7-4 BA 6001/9001/10001 En – Edition 2.0 * * 6001b710.fm
Safety instructions for operation of earth moving machines
7.6 Operation
7.6.1 General
7.6.1.1 Machine operators must be appointed by the contractor for driving and servicing the
earth moving machine.
7.6.1.2 Controls (operating elements) may be actuated by the driver or from the driver's
seat only.
7.6.1.3 Use the footholds and surfaces provided for to access the machine. Keep them
clean to ensure a safe hold at all times.
7.6.1.4 If the work equipment of the earth moving machine can be picked up and set down
with a quickhitch, the lock of which cannot be easily seen from the driver's seat for
reasons of design or dirt, take the following additional safety measures:
• The driver or another person must make sure that the work equipment is firmly hitched
by checking the quickhitch connection itself.
• If this is not possible, raise the work equipment only until you can check it is firmly
hitched by dumping it in and out.
All other persons must stay clear of the danger area during this check.
7.6.2 Transporting persons
7.6.2.1 Apart from the driver, persons may be transported on earth moving machines only if
specific places have been provided for by the manufacturer.
These places must be provided with firm seats and restraints to prevent falling off the earth
moving machine.
7.6.2.2 Persons may access or leave the earth moving machine only after the machine
operator has allowed them to do so, and only after the machine is at a standstill.
7.6.3 Drive operation
7.6.3.1 In order to ensure safe work, adjust the seat, the rearview mirrors and the controls
before putting the earth moving machine into operation.
7.6.3.2 Fasten the seat belt if the earth moving machine is fitted with a rollover protection
structure (ROPS).
7.6.3.3 The windows must clean and free of mist or ice.
7.6.3.4 Do not use cold-starting aids (ether) near heat sources, naked flames or in poorly
ventilated premises.
7.6.3.5 The layout of roads and paths must ensure smooth and safe operation, i.e. they
must be sufficiently wide, have sufficient load-bearing capacity and the slightest
possible slopes.
7.6.3.6 Observe the load-bearing capacity of bridges, basement ceilings, vaults etc., before
moving the machine on them!
7.6.3.7 Bear in mind the clear widths and heights of underpasses, tunnels, etc. before
driving through them.
7.6.3.8 When driving on steep slopes, carry loads on the uphill side, if possible, in order to
increase stability.
7.6.3.9 Do not drive downhill with the clutch disengaged. Shift to a gear adapted to the
terrain before driving down a slope, and do not shift gears on the slope.
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