SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION 2
MHL360 E 2.13
2.5.2 Avoiding fire and explosion
Turn the diesel engine off when refueling.
Check the electrical system regularly.
Have all faults such as loose connections,
blown fuses and filament lamps, or singed
or worn away cables repaired by specialist
personnel immediately.
When refueling or charging the batteries,
avoid smoking and naked flames.
Always start the diesel engine according to
the directions in the operating instructions.
Do not take any flammable liquids onto the
machine with you, except in tanks provided
for that purpose.
Check all pipes, hoses and fittings regularly
for leaks and damage. Repair all leaks im-
mediately and replace any defective parts.
Oil spraying out of leaks can easily lead to
fire.
Check that all brackets and shields have
been installed properly so as to withstand
vibrations, abrasion and heat build-up.
Do not use jump starters containing ether to
start diesel engines with preglow or flame-
glow systems! Otherwise there is a
DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
You should familiarize yourself with where
the (optional) fire extinguishers are located
on the machine and how to use them, as
well as with on-site options for reporting and
fighting fires.
2.5.3 Safe operation despite obscured
view
Depending on the position of the cab lift and
loading equipment as well as the area behind
the counterweight, the driver may have a re-
stricted field of vision. He or she will not there-
fore always be able to see people and
obstacles in the close vicinity of the machine.
To avoid injuring persons and machine colli-
sions, the driver must take the following ac-
tions before starting and when operating the
machine:
Set the outside mirror to optimum visibility.
Rear view camera function test.
h Page No 4.5.6 Rear view camera
Vehicle reversing alarm function test (op-
tional). A pulsed alarm must sound during
travel.
Mark the machine's work zone using barrier
tape.
Ensure that there are no people or obsta-
cles in the danger zone. Observe field of vi-
sion and visual aids during operation.
Activate the horn before starting the engine.
Before driving the machine, move the cab
lift and loading equipment into a position of-
fering optimum visibility.
Activate the horn before driving the ma-
chine.
When driving the machine in an area where
visibility is poor, a second person must be
deployed to offer guidance and protection.
Modifications to the machine undertaken by
the operator must not limit the driver's visibil-
ity.
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