BA DT10 en - Edition 1.5 * dt10b210.fm 2-7
Safety instructions
2.7 Safety instructions for maintenance
• Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial to safety!
• Observe the adjustment, maintenance and inspection activities and intervals set forth in
the Operator’s Manual, including information on the replacement of parts/partial
equipment!
These activities must be performed by technical personnel only.
• The machine may not be serviced, repaired or test-driven by unauthorized personnel
• Brief the personnel/the operator before beginning special operations and maintenance!
Appoint a person to supervise the activities!
• In any work concerning the operation, conversion or adjustment of the machine and its
safety-oriented devices, or any work related to maintenance, inspection and repair,
observe the start-up and shut-down procedures set forth in the Operator’s Manual, and
the information on maintenance.
• If required, secure the maintenance area appropriately!
• Prior to performing service, maintenance and repair work, attach a warning label, such
as “Repair work – do not start machine!”, to the starter/steering wheel or to the control
elements.
Remove the starting key!
• Perform service, maintenance and repair work only if the following conditions are met:
• the vehicle is positioned on firm and level ground
• the forward-reverse lever is in neutral
• all hydraulically movable attachments and working equipment have been lowered to
the ground
• the engine is stopped
• the starting key is removed and
• the machine has been secured against unintentional movement
• the maintenance prop is installed – see chapter Maintenance prop on page 5-1
• If servicing or repairs are essential, you must observe the following rules:
• Only work in groups of two
• Both persons must be authorized for the operation of the machine
• Observe the specific safety instructions in the work manual
• Keep the required distance from all rotating and moving parts, such as fan blades,
belt drives, power take-offs, fans etc.
• Prior to performing assembly work on the machine, ensure that no movable parts will
roll away or start moving
• To avoid accident hazard, parts and large assemblies being moved for replacement
purposes must be carefully attached and secured to lifting gear.
Use only suitable lifting gear and suspension systems in a technically perfect state with
appropriate load-bearing capacity!
Stay clear of suspended loads!