Kramer 348

2-6 BA 348-01 * 2.0 * Sicherheit_Radlader.fm
2 Safety instructions
2.4 Safety instructions regarding operation
Normal operation
• Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial to safety!
• Before beginning work, familiarize yourself with the surroundings and circumstances
of the work site. These are, for example, obstacles in the working and travelling area,
the load-bearing capacity of the ground and any necessary barriers separating the work
site from public roads!
• Take the necessary precautions to ensure that the machine is used only when in a safe
and reliable state!
Operate the machine only if all protective and safety-oriented devices, for example
removable safety devices, soundproofing elements and exhausters, 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 working behaviour) to the competent organi-
zation/person immediately! If necessary, stop the machine immediately and lock it!
• In the event of malfunctions, stop the machine immediately and lock it!
Have any malfunctions rectified immediately!
• Start and operate the machine only from the operator seat!
• Before leaving the operator seat, apply the parking brake and stop the diesel engine!
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures in accordance with the Operator’s Manual,
and observe the indicator lights!
• Before putting the machine/attachment into operation (start-up/moving), ensure that
nobody is at risk by putting the machine/attachment into operation!
• Before driving with the machine, and also after interrupting work, check whether the
brakes, the steering, signalling and light systems are functional!
• Before moving the machine always check whether the supplementary equipment and
the attachments have been safely stowed away or attached!
• During machine travel on public roads, ways and places, observe the valid traffic
regulations and, if necessary, ensure 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!
• No raising, lowering or carrying persons in the work equipment/attachments!
• Installing a man basket or a working platform is prohibited!
(Always contact Kramer-Werke GmbH for installation!)
• When crossing underpasses, bridges and tunnels, or when passing under overhead
lines always ensure that 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 – danger of poisoning!