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• Attachment of non-approved additional equipment

• Use of non-original CLAAS spare parts

• Use in a stationary position

• Use to harvest goods that are not classified as

grain

• Use as a carrier vehicle for units not approved by

the manufacturer

• Use as a general towing vehicle / carrier vehicle

• Use for compacting goods and subsurfaces

• People transport

• Goods transport

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3.1.5 Safety and accident prevention

regulations

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In addition to the instructions contained in this

operator's manual, also observe the general

safety and accident preventive regulations.

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Always check the operating and road safety of the

machine before using it.

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Always comply with local traffic regulations when

driving on public roads.

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Before starting work, familiarise yourself with all

the controls and instruments and their functions.

During work or road travel it is too late!

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Before starting the diesel engine ensure that all

guards are installed and in their correct position.

•

Start the diesel engine only from the operator's

seat. Never attempt to start the diesel engine by

shortening across the starting motor terminals as

the machine may immediately start to move.

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Before starting the diesel engine and before start-

ing up the machine:

- Ensure that there are no persons / children or

objects in the hazard area.

- Keep an eye on children!

- Sound the horn!

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Before driving off:

- Ensure that there are no persons / children or

objects in the hazard area.

- Ensure adequate visibility!

- Check if persons / children are present near the

machine!

- Keep an eye on children!

- Sound the horn!

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Never run the diesel engine in a closed building!

•

Clothing worn by the operator must be close-fit-

ting. Avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts or ties.

•

Handle fuel with care. - It is highly flammable.

Never refuel the machine in the vicinity of naked

flames or sparks. Do not smoke during refuelling.

•

Always stop the diesel engine and remove the

ignition key before refuelling. Fill the fuel tank out-

doors. Clean up any spilled fuel immediately!

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• Prevent fires by keeping the machine clean!

• Take care when handling brake fluid and

electrolytes.

Toxic and corrosive!

• Ensure an adequate safety distance from low-ele-

vation power lines. Be careful not to damage any

broadcast or radio antennas.

• The warning and instruction signs placed on the

cutterbar provide important recommendations for

safe operating.

These instructions involve your safety - observe

them at all times.

Replace any damaged and illegible safety decals

immediately.

When parts with safety decals are replaced,

ensure that the suitable safety decals are fitted to

the new parts.

• Do not stay in the engine compartment while the

diesel engine is running.

• Ensure that the access ladder, the platform and

other access areas of the machine are always free

from oil and grease.

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3.1.6 General safety and accident prevention

regulations for combine harvesters

• Never stand inside the range of rotation of the

unloading auger tube while the engine is running.

Do not allow any other persons to stand there as

well!

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3.1.7 Prior to operation, general

• Observe the maximum permissible axle loads and

total weights.

• Before starting to drive and operate the forage

harvester, adjust the mirrors to give full vision of

the road and of the operating area behind.

• Before driving the forage harvester always check

brakes for correct function and regularly check the

level of the brake fluid. Only use the specified type

of brake fluid and change the brake fluid at the

recommended intervals.

Take care when handling brake fluid.

Toxic and corrosive!

- Dispose of used brake fluid in a way that is

harmless to the environment and in accordance

with existing anti-pollution regulations.

• The left and right brake pedals must be locked

together for transport and road travel so that both

front wheel brakes will be applied simultaneously.

• Projecting parts must be removed or adjusted to

within the normal width of the machine before driv-

ing on public roads and lanes.

• Before driving off, always check the front and rear

wheels for the correct tyre pressures!

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3.1.8 Additional weights

Some front attachments must not be used without fit-

ting the corresponding number of additional weights to

the machine. Please take the correct number of addi-

tional weights from this Operator's Manual.

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3.1.9 Transporting passengers

• Only such persons may be transported on the

instructor's seat who provide instructions regard-

ing the machine.

• The carrying of passengers is otherwise not

permitted.

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3.1.10 General driving operations

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For road travel with a raised front attachment the

safety switch must be switched off.

•

Never leave the operator's platform when driving.

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The grain tank / hopper must be empty when driv-

ing on public roads and lanes.

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When driving on public roads and lanes, the finger

bars, crop lifters or divider points of front attach-

ments must be covered.

•

Be particularly careful when crossing level cross-

ings. Always stop in front of the St. Andrew's cross

when crossing the level crossing quickly and with-

out stopping is not possible due to traffic or an

obstacle. Otherwise cross the level crossing with-

out stopping and waiting.

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The handling of the machine is influenced e.g. by

the road surface and the attachments. Therefore,

the handling of the machine must be adapted to

existing terrain and ground conditions. Take par-

ticular care when operating or turning on a slope

and with a full grain tank / hopper. - Never take

the transmission out of gear when driving on a

slope!

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When the diesel engine is not running or in case

of power steering failure, much more effort is

required to steer the machine.

•

In case of failures of the steering system and

brake system, stop the machine immediately.

Have the problems right away rectified!

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3.1.11 Automotive operation of combine

harvester

• When travelling on public roads swing in the grain

tank unloading tube all the way.

• When travelling on public roads close the grain

tank cover.

• Existing traffic regulations must be observed.

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3.1.12 Driving operations on slopes

• When travelling downhill with a slope of more than

7%, always shift one gear down (braking effect of

diesel engine)!

• When travelling downhill in general, never exceed

the allowed max. ground speed of 20 (25) km/h.

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3.1.13 Leaving the machine

• When leaving the machine, ensure that it will not

roll away (apply parking brake, wheel chocks).

Shut off the engine. Remove the ignition key and

lock the operator's cab.

• When the machine is shut down for an extended

period, turn off the battery isolating switch.

• Never leave the machine unattended as long as

the engine is still running!

• Lower the front attachments to the ground before

leaving the machine!

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3.1.14 Front attachments and trailers

•

Support raised front attachments securely before

doing any work underneath the units.

•

Take particular care when mounting front attach-

ments to the basic machine and when attaching a

trailer.

•

Owing to their function, front attachments and

feeder mechanisms such as belts, rollers, chains,

worm gears, reels and the like cannot be com-

pletely protected by design measures; for this

reason, an adequate safety distance must be

maintained from these moving elements during

operation. These instructions also apply to all

other accessories operated on the machine.

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No person must ever be allowed between the

machine and the front attachment unless the park-

ing brake is applied and/or the wheels are

chocked so that the vehicle can not start to move

on its own.

•

Front attachments and trailers must only be

attached to the coupling devices provided for that

purpose. Observe the maximum permissible load

capacity of the trailer hitch.

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Hitch the trailer correctly to the forage harvester.

Be alert when connecting a trailer to the forage

harvester.

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Before disconnecting a front attachment always

make sure that it is stable and securely parked.

•

When attaching front attachments always make

sure that the load on the existing rear axle is suffi-

cient to maintain the forage harvester's steering

and braking capabilities.

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3.1.15 Crop receptacle / straw receptacle

• Under the guards of the chopping unit dangerous,

revolving cutting mechanisms are operating which

may run on after the drive has been disengaged.

Therefore, always stay a safe distance away from

the chopping unit until the unit has come to a com-

plete standstill.

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3.1.16 Grain delivery

• The augers located inside the grain tank

cannot be shielded completely against accidental

contact due to their function.

• Before mounting or entering the grain tank, make

sure that no other person can restart the engine.

• Enter the grain tank only through the opening pro-

vided for this purpose.

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3.1.17 Air conditioner

• The air conditioning system is filled with

CFC refrigerant. CFC refrigerants must not be

allowed to escape into the atmosphere.

- Therefore, please take appropriate precautions

when working on the air conditioner.

• Maintenance and repair work may only be carried

out by specialised air conditioning system service

workshops. Refrigerant must always be sucked

out and disposed of for recycling.

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3.1.18 Adjustment and maintenance work

The drives on the machine will not be automatically

secured from moving after the engine has been

switched off.

Moreover, when it comes to adjustments, it may be

necessary to turn the drives.

For these reasons the following precautions should be

observed:

• Before adjustment, cleaning and maintenance

operations and before correcting malfunctions:

- Switch off the threshing mechanism.

- Switch off the front attachment.

- Switch off the grain tank unloading mechanism.

- Stop the engine.

- Disconnect the battery isolating switch.

• Before adjustment, cleaning and maintenance

operations and before correcting malfunctions at

the hydraulic system, lower the front attachment

and/or feeder unit all the way.

• Always turn off the battery isolating switch before

carrying out any electrical repairs on the machine.

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Once the threshing unit has been switched off, the

drives will continue turning for a short period of

time. One must wait until all the drives have

stopped before carrying out any work.

•

Please ensure that it is not possible for anyone to

accidentally start the machine or turn any of the

drives whilst work is being carried out.

•

Escaping fluid (fuel or hydraulic oil) under high

pressure can penetrate the skin and cause seri-

ous injury. If any fluid is injected into the skin,

consult a doctor immediately as otherwise serious

infections may result.

•

Repair work on the hydraulic system may only be

carried out by specialist workshops.

•

Be careful when opening the radiator cap. The

radiator is under pressure when the engine is hot.

•

Do not attempt to mount a tyre unless you have

the proper equipment and experience to perform

the job safely.

•

Dispose of oil, fuel and filters in a way that is

harmless to the environment and in accordance

with existing anti-pollution regulations!

•

Retighten the wheel nuts and wheel bolts

regularly!

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3.1.19 Accumulators

Be especially careful when working on hydraulic sys-

tems equipped with accumulators. Hydraulic systems

with accumulators are under high pressure!

Only have qualified workshops carry out repair work on

the hydraulic system.

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3.1.20 Antifreeze

Antifreeze is easily inflammable!

Keep antifreeze away from children!

Vapours may cause sleepiness and a dazed feeling.

Repeated contact may cause chapped or rough skin.

The following problems may arise:

• Irritation of the eyes

• Irritation of the respiratory tract

• Headache

• Giddiness

Effects on the central nervous system in case of high

doses:

• Difficulty in breathing

• Unconsciousness

Swallowing:

• Sickness

• Vomiting

• Liver damage

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Antifreeze must not come in contact with the

environment.

- Collect antifreeze in a suitable container!

- Dispose of antifreeze in a way that is harmless to

the environment and in accordance with existing

anti-pollution regulations.

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3.1.21 First aid measures

Inhaling:

- Make the person inhale fresh air and consult a

doctor, depending on the symptoms.

- Remove the person from the hazard area.

Eye contact:

- Thoroughly flush with water for several minutes. If

necessary, consult a doctor.

Skin contact:

- Thoroughly clean with plenty of water and soap

and remove polluted and soaked clothing immedi-

ately, consult a doctor if skin is irritated (redness

etc.).

Swallowing:

- Do not cause vomiting, consult a doctor

immediately.

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3.1.22 Decommissioning and disposal

When the machine (or its components) reaches the

end of its useful life and is surrendered as scrap, the

components must be disposed of in the correct man-

ner. The regulations of the local authorities responsible

must be observed.

The operating materials in the machine require special

disposal and must not be released into the environ-

ment. More information on disposal can be obtained

from the local authorities responsible, your CLAAS

dealer or the CLAAS service department.

- Do not dispose of products marked with the

symbol (1) in your domestic waste at the end of

their service life.

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- Recycle used materials marked with the

symbol (2) in accordance with their labelling.

- Recycle packaging material, do not dispose of it in

domestic waste.

- Recycle plastics that are labelled with material

information, e.g. PP TV 20, do not dispose of

them in domestic waste.

- Used batteries contain hazardous substances and

must be taken back by the distributor, disposed of

correctly or delivered to a collection point. Do not

dispose of used batteries in domestic waste.

- Operating materials, such as oils, hydraulic fluids,

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brake fluids or fuels, must be treated as hazard-

ous waste and disposed of correctly.

- Have refrigerants disposed of only by specialist

companies with experienced personnel and the

necessary technical equipment. Refrigerants must

never be released into the atmosphere. Have

refrigerants disposed of by your CLAAS dealer.

Observe country-specific regulations.

- Follow the regulations of the local authorities

responsible.

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3.1.23 Applying the feeder housing safety lock

The engaged safety lock prevents an uncontrolled

drop of the feed rake conveyor and the mounted front

attachment.

Danger!

Front attachment, reel and feeder unit may

drop in an uncontrolled way.

Death or serious injury.

- Fit the safety locks.

- Keep a safe distance from the hazard

area.

- Completely raise the feeder housing.

- Release safety lock (1) at latch (2) and fold onto

the hydraulic ram.

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- Then lower the feed rake conveyor onto the

engaged safety lock.

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3.1.24 Moving out the feed rake conveyor

safety lock

While the combine-harvester is in operation, the cutter-

bar cylinder safety lock (1) must be moved up and

arrested by locking pin (2).

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Danger!

Front attachment, reel and feeder unit may

drop in an uncontrolled way.

Death or serious injury.

- Fit the safety locks.

- Keep a safe distance from the hazard

area.

- Completely raise the feeder housing.

- Move cutterbar cylinder safety lock (1) up and

attach it to locking pin (2).

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3.1.25 Secure the machine with wheel chocks

so it will not roll away

One wheel chock (1) is provided on the machine.

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- Place the wheel chock (1) in front of or behind the

front wheel, depending on the slope.

- Place the wheel chocks (1) close to the drive

wheels.

Now the machine is protected against rolling away.

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3.1.26 Securing the straw guide apron in

raised position

Whenever moving the combine on public roads, raise

the straw guide apron (1) which is mounted on the rear

hood. Secure the apron in the raised position with

ropes (2). This way all taillights and reflectors will be

visible for all road users.

- Secure straw guide apron (1) in raised position

with ropes (2) every time before travelling on pub-

lic roads.

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3.1.27 Jack up the machine

- Observe the general warnings at the beginning of

the "Maintenance" chapter.

Danger!

Jacking up the machine.

Death or serious injury.

- Use jack / jack stand with sufficient

capacity.

– Use reliable jack / jack stand.

- Use jack / jack stand on solid and level

ground.

- Apply the jack / jack stand at the position

of the machine intended for this purpose.

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The jacking points / supporting points are marked by

symbol (1) on the axles.

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3.1.28 Fire extinguisher

The machine is delivered ex works with one fire extin-

guisher (1).

- Before operating the machine, mount the fire

extinguisher (1) at the position on the machine

provided for this purpose.

The functionality of the fire extinguisher (s) must be

checked every two years. The date of manufacture or

the date last checked is shown on the extinguisher.

The testing intervals may differ in other countries. In

this case, the information on the fire extinguisher is

valid for the respective countries.

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Country variant for Sweden: The machine is delivered

ex works with a second fire extinguisher (1).

- Before commissioning the machine, mount the

second fire extinguisher (1) at position on the

machine provided for this purpose.

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- Observe the regulations in force in the respective

countries.

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3.1.29 Battery isolating switch

The battery isolating switch (1) switches the power

supply of the machine on and off.

Switch the battery isolating switch (1) off every day

after machine use is finished and in case of

emergency.

Do not switch off the battery isolating switch (1) while

the engine is running!

Position

Designation

Power supply is OFF (by turning

anti-clockwise).

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Power supply is ON (by turning

clockwise).

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3.1.30 Danger of injury due to escaping

hydraulic liquid

Danger!

Liquids under high pressure.

Liquids penetrate the skin and cause serious

injury.

- Only have authorised and qualified work-

shops carry out work on the hydraulic

system.

- Check hose lines at regular intervals.

Search for leaks using a piece of wood or

cardboard.

Ensure that the oil jet will not be directed

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towards your body.

- Replace any damaged hose lines.

- Replace hose lines 6 years after the date

of manufacture at the latest.

Danger!

Dealing incorrectly with injuries due to hydrau-

lic fluids.

Death or serious injury.

Even a pinhole can result in severe injuries.

- If hydraulic fluid gets in the skin or eyes,

have the injury treated by a medical spe-

cialist immediately.

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Danger!

Lifting of heavy components.

Death or serious injuries!

- Never stand in the hazard area beneath a

suspended load.

- Use only the marked slinging points and

tie-down points.

- Improper lifting or tying down may result

in machine displacement and cause injury

or damage.

- Before slinging or tying down the

machine, apply the parking brake.

- The feed rake conveyor must be fully

raised before slinging the machine.

Before persons are allowed beneath the

feed rake conveyor, its support fitted on

the lift cylinders must be applied.

- Use lift eyes and/or a carrier beam for lift-

ing the machine at the front. If no lift eyes

and/or carrier beam is available, please

contact your CLAAS dealer.

- Use only flawless and sufficiently dimen-

sioned lifting devices for lifting the

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machine.

- Protect your lifting devices against sharp

corners and edges, e.g. by protectors.

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3.2 Safety rules

Before putting the machine into operation, read and

follow the Operator's manual and the safety

instructions!

3.2.1 Identification of warning and danger

signs

All parts of this operator's manual having to do with

your safety or the safe operation of the front attach-

ment or the machine are marked with the following

signs. Please pass on all safety precautions to any

other users of the machine as well.

Danger!

Nature and source of danger

Consequences: death or serious injury

- Countermeasures

Warning!

Nature and source of danger

Consequences: injuries

- Countermeasures

Caution!

Nature and source of danger

Consequences: material damage

- Countermeasures

Note!

Nature and source of information

Consequences: enhanced machine economy

or easy assembly

- Measures

Environment!

Nature and source of danger

Consequences: damage to the environment

- Countermeasures

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3.3 Safety decals

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3.3.1 General information on safety decals

The danger zones on the machine or on the front

attachment which cannot be eliminated by design or

protective measures, are identified by safety decals.

These safety decals help to alert persons to hazards

which can cause personal injury.

The safety decals consist of two components:

- Part 1 shows the risk of injury in a warning

triangle.

- Part 2 shows how injury and accidents can be pre-

vented by appropriate actions.

The pictures on the safety decals consist of generally

understandable pictograms. As far as possible, the

safety decals must be located in close proximity to the

hazardous area.

The original CLAAS safety decals are equipped with

the CLAAS part number and the date of manufacture.

The positioning and meanings of the safety decals are

explained below:

- When ordering, please use the 10-digit CLAAS

part number given ahead of every safety decal,

- the safety decal number given in ( ) shows the

correct position of the safety decals in the associ-

ated picture,

- followed by an explanation of the safety decal

graphics in text form.

Danger!

Hazard points on the machine.

Death or serious injury!

- Hazard warning signs / safety decals that

are damaged or unrecognisable must be

replaced immediately by new ones.

- When parts that have hazard warning

signs / safety decals are replaced, always

make sure to attach the relevant new haz-

ard warning signs / safety decals to

each new part.

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