HAKO Citymaster 650 Operating Manual page 13

During operation
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Toxic engine exhaust gases! Inhaling exhaust gases is injurious to health and can lead to unconsciousness
and to death! Never let the engine run in enclosed spaces.
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Danger to life in the danger area of the vehicle! Special caution is required under the raised tipper, in the area
of the front and rear attachment and in the area of the trailer.
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Danger of tilting over when driving uphill or downhill and transversely to a slope! Avoid sudden turns when
driving uphill or downhill or across slopes. There is a risk of tilting over in an inclined position! The vehicle
speed must always be adapted to the surrounding conditions and the load condition.
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Danger of tilting due to wrong steering! Note that the steering behaviour of an articulated steered vehicle
differs essentially from that of a car. Sudden steering movements at high speed or too high speeds when
turning can cause the vehicle to tilt over.
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Risk of accident! Note that there is a risk of skidding on unpaved ground or snow and ice. This can lead to
uncontrolled behaviour of the vehicle. Drive correspondingly carefully!
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Risk of accident! When operating at special altitudes (above 3,000 metres), the power of the engine or the
engine brake decreases. Adapt your mode of operation and driving style accordingly!
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Risk of accident! Note that dirty pedals can impair the braking effect!
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For reasons of safety, the vehicle is equipped with a seat contact switch and the function of the seat contact
switch must not be bypassed.
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In the case of restricted vision, especially when reversing the vehicle, it is necessary to have a second person
who gives the driver appropriate signals. The second person must always be in the field of view of the driver.
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When working with the vehicle, pay special attention to third persons, especially children.
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In transport journeys on public roads the working lights must be switched off.
Shutting down the vehicle
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Risk of accident! Adopt measures against erroneous starting and unwanted movement. Engage the parking
brake. Switch the engine off and pull out the ignition key.
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Risk of accident! The vehicle must be parked on firm ground. On inclinations secure the vehicle additionally
against rolling away with a wheel chock.
Transporting and towing the vehicle
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Danger to life! Start driving slowly! Make sure that there are no persons in the towing area.
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Risk of injury! The vehicle may be loaded only using suitable loading aids, such as a loading ramp or drive-up
planks.
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Risk of injury! After loading, make sure that the vehicle is secured according to regulations against rolling off
and tilting. Use the wheels for securing the vehicle.
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Tow the vehicle using only suitable towing gear!
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The vehicle may be towed with a towing rope only if the brakes and steering are functioning!
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When the engine is still the steering has only emergency steering properties!
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The towing speed may be at most 2 km/h, the towing time at most 30 minutes and the towing distance at most
1 km!
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Secure the vehicle against unintended movement! Lock the parking brake and insert the locking strap on the
articulated joint. Note that the steering is then blocked!
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