BVL V-LOAD Shear User manual

ENGLISH
Operating manual
V-LOAD Shear
Top 160, 180
Mega 180
Rev. 3 /02.17 Art. no. 94207
Printed in Germany –translation of the original operating
manual
www.bvl-group.de

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Dear Customer,
This shear grab is a top quality product manufactured by Maschinenfabrik Bernard van Lengerich
GmbH & Co. KG.
In order to fully utilize the many advantages of your newly acquired shear grab, please read this
operating manual carefully before commissioning this accessory equipment.
Please also ensure that every person involved in the operation of the machine has read this operating
manual before commissioning the shear grab.
Maschinenfabrik Bernard van Lengerich GmbH & Co.
Manufacturer's address
Bernard van Lengerich
Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Operations: Grenzstrasse 16 • 48488 Emsbüren, Germany
Post address: Postfach 1154• 48488 Emsbüren, Germany
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone] (Administration)
[phone] (Spare parts / Service)
Internet: http://www.bvl-group.de
E-mail: info @ bvl-group.de
EC Declaration of Conformity
According to EC Directives
2006/42/EC (MD)
Bernard van Lengerich Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Grenzstr.16, 48488 Emsbüren,
Germany,
declares under sole responsibility that the product
Series: V-LOAD Shear
Type: Top 160, Top 180, Mega 180
Year of manufacture: ………………………….
Machine number: ...................................
to which this directive refers is in conformity with all basic occupational health and safety regulations
stipulated in EC Directive 2006/42/EC.
To effect correct application of the safety and health requirements stated in the EC Directive, the
following standards and/or technical specifications have been consulted:
DIN EN ISO 12100; DIN EN 13857;
DIN EN 349; DIN EN ISO 4413; DIN EN 4254-1; DIN EN 703
........................................................................................................................................................................................
(Name and / or number of the standard(s) and / or technical specification(s))
Emsbüren, on February , 2017
…………………………………….
Bernard van Lengerich
Managing Director

Identification data
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Identification data
Enter the identification data of the accessory equipment here.
The identification data is specified on the type plate.
Machine number:
Type:
Year of manufacture:
Manufacturer's address
Bernard van Lengerich
Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Operations:
Post address:
D-48488
Tel.:
Fax.:
Internet:
E-mail:
Grenzstrasse 16
Postfach 1154
Emsbüren
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-0
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-34
http://www.bvl-group.de
[email protected]
Spare part orders / Service
For the address, see the manufacturer's address
Tel.:
Fax.:
Mobile:
Internet:
E-mail:
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-48
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-37
+ 49 (0) 172 281 63 22
http://www.bvl-group.de
[email protected]
When ordering spare parts, always provide the series, type,
accessory equipment number and the year of manufacture of the
accessory equipment.
Formal information about this operating manual
Document number:
94207
Date created:
2/18/2017
Copyright
Bernard van Lengerich
Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, 2012
All rights reserved.
Reprints, even in excerpts, only with the written permission of Bernard
van Lengerich Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG.

Preface
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Preface
Dear Customer,
You selected a quality product from the extensive product range of
Bernard van Lengerich Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG. We would
like to thank you for putting your trust in us.
After receiving your accessory equipment, verify that no transport
damage has occurred and that all parts are present! Use the delivery
note to check if the shipment of your accessory equipment is
complete and also includes the special equipment you ordered.
Claims for damages cannot be accepted unless submitted without
delay!
Read and observe this operating manual and, in particular, the safety
instructions before putting your equipment into operation. After
reading this information carefully, you can immediately start enjoying
all the benefits of your recently purchased accessory equipment.
Make sure that all personnel operating the accessory equipment have
read this operating manual before putting the accessory equipment
into operation.
Special equipment is available for all accessory equipment. When
customizing your accessory equipment, you may find that not all
descriptions contained in this operating manual apply to your specific
accessory equipment. Special equipment is identified in this operating
manual.
If you have any questions on how to handle your accessory
equipment or regarding this operating manual, please contact us.
Regular maintenance and the timely exchange of worn or damaged
parts will increase the service life of your accessory equipment.
User evaluation
Dear reader,
our operating manuals are revised on a regular basis. You help us
increase the user friendliness of our operating manuals by sending us
your tips and recommendations on how we can improve them. Please
submit your suggestions by fax.
Bernard van Lengerich
Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Operations:
Post address:
D-48488
Tel.:
Fax.:
E-mail:
Grenzstrasse 16
Postfach 1154
Emsbüren
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-0
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-34
[email protected]

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1User information.................................................................................................7
1.1 Purpose of this operating manual..........................................................................................7
1.2 Storing the operating manual.................................................................................................7
1.3 Locational information in this operating manual ....................................................................7
1.4 Illustrations used....................................................................................................................8
1.1.1 Terms used................................................................................................................8
2Safety instructions .............................................................................................9
2.1 Action-related safety instructions and important information.................................................9
2.1.1 Action-related safety instructions ..............................................................................9
2.1.2 Important information...............................................................................................10
2.2 Working in a safety-conscious manner................................................................................11
2.3 Organizational measures.....................................................................................................11
2.3.1 Responsibilities of the owner...................................................................................12
2.3.2 Responsibilities of the operator...............................................................................12
2.3.3 Qualification of the personnel..................................................................................13
2.3.4 Intended use............................................................................................................14
2.3.5 Claims based on defects and liability ......................................................................14
2.4 Product safety......................................................................................................................15
2.4.1 Safe operation of the accessory equipment............................................................15
2.4.2 Safety devices and safeguards ...............................................................................15
2.4.3 Structural modifications ...........................................................................................16
2.4.4 Replacement and wear parts as well as auxiliary supplies.....................................17
2.4.5 Warranty and liability ...............................................................................................17
2.5 General safety instructions ..................................................................................................18
2.5.1 Danger area and hazard areas................................................................................18
2.5.2 General information on safety and accident prevention..........................................19
2.5.3 Hydraulic system .....................................................................................................23
2.5.4 Electrical system......................................................................................................24
2.5.5 Mounted accessory equipment................................................................................24
2.5.6 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs.........................................................................25
2.6 Warnings and instructions....................................................................................................26
2.6.1 Warnings..................................................................................................................26
2.6.2 Positioning of warnings and instructions .................................................................31
2.7 Risks resulting from failure to observe the safety instructions and warnings......................31
3Loading and unloading....................................................................................32
4Product description..........................................................................................33
4.1 Components at a glance Standard model ...........................................................................33
4.2 Safety devices and safeguards............................................................................................33
4.3 Supply lines between tractor and accessory equipment .....................................................34
4.4 Type plate and CE mark......................................................................................................34
4.5 Technical data......................................................................................................................35
4.5.1 Shear grab V-LOAD Shear......................................................................................35
4.5.2 Information on noise generation..............................................................................36
4.6 Conformity............................................................................................................................36
4.7 Required tractor equipment .................................................................................................37
5Design and function.........................................................................................39
5.1 Control panel........................................................................................................................39
5.1.1 Switching the control panel on/off ...........................................................................40
5.1.2 Possible switching functions of the control panel....................................................40
5.2 Hydraulic system..................................................................................................................41
5.3 Hydraulic hose lines.............................................................................................................41
6Commissioning.................................................................................................43
6.1 Checking the operation of the accessory equipment...........................................................44

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7Mounting / removing the accessory equipment............................................ 45
7.1 Mounting the accessory equipment.................................................................................... 45
7.2 Removing the accessory equipment................................................................................... 46
7.2.1 Coupling the hydraulic hose lines........................................................................... 47
7.2.2 Uncoupling the hydraulic hose lines....................................................................... 48
8Transport trips.................................................................................................. 49
9Using the accessory equipment..................................................................... 50
9.1 Removing, transporting and setting down the silage block................................................. 50
9.1.1 Cutting and transporting the silage block................................................................ 51
9.1.2 Setting down / unloading the silage block............................................................... 51
10 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs................................................................ 52
10.1 Cleaning.............................................................................................................................. 53
10.2 Lubricating........................................................................................................................... 54
10.2.1 The lubrication chart at a glance............................................................................. 54
10.2.2 Lubrication schedule............................................................................................... 54
10.3 Maintenance schedule –overview...................................................................................... 55
10.3.1 Cutting unit –sharpening / replacing the blades .................................................... 55
10.4 Hydraulic system................................................................................................................. 56
10.4.1 Markings on hydraulic hose lines............................................................................ 57
10.4.2 Maintenance intervals............................................................................................. 57
10.4.3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose lines.............................................................. 57
10.4.4 Installing and removing hydraulic hose lines.......................................................... 58
10.5 Tightening torques for bolt joints......................................................................................... 59
11 Faults ................................................................................................................ 60
12 BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE (NL).................................................................. 61
De ingebruikname ......................................................................................................................... 61
12.1 Geschiktheid van de tractor controleren ............................................................................. 61
12.2 Berekenen van de werkelijke waarden ............................................................................... 62
12.2.1 Vereiste gegevens.................................................................................................. 62
12.2.2 Minimumballast van de tractor................................................................................ 63
12.2.3 Werkelijke belasting van de vooras van de tractor................................................. 63
12.2.4 Werkelijk totaalgewicht van de combinatie tractor-machine................................... 63
12.2.5 Werkelijke belasting van de achteras van de tractor.............................................. 63
12.2.6 Draagvermogens van de op de tractor gemonteerde banden................................ 63
12.2.7 Tabel 64
12.3 Voorwaarden voor het gebruik van tractoren met gekoppelde machines........................... 65
12.3.1 Combinatiemogelijkheden van koppel- en trekinrichtingen.................................... 65
12.3.2 Werkelijke DC-waarde berekenen voor de te koppelen combinatie........................ 66
13 Index.................................................................................................................. 67

User information
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1 User information
The chapter User information provides you with information on how to
use this operating manual.
1.1 Purpose of this operating manual
This operating manual:
describes how to operate, clean, service and repair the
accessory equipment,
provides important information on how to handle the accessory
equipment in a safe and efficient way.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
1.2 Storing the operating manual
The operating manual is part of the accessory equipment. This
operating manual must, therefore:
always be kept on the drawing vehicle,
be stored for future reference.
Pass this operating manual on to the customer at the time the
accessory equipment was purchased.
1.3 Locational information in this operating manual
All locational information in this operating manual is given in relation
to the direction of travel.

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1.4 Illustrations used
Instructions for actions and responses
Actions that need to be carried out following a specific sequence are
identified as numbered instructions for action.
Strictly adhere to this order. In certain cases, the response of the
accessory equipment to the corresponding instruction for action will
be marked with an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction for action 1
→Accessory equipment's response to instruction for action 1
1. Instruction for action 2
Lists
Unordered lists are displayed as lists with bullet points.
Example:
item 1
item 2
Item numbers in illustrations
Figures included in round brackets refer to the item numbers included
in the adjoining illustration.
Example (1)
Item 1 in the adjoining illustration
1.1.1 Terms used
Term
Meaning
third parties
The term "third parties" refers to persons other than the operator.
Hazard
A hazard is the source of a potential injury or damage to a person's
health.
Manufacturer
The term "manufacturer" refers to Bernard van Lengerich
Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG.
Accessory equipment
The term "accessory equipment" refers to the shear grab.

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2 Safety instructions
This chapter contains important information for the owner and the
operator on how to operate the accessory equipment in a safe and
trouble-free manner.
Observe all safety instructions provided in this operating
manual!
Most accidents are caused due to a failure to observe the simplest of
safety rules.
You help prevent accidents by observing all safety instructions
provided in this operating manual.
2.1 Action-related safety instructions and important information
The operating manual contains action-related safety instructions and
important information. Signal words and symbols are used to allow
the reader to view action-related safety instructions and important
information at a glance.
2.1.1 Action-related safety instructions
Action-related safety instructions:
warn of hazards which may arise in a specific situation or in
connection with a certain type of action,
are printed immediately in front of the hazardous action
described in the corresponding chapter,
are marked by the triangular safety symbol and a preceding
signal word. The signal word indicates the severity of the
imminent danger.
DANGER
DANGER
indicates a situation of imminent danger that, unless avoided,
carries a high risk of causing severe injury (loss of body parts
or permanent damage) or death.
Failure to observe safety instructions marked with the
"DANGER" symbol may immediately result in severe injury or
death.
WARNING
WARNING
indicates a situation of potential danger that, unless avoided,
carries a moderate risk of causing severe injury or death.
Failure to observe safety instructions marked with the
"WARNING" symbol may potentially result in severe injury or
death.

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CAUTION
CAUTION
indicates a situation of potential danger that, unless avoided,
carries a low risk of causing minor or moderate injury or
property damage.
Failure to observe safety instructions marked with the
"CAUTION" symbol may potentially result in minor or moderate
injury or property damage.
2.1.2 Important information
Important information:
provides instructions on how to handle the accessory equipment
properly,
provides tips on how to use the accessory equipment in the most
efficient way possible,
is marked by the adjacent symbols.
IMPORTANT
indicates an obligation to behave or act in a particular way in
order to handle the accessory equipment in the proper manner.
Failure to observe this information may lead to faults on the
accessory equipment or its vicinity.
NOTICE
indicates tips on proper use and information that is particularly
helpful.
This information makes it possible to use all features of the
accessory equipment in the most efficient way.

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2.2 Working in a safety-conscious manner
Your accessory equipment has been built in accordance with the state
of the art and all recognized safety rules.
Regardless, using the accessory equipment carries certain risks and
may impair:
the life and limb of the operator or third parties,
the accessory equipment itself,
other material assets.
Observe the following to ensure the operational safety of the
accessory equipment:
this operating manual, in particular:
the general safety instructions,
the action-related safety instructions,
the instructions for action,
the information on proper use.
the warnings attached to the accessory equipment,
all national, generally applicable regulations regarding safety and
accident prevention as well as environmental protection,
the national road traffic regulations during transport trips.
Do not operate the accessory equipment unless all of its safety
features are in proper working order.
WARNING
Risks of personal injury from crushing, cutting, entrapment,
entanglement or impact if tractor and accessory equipment are
not sufficiently roadworthy and safe to operate!
Check if tractor and accessory equipment are roadworthy and safe to
operate every time before putting them into operation.
2.3 Organizational measures
The operating manual:
must always be stored at the location of the accessory
equipment.
must be freely accessible to operator and maintenance
personnel at all times.

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2.3.1 Responsibilities of the owner
The owner is required to:
observe all national, generally applicable regulations regarding
safety and accident prevention as well as environmental
protection,
limit work with / on the accessory equipment to personnel who:
are familiar with all general safety and accident-prevention
regulations,
have been instructed in how to work with / on the accessory
equipment,
have read and understood this operating manual.
keep all warnings attached to the accessory equipment legible at
all times,
replace damaged warnings,
provide personnel with the necessary personal protective
equipment such as:
safety goggles,
work gloves according to DIN EN 388,
safety shoes,
protective suit,
skin protection, etc.
2.3.2 Responsibilities of the operator
Before commencing work, all personnel designated to work with/on
the accessory equipment are required to:
observe all national, generally applicable regulations regarding
safety and accident prevention as well as environmental
protection,
read and observe chapter "Safety instructions", starting on
page 9 of this operating manual,
read the chapter "Warnings and instructions", starting on
page 26 of this operating manual, and observe the warnings
while operating the accessory equipment,
become familiar with the accessory equipment,
read the chapters in this operating manual that are essential for
the execution of the work tasks they have been assigned.
If detecting that a fixture is no longer fully compliant with the safety
regulations, the operator is required to remedy this defect
immediately. If the correction of a fault is not part of the operator's
responsibilities or the operator lacks the necessary expertise, the
operator must report the defect to his supervisor or the owner.

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2.3.3 Qualification of the personnel
Work with / on the accessory equipment is limited to qualified and
trained personnel. The operator must clearly define the
responsibilities of the personnel with regard to operation,
maintenance and repairs.
A person in training may only work with/on the accessory equipment
when supervised by an experienced member of the personnel.
The operator may only perform the work described in this operating
manual.
Work on the accessory equipment that requires professional
expertise may only be performed by specialty workshops. Specialty
workshops have the qualified personnel and suitable means (tools,
lifting and supporting devices) that are necessary to perform the work
in a professional and safe manner.
This applies to work:
not described in this operating manual,
that is identified as "work to be performed at a workshop" in this
operating manual.
Personnel
Activity
Person specially
trained to perform
this activity 1)
Instructed
person 2)
Person with
professional
training (specialty
workshop) 3)
Loading / transport
X
X
X
Commissioning
--
X
X
Setup, adjustment
--
X
X
Operation
--
X
X
Cleaning, maintenance and repairs
--
X
X
Troubleshooting
--
X
X
Disposal
X
--
--
Legend:
X..permitted
--..not permitted
1) A person capable of assuming a specific task and completing
this task for a company with the appropriate expertise.
2) An instructed person is someone who is familiar with or has
been trained in the tasks assigned to him and the potential
dangers associated with improper conduct and has received
instructions about the necessary safeguards and safety
measures.
3) Personnel who have undergone professional technical training
are considered experts (specialists). They are capable of
assessing the tasks assigned to them and the potential dangers
involved in their execution on account of their professional
technical training and their familiarity with all applicable
regulations.
Note: A qualification that is equivalent to professional technical
training can be acquired by working in the respective field for
several years.

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2.3.4 Intended use
The shear grab:
is suitable for removing, transporting and depositing silage
blocks composed of any type of silage as well as feeding stuff
commonly used in animal husbandry and whose content of dry
substance makes up no more than 30% of the overall mix,
is an accessory (for front or rear installation) that is mounted
exclusively to an adequate vehicle (tractor, wheel/farmyard
loader, telescopic loader) using a suitable fixture/holder,
is a rear-mounted accessory (H 180 HA) that is equipped with a
hydraulic lifting frame and a hydraulic push-off system,
may only be operated by one person from the driver's seat of the
tractor using a control panel.
2.3.5 Claims based on defects and liability
Claims based on defects and liability are excluded in cases of
personal injury and property damage that can be attributed to one or
several of the following causes:
Intended use also comprises:
observing all information provided in this operating manual,
performing all inspection and maintenance work,
the exclusive use of original spare parts.
Improper use:
Improper installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance.
Operating the vehicle with defective safety devices or improperly
mounted or non-operational safety devices and safeguards.
Failure to observe the operating manual with regard to transport,
storage, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and
setup.
Unauthorized structural modifications.
Insufficient monitoring of vehicle parts that are subject to wear.
Improperly performed repairs.
Natural disasters and force majeure.
Vandalism.
Damage resulting from improper use:
is the sole responsibility of the owner,
is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.

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2.4 Product safety
2.4.1 Safe operation of the accessory equipment
The accessory equipment may only be operated by a single person
from the driver's seat on the tractor provided there is no one in the
danger area of the accessory equipment. Refer to the chapter
"Danger area and hazard areas", starting on page 18.
Reset all controls on the accessory equipment to the zero position
before starting the tractor.
2.4.2 Safety devices and safeguards
The accessory equipment must not be operated unless all safety
devices and safeguards have been properly fitted and are fully
operational.
Faulty or missing safety devices and safeguards may lead to
dangerous situations.
Check all safety devices and safeguards for obvious external
damage and proper operation before putting the accessory
equipment into operation.

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2.4.3 Structural modifications
Vehicles with an operating permit issued by an authority or
fixtures and equipment connected to a vehicle for which an
applicable operating permit or an approval for road travel in
accordance with the traffic regulations is available must be in a
condition that complies with the provisions of the corresponding
permit or approval.
Do not subject the accessory equipment to any structural
modifications nor any attachments or retrofitting unless you have
the written permission of the manufacturer to do so.
In case of unauthorized structural modifications as well as
unauthorized attachments and retrofitting:
the Declaration of Conformity and the CE mark on the
accessory equipment will become void,
the operating permit in accordance with national and
international regulations will become void.
Use only original spare parts or modification or accessory parts
that have been approved by the manufacturer in order to ensure
that:
the Declaration of Conformity and the CE mark on the
accessory equipment will remain valid,
the operating permit in accordance with national and
international regulations will remain valid,
the accessory equipment remains fully operational.
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damages
caused by:
unauthorized modifications of the accessory equipment,
unapproved modification and accessory parts,
welding and drilling operations on load-bearing sections of
the accessory equipment.
DANGER
Dangerous situations may arise if load-bearing parts break as a
result of mechanical work performed on sections of the frame!
These hazards may cause serious injury, including death.
The following is prohibited as a general rule:
drilling on the frame of the accessory equipment
drilling out holes already existing on the frame of the accessory
equipment
welding on load-bearing parts

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2.4.4 Replacement and wear parts as well as auxiliary supplies
Replace parts of the accessory equipment that are not in proper
technical condition without delay!
Use only original parts made or approved by the manufacturer in
order to ensure that the operating permit, in accordance with national
and international regulations, retains its validity. When using
replacement and wear parts made by third parties, you are not
guaranteed that these parts are designed and constructed in a way
that would ensure operational reliability and safety.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by using
unapproved replacement and wear parts or auxiliary supplies.
2.4.5 Warranty and liability
Our "Terms of Sales and Delivery" apply as a general rule. The owner
has received these terms no later than by the time the contract was
concluded.
Warranty and liability claims are excluded in cases of personal injury
and property damage that can be attributed to one or several of the
following causes:
Improper use of the accessory equipment,
Improper installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance of the accessory equipment,
Operating the accessory equipment with defective safety devices
or improperly mounted or non-operational safety devices and
safeguards,
Failure to observe the information provided in the operating
manual regarding commissioning, operation and maintenance,
Unauthorized structural modifications on the accessory
equipment,
Insufficient monitoring of accessory equipment parts that are
subject to wear,
Improperly performed repairs,
Natural disasters caused by the impact of foreign objects and
force majeure,
Vandalism.

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2.5 General safety instructions
General safety instructions:
apply in general and are intended to ensure the safe operation of
the accessory equipment,
are summarized in the subchapters below.
2.5.1 Danger area and hazard areas
The danger area is the area in and/or around the accessory
equipment where dangerous situations may arise that will affect the
health or safety of a person.
No one is allowed to stay inside the danger area:
unless the tractor and the accessory equipment are secured
from starting up inadvertently or rolling way.
Only if no one is inside the danger area of the accessory equipment is
the operator allowed to:
move the accessory equipment,
shift the moving components of the accessory equipment from
the transport position to the work position and vice versa,
power work tools.
The danger present in the danger area arises from certain hazard
areas. These hazards are present at all times or may arise
unexpectedly.
Hazard areas are marked by warnings attached to the accessory
equipment. These warnings warn of existing residual hazards.
This operating manual contains action-related safety information that
warn of existing residual hazards.
These hazards may arise from:
the operating movements of the tractor with the mounted
accessory equipment,
the inadvertent lowering of the raised accessory equipment /
parts of the accessory equipment,
the inadvertent starting up and rolling away of tractor and
accessory equipment.

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2.5.2 General information on safety and accident prevention
In addition to the safety information provided in this chapter, the
general information on safety and accident prevention
applicable in the respective country must be observed!
Wear the personal protective equipment required for working
with / on the accessory equipment!
Follow the warnings and instructions attached to the accessory
equipment. These provide important information on how to
handle the accessory equipment in a safe and trouble-free
manner!
In addition to the general safety information provided in the
chapter, the action-related safety instructions laid out in the
other chapters must be observed as well!
Adapt your driving style in such a way that you remain in full
control of tractor and mounted accessory equipment at all times!
The factors to be considered in this regard are the operator's
personal abilities, the road, traffic, visual and weather
conditions, the driving characteristics of the tractor and the
impact by the installed accessory equipment.
WARNING
Keep everyone away from the immediate area of accessory
equipment before putting the accessory equipment into
operation!
Pay particular attention to children!
Allowing persons to hitch a ride or transport objects on the
accessory equipment is prohibited!
Never use the accessory equipment as a lifting platform for
individuals!

Safety instructions
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Unloading Technology V-LOAD Shear Top + Mega
Installing / removing the accessory equipment
Mount the accessory equipment only to suitable tractors!
Properly mount the accessory equipment only to the designated
fixtures!
WARNING
When mounting the accessory equipment at the front or the rear
of a tractor, do not exceed any of the following values:
the permissible gross weight of the tractor,
the permissible axle loads of the tractor,
the permissible drawbar load on the coupling point of the
tractor,
the permissible load capacity of the tractor tires!
No one is allowed between the tractor and the accessory
equipment while the tractor is moved up to the accessory
equipment!
Any assistants present may only help the driver steer the tractor
while standing next to the vehicles.
Check all coupled supply lines.
Coupled supply lines:
must easily yield without tension, kinking or friction when
the vehicles negotiate curves,
must not rub against foreign objects!
Always set down the accessory equipment on a level and
horizontal surface and ensure it is stable!