RUTHMANN 27409, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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1 Applications and Safety
Instructions
1-6
RUTHMANN-Steiger
®
TB270
BA.GB.12-27409-05-07-FTA-jr

Never leave the Ruthmann-Steiger alone as long as the engine is still in
operation!

The vehicle engine and the auxiliary heating element must never run in
closed rooms and during fuel filling procedures!
- Danger of poisoning! -
1.2.2 Carriage of persons

Co-drivers may only be carried if a proper co-
driver’s seat is provided.

Above that a carrying of persons is not permissible!
1.2.3 Driving

The operating instructions of the chassis manufacturer must be ob-
served.

Before starting driving snow and ice must be removed from the following
surfaces :

roof surface of the driver’s cab,
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covers, load platform,

other surfaces from which ice and snow could get off during driv-
ing movements.

During travelling motion

the Ruthmann-Steiger must be in travelling position,

doors of the driver’s cab must be closed,

covers, flaps and other doors of the vehicle must be closed.

The driving route must be in such a condition that stability is not restrict-
ed.

The driver must have full visibility of the road and the area to drive
through.

You may only drive longer distances with the Ruthmann Steiger in the
travelling position and with the working cage unmanned. It is prohibited
to transport materials and goods in the working cage. There must be no
obstacles within the area of driving.

Pay attention to a soft starting and braking. Sudden and jerky driving
movements should be avoided.

In case of driving up or down a hill and driving crosswise to a slope sud-
den driving of bending must be avoided.