Safety
Operating 4.4
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4.4.5
Mechanical integrity
• The operator and owner are obligated to operate the vehicle only in a
safe and working condition.
• Only operate the vehicle if all protective and safety-related equipment
(e.g. protective structures such as cab or roll bar, detachable protect-
ive devices) are installed and functional.
• Check the vehicle for visible damage and defects.
• If a damage or malfunction occurs during operation, put the vehicle
out of operation immediately and secure it against restart.
• Have all malfunctions jeopardizing the safety of the operator or third
parties immediately repaired by an authorized service center.
4.4.6
Starting the engine of the vehicle
• Start the engine only according to the operator’s manual.
• Observe all warning lights and control lights.
• Do not use any liquid or gaseous starting aids (e.g. ether or starting
fuel).
4.4.7
Vehicle operation
• Start and operate the vehicle 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 an-
other person guide you if necessary).
• When parking on slopes:
– Travel or work only uphill or downhill.
– Avoid vehicle travel across a slope, observe the vehicle’s per-
missible inclination (and of the trailer if necessary).
– Keep loads on the uphill side of the vehicle and as close as pos-
sible to it.
– Keep attachments close to the ground.
• Adapt the travel speed to the circumstances (e.g. the ground condi-
tions, weather conditions).
• There is increased danger during backward vehicle travel. Persons in
the blind spot of the vehicle 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.
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