RUTHMANN 27409, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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1 Applications and Safety
Instructions
1-8
RUTHMANN-Steiger
®
TB270
BA.GB.12-27409-05-07-FTA-jr
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The working height and outreach must not be extended by means of
ladders, boards or other things .
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The control of all operational movements of the working cage may only
be carried out from the operating staff in the working cage.
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Emergency control may only be used in case of a control failure of the
working cage for the rescue of persons out of the working cage, upon
their consent and for maintenance purposes.
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In case of a failure of the control and a defective emergency lowering
device the fire brigade must immediately be called to rescue the operat-
ing staff still in the working cage!
1.2.5 Leaving the Ruthmann-Steiger
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When leaving the Ruthmann-Steiger protect it against rolling away:
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actuate hand brake,
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switch off engine,
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use wheel wedges at slopes and gradients.
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When leaving the Ruthmann Steiger remove the ignition key and lock
the driver’s cab!
1.2.6 Electrical system of the Ruthmann-Steiger
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The battery (negative pole) must be disconnected before working at the
electrical system and the connector plugs must be removed from the
electronic parts with the ignition switched off! An external mains supply
must not be connected!
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Pay attention to correct connection in case of a battery exchange - al-
ways first connect the positive pole and afterwards the negative pole!
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Attention with the battery gas
– it is
highly explosive!
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Sparking and open fire must be avoided nearby batteries!
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While charging, the plastic cover must be removed from the battery in
order to avoid an accumulation of highly explosive gases! Do not charge
the battery too fast!
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Only use original fuses.
- Danger of Fire! -
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If a socket is used in the working cage an earth leakage circuit breaker
must be installed in the supply main.