BA 901/1101 en – Edition 2.1 * 91101b210.fm 2-5
Safety instructions
2.5 Safety instructions regarding operation
Normal operation
• Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial to safety!
• Before beginning work, familiarize yourself with the surroundings and circumstances of
the job site. These are, for example, obstacles in the working and traveling area, the soil
bearing capacity and any necessary barriers separating the job site from public roads
• Take the necessary precautions to ensure that the machine is used only when in a safe
and reliable state!
Operate the machine only if all protective and safety-oriented devices, for example
removable safety devices, soundproofing elements and mufflers, etc., are in place and
fully functional!
• Check the machine at least once a day/per work shift for visible damage and malfunc-
tions! Report any changes (incl. changes in working behavior) to the competent organi-
zation/person immediately! If necessary, stop the machine immediately and lock it!
• In the event of malfunctions, stop the machine immediately and lock it! Have any
malfunctions rectified immediately!
• Start and operate the machine only from the operator seat!
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures in accordance with the Operator’s Manual,
and observe the indicator lights!
• Before putting the machine/attachment into operation (start-up/moving), ensure that no
one is at risk by putting the machine/attachment into operation!
• Before performing machine travel, and also after interrupting work, check whether the
drive pedals, the signaling and the light systems are functional!
• Before starting machine travel always check whether the supplementary equipment
and the attachments have been safely stowed away or attached!
• During machine travel on public roads, ways and places, observe the valid traffic
regulations and, if necessary, ensure beforehand that the machine is in a condition
perfectly compatible with these regulations!
• Always switch on the lights in conditions of poor visibility and after dark!
• No lifting, lowering or carrying persons in the work equipment/attachments!
• Installing a man basket or a working platform is prohibited!
• When crossing underpasses, bridges and tunnels, or when passing under overhead
lines always ensure that there is enough clearance!
• Always keep a safe distance from the edges of building pits and slopes!
• When working in buildings or in enclosed areas, look out for:
• Height of the ceiling/clearances
• Width of entrances
• Maximum load of ceilings and floors
• Sufficient room ventilation – poisoning hazard!
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