2.9 Maintenance and repair work, fault elimination..................................................................13
2.10 Constructive changes.......................................................................................................13
2.10.1 Spare and wear parts and aids.........................................................................................14
2.11 Cleaning and disposal......................................................................................................14
2.12 User workstation...............................................................................................................14
2.13 Warning symbols and other signs on the machine.............................................................14
2.13.1 Positioning of warning symbols and other labels...............................................................22
2.14 Dangers if the safety information is not observed..............................................................24
2.15 Safety-conscious working.................................................................................................24
2.16 Safety information for users..............................................................................................25
2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention information..........................................................25
2.16.2 Hydraulic system..............................................................................................................26
2.16.3 Electrical system..............................................................................................................27
2.16.4 Safety check before moving off.........................................................................................28
3 General description of the machine........................................................29
3.1 Areas of application..........................................................................................................29
3.2 Declaration of conformity..................................................................................................29
3.3 Details required for enquiries............................................................................................29
3.4 Identification of the machine.............................................................................................29
3.5 Technical data..................................................................................................................30
3.5.1 Noise production data.......................................................................................................30
3.5.2 Vibration data...................................................................................................................31
3.6 Intended use....................................................................................................................31
3.7 Safe distance....................................................................................................................32
4 Transporting the machine........................................................................33
5 Taking delivery of the machine................................................................35
6 Instrument panel and controls.................................................................36
6.1 Instrument panel...............................................................................................................36
6.2 Fuse box under seat.........................................................................................................38
6.3 Control levers...................................................................................................................39
6.4 Speed control...................................................................................................................41
6.5 Hand Brake System..........................................................................................................41
6.6 Roll-over protection..........................................................................................................43
6.7 Adjusting the seat.............................................................................................................43
7 Starting and using the machine...............................................................45
7.1 Safety system...................................................................................................................45
7.2 Tyre pressure...................................................................................................................45
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7.3 Before starting...................................................................................................................46
7.4 Starting and stopping the engine.......................................................................................48
7.5 When mowing...................................................................................................................48
8 Cutting, scarifying and mulching.............................................................49
8.1 Fitting the blades...............................................................................................................49
8.2 Adjusting the baffle plate...................................................................................................53
8.3 Adjusting the cutting height................................................................................................54
8.4 Collection system..............................................................................................................56
8.5 Mulching...........................................................................................................................59
8.6 Starting the rotor...............................................................................................................60
8.7 Emptying the hopper.........................................................................................................60
9 Options.......................................................................................................62
9.1 Lights................................................................................................................................62
9.2 AMAZONE Cooling System - self-cleaning cooling system................................................63
10 Maintenance...............................................................................................64
10.1 Cleaning............................................................................................................................64
10.2 Rotor condition..................................................................................................................64
10.3 Engine maintenance..........................................................................................................64
10.3.1 Oil level - oil change..........................................................................................................65
10.3.2 Engine oil filter...................................................................................................................65
10.3.3 Air filter..............................................................................................................................65
10.3.4 Fuel filter...........................................................................................................................67
10.3.5 Cooling system..................................................................................................................68
10.3.6 Power transmission belts...................................................................................................69
10.4 Hydrostatic drive...............................................................................................................70
10.4.1 Hydraulic oil cooling system..............................................................................................70
10.5 Battery..............................................................................................................................70
10.6 Lubrication points..............................................................................................................72
10.6.1 Running gear....................................................................................................................72
10.6.2 Mower unit........................................................................................................................74
10.7 Rear wheel shock absorbers.............................................................................................79
10.8 Towing the machine..........................................................................................................80
10.9 Long periods without use, overwintering............................................................................81
10.10 Maintenance plan..............................................................................................................82
10.11 Maintenance reports..........................................................................................................83
User information
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1 User information
The "User information" section supplies information on using the operat-
ing manual.
1.1 Purpose of the document
This operating manual
• Describes the operation and maintenance of the machine.
• Provides important information on safe and efficient handling of the
machine.
• Is a component part of the machine and should always be kept with
the machine or the traction vehicle.
• Keep it in a safe place for future use.
1.2 Locations in the operating manual
All the directions specified in the operating manual are always viewed in
the direction of travel.
1.3 Diagrams used
Instructions for action and reactions
Tasks to be carried out by the user are presented as numbered instruc-
tions. Always keep to the order of the instructions. The reaction to instructions is given by an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction for action 1
→ Reaction of the machine to instruction for action 1
2. Instruction for action 2
Lists
Lists without a mandatory sequence a presented as a list with bullet
points.
Example:
• Point 1
• Point 2
Item numbers in diagrams
Numbers in round brackets refer to the item numbers in the diagrams.
The first digit refers to the diagram; the second digit, to the item number
in the illustration.
Example (Fig. 3/6)
• Figure 3
• Item 6
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2 General safety instructions
This section contains important information on safe operation of the ma-
chine.
2.1 Obligations and liability
Comply with the instructions in the operating manual
Knowledge of the basic safety information and safety regulations is a
basic requirement for safe handling and fault-free machine operation.
Obligations of the operator
The operator is obliged only to let those people work with/on the machine
who
• Are aware of the basic workplace safety information and accident
prevention regulations.
• Have been trained in working with/on the machine.
• Have read and understood this operating manual.
The operator is obliged
• To keep all the warning symbols on the machine in a legible state.
• To replace damaged warning symbols.
If you still have queries, please contact the manufacturer.
Obligations of the user
Before starting work, anyone charged with working with/on the machine is
obliged
• To comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and accident
prevention regulations.
• To read and understand the section "General safety information" of
this operating manual.
• To read the section "Warning symbols and other labels on the ma-
chine" (page 14) of this operating manual and to follow the safety
instruc
tions represented by the warning symbols when operating the
machine.
• To get to know the machine.
• To read the sections of this operating manual, importan
t for carrying
out your work.
If the user discovers that a function is not working properly, then they
must eliminate this fault immediately. If this is not the task of the user or if
the user does not possess the appropriate technical knowledge, then they
should report this fault to their superior (operator).
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Risks in handling the machine
The machine has been constructed to the state-of-the art and the recog-
nised rules of safety. However, there may be risks and restrictions which
occur when operating the machine
• For the health and safety of the user or third persons,
• For the machine,
• For other goods.
Only use the machine
• For the purpose for which it was intended.
• In a perfect state of repair.
Eliminate any faults that could impair safety immediately.
Guarantee and liability
Our "General conditions of sales and business" are always applicable.
These shall be available to the operator, at the latest on the completion of
the contract. Guarantee and liability claims for damage to people or
goods will be excluded if they can be traced back to one or more of the
following causes:
• Improper use of the machine.
• Improper installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of
the machine.
• Operation of the machine with defective safety equipment or im-
properly attached or non-functioning safety equipment.
• Non-compliance with the instructions in the operating manual re-
garding commissioning, operation and maintenance.
• Independently-executed construction changes to the machine.
• Insufficient monitoring of machine parts that are subject to wear.
• Improperly executed repairs.
• Catastrophic events as a result of the impact of foreign objects or
force majeure.
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2.2 Representation of safety symbols
Safety instructions are indicated by the triangular safety symbol and the
highlighted signal word. The signal word (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) describes the gravity of the risk and has the following significance:
DANGER
Indicates an immediate high risk, which will result in death or ex-
tremely serious physical injury (loss of body parts or long term da
m-
age) if not avoided.
If the instructions are not followed, then this will result in immediate
death or serious physical injury.
WARNING
Indicates a medium risk, which could result in death or (extremely
serious) physical injury if not avoided.
If the instructions are not followed, then this may result in death or
serious physical injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a low risk, which could incur minor or medium level physi-
cal injury or damage to property if not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates an obligation to special behaviour or an activity required
for proper machine handling.
Non-compliance with these instructions can cause faults on the
machine or in the environment.
NOTE
Indicates handling tips and particularly useful information.
These instructions will help you to use all the functions of your ma-
chine to the optimum.
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2.3 Organisational measures
The operator must provide the necessary personal protective equipment,
such as:
• Hearing protection
• Protective glasses
• Protective shoes
• Protective suit
• Skin protection, etc.
The operation manual
• Must always be kept at the place at which the machine is operated.
• Must always be easily accessible for the user and maintenance
personnel.
Check all the available safety equipment regularly.
2.4 Safety and protection equipment
Before each commissioning of the machine, all the safety and protection
equipment must be properly attached and fully functional. Check all the
safety and protection equipment regularly.
Faulty safety equipment
Faulty or disassembled safety and protection equipment can lead to dan-
gerous situations.
2.5 Informal safety measures
As well as all the safety information in this operating manual, comply with
the general, national regulations pertaining to accident prevention and
environmental protection.
When driving on public roads and routes, then you should comply with
the statutory road traffic regulations.
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2.6 User training
Only those people who have been trained and instructed may work
with/on the machine. The operator must clearly specify the responsibilities of the people charged with operation, maintenance and repair work.
People being trained may only work with/on the machine under the supervision of an experienced person.
People
Activity
Person specially
trained for the
activity 1)
Trained person
2)
Person with specialist training (specialist workshop)
3)
Loading/Transport X X X
Commissioning -- X -Set-up, tool installation -- -- X
Operation -- X -Maintenance -- -- X
Troubleshooting and fault elimination -- X X
Disposal X -- --
Legend: X..permitted --..not permitted
1)
A person who can assume a specific task and who can carry out
this task for an appropriately qualified company.
2)
Instructed persons are those who have been instructed in their assigned tasks and in the possible risks in the case of improper behaviour, have been trained if necessary, and have been informed
about the necessary protective equipment and measures.
3)
People with specialist technical training shall be considered as a
specialist. Due to their specialist training and their knowledge of the
appropriate regulations, they can evaluate the work with which they
have been charged and detect possible dangers.
Comment:
A qualification equivalent to specialist training can be obtained
through long term activity in the appropriate field of work.
Only a specialist workshop may carry out maintenance and repair work
on the machine, if such work is specifically designated "Workshop work".
The personnel of a specialist workshop shall possess the appropriate
knowledge and suitable aids (tools, lifting and support equipment) for
carrying out the maintenance and repair work on the machine in a way
which is both appropriate and safe.
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2.7 Safety measures in normal operation
Only operate the machine if all the safety and protection equipment is
fully functional.
Check the machine at least once a day for visible damage and check the
function of the safety and protection equipment.
2.8 Dangers from residual energy
Note that there may be residual mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and elec-
trical/electronic energy at the machine.
Use appropriate measures to inform the operating personnel. You can
find detailed information in the relevant sections of this operating manual.
2.9 Maintenance and repair work, fault elimination
Carry out prescribed setting, maintenance and inspection work in a timely
manner.
Secure all media such as compressed air and the hydraulic system a-
gainst unintentional start-up.
Carefully fix and secure larger subassemblies to lifting gear when carry-
ing out replacement work.
Check all the screw connections for a firm seat. On completing mainte-
nance work, check the function of safety and protection equipment.
2.10 Constructive changes
You may make no changes, expansions or modifications to the machine
without the authorisation of AMAZONEN-
WERKE. This is also valid when
welding support parts.
Any expansion or modification work shall require the written approval of
AMAZONEN-WERKE. Only use the modification and accessory parts
released by AMAZONEN-WERKE so that the operating permit, for example, remains valid in accordance with national and international regulations.
Vehicles with an official type approval or with equipment connected to a
vehicl
e with a valid type approval or approval for road transport according
to the German road traffic regulations must be in the state specified by
the approval.
WARNING
Risk of being crushed, cut, caught, drawn in or struck if supporting
parts break.
It is forbidden to:
• Drill holes in the frame or on the chassis.
• Increasing the size of existing holes on the frame or the chassis.
• Welding support parts.
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2.10.1 Spare and wear parts and aids
Immediately replace any machine parts which are not in a perfect state.
Use only genuine spare and wear parts or the parts
cleared by AMAZONEN-WERKE so that the operating permit retains its
validity in accordance with national and international regulations. If you use
wear and spare parts from third parties, there is no guarantee that they
have been designed and manufactured in such a way as to meet the requirements placed on them.
AMAZONEN-WERKE accepts no liability for damage arising from the use
of unapproved spare parts, wear parts or auxiliary materials.
2.11 Cleaning and disposal
Handle and dispose of any materials used carefully, in particular:
• When carrying out work on lubrication systems and equipment and
• When cleaning using solvents.
2.12 User workstation
The machine may be operated by only one person sitting in the driver's
seat.
2.13 Warning symbols and other signs on the machine
Always keep all the warning symbols of the machine clean and in a legible state. Replace illegible warning symbols. You can obtain the warning
symbols from your dealer using the order number (e.g. MD 075).
Warning symbols - structure
Warning symbols indicate dangers on the machine and warn against
residual dangers. At these points, there are permanent or unexpected
dangers.
A warning symbol consists of two fields:
Field 1
is a symbol describing the danger, surrounded by triangular safety symbol.
Field 2
is a symbol showing how to avoid the danger.
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Warning symbols - explanation
The column Order number and explanation provides an explanation of
the neighbouring warning symbol. The description of th
e warning symbols
is always the same and specifies, in the following order:
1. A description of the danger.
For example: danger of cutting!
2. The consequence of non-observance of the danger protection instructions.
For example: causes serious injuries to fingers or hands.
3. Instructions for avoiding the danger.
For example: only touch machine parts when they have come to a
complete standstill.
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Order number and explanation Warning symbols
MD 075
Risk of fingers and hands being cut or severed
by rotating machine parts.
This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries
with the loss of body parts such as fingers or
hands.
Never reach into the danger area when the tractor
engine is running with the PTO shaft/hydraulic system connected.
Do not touch machine parts until they have come to
a complete standstill.
MD 076
Risk of hands or arms being drawn in or caught
by power-driven, unprotected chain or belt
drives.
This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries,
including loss of parts of the body from hands or
arms.
Never open or remove protective equipment from
chains or belt drives,
• while the tractor engine is running and the
PTO shaft is connected/hydraulic drive is engaged
• or the ground wheel drive is in motion
MD 078
Risk of fingers or hands being crushed by ac-
cessible moving machine parts.
This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries
with the loss of body parts such as fingers or
hands.
Never reach into the danger area when the tractor
engine is running with the PTO shaft/hydraulic system connected.
MD 079
Hazard from materials or foreign objects that
are thrown from or ejected by the machine.
This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries to
any part of the body.
Ensure that persons not involved in the operation of
the machine maintain a sufficient safety distance
from the danger area created by the machine while
the tractor engine is running.
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MD 081
Risk of any part of the body being crushed by
machine parts descending unintentionally, having been raised via the lifting cylinder.
This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries
anywhere on the body, or even death.
If machine parts have been raised, secure the lifting
cylinder against lowering unintentionally, before
entering the danger area beneath the raised machine parts.
To do this, use the mechanical lifting cylinder support or the hydraulic locking device.
MD 083
Risk of arms or upper body being caught or
drawn in by unprotected, moving machine
parts.
This can cause severe injury to the arm or upper
body.
Never open or remove guard devices from moving
machine parts while the tractor engine is running
with the PTO shaft connected/hydraulic drive engaged.
MD 084
Risk of contusions over the whole body from
machine parts moving down from above!
This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries
anywhere on the body, or even death.
It is forbidden to stand in the swivel area of moving
machine parts.
Instruct people to leave the swivel area of moving
machine parts before the machine parts move
down.
MD 087
Risk of toes or feet being cut or severed by
power-driven tools.
This hazard can cause serious injuries, including
loss of parts of the body from toes or feet.
Maintain a sufficient safety distance from the danger area while the tractor engine is running and the
PTO shaft/hydraulic system is connected.
MD 095
Read and understand the operating manual safety
information before starting up the machine!
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MD 096
Danger of infection to the whole body from liq-
uids escaping at a high pressure (hydraulic
fluid)!
This danger will cause serious injuries over the
whole body, if hydraulic fluid escaping at high pressure passes through the skin and into the body.
Never attempt to plug leaks in hydraulic lines using
your hand or fingers.
Read and understand the information in the operating manual before carrying out maintenance and
repair work.
If you are
injured by hydraulic fluid, contact a doctor
immediately.
MD 100
This symbol indicates lashing points for fastening
slinging gear when loading the machine.
MD 101
This pictogram shows application points for lifting
gear (jack).
MD 102
Dange
r from unintentional machine starting and
rolling during intervention in the machine, e.g.
installation, adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning, maintaining and repairing.
This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries
anywhere on the body, or even death.
• Secure the tractor and the machine against
unintentional start-up and rolling before any
intervention in the machine.
• Depending on the type of intervention, read
and understand the information in the relevant
sections of the operating manual.
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MD 107
Risk of the machine rolling over if the lateral
inclination exceeds 22%.
If the lateral inclination is too great, the machine
could tip over and the driver could be trapped or run
over by the machine.
This hazard can cause extremely serious injuries
anywhere on the body, or even death.
MD 114
This symbol indicates a lubrication point
MD 115
The maximum operating pressure of the hydraulic
system is 200 bar.
MD 145
The CE mark signifies that the machine complies
with basic health and safety requirements.
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MD 147
Risk to driver if brakes applied too heavily.
This can result in the unrestrained driver being
thrown from the seat while braking.
MD 148
The noise level (LWA) is 105 dB.
MD 182
Risk of burns from hot surfaces.
This can cause severe burns.
• Do not work on the machine until it has
cooled down completely.
MD 184
The driver is advised to wear noise protection in
order to prevent hearing damage.
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MD 202
Placing the transport safeguard
This danger can result in machine parts getting
lost during transport and posing significant hazards for road traffic.
Danger of fatal injury in public road traffic!
• Prior to transporting the machine, on a
trailer or on an open load surface, the
locking mechanisms must be firmly
closed via the rubber strap.
• Open the rubber element for work de-
ployment
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2.13.1 Positioning of warning symbols and other labels
Warning symbols
The
following diagrams show the arrangement of the warning symbols on
the machine.
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2.14 Dangers if the safety information is not observed
Non-observance of the safety information
• Can pose both a danger to people and also to the environment and
machine.
• Can lead to the loss of all warranty claims.
Seen individually, non-compliance with the safety information could pose
the following risks:
• Danger to people through non-secured working areas.
• Failure of important machine functions.
• Failure of prescribed methods of maintenance and repair.
• Danger to people through mechanical and chemical impacts.
• Risk to environment through leakage of hydraulic fluid.
2.15 Safety-conscious working
Besides the safety information in this operating manual, the national gen-
eral workplace safety and accident prevention regulations are binding.
Comply with the accident prevention instructions on the warning symbols.
When driving on public roads and routes, comply with the appropriate
statutory road traffic regulations.
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2.16 Safety information for users
WARNING
Risk of being crushed, cut, caught, drawn in or struck due to insuffi-
cient traffic and operational safety!
Before starting up the machine, always check it is safe to drive and operate.
2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention information
• Beside these instructions, comply with the general valid national
safety and accident prevention regulations.
• The warning symbols and labels attached to the machine provide
important information on safe machine operation. Compliance with
this information guarantees your safety!
•
Before moving off and starting up the machine, check the immediate
area of the machine (children)! Ensure that you can see clearly!
• Drive carefully so that you are always in control of the machine.
Always take your own driving ability, the road, traffic, visibility and
weather conditions, and the driving characteristics of the machine
into account.
Use of the machine
• Before starting work, ensure that you understand all the equipment
and actuation elements of the machine and their function. There is no
time for this when the machine is already in operation!
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing! Loose clothing increases the risk
over being caught by drive shafts!
• Only start-up the machine, when all the safety equipment has been
attached and is in the safety position!
• Do not exceed the maximum machine load and the permitted loads
on the axles and drawbars. If necessary, drive only with a partiallyfilled hopper.
• It is forbidden to stand in the working area of the machine (see sec-
tion 3.7).
• It is forbidden to stand in the turning and rotation area of the machine.
• There are contusion and cutting points at externally-actuated (e.g.
hydraulic) machine points.
• Only actuate externally-actuated machine parts when you are sure
that there is no-one within a sufficient distance from the machine!
• Secure the machine against unintentional start-up and rolling before
you leave it.
For this:
ο Apply the parking brake
ο Switch off the engine
ο Remove the ignition key
Machine transportation
• When using public highways, national road traffic regulations must
be observed.
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• Before moving off, check:
ο the lighting system for damage, function and cleanliness
ο the brake and hydraulic system for visible damage
ο that the parking brake is released completely
• Ensure that the machine has sufficient steering and braking power.
• Check the brake power before moving off.
• When driving around corners, allow for the wide overhang and the
centrifugal mass of the machine.
• Before moving off, move all the swivel machine parts to the trans-
port position.
• Check that the transport equipment, e.g. lighting, warning equip-
ment and protective equipment, is correctly mounted on the machine.
• Adjust your driving speed to the prevailing conditions.
2.16.2 Hydraulic system
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The hydraulic system is under a high pressure.
• Ensure that the hydraulic hose lines are connected correctly.
• Make sure the hydraulic system is not pressurised when connecting
hydraulic hose lines.
• It is forbidden to block the operator controls which are used for hy-
draulic and electrical movements of components, e.g. folding, swivelling and pushing movements. The movement must stop automatically when you release the appropriate control. This does not apply
to equipment movements that:
ο are continuous or
ο are automatically locked or
ο necessarily require an open centre or pressure position to oper-
ate correctly
• Before working on the hydraulic system
ο Switch off all machine parts
ο Depressurise the hydraulic system
ο Switch off the engine
ο Apply the parking brake
ο Remove the ignition key
• Have the hydraulic hose line checked at least once a year by a spe-
cialist for proper functioning.
• Replace the hydraulic hose line if it is damaged or worn. Only use
original hydraulic hose lines.
• The hydraulic hose lines should not be used for longer than six
years, including any storage time of maximum two years. Even with
proper storage and approved use, hoses and hose connections are
subject to natural ageing, thus limiting the length of use. However, it
may be possible to specify the length of use from experience values, in particular when taking the risk potential into account. In the
case of hoses and hose connections made from thermoplastics, other guide values may be decisive.
• Never attempt to plug leaks in hydraulic lines using your hand or
fingers.
Escaping high pressure fluid (hydraulic fluid) may pass through the
skin and ingress into the body, causing serious injuries!
If you are injured by hydraulic fluid, contact a doctor immediately.
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Danger of infection.
• When searching for leakage points, use suitable aids, to avoid the
serious risk of infection.
2.16.3 Electrical system
• When working on the electrical system, always disconnect the bat-
tery (negative terminal).
• Only use the prescribed fuses. If fuses are used with too high a
rating, the electrical system will be destroyed – danger of fire.
• Ensure that the battery is connected correctly - firstly connect the
positive terminal and then connect the negative terminal. When disconnecting the battery, disconnect the negative terminal first, followed by the positive terminal.
• Always place the appropriate cover over the positive battery terminal.
Contact with earth may cause an explosion
• Risk of explosion: avoid the production of sparks or the presence of
naked flames in the vicinity of the battery.
• The machine can be equipped with electronic components and u-
nits, whose function may be influenced by electromagnetic interference from other devices. Such influences can lead to personal hazard if the following safety information is not followed.
ο If electrical units and/or components are retrofitted on the ma-
chine, which require a connection to the on-board power supply,
the user must assume responsibility for checking whether the retrofit causes faults in the vehicle electronics or in other components.
ο Ensure that the retrofitted electrical and electronic components
comply with the EMC directive 89/336/EEC in the appropriate
version and carry the CE mark.
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