RUTHMANN 27409, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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1 Applications and Safety
Instructions
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RUTHMANN-Steiger
®
TB270
BA.GB.12-27409-05-07-FTA-jr
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It is prohibited to work with/on the Ruthmann Steiger under the influence
of alcohol or other drugs.
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Operation of the Ruthmann-Steiger in potentially explosive areas is pro-
hibited.
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If more than one person are on or in the area of the Ruthmann-Steiger,
a supervisor must be determined.
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Before commencing work the operating staff must familiarize them-
selves with all devices and operating elements as well as with their func-
tions! During operation it is too late for that!
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Only switch on the ignition from driver’s cab. The engine must not be
started by a shortcut of the electrical connections at the starter!
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Check the immediate vicinity before starting driving. Take care that
there is sufficient visibility!
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When dealing with fuel take special care
- increased danger of fire! -
Never refill fuel nearby open fire or flammable sparks. Do not smoke
during the refilling procedure!
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Attention during handling with brake liquid and battery acid
- toxic and corrosive - !
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Only work with good lighting conditions and visibility!
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Danger of crushing is existent during the following situation:
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opening and closing of doors and windows of driver’s cab,
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opening and closing of entrance of working cage,
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opening and closing of other doors and flaps at Ruthmann-Steiger,
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opening and closing of covers of emergency lowering devices,
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extension and retraction of jacks,
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lowering of boom,
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rotation of boom,
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moving of working cage in the area of obstacles at working site.
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During operation of the Ruthmann-Steiger it is prohibited to walk onto
the covers or load platform (in case of optional equipment to walk onto
the roof of the storage compartment).
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During operation it is prohibited to run with the Ruthmann Steiger into an
obstacle, to run into the working cage or into the boom system.
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During the following work you have to take special care not to slip, to
stumble or to fall down:
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walking onto covers and load platforms,
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entering the driver’s cab,
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entering the working cage,
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getting out of the driver’s cab,
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getting out of the working cage.