Tying Down The Machine; Removing The Cabin/Canopy - Wacker Neuson 2503 Operator's Manual

3.40 Tying down the machine

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Fig. 154: Tying down the excavator

3.41 Removing the cabin/canopy

OM 25-3503 us – Edition 4.1 * 2503_3503b330.fm
Information!
The manufacturer's warranty shall not apply to accidents or damage caused
by loading or transporting.
Warning! WARNING
Accident hazard due to incorrect transportation!
Can cause serious injury or death.
• It is essential that you read the safety instructions at the beginning of this
chapter and follow any other safety instructions relevant in your country!
Information!
Only use OSHA-approved lifting devices.
Use edge protectors to avoid damage both to the machine and the OSHA-
approved lifting devices.
•Ensure that the authorized maximum height is not exceeded
•Secure the tracks of the excavator at the front, rear and at the sides.
•Lower the stabilizer blade and the boom
•Firmly tie down the excavator at the lifting eyes A onto the platform, with belts
or chains of appropriate size
•Before transporting the machine through heavy rain:
close the outlet of the exhaust silencer with a simple cap or suitable adhesive tape
•Ensure that the driver of the transport vehicle knows the overall height, width
and weight of his vehicle (incl. excavator) before departure, as well as the legal
transport regulations of the country or countries where transport is to take
place!
Working without cabin or canopy is prohibited. Depending on the situation, machine travel
over very short distances with the cabin removed is allowed (for example in case of low
clearance heights) .
WARNING Warning!
Injury hazard due to removed cabin or canopy
Can cause serious injury or death.
• Fastening the seat belt is prohibited.
• Obtain the approval of the appropriate national or regional authority.
• Do not perform any work without a cabin/canopy.
• Machine travel is only allowed on level ground.
• Avoid tipping movements of the machine under all circumstances.
• Machine travel in areas involving a risk of falling objects is prohibited.
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