Fayat Group BOMAG BC 473 RB-4, Service Manual

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Change the travel direction only at standstill.
Do not use the machine to transport persons.
Do not use the dozer blade/bucket to transport persons – danger to
life!
Do not use the dozer blade/tilt blade to transport persons – danger
to life!
In case of unusual noises and development of smoke perform
trouble shooting and have the fault corrected.
Match the speed to the working conditions.
Switch the lights on if the visibility is poor.
Always keep a safe distance to excavation pit borders, embank-
ments and edges.
Refrain from any work that could adversely affect the stability of the
machine.
Always keep a sufficient distance when passing through subways,
under bridges, tunnels, electric power lines etc.
1.2.7.3 Driving up and down slopes
Do not drive on gradients or slopes exceeding the maximum gra-
deability of the machine
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Chapter 2 „Technical
data“ on page 69
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Drive extremely carefully on gradients and always directly up or
down the slope.
Soil conditions and weather influences impair the gradeability of
the machine.
Wet and loose soil considerably reduces traction of the machine on
inclinations and slopes. Increased danger of accident!
1.2.7.4 Parking the machine
Park the machine on horizontal, level, firm ground.
Before leaving the machine:
n Lower the dozer blade / bucket to the ground,
n Lower the dozer blade / tilt blade to the ground,
n shift all control levers to "Neutral position", "Off" or "0",
n apply the parking brake,
n shut down the engine, pull off the ignition key,
n pull off the main battery switch,
n secure the machine against unauthorized use.
Do not jump off the machine, but use hand grips and access steps.
Mark machines, which could be in the way, with a clearly visible
sign.
When parking on ascents or descents use appropriate means to
secure the machine against rolling.
General – Concerning your safety
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