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2–3

Safety instructions

2.3

General conduct and safety instructions

Organizational measures

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The machine has been designed and built in accordance with current standards and
the recognized safety regulations. Nevertheless, its use may constitute a risk to life and
limb of the user or of third parties, or cause damage to the machine and to other
material property if it is not used properly.

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The machine must only be used in mechanically good condition in accordance with its
designated use(s) and the instructions set out in the operator’s manual, and only by
safety-conscious persons who are fully aware of the risks involved in operating the
machine. Any malfunctions, especially those affecting the safety of the machine, must
therefore be corrected immediately!
Basic rule:
Before starting the machine, inspect the machine for safety in work and road operation!

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Careful and prudent operation is the best way to avoid accidents!

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The operating instructions must always be available, and must therefore be kept in the
storage compartment provided for in the cab.
Immediately complete or replace an incomplete or illegible operator’s manual.

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In addition to the operating instructions, observe and instruct the operator in all appli-
cable legal and mandatory regulations relevant to accident prevention and environ-
mental protection.
These compulsory regulations may also deal with the handling of hazardous
substances, issuing and/or wearing of personal protective equipment, or traffic regula-
tions.

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With regard to specific operational features, e.g. those relevant to job organization,
work sequences or the persons doing the work, supplement the operator’s manual by
corresponding instructions, including those relevant to supervising and reporting duties.

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Persons who with work on the machine must have read and understood the operator’s
manual and in particular, Section 2 “Safety Instructions” before beginning work. This
applies especially to persons working only occasionally on the machine, e.g. set-up or
maintenance.

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The user/owner must check – at least from time to time – whether the persons doing
operation or maintenance of the machine are working in compliance with the operator’s
manual and are aware of risks and safety factors.

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The user/owner commits himself to operate and keep the machine in a good operating
condition, and, if necessary or required by law, to require the operating or servicing
persons to wear protective clothing etc.

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In the event of safety-relevant modifications or changes on the machine or of its
behavior, stop the machine immediately and report the malfunction to the competent
authority/person.
Safety-related damage or malfunctions of the machine must be corrected immediately.

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Never make any modifications, additions or conversions to the machine and its super-
structure (cab, telescopic unit etc.), as well as to the attachments, which might affect
safety without the approval of the manuufacturer! This also applies to the installation
and the adjustment of safety devices and valves, as well as to welding work on load-
bearing elements.

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Service parts must comply with the technical requirements specified by the manuufac-
turer. Original service parts from the manuufacturer can be relied to do so.

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Replace hydraulic hoses within stipulated and appropriate intervals even if no safety-
related defects have been detected.