General Safety Instructions - Wacker Neuson RD40 Instruction Manual

Preface

General safety instructions

1.08 General safety instructions
Safety manual
The safety manual is part of the instruction manual. Please make yourself
familiar with these safety instructions prior to working with the machine.
Warning notes
Observe and follow the warning notes in this instruction manual and on
the machine (warning signs) without fail.
Regulations and Provisions
In addition to this instruction manual, it is also necessary to adhere to all
laws, standards, regulations and provisions applicable in the country of
use and at the building site.
Additional information
If you obtain additional technical and/or safety-relevant information for the
machine, they also must be adhered to and need to be attached to the
instruction manual.
Electrical system
During working at the electrical system, the machine must be de-
energised at the battery isolation switch (if available) or by disconnecting
the negative terminal (ground strap) at the battery.
ROPS/FOPS protective structures
The machine frame in way of the ROPS or/and FOPS mounting may not
be distorted, bent or torn (deformed). The reinforcement elements of the
cab/roll-over bar (ROPS)/protective roof (FOPS) must not present any
rust, damage, fissure or open fracture. All screwed connections of the
reinforcement elements must comply with the given specifications and
must be screwed tightly to each other. Observe starting torque values!
Bolts and nuts must not be damaged, bent or deformed. It is absolutely
forbidden to modify or repair/level the reinforcement elements in any way
(see section on "auxiliary equipment" et seq.).
It is absolutely necessary to use a safety belt in proper working condition
to be protected by the protective structures of the machine.
Safety belt
The condition and function of the machine's safety belt must not show
any damage or unacceptable wear such as to make the safety belt
non-functional. It is absolutely necessary to use a safety belt in proper
working condition. It is absolutely necessary to use a safety belt in proper
working condition.
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