Repair manual

Safety Information RD 27
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1.2 Safety Guidelines for Operating the Machine
Operator
training
Before operating the machine:
 Read and understand the operating instructions contained in all manuals
delivered with the machine.
 Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls and safety
devices.
 Contact Wacker Neuson Corporation for additional training if necessary.
When operating this machine:
 Do not allow improperly trained people to operate the machine. People
operating the machine must be familiar with the potential risks and hazards
associated with it.
Machine’s
safety devices
 Disengage and stow the locking bar for the articulated steering joint before
operating the machine. The machine cannot be steered when the locking bar is
engaged.
 Check that all controls are functioning properly immediately after start-up!
To ensure safe operation of the machine:
 Do not operate the machine if any safety devices or guards are missing or inop-
erative.
 Do not operate the machine unless all controls operate correctly.
 Do not modify or defeat safety devices.
 Do not use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by Wacker
Neuson. Damage to equipment and injury to the user or others may result.
Safe
operating
practices
When operating this machine:
 Remain aware of changing positions and the movement of other equipment and
personnel on the job site.
 Be sure that all other persons are at a safe distance from the machine. Stop the
machine if people step into the working area of the machine.
 Remain aware of changing surface conditions, for example, uneven ground,
hills, trench edges, soft or coarse material. Be sure that the surface is stable
enough to support the weight of the machine and that there is no chance of the
machine sliding, falling, or tipping.
 Remain aware of the machine’s moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and loose
clothing away from the machine’s moving parts.
 Wear protective clothing appropriate to the job site when operating the machine.
 Wear safety glasses when operating this machine.
When operating this machine:
 Do not leave the machine running unattended.
 Do not operate a machine in need of repair.
 Do not attempt to start the machine while standing alongside it. Only start the
engine when seated in the driver’s seat and with the forward/reverse control in
the neutral position.
 Do not operate a machine when its fuel cap is loose or missing.