scope:

This part of ISO 4254, intended to be used together with ISO 4254-1:____, specifies the safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of self-propelled and trailed pick-up balers independent of the shape or size of the bales formed. It is not applicable to pedestrian controlled round balers. It describes methods for the elimination or reduction of hazards arising from the intended use of these machines by one person (the operator) in the course of normal operation and service. In addition, it specifies the type of information on safe working practices to be provided by the manufacturer.
When provisions of this part of ISO 4254 are different from those which are stated in ISO 4254-1:____ the provisions of this part of ISO 4254 take precedence over the provisions of ISO 4254-1:____ for machines that have been designed and built according the provisions of this part of ISO 4254.
This part of ISO 4254, taken together with ISO 4254-1:____, deals with all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to this agricultural machinery used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 3).
This part of ISO 4254 is not applicable to environmental hazards, road safety, electromagnetic compatibility, vibration and hazards related to moving parts for power transmission. It is not applicable to hazards related to maintenance or repairs to be carried out by professional service personnel.
NOTE ISO 14982 specifies test methods and acceptance criteria for evaluating the electromagnetic compatibility of all kind of mobile agricultural machinery.
This part of ISO 4254 is not applicable to self-propelled and trailed pick-up balers manufactured before the date of its publication.