Kersten K1500, Instructions And Parts Manual

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3.0  Health and safety 

It is important to note that not all possibilities can be covered within this 

manual. The manual assumes that the operator has a general awareness for 
Health and Safety to  have been appointed an operator in the first place. 

This machine has been designed, so far as is reasonably practical, so that it 

will not endanger the safety of the operator or anyone else if the machine is 
used and maintained according to the instructions stated in this manual which 

have been compiled following research and experience of the manufacturers.  
In order to minimise the risk of accidents please consider the following 

information.    

3.1 Intended 

use 

●

  The machine is exclusively intended for professional employment in the 

  management of land, forestry, amenity and landscape conservation and 

for sole use with designated attachments. (Also see individual attachment 

 instructions.) 

●

  Use going beyond that described is not considered as intended. Therefore 

the manufacturer is not responsible for any resulting damage or harm and 

the operator alone is responsible for the risk. 

●

  Compliance with and adherence to the operating, maintenance and repair 

  as prescribed by the manufacturer in this manual must be considered 

 essential 

elements 

of intended use. 

●

  The machine may only be operated, repaired and serviced by persons 

familiar with the machine, this manual and all relevant safety features and 

 dangers.  

●

  The relevant rules for the prevention of accidents as well as other safety 

  relevant rules according to the health and safety at work act must be 
 

considered as part of the operating procedure. 

●

  The manufacturer is not liable for any accidents or damage resulting from 

  modifications or alterations carried out on the machine without the 

express written permission of the manufacturer.  

3.2  General health and safety and accident prevention advice 

 
3.2.1 General Principles 

●

Follow general operating instructions and all additional health and 

 safety 

regulations! 

●

  This machine should not be operated by any person under the age of 

16, not even under adult supervision. Minors must not be allowed to 

play with the machine.

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This machine may be subject to regulations when used on the public 
highway. 

Health and Safety