mecalac AX 1000, Operating Instructions Manual

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P070/P071/P085/P086/P100/P101 1-8
1 Safety regulations
1.5.2.9 Individual pieces and large assemblies must be
carefully secured to hoisting equipment when being re-
placed to avoid any damage. Only suitable and technically
sound hoisting equipment may be used as well as crane
equipment with adequate payload. Do not stand or work
underneath suspended loads!
1.5.2.10 Only experienced personnel should be entrusted
with the securing of loads!
Loads must be secured so that they cannot slip or fall
down.
1.5.2.11 Attached loads may only be moved with the
machine when the road is graded.
1.5.2.12 When working with hoisting equipment / eleva-
tors the slingers may only work with the approval of the
driver and from the side of the boom. The driver may only
give his consent if the machine is standing still and the
working attachment is not being moved.
1.5.2.13 Persons assisting with the guidance of loads and
slingers may only stay in visual or communication reach of
the driver.
1.5.2.14 The operator must move the load as close to the
ground as possible and avoid swivelling the load.
1.5.2.15 The operator may not move the load over the
heads of persons.
1.5.2.16 In the case of erection work that must be carried
out above normal human height, suitable safety ascent
devices and working platforms must be used. Do not use
engine parts, in particular attachments such as buckets,
as climbing and descending facilities. Use safety harnesses
when working at very great heights.
All handles, steps, railings, platforms, scaffolds, and
ladders must be kept free from dirt and ice.
1.5.2.17 Clean the machine, especially connections and
screw connections, before commencement of mainte-
nance work and make sure that the machine is free from oil,
fuel oil or dirt. Do not use aggressive detergents. Use
lintless cleaning rags!
1.5.2.18 Before cleaning the machine with water or steam
jet (high pressure cleaning unit) or with detergent, protect
all areas where water/steam/detergent may penetrate and
affect the functions or safety of the machine by a suitable
cover or by applying tape. In particular, such parts as
engine components, e.g. alternator, generator governor,
starter, air filter, cables and hoses are very delicate.
1.5.2.19 After cleaning completely remove all protection
covering and tape.
1.5.2.20 After cleaning check all pipelines for fuel, engine
oil and hydraulic oil for leakages, loose connections,
abrased parts and damages. Eliminate defects imme-
diately!