2.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY 2.1.5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GOVERNING SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL PHASES STANDARD OPERATION Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial to safety. Before beginning work, familiarize yourself with the surround- ings and circumstances of the site, such as obstacles in the working and travelling area, the soil bearing capacity and any barriers separating the construction site from public roads. Take the necessary precautions to ensure that the machine is used only when in a safe and reliable state.
Operate the machine only if all protective and safety-oriented devices, such as re- movable safety devices, emergency shut-off equipment, sound-proofing elements and exhaust- ers, are in place and fully functional. Check the machine at least once per working shift for obvious damage and defects. Report any changes (incl. changes in the machine’s working behaviour) to the competent organiza- tion/person immediately. If necessary, stop the machine immediately and lock it. In the event of malfunctions, stop the machine immediately and lock it. Have any defects rectified immediately. Start the machine from the driver’s seat only.
During start-up and shut-down procedures always watch the indicators in accordance with the Operation,- Lubrication and Maintenance Manual. Before starting up or setting the machine in motion, make sure that nobody is at risk. Before starting work or travelling with the machine, check that the braking, steering, signalling and lighting systems are fully functional. Before setting the machine in motion always check that the accessories have been safely stowed away. When travelling on public roads, ways and places always observe the valid traffic regulations and, if necessary, make sure beforehand that the machine is in a condition compatible with these regulations.
In conditions of poor visibility and after dark always switch on the lighting system. Persons accompanying the driver must be seated on the pas- senger seat provided for this purpose. When crossing underpasses, bridges and tunnels or when passing under overhead lines always make sure that there is sufficient clearance. 20