Handling Oil, Grease And Other Substances; Fire Hazard; Working Near Electric Supply Lines - Wacker Neuson ET16 Operator's Manual

2 Safety

Handling oil, grease and other substances

Fire hazard

Working near electric supply lines

2-20
• When handling oil, grease and other chemical substances (for
example the battery acid, coolant), observe the safety data sheets.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment (for example protective gloves,
safety glasses).
• Be careful when handling hot consumables – burn hazard.
• In polluted environment (dust, vapors, smoke, asbestos), work only
with appropriate personal protective equipment (for example with a
breathing mask).
• Do not operate the vehicle in radioactively, biologically or chemically
contaminated areas.
• Fuel, lubricants and coolants are flammable.
• Do not put the machine into operation if there is a fire hazard.
• Do not use flammable detergents.
• Keep the area around the exhaust system free of flammable materials.
• Due to hot machine parts, maintain a safe distance from easily
flammable material (for example from hay, dry leaves).
- Stop and park the machine only in fire-protected areas.
• If the machine is equipped with a fire extinguisher, have it installed in
its specific location.
• Keep the machine clean to reduce the fire hazard.
• Before performing any work, the operator must check whether there
are any electric supply lines in the job site.
• If there are electric supply lines, only a machine with cabin may be
used (Faraday cage).
• Keep a safe distance from existing electric supply lines.
• If this is not possible, the operator must take other safety measures (for
example switching off the current) in agreement with the operating
company or owner of the supply lines.
• If supply lines are exposed, they must be fastened, supported and
secured accordingly.
• If live supply lines are touched nevertheless:
- Do not leave/touch the cabin (Faraday cage)
- If possible, drive the machine out of the danger zone
- Warn others against approaching and touching the machine
- Have the live wire de-energized
- Do not leave the machine until the supply lines that have been
touched or damaged have been safely de-energized
BA ET16 de* 1.0 * Safety_01_0.fm