BA E14 track en* 1.3 * E14t_13_500.fm 5-7
Operation 5
Operating temperature range
Operate the vehicle only at ambient temperatures between −15 °C (5 °F)
and +45 °C (+113 °F).
Machine travel on slopes
Crushing hazard due to tipping over of vehicle!
A tipping vehicle can cause serious injury or death.
► Raise the boom 20 – 30 cm (8 – 12 in) off the ground and position it
straight ahead at the center of the vehicle.
► In an emergency, lower the boom immediately to increase stability.
► Travel on slopes only on firm and level ground.
► Adapt the travel speed to the prevailing conditions.
► Pay attention to persons and obstacles.
► Pay attention to the stability limits of the vehicle (maximum gradient
angle 15°, maximum lateral angle of inclination 10°).
► Perform uphill and downhill vehicle travel only in speed range 1.
► Never reverse downhill.
► Ensure that no parts of the body protrude outside the vehicle.
► Do not exceed the permissible payloads.
► Do not turn or swivel the upper carriage and the boom during downhill
or uphill vehicle operation with a full attachment.
► Performing vehicle travel diagonally on slopes is prohibited.