3-70 OM 25-3503 us – Edition 4.1 * * 2503_3503b340.fm
Operation
Driving across slopes with the Wacker Neuson Vario feature
Crushing hazard due to machine tipping over!
Can cause serious injury or death.
• Only select the eccentric position shown in Fig. 169.
For increased stability for driving across slopes, position the excavator with respect to the
slope as shown in Fig. 169.
For improved driving features on slopes, reposition the center of gravity toward the slope
with the Wacker Neuson Vario feature.
Danger zone of the Wacker Neuson Vario feature
Crushing hazard in the danger zone of the Vario feature!
Can cause serious injury or death.
• Do not allow anyone to stay in the danger zone – see Fig. 171
Depending on the position of the Vario feature, stability is higher or lower with respect to a
standard excavator. Observe the lift capacity table and the danger zones shown in
Fig. 171.
Danger zones:
Fig. 169: Driving on slopes
Fig. 170: Driving on slopes
A B
☞ Crosswise excavation ☞ Lengthwise excavation
Reduced stability
Upper carriage not in proper range with respect to Vario
feature, no modification of stability (hydraulically limited)