Safety 2.2. Safety precautions during operation Height limitation When working in areas with height limitations, e.g. in tunnels, beneath bridges or power transmission lines, or in garages, pay attention that the work unit does not touch or damage these facili- ties. Brakes Use the brake pedal only for braking, do not use the brake pedal as a foot rest. When you are driving downhill you can use the braking force of the engine by reducing the speed (rpm) of the engine. If required, you can additionally press down the braking pedal for braking. Working on loose soil Do not drive the machine too close to edges of hills, over- hangs, and deep ditches.
If the soil starts to sag at these locations, the machine may tip over, fall down, or roll over, thus injuring you severely. Take into account that the soil is wet and soft after heavy rain- fall, or very loose after blasting. Working with the forklift truck attachment Check daily, before starting operation, the fork tines of the machine for visual damages (e.g. fissures, cracks, abrasion). Also the protective device for unintentional removing or shifting of the fork tines may have no faults. Never operate with a damaged forklift truck attachment. Before inserting the forklift truck attachment into the quick- change unit, check whether it is appropriately locked in.
Make sure that the distance between the individual fork tines is sufficient. Never exceed the maximum permitted loading capacity of the forklift truck attachment. It depends on the condition of the ground on which the work is to be performed and the stroke height. The values specified in chapter "1.10. CE-conforming equipment" on page 1-24 refer to the most unfavourable stroke position with the boom in horizontal position. 19.685 in (500 mm) (500 mm) 19.685 in The centre of gravity of the load lies 19.685 inch (500 mm) from the fork back and the fork tines (see drawing). 75_156 WA100M-5 – VEAM280201 2-15