EXCAVATOR “A-TRACTION”
Use and maintenance instruction
Rev. 01/14 - ENG (original)
Via Leonardo da Vinci, 32/B
36034 Malo (VI) Italia
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T E Z A
- Once maintenance and repairs are complete and
before restarting the machine, make sure that the
work is completed, that the safety devices have
been reactivated and that the guards have been
replaced.
- When working on soft ground, near drop-offs, di-
tches or slopes proceed with caution to avoid any
tilting of the machine.
Refer to section «1.8 Technical data» for maximum
gradients.
- Never touch parts whilst in movement or place
things between them (especially the Crawler tracks
and chains) maintaining a safe distance.
- During maintenance do not operate the machine
in areas that are poorly ventilated: exhaust fumes
are harmful to health.
- It is strictly forbidden to remove or tamper with
the safety devices.
- Supplies of fuel and oil should only be performer
with the engine off, and when it is not too hot.
When refuelling, do not smoke or get close to an
open flame. Immediately wipe up any spilled fuel
before starting the engine.
- Read and understand the instructions in the
engine manual supplied separately and, in par-
ticular, the safety information.
2.3 WARNING SIGNS
The machine has been designed adopting all pos-
sible safety standards for the protection of those
using it. Nevertheless there may be additional
risks, some of which are reported on the machine
with the adhesive warning signs (pictograms) that
indicate the various situations of insecurity and
danger in essential form.
Figure 4 shows the position in which these picto-
grams are positioned. It is necessary to keep them
clean and replace them immediately if they beco-
me loose or damaged.
When replacing damaged or missing safety sti-
ckers, position them in the same location provided.
With reference to Figure 4, please read that de-
scrive below and memorize its meaning.
1) Wear close-fitting clothes without straps that
could get caught in moving parts. During working
hours, wear reflective clothing.
2) When the machine is working, protect your
head properly with a helmet.
3) Wear protective cut-resistant gloves.
4) When at work, wear ear muffs.
5) When working, wear protective shoes with rein-
forced toes which are non-slip.
6) Adjustment and maintenance must be car-
ried out but only after reading the instruction ma-
nual, with the machine idle and the engine swi-
tched off.
7) Hot surfaces are a burn hazard. Before
working on the engine, wait until the hot parts cool
down.
8) Blunt objects may be propelled while the ma-
chine is operational. Keep a safe distance.
9) During work, make sure that outsiders are at a
safe distance and out of range of the Trencher.
10) There is danger of injury to the lower limbs.
Keep a safe distance from the machine
11) Plates indicating the guaranteed sound
pressure at operator post, issued from the machi-
ne while operational.
12) Connection points for lifting the machine.
2.4 ECOLOGY AND POLLUTION
- Comply with the laws in force with regard to the
use and disposal of products used for the clearing
and maintenance of the machine as well as obser-
ving the manufacturers recommendations of such
products.
- Keep the labels and instructions of the products
used in case of ingestion of fluids or other chemi-
cal substances, etc. immediately contact the
“Emergency Room” having these labels or instruc-
tions to hand.
- Comply with the laws in force in the country whe-
re the machine is used, regarding the use and di-
sposal of products used for cleaning and mainte-
nance. Dispose of any waste through the appro-
priate authorized companies obtaining a receipt of
disposal.
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