New Holland LW50, Service Manual

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TECHNICAL HANDBOOK LW 50
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Selection and qualification of per-
sonnel - basic responsibilities
Any work on and with the machine must be ex-
ecuted by reliable personnel only. Statutory
minimum age limits must be observed.
Employ only trained or instructed staff and set out
clearly the individual responsibilities of the per-
sonnel for operation, set-up, maintenance and re-
pair.
Make sure that only authorized personnel works
on or with the machine.
Define the machine operator's responsibilities -
also with regard to observing traffic regulations -
giving the operator the authority to refuse instruc-
tions by third parties that are contrary to safety.
Do not allow persons to be trained or instructed
or persons taking part in a general training
course to work on or with the machine without
being permanently supervised by an experienced
person.
Work on the electrical system and equipment of
the machine must be carried out only by a skilled
electrician or by instructed persons under the su-
pervision and guidance of a skilled electrician and
in accordance with electrical engineering rules
and regulations.
Work on chassis, brake and steering systems
must be performed by skilled personnel only,
which has been specially trained for such work.
Work on the hydraulic system must be carried out
only by personnel with special knowledge and
experience of hydraulic equipment.
Safety instructions governing
specific operational phases
Standard operation
Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudi-
cial to safety.
Before beginning work, familiarize yourself with
the surroundings and circumstances of the site,
such as obstacles in the working and travelling
area, the soil bearing capacity and any barriers
separating the construction site from public roads.
Take the necessary precautions to ensure that
the machine is used only when in a safe and
reliable state.
Operate the machine only if all protective and
safety-oriented devices, such as removable safety
devices, emergency shut-off equipment, sound-
proofing elements and exhausters, are in place
and fully functional.
Check the machine at least once per working
shift for obvious damage and defects. Report any
changes (incl. changes in the machine's working
behaviour) to the competent organization/person
immediately. If necessary, stop the machine im-
mediately and lock it.
In the event of malfunctions, stop the machine
immediately and lock it. Have any defects recti-
fied immediately.
Start the machine from the driver's seat only.
During start-up and shut-down procedures always
watch the indicators in accordance with the op-
erating instructions.
Before setting the machine in motion, make sure
that nobody is at risk.
Before starting work or travelling with the ma-
chine, check that the braking, steering, signalling
and lighting systems are fully functional.
Before setting the machine in motion always
check that the accessories have been safely
stowed away.
When travelling on public roads, ways and places
always observe the valid traffic regulations and, if
necessary, make sure beforehand that the ma-
chine is in a condition compatible with these reg-
ulations.