4.1. Of special importance

4 Safety notes

4.1 Of special importance

In order to prevent accidents, the instructions contained in this operator's manual should be read carefully and observed by all persons involved with the operation, maintenance, and inspection of this machine. Especially the sections “Safety rules” and “Prior to operation” should be read and followed with utmost care. The use of spare parts, accessories, and ancillary equipment which have not been manufactured originally by CLAAS, or have not been checked and approved by CLAAS, can change the specified design characteristics of the CLAAS machine or can detract from its functional performance, with a possible adverse effect on the machine's active and/or passive safety and its working safety (accident prevention). CLAAS are in no way liable for any damage or personal injury caused through the use of other than original or approved CLAAS parts, accessories, and ancillary equipment. Technical specifications, dimensions, and weights are understood with the usual tolerances. Front, rear, right, and left always refer to the direction of travel.