Safety Guidelines For Lifting And Transporting The Machine - Wacker Neuson BS50-2 Operator's Manual

Safety Information
Safe When operating this rammer:
operating
■ Remain aware of the rammer's moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and loose
practices
clothing away from the rammer's moving parts.
■ When working near the edges of pits, slopes, trenches, and platforms, always
operate the rammer in such a way that there is no possibility of it tipping over or
falling in.
When operating this rammer:
■ Do not operate a rammer in need of repair.
■ Do not tamper with or disable the function of the operating controls.
■ Do not leave the rammer running unattended.
■ Do not consume the operating fluids used in this machine. Depending on your
machine model, these operating fluids may include water, wetting agents, fuel
(gasoline, diesel, kerosene, propane, or natural gas), oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid,
heat transfer fluid (propylene glycol with additives), battery acid, or grease.
Personal Wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating this
Protective
machine:
Equipment
■ Close-fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement
(PPE)
■ Safety glasses with side shields
■ Hearing protection
■ Safety-toed footwear
■ Stop the engine when the machine is not being operated.
After Use
■ Close the fuel valve on engines equipped with one when machine is not being
operated.
■ Ensure that the machine will not tip over, roll, slide, or fall when not being
operated.
■ Store the machine properly when it is not being used. The machine should be
stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children.
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Safety Guidelines for Lifting and Transporting the Machine

When lifting the machine:
■ Make sure slings, chains, hooks, ramps, jacks, forklifts, cranes, hoists, and any
other type of lifting device used is attached securely and has enough weight-
bearing capacity to lift or hold the machine safely. See chapter Technical Data
for machine weight.
■ Remain aware of the location of other people when lifting the machine.
■ Only use the lifting points and tie-downs described in the Operator's Manual.
■ Make sure the transporting vehicle has sufficient load capacity and platform size
to safely transport the machine.
To reduce the possibility of injury:
■ Do not stand under the machine while it is being lifted or moved.
■ Do not get onto the machine while it is being lifted or moved.
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