Krone 1022623 - Dangers in Connection with Certain Activities: Working on Wheels and Tyres

2 Safety
2.4 Basic safety instructions
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Comprima F 155
Original Operating Instructions 150001049_01_en
Raised machine and machine parts
The raised machine and machine parts may fall or tilt unintentionally. People may be seriously
injured or killed, as a result.
 Do not stay under the raised machine or machine parts which are not safely supported, refer
to page27.
 Prior to all work on raised machines or machine parts, lower the machine or machine parts.
 Before performing any work under raised machines or machine parts, secure the machine or
machine parts with rigid safety support or with hydraulic shut-off device or by supporting
against lowering.
Danger associated with welding work
Improper welding work will endanger the operational safety of the machine. As a result,
accidents may occur and people may be seriously or fatally injured.
 Never perform welding work on the following components:
• Gearbox
• Components of the hydraulics
• Components of the electronics
• Frame or supporting components
• Running gear
 Before carrying out welding work on the machine, obtain consent by KRONE customer
service and, if required, identify alternatives.
 Before performing welding work on the machine, park the machine safely and disconnect it
from the tractor.
 Welding work must only be performed by experienced qualified personnel.
 Attach the earthing of the welding device near the welding points.
 Caution when performing welding work near electric and hydraulic parts, plastic parts and
pressure accumulators. The parts may be damaged, endanger people or cause accidents.
2.4.20 Dangers in connection with certain activities: working on wheels and
tyres
Improper assembly or disassembly of wheels and tyres will endanger the operational safety. As
a result, accidents may occur and people may be seriously injured or killed.
The fitting of wheels and tyres requires adequate knowledge and approved mounting tools.
 If there is a lack of knowledge, have the wheels and tyres fitted by the KRONE dealer or by
a qualified tyre service.
 When fitting tyres on the rims, never exceed the maximum permitted pressure specified by
KRONE, otherwise the tyre or even the rim may explode, refer to page42.
 When mounting the wheels, mount the wheel nuts with the specified tightening torque, refer
to page189.