SAFETY 2.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always keep at a distance from the edges of building pits and slopes. Avoid any operation that might be a risk to machine stability. Never travel across slopes; always keep the working equip- ment and the load close to the ground, especially when trav- elling downhill. On sloping terrain always adapt your travelling speed to the prevailing ground conditions. Never change to a lower gear on a slope but always before reaching it. Before leaving the driver’s seat always secure the machine against inadvertent movement and unauthorized use.
SPECIAL WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH UTILIZA- TION OF THE MACHINE AND MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS DURING OPERATION; DISPOSAL OF PARTS AND CONSUMABLES Observe the adjusting, maintenance and inspection activities and intervals set out in the Operation,- Lubrication and Main- tenance Manual, including information on the replacement of parts and equipment. These activities may be executed by skilled personnel only. Brief operating personnel before beginning special operations and maintenance work, and appoint a person to supervise the activities.
In any work concerning the operation, conversion or adjust- ment of the machine and its safety-oriented devices or any work related to maintenance, inspection and repair, always observe the start-up and shut-down procedures set out in the Operation,- Lubrication and Maintenance Manual and the information on maintenance work. Ensure that the maintenance area is adequately secured. If the machine is completely shut down for maintenance and repair work, it must be secured against inadvertent starting by:
locking the principal control elements and removing the ignition key and/or attaching a warning sign to the main switch Carry out maintenance and repair work only if the machine is positioned on stable and level ground and has been secured against inadvertent movement and buckling. To avoid the risk of accidents, individual parts and large assemblies being moved for replacement purposes should be carefully attached to lifting tackle and secured. Use only suit- able and technically perfect lifting gear and suspension sys- tems with adequate lifting capacity. Never work or stand under suspended loads. 21