SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION 2
MHL380 D 2.9
2.2.8 Transporting the machine safely
 Use only suitable transport and lifting
equipment with sufficient carrying capacity.
 Park the machine on flat ground and use
chocks to secure the wheels.
 The gradient of the ramp for driving onto the
flat bed trailer must not exceed 30°. Wooden
planks must be placed on ramps to prevent
slipping.
 Clean the undercarriage. The undercarriage
must be swept clean. Before driving onto the
ramp, any snow, ice and sludge must be
cleaned off the wheels.
 Remove the chocks from the wheels.
 Line the machine up exactly with the loading
ramp.
 It is prohibited to turn the uppercarriage
whilst the machine is on the transport
vehicle.
 Have a banksman give the machine
operator the necessary signs.
 Swing in the loading equipment and drive
onto the ramp. Always keep the loading
equipment just above the loading surface.
Drive onto the ramp very carefully and then
onto the transport vehicle.
 Once the machine has been loaded onto the
flat bed trailer, the uppercarriage must be
secured against the undercarriage to
prevent the uppercarriage from turning
(swing brake engaged).
 Secure the machine and other individual
parts against slipping with chains, in
compliance with national requirements for
loading and transport.
 Before leaving the machine, relieve all
pressure lines of pressure (as described in
the operating instructions), remove the
ignition key and fold up the left armrest.
 Close all cab and paneling doors.
 Ensure no-one is on the machine during
transport.
 Before setting off, find out about the route to
be taken, especially with regard to limits for
width, height and weight.
 Pay close attention when driving under
electrical lines and bridges or driving through
tunnels.
 When unloading, proceed as cautiously as
when loading.