RUTHMANN 27409, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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1 Applications and Safety
Instructions
BA.GB.12-27409-05-07-FTA-jr
RUTHMANN-Steiger
®
TB270
1-7

Never disengage the clutch and shift when driving on a slope! The road
performance as well as the steering and braking ability will be affected
by the high centre of gravity of load. Therefore always be sure there is
sufficient steering and braking ability.

Keep sufficient distance from embankments, ditches etc.

When driving through underpasses, bridges etc. pay attention to the
height of the vehicle.

When driving around bends pay attention to the lateral motion of the
rear of the vehicle, caused by the rear overhang!

In case of a failure of the travelling drive take the Ruthmann-Steiger in
tow in accordance with the operating instructions of the chassis manu-
facturer.
1.2.4 Operating the Steiger

The operating staff always has to ensure during each movement that no
other persons or themselves do not get into danger.

In case of „One-man-operation“ the driver’s cab windows must be
closed and the doors be locked.

The working cage may only be entered or left over the corresponding
entry determined for that.

The permissible carrying capacity must not be exceeded.
- Danger of tilting! -

We recommend wearing the safety belts during operation of the Ruth-
mann Steiger in the working cage.

If a motor saw is used and if 2 persons are in the working cage there
must be a protection grid between these two persons.

Only after having extended the stabilizing jacks of the Ruthmann-Steiger
properly may the boom be lifted.

Loads (e.g. tools) must be fixed on the working cage in such a way that
it cannot change its position unintentionally.

Lateral forces may not exceed 400 N.

Line pulls are prohibited.

You must not throw things/material from or towards the working cage.

Taking additional loads which endangers the stability of the Ruthmann-
Steiger is prohibited. - Danger of tilting! -

Additional load after actuation of the load moment limitation is prohibit-
ed. - Danger of tilting! -