BA 357-00 * 3.0 * Sicherheit_E.fm 2-7
Safety 2
Carrying passengers
• Carrying passengers with the machine is NOT allowed.
• Carrying passengers on/in attachments/tools is NOT allowed.
• Carrying passengers on/in trailers is NOT allowed.
Mechanical integrity
• The operator and owner are obligated to operate the vehicle only in a
safe and working condition.
• Operate the machine only if all protective and safety-oriented
equipment (for example protective structures such as a cabin or
rollbar, removable safety devices) is installed and functional.
• Check the vehicle for visible damage and defects.
• In case of damage and/or unusual behavior, put the vehicle out of
operation immediately and secure it against restart.
• Have all malfunctions jeopardizing the safety of the operator or other
persons immediately repaired by an authorized service center.
Turn on the machine
• Start the machine only according to the Operator’s Manual.
• Observe all warning lights and indicator lights.
Machine operation
• Start and operate the machine only with the seat belt fastened and only
from the place provided for this.
• Put the vehicle into operation only if visibility is sufficient
(have another person guide you if necessary).
• Operation on slopes:
- Travel/work only uphill or downhill.
- Avoid traveling across a slope. Observe the machine’s permissible
inclination (of the trailer if necessary).
- Keep loads on the uphill side of the vehicle and as
close as possible to it.
- Keep attachments/work equipment close to the ground.
• Adapt the travel speed to the circumstances
(for example, the ground conditions, weather conditions).
• There is increased danger during backward machine travel. Persons in
the blind spot of the machine cannot be seen by the operator.
- Ensure that nobody is in the danger zone when you change the
travel direction.
• Never get on a moving vehicle and never jump off the vehicle.