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Safety Information RD12A/12K
To ensure safe operation of the machine:
■ Do not operate the machine if any safety devices or guards are missing or
inoperative.
■ Do not modify or defeat the safety devices.
■ Only use accessories or attachments that are approved by Wacker Neuson.
Safe
operating
practices
When operating this machine:
■ Remain aware of the machine’s moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and loose
clothing away from the machine’s moving parts
■ Always remain seated and wear the seat belt at all times while operating the
machine.
■ Keep clear of the articulated steering joint between the front and rear frames.
■ Always 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.
And:
■ Do not operate a machine in need of repair.
■ Do not drive over curbs or other uneven objects that will result in the machine
and operator being shaken.
■ Do not attempt to start the machine when 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 leave the machine running unattended.
■ Do not use a cellphone or send text messages while operating this machine.
■ Do not consume the operating fluids used in this machine. Depending on your
machine model, these operating fluids may include water, wetting agents, fuel
(gasoline, diesel, kerosene, propane, or natural gas), oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid,
heat transfer fluid (propylene glycol with additives), battery acid, or grease.
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE)
Wear the following personal protective equipment (PPE) while operating this
machine:
■ Close-fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement
■ Safety glasses with side shields
■ Hearing protection
■ Safety-toed footwear
After use ■ Stop the engine when the machine is not being operated.
■ Close the fuel valve on engines equipped with one when the machine is not
being operated.
■ Ensure that the machine will not tip over, roll, slide, or fall when not being
operated.
■ Store the machine properly when it is not being used. The machine should be
stored in a clean location out of the reach of children.