AUTHORISATION TO DRIVE THE MACHINE
- CAUTION -
Comply with the legislation in effect in the country
where the machine is used.
- CAUTION -
Only qualified and specifically trained staff may use
the machine.
The machine may only be driven by people authorised
to do so by the plant/site manager in charge of the pre-
mises where the machine is used.
- The user must always be able to produce the authorisa-
tion while using the machine.
- The driver may not allow any another person to drive the
machine.
- Any use of the machine must also comply with good
working standards.
STARTING THE MACHINE
- Regardless of the driver’s experience, before starting
the machine, take time to become familiar with the loca-
tion and function of every control and instrument.
- Never drive the machine with wet or greasy hands or shoes.
- DANGER -
Before starting the engine, ensure all the control levers are
in neutral, the parking brake is engaged, the engine bonnet
is closed and that no one is standing near the machine.
- DANGER -
The machine may only be started or manoeuvred if the
driver is sitting in the driver’s seat with the seat belt
properly adjusted and fastened.
The operator must always be in control of the machine.
- Use the audible alarm or other signals to warn anyone in
attendance before starting the vehicle.
- The vehicle could move and cause unwanted damage if
it is started up without following the correct procedure.
- Never start the engine or touch the levers if a danger
sign is displayed inside the cab.
- Never start the engine by short-circuiting the terminals
on the starting motor.
- If you use auxiliary batteries, beware because the gas in the
auxiliary batteries could explode causing serious damage.
- When starting with auxiliary batteries, follow the instruc-
tions in the paragraph “STARTING WITH AUXILIARY
BATTERIES”. Any errors while carrying out the procedu-
re can cause serious damage to the electrical/electronic
systems, sudden machine movements, battery explo-
sion, as well as damage to things and injury to people.
- Observe the control instruments immediately after star-
ting the engine, after the engine has warmed up and at
regular intervals during use to rapidly identify and solve
any malfunctions.
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