Basic safety instructions 4
Dangers in connection with certain activities: climbing up and down 4.18
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4.18 Dangers in connection with certain activities: climbing up and down
Climbing up and down safely
People who behave carelessly when climbing up an down may fall off the ladder. People, who
climb onto the machine without using the designated ladders, may slip, fall and seriously injure
themselves.
Dirt as well as operating fluids and lubricants may impair surefootedness and stability.
Always keep ladder steps and platforms clean and in proper condition so that you can step
and stay safely.
Never climb up and down while the machine is moving.
Always climb up and down with the face towards the machine.
When climbing up and down, maintain a three-point contact with the steps and hand rails
(always two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand on the machine).
When climbing up and down, never use operating elements as handles. Inadvertent
activation of the operating elements may cause functions to be unintentionally actuated
which could be hazardous.
When climbing down, never jump off the machine.
Climb up and down using only the steps and platforms designated in these operating
instructions, .
4.19 Dangers in connection with certain activities: Working on the
machine
Only perform work when the machine is at standstill
If the machine is not shut down and safeguarded, parts may move unintentionally or the
machine may start moving. Thus there is a risk of serious injuries or death.
Before carrying out any repair, maintenance and cleaning work on the machine, shutdown
and safeguard it, refer to page21.
Maintenance and repair work
Improper maintenance and repair work endanger operational safety. Thus there is a risk of
accidents, serious injuries or death.
Only perform work which is described in this operating instructions. Prior to any work, stop
and safeguard the machine, refer to page21.
All other maintenance and repair work must only be performed by qualified specialist
workshop.
Raised machine and machine parts
The raised machine or machine parts may drop or tilt unintentionally. Thus there is a risk of
serious injuries or death.
Do not stay under the raised machine or machine parts which have not been securely
supported, refer to page21.
Prior to all work on raised machines or machine parts, lower the machine or machine parts.
Before performing any work on or under the raised machine or machine parts, secure the
machine or machine parts with rigid safety support or with hydraulic shut-off device or by
supporting against lowering.