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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Tiger MT TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: 60007906 ISSUE: 05/2019

- Translation of the Original Operating Instructions - Machine Identification Confirmation of receipt of machinery Warranty claims become only effective when the first use of the machine is reported to HORSCH Maschinen GmbH within a week. At www.horsch.com under SERVICE PARTNERBEREICH an interactive PDF form is available for download for this purpose (not available in all languages). By clicking on Send – depending on the email program installed – a mail draft with the completed form is generated automatically. Alternatively, the form can be sent as email attachment to machine....

HORSCH Maschinen GmbH Sitzenhof 1, D-92421 Schwandorf erklärt hiermit in alleiniger Verantwortung als Hersteller, dass das nachfolgend genannte Produkt: Typ: Grubber Tiger 3 MT Tiger 4 MT Tiger 4 MT starr Tiger 5 MT Tiger 6 MT Tiger 8 MT den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der Richtlinie 2006/42/EG entspricht. Schwandorf, 17.06.2019 laus Winkler K okumentationsbevollmächtigter D _________________________ ___________________________ _ hilipp Horsch ubertus Bultmann P H eschäftsführer eiter Forschung und Entwicklung G L Translation of EC Declaration of...

Introduction Foreword Before commissioning the machine, read and strictly comply with the operating instructions. In doing so, you will avoid accidents, reduce repair costs and downtime and increase the reliability and service life of your machine. Pay attention to the safety notes! HORSCH will not assume liability for any damage or malfunctions resulting from failure of complying with the operating instructions. These operating instructions will assist you in getting to know your machine and using it correctly for its intended purposes. The operating instructions must be read and strictly...

Consequential damage HORSCH Company would like you to be completely satisfied with your machine and our services. The machine has been manufactured by HORSCH with greatest care. However, despite the intended use deviations in placing quantity up to total failure may be caused by e.g.: If you encounter any problems, please feel free to contact your sales partner. The service staff of our sales partners and the service employees at HORSCH will always be available for assistance. In order to be able to solve technical problems as quickly as possible, we ask you kindly to support us. Please...

Safety and responsibility The following warnings and safety notes apply to all sections in these operating instructions. The machine has been built in accordance with latest technical standards and generally accepted safety regulations. However, risks for life and limb of the operator or third parties and impairment of the machine or other material assets can occur during use. Please read and comply with the following safety notes, before you start to use the machine! Intended use The machine is intended for the tillage of agricultural areas. The intended use also includes taking note of...

Qualification of personnel Unintended use of the machine can lead to severe or even fatal physical injuries. In order to prevent accidents, each person involved in work with the machine must meet the following general minimum requirements: ¾ The person must be physically able to keep the machine under control. ¾ The person is able to perform work with the machine safely within the scope of these operating instructions. ¾ The person is acquainted with the function of the machine within the scope of its work and is able to assess and avoid any work related dangers. The person is able to...

Personal protective outfit Missing or incomplete protective equipment increases the risk of health damage. Personal protective equipment includes, e.g.: ¾ tight fitting clothes / protective clothing, possibly a hair net ¾ Safety shoes ¾ Safety gloves ¾ safety goggles to protect the eyes against dust or spray, when working with fertiliser or liquid fertiliser (follow the instructions of the fertiliser manufacturer) ¾ respirator masks and protective gloves when handling dressing or dressed seed (follow the safety data sheets of the pickling agent manufacturers) ¾ Determine the personal...

Safety in operation Commissioning The operational safety of the machine cannot be guaranteed without orderly performed commissioning. This can lead to accidents with severe or even fatal physical injuries. ¾ The machine must only be put into operation after receiving instructions by employees of the authorized dealer or a HORSCH employee. ¾ Send the acknowledgement of receipt per email to HORSCH. All protective features and safety equipment, such as detachable protective devices (wheel chocks, etc.), must be correctly in place and reliably functioning before the machine is put into...

Hydraulics The hydraulic system is under high pressure. The machine's hydraulics has several functions, which can cause injury to persons or damage to the machine if operated incorrectly: Escaping fluid may penetrate the skin. • Hydraulically supported machine parts may drop. • Hydraulic components may be flung away. Pressurised hydraulic hoses may whip about when detaching them. • ¾ Do not connect hydraulic hoses to the tractor before both the hydraulics on machine and tractor are de-pressurised. ¾ Lower all hydraulically lifted parts (e.g. wings, packer, undercarriage, etc.) to the ground...

Overhead lines Technical limiting values When unfolding or folding in the wings, the machine may reach the height of overhead lines. Possible voltage flashover to the machine may cause fatal electric shock or fire. If the technical limiting values of the machine are not complied with, the machine may sustain damage. This can lead to accidents with severe or even fatal physical injuries. The following technical limiting values are of particular importance for safety: • permissible total weight • maximum axle loads • maximum drawbar load • top speed a safe distance to electric high voltage...