Safety Instructions Regarding Operation; Normal Operation - Wacker Neuson DT05 Operator's Manual

2. 6 Safety instructions regarding operation

Normal operation

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• Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial to safety!
• Before beginning work, familiarize yourself with the surroundings and
circumstances of the job site. These are, for example, obstacles in the
job site and travel area, the soil bearing capacity and any necessary
barriers separating the job 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,
for example removable safety devices, soundproofing elements and
mufflers, etc., are in place and fully functional!
• Check the machine at least once a day/per work shift for visible
damage and malfunctions! Report any changes (incl. changes in
working behavior) to the competent organization/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 malfunctions rectified immediately!
• Start and operate the machine only from the operator seat!
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures in accordance with the
Operator's Manual, and observe the indicator lights!
• Before putting the machine/attachment into operation (start-up/moving),
ensure that no one is at risk by putting the machine/attachment into
operation!
• Before starting the machine, and again after stopping work, check
whether all control levers are functional!
• Before starting machine travel always check whether the supple-
mentary equipment has safely stowed away or attached!
• Before operating the machine on public roads, ways and places for
purposes of construction work, observe the traffic regulations in force
and, if necessary, ensure beforehand that the machine is in a condition
perfectly compatible with these regulations!
• Ensure good illumination of the job site in conditions of poor visibility or
after dark!
• Stop machine operation if this is not possible to a reasonable degree!
• Since the machine has no acoustic warning system, stop the machine
or interrupt work immediately if a person is likely to approach the
working range of the machine!
• No lifting, lowering or carrying persons!
• Installing a man basket or a working platform is prohibited!
• When crossing underpasses, bridges and tunnels, or when passing
under overhead lines always ensure that there is enough clearance!
• Always keep a safe distance from the edges of building pits and slopes!
• When working in buildings or in enclosed areas, look out for in
particular:
• Height of the ceiling/clearances
• Width of entrances
• Maximum load of ceilings and floors
• Sufficient room ventilation – poisoning hazard!
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