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2.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1.5
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GOVERNING SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL
PHASES
STANDARD OPERATION
Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial to
safety.
Before beginning work, familiarize yourself with the surround-
ings and circumstances of the site, such as obstacles in the
working and travelling area, the soil bearing capacity and any
barriers separating the construction site from public roads.
Take the necessary precautions to ensure that the machine is
used only when in a safe and reliable state.
Operate the machine only if all protective and safety-oriented
devices, such as re- movable safety devices, emergency
shut-off equipment, sound-proofing elements and exhaust-
ers, are in place and fully functional.
Check the machine at least once per working shift for obvious
damage and defects. Report any changes (incl. changes in
the machine's working behaviour) to the competent organiza-
tion/person immediately. If necessary, stop the machine
immediately and lock it.
In the event of malfunctions, stop the machine immediately
and lock it. Have any defects rectified immediately.
Start the machine from the driver's seat only.
During start-up and shut-down procedures always watch the
indicators in accordance with the Operation,- Lubrication and
Maintenance Manual.
Before starting up or setting the machine in motion, make
sure that nobody is at risk.
Before starting work or travelling with the machine, check that
the braking, steering, signalling and lighting systems are fully
functional.
Before setting the machine in motion always check that the
accessories have been safely stowed away.
When travelling on public roads, ways and places always
observe the valid traffic regulations and, if necessary, make
sure beforehand that the machine is in a condition compatible
with these regulations.
In conditions of poor visibility and after dark always switch on
the lighting system.
Persons accompanying the driver must be seated on the pas-
senger seat provided for this purpose.
When crossing underpasses, bridges and tunnels or when
passing under overhead lines always make sure that there is
sufficient clearance.
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SAFETY
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