Operation - Work application
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Original operating instructions
6.5 Work application
6.5.1 Safety instructions
DANGER
Please read Chapter 1 Safety.
Before start-up, carry out checks in accordance with Section 4.5.
Persons working on or with the machine must be trained or
instructed for that purpose.
Operation and work application may only be carried out by trained
personnel.
Proceed with extreme caution whenever you bypass the limit position
sensor for the arm.
Ensure that there is no one in the danger area.
Maintain safety clearance to overhead power lines.
Only operate the machine from the driver's seat.
Do not transport persons on the machine.
Take environmental conditions into account, e.g. poor visibility, wind
speeds etc.
Use the specific lifting capacity table for that machine.
Note performance specifications.
Check that attachment points have a sufficient safe working load.
Observe banksman signals if they are given.
Never allow the machine to roll with the ignition switched off. When
the engine is not running, there is no power-assisted steering.
Position the boom in the travel direction during long journeys.
Before leaving the cab:
– Park the machine on a firm subgrade. If necessary, move back
from the edge of the excavation
– Lower attached loads
– Secure equipment
– Pull the safety lever back
– Chock tires/undercarriage
– Switch off the engine
– Lock the cab, show warning lights if necessary
– Lock the floating axle.