1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Note to the Owner This manual is designed as a guide for the correct and safe use of the machinery and for its correct maintenance. Always following the rules in the manual guarantees the best performance, operating economy and a long life for the machine and also makes it possible to avoid the most common causes of accidents that may occur during work or maintenance operations. Read the manual carefully, paying special attention to the instructions regarding safety, operation and maintenance to prevent risks or injury during usage or when carrying out maintenance operations on the machine. Before handing the machine over to an operator, check that: • The operator has been properly trained in the correct and safe use of the machine. • Also make sure that the operator has read the instructions in this manual and that he has understood them fully. Always keep this manual in the cab (see Keep Operator Manual storage). Make sure that it is always intact and in good condition. Contact the Dealer for further copies or a translation into a different language from the country of use. The machine has been designed and constructed in accordance with the most rigorous standards of quality and in compliance with current safety regulations. Never use the machine for applications not included in the manual. If the machine needs to be used for work that involves the use of special equipment, accessories or instruments, consult the Dealer to make sure that any adaptations or modifications carried out comply with the technical specifications of the machine and with the safety standards. Any modification or adaptation that is not approved by the manufacturer may invalidate the original conformity of the machine to the safety requirements and the persons that carry out these unapproved modifications will be held responsible for the consequences. ATTENTION: the engine and fuel system on your machine is designed and built to government emissions standards. Tampering by dealers, customers, operators and users is strictly prohibited by law. Failure to comply could result in government fines, rework charges, invalid warranty, legal action and possible confiscation of the machine until rework to original condition is completed. Engine service and/or repairs must be done by a certified technician only. The Dealer can also provide further information, as well as after sales service involving the purchase of genuine spare parts, a guarantee of quality and perfect reliability. NOTE: each machine is supplied complete with a copy of this Manual. Descriptions and illustrations herein are not binding. The Manufacturer, provided that the basic characteristics of machine types described and shown in this Manual remain the same, reserves the right to change components, parts and accessories supplied without any commitment to timely update this publication; and this any time it deems it convenient for improvement purposes or due to commercial or manufacturing requirements. For exact information, please consult your Dealer or contact the Manufacturer’s Branch Offices.
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