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AP0902
Operation
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3.5
Working with the machine
3.5.1
General safety instructions
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Never lower the extended telescopic unit from a high position, because of the chance of
tipping! Retract the telescopic unit before lowering it!
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Exercise extreme caution in off-road operation:
Work on solid ground whenever possible!
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Never drive up to the edge of a pit from outside, because of the chance of cave-in!
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Never undermine the foundations of walls, because of the chance of collapse!
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Operation of the machine by unauthorized persons is prohibited!
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When excavating, look out for high-voltage cables, underground cables, gas and water
pipes!
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When using lifting accessories such as pallet forks, comply with the load diagrams for
this machine
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The hydraulic system of the machine remains pressurized even when the engine is not
running! Relieve the pressure in the sections of the system and hydraulic lines that are
to be opened before starting setup or repair work, e.g. fitting/removing an attachment
with hydraulic functions – see Section 3.5.6 „Relieving pressure the quick couplers on
the telescopic unit”
3.5.2
Load diagram
Observe the relevant load diagram when using pallet forks with fork arms on the tele-
scopic. This diagram specifies maximum load on the fork arms – see section 1.8 Safety
signs and symbols on page 1-8. The maximum load varies according to the distance from
the load center.
NOTE:
The load diagrams on the front window are valid only for applications with pallet
forks. Observe the specific load diagrams of other attachments used, e.g. rotary jib
boom!
Summary of Contents for 418T Wheel
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