2.1. General safety measures Safety 2.1.11. Working at high temperatures Directly after operating the machine, the engine coolant, the engine oil, and the hydraulic oil are extremely hot and under pressure. Do not try to unscrew caps, drain water or oil, or replace filters directly after operating the machine, since this may lead to severe burns due to hot fluids or hot machine parts. Wait until the temperature has fallen. Strictly adhere to the described procedures when performing the required mea- sures. Lower the work equipment. Switch off the engine and wait for the radiator to cool down before you unscrew the radiator cap.
Slowly turn the radiator cap until it reaches the first catch to let the pressure escape. Then, proceed turning the cap further and remove it. If you do not let the pressure escape, boiling water may spurt out when you remove the radiator cap. Switch off the engine. Allow the hydraulic oil to cool down before you unscrew the cap of the hydraulic tank to drain the hydraulic oil. Slowly turn the cap of the hydraulic tank to let the pressure escape from the tank. If you do not let the pres- sure escape, oil may spurt out when you remove the cap of the hydraulic tank. 2.1.12.
Roll-over protection system (ROPS) The roll-over protection system (ROPS) protects the operator and absorbs load and impact energy, if the machine should roll over. The ROPS is a fixed component of the cab. The machine must not be operated without this roll-over protection system. The ROPS meets the regulations of all member states of the EU. If, however, the ROPS is modified, damaged, or repaired without permission, its stability is impaired. In this case, the ROPS must be replaced, since its correct function can no longer be guaranteed. The ROPS can only provide maximum protection, if the driver wears the safety belt correctly.
For this reason, the safety belt is to be worn when the machine is in operation. 2.1.13. Attachment for protection against falling objects (FOPS) NOTE FOPS is a fixed component of the cab. When you work on a site where there is danger of falling rocks or other objects, the machines must be equipped with a FOPS. If the FOPS is modified without permission or damaged, its stability is impaired. In this case, the FOPS must be replaced, since its cor- rect function can no longer be guaranteed. 2-6 WA100M-5 – VEAM280201