2-12 BA 348-01 * 2.0 * Sicherheit_Radlader.fm
2 Safety instructions
2.6 Maintenance on protective ROPS and FOPS structures
Cabin, roll-over bar, protective screen
• Straightening and welding work on cabins, roll-over bars and protective screens are
prohibited. These structures must be replaced by original spare parts from the manufacturer!
• Drilling holes or modifying protective ROPS/FOPS structures is prohibited!
• Driving or working with the wheel loader without installing the protective ROPS/FOPS
structures correctly is prohibited!
2.7 Warning of special hazards
Electrical energy
• Use only original fuses with the specified current rating!
Switch off the machine immediately and rectify the malfunction if trouble occurs in the
electrical system!
• When working with the machine, maintain a safe distance from overhead electric lines!
If work must be performed close to overhead lines, the equipment/attachments must be
kept well away from them. Caution, danger! Get informed on the prescribed safety
distances!
• If your machine comes into contact with a live wire
• Do not leave the machine
• Drive the machine out of the danger zone
• Warn others against approaching and touching the machine
• Have the live wire de-energized
• Do not leave the machine until the line that has been touched or damaged has been
safely de-energized!
• Work on the electrical system may only be performed by a technician with appropriate
training, in accordance with the applicable electrical engineering rules!
• Inspect and check the electric equipment of the machine at regular intervals.
Defects such as loose connections or scorched cables must be rectified immediately!
• Observe the operating voltage of the machine/attachments!
• Always remove the grounding strap from the battery when working on the electrical
system or when performing welding work!
• Starting with battery jumper cables can be dangerous if performed improperly.
Observe the safety instructions regarding the battery!
Gas, dust, steam, smoke
• Operate the machine only on adequately ventilated premises! Before starting internal
combustion engines or operating fuel-operated heating systems on enclosed premises,
ensure that there is sufficient ventilation!
Observe the regulations in force at the respective site!
• Perform welding, flame-cutting and grinding work on the machine only if this has been
expressly authorized. There can be a risk of explosion and fire, for example!
• Before performing welding, flame-cutting and grinding work, clean the machine and its
surroundings from dust and other inflammable substances, and ensure that the
premises are adequately ventilated – danger of explosions!