Operation
40
Driving
The following points must be check for correct functioning after
starting up the engine:
•
Is the steering functioning properly?
WARNING!
Risk of accident. If the hydraulic system malfunctions,
the steering becomes hard.
•
The machine may not be operated with defective
steering.
•
Does the horn work?
Safety regulations when driving
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You must have a sufficient overview of the path of travel and
be satisfied that the path of travel is free and unobstructed.
•
Always keep a safe braking distance to people.
•
Practice handling the machine on a spacious and flat area
without obstacles and with an unrestricted view.
•
Always adapt your driving style to the situation and do not be
tempted to enter into a safety risk.
•
When using accessory equipment, special conditions apply,
see
"Installing the accessory
equipment
", page 44
.
•
Refrain from any working method which affects the standard
safety of the machine.
DANGER!
Toppling risk when driving on inclinations.
•
Always keep a sufficient distance to ditches or
steep slopes and embankments.
•
Never turn while on inclinations or embankments.
•
Drive only straight uphill or straight downhill on
slopes.
If the machine is operated in a hillside situation or on
slopes and inclinations, the operator alone carries the
responsibility for the resulting damages to the machine
and bodily injury.
DANGER!
Risk of accident through careless behaviour.
•
Do not climb onto the machine while it is moving.
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The transporting of passengers is not permitted.
•
In no case are you to jump off from the moving
machine.