1-8 BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b110.fm
1 Introduction
1.5 Legal regulations regarding wheel loader operation
Principal regulations for the operating personnel
• Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before putting the machine into operation!
➥Pay particular attention to the chapter on safety
• Be sure to observe the “Safety Instructions” labels on the wheel loader!
• Have damaged or illegible safety instructionss immediately replaced by new ones!
• Transporting accompanying persons in the cabin, on the wheel loader or in/on the
attachments is prohibited!
• Driving or operating the wheel loader outside the operator’s compartment is prohibited!
➥Put the machine into operation only when seated
• Before leaving the operator seat, lower the loader unit completely, apply the parking
brake, stop the diesel engine and remove the ignition key!
• The wheel loader may be used for applications with lifting gear if the appropriate safety
equipment has been installed – see chapter 2 “Applications with lifting gear” on
page 2-8
•As a self-propelled work machine, the wheel loader may not be used for transport
jobs on public roads!
When equipped with a canopy (option), the machine is fitted with an operator
presence switch that prevents starting the engine if the operator is not seated
on the seat.
The diesel engine is stopped after 3 – 4 seconds if the operator stands up from
the seat with the engine running.
See also “Putting the machine into operation” on page 3-39