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Safety Information
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Safety instructions regarding operation
Normal operation
• Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial to safety!
• Before beginning machine operation, familiarize yourself with the surroundings and
circumstances of the work site. These are e.g. obstacles in the traveling area or the job
site, the soil bearing capacity and any necessary barriers separating the work site from
public roads
• Take the necessary precautions to make sure the machine is used only when in a safe
and reliable state!
Operate the machine only if all protective and safety-oriented devices, e.g. removable
safety-devices, soundproofing elements and mufflers etc., are in place and fully
functional!
• Check the machine at least once a day/per work shift for visible damage and defects.
Report any changes (incl. changes in the machine's operational behavior) to the
competent organization/person immediately! If necessary, stop the machine immedi-
ately and lock it!
• In the event of malfunctions, stop the machine immediately and lock it! Have any
defects rectified immediately!
• Start and operate the machine from the operator‘s seat only!
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures in accordance with the Operator's Manual,
and observe the indicators!
• Before putting the machine into operation (start-up/moving), make sure no one is at risk
by putting the machine into operation!
• Before machine travel, and also after interrupting operation, check whether the service
brake, the parking brake (the drive must be switched off if the parking brake is applied!)
and the signalling and the light systems are functional!
• When traveling on public roads, ways and places, observe the local traffic regulations in
force and, if necessary, make sure beforehand that the machine is in a condition
perfectly compatible with these regulations!
• Always switch on the lights in conditions of poor visibility and after dark.
• Do not carry any other persons apart from the operator!
• When crossing underpasses, bridges and tunnels, or when passing under overhead
lines always make sure there is enough clearance!
• Always keep at a safe distance from the edges of building pits and slopes!
• When working in buildings or in enclosed areas, look out for:
• Height of the ceiling/clearances
• Width of entrances
• Maximum load of ceilings and floors
• Sufficient room ventilation – poisoning hazard! (exhaust)
