Wacker Neuson ET42

1-4 BA E19 en* 1.0 * E19_10_100.fm
1 Foreword
Glossary
Attachment
All exchangeable equipment (for example buckets) released by
Wacker Neuson and developed for work with the vehicle.
Working lights The lights on the roof, chassis and boom are referred to as working lights.
Towing
The excavator is towed out of an immediate danger zone (railroad crossing or
job site, for example).
Canopy Open safety component for the operator
Operating company/person
A company (or person) operating the vehicle. This can be a job site operating
company, for example.
Operator Person performing vehicle travel or operation.
vehicle
Unless otherwise specified, the term "machine" refers to the excavator
described in this Operator’s Manual. In some cases the vehicle is also referred
to as excavator to avoid confusion with other vehicles.
Machine operation
All work (for example vehicle travel, moving material, daily maintenance work)
an operator is allowed to do or has to perform in connection with the vehicle.
The term “vehicle operation” does not include maintenance only a
Wacker Neuson service center is allowed to perform.
Lift capacity table
The maximum weight which may be lifted in excavating operations. If the
upper carriage is rotated, pay attention to the values of the load diagrams.
Cab
Closed safety component for the operator. The term cab is used in this opera-
tor's manual for canopy and cab. If there are differences, these two safety
components are described separately.
Creep gear Perform vehicle travel as slowly as possible and jerk free.
Hose rupture Hydraulic oil under pressure escapes from a hydraulic hose.
Check the threaded fittings for
tightness
• Operator: visually check the screw connections and corresponding compo-
nents/sub-assemblies visually or manually (without using tools) for
tightness
• Authorized service center: if an attachment has to be used in the event of
abnormalities for the control procedures, restore the screwed connection
with new materials (screws, nuts)
Visual aids
Visual aids are, for example, rearview mirrors, cameras, but also persons
assisting the operator during vehicle operation.
Control lever base The foldable control lever base on the left.