GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Study the Operation and Maintenance Manual before operating or working on the
excavator. Make sure that you have additional information for special attachments of
your machine, read it and understand it!
Allow only authorized personnel informed about the safety rules to operate, service or
repair the excavator.
Allow only properly trained personnel to operate or work on the excavator, make sure
to clearly specify the person who is responsible for set up, maintenance and repairs.
Make sure the operator knows his responsibility regarding the observance of traffic
regulations and permit him to refuse any unsafe instructions given by a third person.
Any persons still in training should only operate or work on the machine under the
supervision and guidance of an experienced person.
Check and observe any person working or operating the excavator periodically and
regularly, if they observe safety instructions and guideline given in the Operation and
Maintenance Manual.
Wear proper work clothing when operating or working on the excavator .Ring ,
watches, bracelets and loose clothing such as ties, scarves, unbuttoned or unzipped
shirts and jackets are dangerous and could cause injury! Wear proper safety
equipments , such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hardhats, work gloves, reflector
vests and ear protection.
Always tilt up the safety lever before leaving the operator’s seat. Do not carry tools,
replacement parts or other supplies while climbing on or off the excavator. Never use
the steering column, control lever or joysticks as handholds. Never jump off the
excavator, climb on or off the excavator using only the steps, rails and handles
provided.
When climbing on or off the excavator, use both hands for support and face the
machine. If needed, use the front window as an escape hatch.
If no other guidelines are given, perform maintenance and repairs utilizing the
following precautions:
Parking excavator on firm and level ground. Rest the working attachment on the
ground.
Placing all control in neutral position and raise the safety lever.
Turning the engine off and remove the ignition key.
Before checking the hydraulic circuit, move all joysticks and pedals with the ignition
key in contact position to relieve the servo pressure and the remaining pressure in the
different main circuits. In additions, relieve the pressure in the hydraulic tank as
described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Never operation the excavator without a complete walk around inspection. Check if
all warning decals are on the machine and if they are all legible.
Secure all loose parts on the excavator.
Observe all danger and safety guidelines.
For certain special applications, the excavator must be equipped with specific safety
equipment. Use the excavator only, if they are installed and functioning properly.
