OM 803 us – Edition 3.7 * 803b210us.fm
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Safety instructions
2.13 Transport and Towing
Towing
• The machine must be towed according to the procedures described within this
Operator's Manual.
• Observe the prescribed transport position, admissible speed and itinerary.
Transporting
• The machine must be loaded and transported according to the procedures described
within this Operator's Manual.
• The transporting vehicle must have sufficient load capacity and platform size to safety
transport the machine. Refer to Chapter
of this manual to determine
the physical characteristic of the machine before loading and transporting.
• Use OSHA-approved straps, chains or cables to securely fastened the machine to the
surface of the transport.
• Use the tie down points provided on the load surface of the transport.
• Attach the tie down devices to the excavator at the designated tie down points.
• Confirm that the excavator tie down procedures will prevent sideways, forward,
rearward and upward motion of the excavator in the event the transport vehicle is
involved in an incident or sudden avoidance maneuver.
• The recommissioning procedure must be strictly in accordance with the Operator's
Manual.
2.14 Safety Guidelines for Maintenance
General maintenance notes
• Operational readiness and the service life of machines are heavily dependent on
maintenance.
• It is therefore in the interest of the machine owner to perform the prescribed mainte-
nance.
• The manufacturer requires the owner to perform maintenance under all circumstances.
Otherwise warranty shall not be given in full.
• Adhere to prescribed intervals or those specified in this Operator's Manual for routine
checks/inspections and maintenance.
• For inspection and maintenance, ensure that all tools and service center equipment are
capable of performing the tasks prescribed. Do not use malfunctioning or broken tools.
Use certified measuring devices that are routinely calibrated for accuracy (torque
wrench, pressure gauge, ammeter, etc.).
• Replace hydraulic hoses within stipulated and appropriate intervals even if no safety-
relevant defects have been detected.
• Recycle scrapped parts and drained fluids according to environmental and hazardous
material requirements. To avoid fire and health hazards, dispose of soiled shop towels
by approved methods.
• Always retighten any screws, electrical connections, or hydraulic hose connections that
may have been loosened during maintenance and repair.
• Any safety devices removed for set-up, maintenance or repair purposes must be
refitted and checked immediately upon completion of the maintenance and repair work.
