4 Safety
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4.9.2
Take work breaks regularly
When operating this machine for long periods of time, vibration-induced circulatory disorders may occur
to your fingers, hands or wrists.
Symptoms:
The aforementioned body parts falling asleep, tingling, pain, sharp pains and changes to skin color.
If you have a personal disposition to poor blood circulation, your working hours may be reduced
despite wearing protective gloves and taking regular work breaks.
4.9.3
Operational safety
When operating the machine, make sure that no gas, water, or electric lines are damaged.
Pay maximum attention near drops or slopes. Risk of crashing!
The operator must not leave the operator's position while it is in operation.
In trench applications and pits, pay very close attention to the side walls to ensure they are stable and
do not collapse from the vibration. Danger of collapse!
Never leave the machine running unattended. Risk of injury!
Delimit work area and restrict access to unauthorized individuals. Risk of injury!
Machine operators must ensure that people in the work area keep a minimum distance of 2 meters
from the running machine.
When operating the machine on sloped surfaces, always approach slopes from below and always
stay above the machine on a slope. The machine could slip or tip over.
Only use Wacker Neuson rechargeable batteries. These are vibration-proof and therefore suitable
for high vibration stresses.
4.9.4
Minimum safety distances
Compression work near buildings can cause damage to buildings. Therefore, all potential effects and
vibrations on surrounding buildings must be checked in advance.
The relevant rules and regulations for measuring, evaluating and reducing vibration emissions -
especially the DIN 4150-3 - must be considered.
Wacker Neuson assumes no liability for any damage to buildings.
4.10
General safety instructions – Fuel, lubricants and coolants
The following notes must be observed:
Always wear safety glasses and protective gloves when handling fuel, lubricants, and coolants. Seek
medical attention, for example if you get oil or grease in your eyes.
Avoid direct skin contact with fuel, lubricants and coolants. Immediately rinse skin with soap and
water.
Do not eat or drink while working with fuel, lubricants and coolants.
Contaminated oil from dirt or water can lead to premature wear or failure of the machine.
Dispose of spilled fuel, lubricants and coolants according to the applicable regulations for
environmental protection.
If fuel, lubricants and coolants escape from the machine, do not operate the machine any longer and
have it repaired immediately by the Wacker Neuson contact partner.
4.11
Maintenance
The following notes must be observed:
This machine may not be maintained, repaired, adjusted or cleaned while switched on. The
rechargeable battery must be removed.
Adhere to maintenance intervals.
Observe the maintenance plan. Non-listed work must be taken over by the service department of the
Wacker Neuson contact partner.
Immediately replace worn or damaged machine parts. Only use spare parts from Wacker Neuson.
Keep the machine clean.
NOTICE
If these symptoms are determined, seek medical attention immediately.
