Central Safety & Usage Information
Safety and usage information for AGCO retrofit solutions:
1. General information
This information applies to all AGCO retrofit solutions presented on this website.
AGCO retrofit solutions are components intended for integration into existing vehicles or machines. They must always be considered in conjunction with the corresponding operator’s manuals of the vehicle and any mounted implements.
Before installation or use:
- Carefully read and observe all applicable operator’s manuals.
- Familiarise yourself with all operating controls and their functions.
- Observe all operating, safety and maintenance instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the machine, implements or other property, as well as personal injury
2. Safety instructions and hazard levels
Safety instructions are identified by standardized symbols and signal words indicating different hazard levels, such as DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.
Disregarding safety instructions may lead to:
- Serious damage to the machine or retrofit solution
- Damage to mounted implements or other property
- Increased risk of accidents and injuries
Adherence to safety instructions is essential to prevent such damage and risks.
3. Authorized use
AGCO retrofit solutions are designed exclusively for approved agricultural applications or comparable intended uses.
Any use beyond the intended purpose is considered unauthorized.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from unauthorized use; such use is entirely at the operator’s risk.
Authorized use includes:
- Compliance with all operating, maintenance and repair conditions specified by AGCO
- Observance of all safety instructions
- Use only in approved combinations with vehicles and implements
4. Qualification of personnel
Installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by qualified and trained personnel who:
- Are familiar with the equipment
- Are aware of the associated risks
- Have read and understood the relevant operator’s manuals
Maintenance and repair work should be performed by authorized service workshops.
5. Legal and regulatory compliance
The operator is responsible for compliance with:
- Applicable accident prevention regulations
- Generally accepted safety, occupational health and traffic regulations
- National and regional legal and regulatory requirements
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from unauthorized modifications to the vehicle, machine or retrofit solution.
6. Use by children and young persons
AGCO retrofit solutions are working equipment.
Children and young persons must not:
- Operate the vehicle, retrofit solution or mounted implements
- Remain unsupervised in the vehicle
If children or young persons are present, the operator is responsible for providing strict supervision at all times.
7. Copyright and liability notice
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Reproduction, duplication or distribution of this information, in whole or in part, without prior written consent from AGCO is prohibited.
Although the information has been prepared with the utmost care, AGCO assumes no liability for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of this information. AGCO reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.