Aardenburg Machinery BV. ALPHA BETA M (door) 218.0 Safety work conditions8.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS1. Check that the machine has not been damaged during shipment. Immediately notify the manufacturer or theretailer if this is the case.2. Make sure, before using the machine, that all protective devices are properly in place and in good condition.Replace protective devices immediately whenever they are broken or damaged.3. Check the tightness of all bolts prior to use.4. Never use the machine without its safety devices.5. Keep the machine clean, eliminating all foreign matter that could damage operation or cause harm to themachine operator.6. Always brake the tractor and turn its engine off before working on the machine’s moving parts.7. Be sure you are on flat terrain when disconnecting the machine from the tractor. Make sure the machine restsfirmly on the ground.8. Avoid jolts and blows that could jeopardize the stability of the machine when it is being installed.9. Permit only authorized persons with driver’s licenses for the tractor to use the machine.10. Make sure there are not extraneous persons in the work and manoeuvring areas.11. It is prohibited to stand within the working range of the machine when it is operating. Keep at a safe distanceas indicated in this operating and maintenance manual.12. Never transport persons, animals or property on the machine.13. Use exclusively original spare parts.14. WARNING: Never wear garments that could get caught in moving parts.15. Always turn to the manufacturer or to authorized retailers for all clarifications you may require on operatingand maintaining the machine.8.2 SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINEAll due precautionary measures have been taken during design and manufacture of this machine to eliminate allrisks for the machine operator. Residual risks, hazards and dangers may remain however regarding operation,use and maintenance and/or repair.The following section gives all the instructions and information that is necessary or must be adopted to preventthe main risks connected with use of the machine in accordance with current safety regulations.These regard, in particular:- connection between tractor and operating machine;- protection of moving drive parts;- projection of materials;- noise;- personal protection devices (DPI);- stability.