7
Safety Information
1.2
General information
• In addition to the information provid-
ed in this operating manual, all the
legally applicable health and safety
provisions must be observed.
• Before starting up the vehicle for the
first time, read the operating manual
supplied with it thoroughly as well as
any separate manuals provided with
additional or attachment devices and
observe all the information during
work.
• The vehicle may only be operated,
serviced and repaired by personnel
trained by Hako technical experts.
• This vehicle is not intended to be
used by persons (including children)
with limited physical or mental capa-
bilities or persons without sufficient
experience and ability.
• Particular attention should be paid to
the information regarding safety.
Technical expertise is the key to pre-
venting errors when operating the
equipment and ensuring trouble-free
operation.
• The operating manual must always
be kept at the operating location of
the vehicle and, as a result, should
kept in a safe place on the vehicle.
• If the equipment is sold or rented out,
these documents should be trans-
ferred to the new owner/operator.
The transfer should be confirmed!
• The warning labels attached to the
equipment provide important infor-
mation concerning safe operation.
Labels which are illegible or missing
must be replaced.
• Original spare parts must be used to
ensure safety.
• It is forbidden to move into the haz-
ard area of the vehicle.
• A mobile phone may only be used
when the vehicle has been stopped.
• It is forbidden to transport people on
the vehicle!
1.3
Operating information
• Check the operational safety of the
vehicle each time before starting it
up! Clear any faults immediately!
• Before starting work, the operator
must be fully familiar with all adjust-
ment, operating and control ele-
ments as well as their respective
function! It is too late to do this when
the vehicle is actually in operation!
• Always wear heavy duty, non-slip
footwear when working with the vehi-
cle.
• The vehicle may only be driven on
and the equipment used on those
surfaces which have been approved
by the contractor or person appoint-
ed by him.
• When using the vehicle, it is essen-
tial to pay attention to third parties,
especially children.
• The vehicle is not suitable for clear-
ing up hazardous, inflammable or
explosive fluids, dust or substances.
• This vehicle must not be used as
dust cleaner equipped with a dust fil-
ter insert (dust collector) to clear up
dust which could represent a hazard
to health.
• It is forbidden to use the vehicle in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Remove the key from the key switch
to prevent unauthorized use of the
vehicle.
• The vehicle and its equipment must
be checked in terms of perfect work-
ing condition and operational safety
before being put to use. The vehicle
must not be used if it is not in a prop-
er working condition.
• Before putting the vehicle into opera-
tion, adjust the driver's seat so that
