SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION 2
MHL360 E 2.17
Before setting off, find out which the route
should be taken. Ask in particular about lim-
its for width, height and weight.
Pay close attention when driving under elec-
trical lines and bridges or driving through
tunnels.
When unloading, proceed as cautiously as
when loading.
2.5.9 Towing the machine safely
Always observe the correct procedure.
h Chapter 6 Recovery, Loading and
Transport
Before the machine can be towed, the man-
ual transmission and the parking brake
must be disengaged.
h Chapter 6.1 Towing the machine
The machine may be towed only in excep-
tional cases, for example to bring the ma-
chine away from a dangerous site for repair.
Check that all trailing and towing devices
are safe and secure when pulling or towing.
Towing equipment such as cables, rods,
etc., must have sufficient tensile strength
and must be fastened to the designated
towing lug on the undercarriage. Damage
and accidents that occur when towing the
machine do not fall under the warranty obli-
gation of the manufacturer.
When towing, make sure that no-one is in
the vicinity of the towing equipment.
Keep the cable taut and avoid kinks.
Take care when pulling the cable taut. Sud-
den jerks can cause sagging cables to tear.
When towing, comply with the specified
transport position, permissible speed and
distance.
Restore the machine to its proper condition
after towing.
When putting the machine back into opera-
tion, proceed solely in accordance with the
operating instructions.
2.5.10 Hoisting (optional)
If the loading machine is to be put into hoist-
ing operation, the safety equipment pre-
scribed by national law must be present and in
full working order. According to EC Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC and DIN EN 474-
5:2006+A3:2013, the following are required:
Overload warning device.
Hose-rupture safety valves on lift cylinders
Hose-rupture safety valves on dipperstick
cylinders
Carrying capacity table in the cab (included
in the operating instructions)
Suitable attachment (load hooks should be
used for loading machine MHL360 E)
Hoistin
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(option
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