BA D18 us* 1.1 * D18i400.fm 4-13
Putting into operation 4
Rollbar
Rollbar A is included in the machine’s standard equipment.
Accident hazard due to falling objects!
Causes serious injury or death.
► Machine operation is only allowed if the rollbar is raised and locked,
and if the seat belt is fastened.
► Wear protective equipment (for example protective clothing, safety
glasses).
► Operation in areas involving a risk of falling objects is prohibited.
► Operation in areas with fragments flying around is prohibited.
Machine travel with a lowered rollbar
In case of a low clearance height, the rollbar can be lowered if machine
travel is limited to a short distance through a passage.
Accident hazard during machine operation with a lowered rollbar!
Can cause serious injury or death.
► Perform machine travel only on absolutely level ground.
► Do not fasten the seat belt in order to be able to leave the machine
immediately in an emergency.
► Wear protective equipment (for example protective clothing, safety
glasses).
However, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
• Obtain the approval of the appropriate national authority.
• Working with a lowered rollbar is prohibited under all circumstances.
• The machine must make no tipping movement.
The rollbar weight is about 100 kg (220 lb) depending on the model. A gas
strut is installed to support raising and lowering. However, inspite of the
rollbar being equipped with a gas strut, only lower it with two qualified
persons from the side of the machine.