7-10 BA 3001 En – Edition 2.0 * * 345001b710.fm
Safety instructions for operation of earth moving machines
7.8 Towing and transporting
7.8.1 Tow the earth moving machine only with a towing facility of sufficient size.
7.8.2 Use the towing points, such as eyelets, hooks, etc., prescribed by the manufacturer.
7.8.3 Move off slowly when towing. All persons must stay clear of the towing facility.
7.8.4 When loading and transporting the earth moving machine, secure the machine itself
and the auxiliary means against unintentional movements.
7.8.5 Remove mud, snow and ice from the running gear and the undercarriage of the
earth moving machine in order to ensure safe driving on ramps with no danger of
slipping.
7.8.6 Place wooden boards on the access ramps of flat-bed trailers before driving on
them with tracked machines.
7.8.7 Inspect the planned route before moving off, to make sure the roads are sufficiently
wide, that bridges and clearances are of sufficient size and that the roads, paths
and bridges have sufficient load-bearing capacity.
7.9 Monitoring
7.9.1 Adhere to the prescribed intervals for routine checks.
7.9.2 Before every work shift, the driver must also check the function of the safety, drive
and work equipment, such as the safe load indicator, brakes, steering system and
lights in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
When installing work equipment onto the quickhitch, make sure the work equipment is
firmly hitched by moving it in all positions. In doing so, all persons must stay clear of the
danger area.
7.9.3 Replace hydraulic hosees as soon as the following damage is detected:
• Damage on the outside layer up to the inner ply
• Embrittlement on the outside layer
• Deformations in pressurised or unpressurised state which do not correspond to the
original shape of the installed hose
• Leaks
• Damage on the hose fittings or on the connection between the fitting and the hose
• Damage due to storage (storage time of a hose must be under 2 years)
• Damage due to use beyond the service life (service life is no longer than 6 years if used
under normal load).
7.9.4 Check the coolant level only after the filler cap has cooled down. Open the cap
carefully to release overpressure.
7.9.5 The driver must immediately report damage to the person supervising the activities.
If drivers change, he must also report to the next driver.
7.9.6 In case of defects affecting the operational safety of the earth moving machine, put
the machine out of operation until the defects have been remedied.
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