GENERAL
10 © HAMM AG 2009
• Prior to driveaway, check for persons in
the immediate vicinity of the machine.
• Prior to driveaway/start of work, check
whether the brakes, the EMERGENCY
STOP device (NOT-STOP), the steering
system, and the signaling and illumination
installations are operative.
• Check for sufficient vision. Adjust neces-
sary mirrors correctly.
• Prior to driveaway, always check the acci-
dent-safe storage of accessories. Lift at-
tached add-on devices off the ground.
• Never leave the driver's stand during trav-
el.
• In emergency situations and when
there is a danger, bring the machine to an
immediate stop by operating the EMER-
GENCY STOP switch (NOT-STOP).
• Do not use the EMERGENCY STOP
switch (NOT-STOP) as service brake.
• In emergency situations and when
there is a danger, bring the machine to an
immediate stop by operating the parking
brake!
• Do not use the parking brake as the
service brake.
• When driving on public roads and places,
observe the applying traffic regulations
and bring the machine to an admissible
condition with respect to traffic law, if nec-
essary.
• In case of bad visibility and in darkness al-
ways switch on the lights.
• It is forbidden to transport passengers.
• Always check for sufficient clearance
when passing underpasses, bridges, tun-
nels, overhead lines etc.
• Always keep sufficient distance to borders
of excavation pits and batters.
• Do not use any working procedure that
would impair the stability of the machine.
• The driving speed must always corre-
spond to the conditions of the surround-
ings.
• Do not drive slopes in transversal direc-
tion; keep working equipment and loaded
goods always near to the ground, in partic-
ular when driving down slopes.
• Avoid driving sudden curves when driving
up or down slopes.
• Always switch to a lower gear before a
slope, never on the slope.
• Before leaving the driver's stand, always
prevent the machine making unintentional
movements (0 position lock engaged,
parking brake applied, engine switched
off).
• If the driver removes from the machine, he
or she must pull out the ignition key and
lock the cabin door and, if applicable, the
cabin doors or the dashboard cover.
• Lower down completely any installed addi-
tional devices prior to leaving the machine.
• Never jump from the machine (risk of inju-
ry). Use the climbing steps and the grips.
• Disconnect the engine from electrical sup-
ply with the battery disconnector.
Special work in the scope of machine
utilisation, servicing work, as well as
troubleshooting during working
procedures; disposal
• Comply with adjustment, maintenance and
inspection work and schedules defined in
the operating instructions as well as with
indications on the replacement of parts/
partial equipment. Only specialised staff is
authorised to perform such works.
• Inform operating staff prior to the start of
special work and servicing work. Keep un-
authorised persons off the machine during
these works. Denominate a supervisor.
• During all works concerning the operation,
the production adaptation, the conversion
or the adjustment of the machine and its
safety-related devices, as well as inspec-
tion, maintenance and repair, observe
processes for switching on and off accord-
ing to the operating instructions as well as
the notes for servicing work.
• As far as necessary, safeguard the servic-
ing area spaciously.
• Protect the machine against unexpected
starting during maintenance and repair
work.
For this:
• Lock the main command devices and
pull off the key
• Pull off the key from the battery dis-
connector and
• Attach a warning sign to the steering
wheel.