Wacker Neuson WL34 - Safety Instructions for Work on Traveling Drive and Axles; Safety Instructions for Work on the Braking System; Safety Instructions for Work on the Frame

SHB WL34 * 2.0 E-33
Introduction E
Safety instructions
Safety instructions for work on traveling drive and axles
• Keep the loader unit as low as possible when jacking up the machine
in order to keep the center of gravity as close to the ground as
possible.
• Only use suitable equipment, for example a workshop jack, to jack up
and support the machine.
Safety instructions for work on the braking system
• Repair work on the brakes may only performed by personnel trained
for working on braking systems! When in doubt, the work must be
performed by manufacturer service personnel!
• Only perform repair work on the braking system if the machine is
secured (see Operator’s Manual).
• Be careful when handling brake fluid.
Safety instructions for work on the frame
Welding work
• Welding work may only be performed by persons who are trained for
this task!
• Welding work on receptacles which contain or contained substances
that are flammable, combustible, explosive, or can produce harmful
vapors, gasses, mist or dust during welding work may only be
performed by persons designated for such work and supervised by a
competent person. If you have any problems or questions, be sure to
contact the manufacturer’s service personnel!
• Park the machine on level and firm ground and prevent it from rolling
away.
• Stop the engine, operate and remove the battery master switch.
• If welding work is to be performed at the bottom of the machine, lift the
machine with suitable lifting gear and support it safely.
• Disconnect the battery before performing welding work (see Operator’s
Manual, “Removing the battery”).
• Disconnect the plug-and-socket connections on the diesel engine
control unit.
• Disconnect plug-and-socket connection on chassis control unit.
• Protect bare clamps and connections from short circuits!
• Attach the welding current terminal directly next to the weld! Only the
chassis and the frame are suitable as ground connections. The ground
connection on the machine must be free from paint, grease and oil.
The following components must not be used as ground connections:
- Diesel engine, variable displacement motor
-Radiator
- Variable displacement pump, hydraulic pump
- Steering orbitrol
- Valves
- Hydraulic cylinders, lines and hoses
-Axles
-Pins
-Bearings
- Exhaust System
- Ground cable, cables in general
• No welding work must be performed on the following components:
- Diesel engine