Plant Protection - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

Equipment with a wide working range
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WARNING
The vehicle could overturn when working with
attached equipment with a wide working
range. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Only drive on ground with a firm surface.
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When driving on steep inclines, always fol-
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low the line of fall (straight up or down) and
do not turn.
Always ensure that the ground is solid
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enough when carrying out work with the
vehicle stationary.
Always use the supporting devices inten-
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ded for the equipment.
Always make sure that the vehicle is on a firm
surface for applications where there is a dan-
ger of tipping.
These include, for example, work with:
a lifting work platform
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a crane
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an excavator implement
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Always maintain a sufficient safe distance
from:
overhangs
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edges
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slopes
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unstable ground
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If the surface is not secure, take appropriate
safety precautions.
Only operate the mounted equipment from
the operation areas prescribed by the manu-
facturer.
When working with mounted equipment,
make sure that there are no people in the
working area.
Equipment for maintenance of grass-
land and plant protection
G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
Equipment operation
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk
of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
Clean the vehicle if it has become dirty after
off-road driving before driving on public roads
again, see checklist after driving off-road
( Y page 212).
Front loader operation
G
WARNING
If you transport persons in the front loader
without the safety devices and adjustments to
the vehicle required, they could fall out. There
is a risk of injury.
Before transporting persons in the front
loader, always ensure that:
a suitable and approved hydraulic valve for
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operation with a working cage is fitted.
a special working cage has been mounted
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with all required safety devices.
Only install front loaders that fulfil the require-
ments of the Unimog equipment mounting
directives. Tested front loaders have mount-
ing certification from Daimler AG. You can
obtain the equipment mounting directives on
the Internet at: http://bb-
portal.mercedes-benz.com.
If you install, remove, operate or maintain the
front loader, observe the safety regulations
for the front loader; see the manufacturer's
operating instructions.
To handle certain goods, e.g. pallets or hay
bales, you must attach the appropriate equip-
ment to the front loader.
If the front loader is raised, it is essential that
you observe the headroom clearance, for
example in entrances and underpasses.
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