Wacker Neuson BS-4 Operator's Manual page 15

4.7.1 Workplace
4.7.2 Personal safety
Personal protective equipment
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• Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the working environ-
ment, e.g. load-bearing capacity of the floor or obstacles in the envir-
onment.
• Secure work area to public transport area.
• Necessary protection of walls and ceilings, e.g. in trenches.
• Keep unauthorized persons and children away when working with this
machine. Distraction may result in loss of control of the machine,
work must be carried out carefully.
• Always secure the machine against tipping, rolling, slipping and fall-
ing. Risk of injury!
• Keep work area tidy. Disorder or unlit work areas can lead to acci-
dents.
• Observe the changing ground conditions, especially on uneven and
soft ground or on slopes. Secure the machine against slipping!
• When working near pits, ditches or plateaus, exercise caution! The
load-bearing capacity capacity of the ground must safely carry the
weight of the machine and the operator.
• Working under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication can lead
to serious injuries.
• Suitable protective equipment must be worn for all work. Personal
protective equipment considerably reduces the risk of injury.
• Keep wide or loose clothing, protective gloves, jewelery and long hair
away from moving machine parts. Danger of being drawn in!
• Always ensure that you are standing in a stable position, always
stand with both feet on the ground.
• During prolonged work with this machine, long-term vibration-related
damage cannot be ruled out completely. Vibration load,
nical Data on page 46.
• Ensure that there are no other persons in the danger zone!
WARNING
Risk of hearing damage if the country-specific noise limit is ex-
ceeded!
Working with the machine without hearing protection can lead to hearing
damage in the long-term.
► Wear ear protectors.
► Work attentively and cautiously when using hearing protection.
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